"I lay before the Senate, for its constitutional action thereon, a treaty concluded at the Sac and Fox Agency, in Kansas, on the 3d day of September, 1863, between William P. Dole, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and William G. Coffin, superintendent of Indian affairs for the southern superintendency..."
"I lay before the Senate, for its constitutional action thereon, a treaty concluded at Le Roy, Kans., on the 29th day of August, 1863."
"I lay before the Senate, for its constitutional action thereon, a treaty concluded at the Sac and Fox Agency, in Kansas."
"I lay before the Senate, for its constitutional action thereon, a treaty concluded at the Sac and Fox Agency, in Kansas, on the 4th day of September, 1863."
"A communication from the Secretary, of the Interior, dated the 12th instant, accompanies the treaty."
"so far as it relates to State governments, has no reference to States wherein loyal State governments have all the while been maintained."
"To now abandon them would be not only to relinquish a lever of power, but would also be a cruel and an astounding breach of faith."
"For these, and especially for the improved condition of our national affairs, our renewed and profoundest gratitude to God is due."
"I most cordially recommend that Captain John Rodgers, United States Navy, receive a vote of thanks from Congress for the eminent skill and gallantry exhibited by him"
"Questions of great intricacy and importance have arisen out of the blockade and other belligerent operations between the Government and several of the maritime powers, but they have been discussed and..."
"shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment;"