To the Senate: In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 11th instant, respecting the occupation by the French troops of the Republic of Mexico and the establishment of a monarchy there, I transmit a report from the Secretary…

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents by which it was accompanied

The Union shall be perpetual

The employers desire in their workmen spirit and alacrity, and these can be permanently secured in no other way.

There must be confidence between the Government and the States, and while the Government confides in the people the people must have faith in the Government.

The usurpation of such power will be treated as a grave military offense.

That upon the requisition of the Commissioner or the assistant commissioners of the Bureau transportation be furnished such destitute refugees and freedmen as are dependent upon the Government for support to points where they can procure…

I do hereby appoint William Marvin provisional governor of the State of Florida

Sixth. That the Secretary of the Navy take possession of all public property belonging to the Navy Department within said geographical limits and put in operation all acts of Congress in relation to naval affairs having application to the…

Seventh. That the Secretary of the Interior put in force the laws relating to the Interior Department applicable to the geographical limits aforesaid

This Union must be preserved.

The victory of the injured would not secure to them the blessings of liberty.

There is too much at stake to allow pride or passion to influence your decision.

The foundations must be laid in the affections of the people.

The power, however, is in your hands, and the remedy must and will be applied if you determine upon it.

The paper money system of this country may be used as an engine to undermine your free institutions.

In your hands is rightfully placed the sovereignty of the country.

If we turn to our relations with foreign powers, we find our condition equally gratifying.