These intruders should forthwith feel the weight of the Government's power.

I transmit herewith a communication of 22d ultimo from the Secretary of the Interior.

I transmit herewith a communication of the 24th ultimo from the Secretary of the Interior.

I transmit herewith a communication of 23d ultimo from the Secretary of the Interior.

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

The Government is not an almoner of gifts among the people, but an instrumentality by which the people's affairs should be conducted upon business principles, regulated by the public needs.

I transmit herewith, in response to a resolution of the House of the 24th ultimo, a report of the Secretary of State.

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

The matter is presented for the consideration of Congress.

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.

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

It contains, however, other provisions, to which I desire respectfully to ask your attention.

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

I respectfully refer to that message for a statement of my views on the principle maintained in debate by the advocates of this bill.

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

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