such measures may be adopted as are required to carry into effect the benevolent intentions of the Government toward the Cherokee Nation

I transmit herewith a report, and accompanying documents, from the Acting Secretary of War, which contains the information required by the resolution of the 16th ultimo, respecting the officers of the Corps of Engineers, the works upon which they were engaged during the last year, and the other matters embraced in the resolution.

If the memorialists are entitled to relief, it can be granted by Congress alone.

I transmit herewith, in compliance with the requirements of the second section of the act of March 3, 1837, making appropriations for the Indian Department, a communication from the War Department.

I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives a report from the Secretary of State, in answer to a resolution of that body dated the 5th instant.

As little cause has the Government of France to complain of the seizure of the Apollo and the removal of other vessels from the waters of the St. Marys.

The progress of our affairs since the last session has been such as may justly be claimed and expected under a Government deriving all its powers from an enlightened people, and under laws formed by their representatives, on great consideration, for the sole purpose of promoting the welfare and happiness of their constituents.

The laws have had their due operation and effect.

I transmit herewith to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State

We have seen them everywhere paying their taxes, direct and indirect, with the greatest promptness and alacrity.

The destruction of the Capitol by the enemy having made it necessary that other accommodations should be provided for the meeting of Congress, chambers for the Senate and for the House of Representatives, with other requisite apartments, have been fitted up, under the direction of the superintendent of the city, in the public building heretofore allotted for the post and other public offices.

Justice must be the foundation of all government actions.

Good government is built on the principles of justice and equality.

I now transmit to the Senate that treaty and other documents connected with it.

Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives: