Authority

I do further warn and notify any and all such persons who may so offend that they will be speedily and immediately removed therefrom by the agent, according to the laws made and provided;

The General in Chief is authorized, in his discretion, to issue an order substantially as the above forthwith, or so soon as he may deem proper.

And I do hereby authorize and empower the said judge to make and establish such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the exercise of his jurisdiction.

I say here, so far as I know, the Secretary of War has withheld no one thing at any time in my power to give him.

It is the duty of all aliens residing in the United States to submit to and obey the laws and respect the authority of the Government.

You are also authorized to take possession of and use all railroads, engines, cars, buildings, machinery, and appurtenances within the geographical limits of the Department of the Rappahannock.

He was arrested and imprisoned under my general authority, and upon evidence which, whether he be guilty, or innocent, required, as appears to me, such proceedings to be had against him for the public safety.

I have the honor to state that the judgment and finding aforesaid have not been approved by me.

It can not legitimately resort to force without the direct authority of Congress, except in resisting and repelling hostile attacks.

For the Executive to assume such a power would be to assume a power of the most dangerous character.

My mind is not clear of doubt as to the power of the Executive to act in the matter, but being opposed to the assumption of any doubtful power, I have considered it best to submit the agreement to your consideration.

The authority of this Government to direct its application to particular claims is more than questionable.

The proceeding of Captain Jones in taking possession of the town of Monterey, in the possessions of Mexico, was entirely of his own authority, and not in consequence of any orders or instructions of any kind given to him by the Government…

Having no authority to enter into the proposed negotiation, I can only submit the subject to the consideration of Congress.