I withhold my assent from this bill because, if the facts before me... are true, the allowance of this claim would, in my opinion, be a travesty upon our whole scheme of pensions and an insult to every decent veteran soldier.

It is entirely certain that the special act now presented to me would give the claimant no new rights or additional benefits.

I transmit herewith a communication of the 7th ultimo from the Secretary of the Interior.

Mr. Matthews has now been in occupancy of the office to which he was nominated for more than four months.

The subject is presented for the consideration and action of Congress.

The subject is recommended to the early attention and action of Congress.

In the exercise of the power vested in the President by the Constitution.

It is not sought by the bill before me to repeal the election laws.

I transmit herewith, in compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 29th ultimo, a report of the Secretary of State relative to the steps taken by this Government to promote the establishment of an interoceanic…

The constitutional authority to regulate the Congressional elections which belongs to the Government of the United States, ought to be enforced by appropriate legislation.

The true meaning and effect of the proposed legislation are plain.

I am directed by the President to say that the several Departments of the Government will be closed on Friday, the 30th instant, in remembrance of those who fell in defense of the nation, and to enable the employees to participate in the…

The true rule as to the employment of military force at the elections is not doubtful.

The failure of the last Congress to make the requisite appropriations for legislative and judicial purposes, for the expenses of the several Executive Departments of the Government, and for the support of the Army has made it necessary to…

I, Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States, do, by virtue of the power to this end in me vested by the Constitution, convene both Houses of Congress to assemble at their respective chambers at 12 o'clock noon on Tuesday, the…

Let appointments and removals be made on business principles and according to rules.

I shall issue no new order on the subject at present.

The New York custom-house should be placed on the same footing with the New York post-office.