This possession and control of the telegraph lines is not intended to interfere in any respect with the ordinary affairs of the companies or with private business.

I transmit to Congress a copy of an instruction from Prince Gortchakoff to Mr. De Stoeckl, the minister of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Russia accredited to this Government, and of a note of the Secretay of State to the latter…

It is recommended to the people of the United States that they assemble in their customary places of meeting for public solemnities on the 22d day of February instant and celebrate the anniversary of the birth of the Father of his Country…

That on the 22d day of February, in the Hall of the House of Representatives, immediately after the Farewell Address of George Washington shall have been read, the rebel flags lately captured by the United States forces shall be presented…

The close grapple and sharp steel of loyal and patriotic soldiers must always put rebels and traitors to flight.

Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.

In compliance with the foregoing resolutions, the President of the United States, Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, orders that the following extracts from the Farewell Address of George Washington be read to the troops at every…

The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you.

The flag of the Union, once borne in proud glory around the world by naval heroes, will soon again float over every rebel city and stronghold.

It shall forever be honored and respected as the emblem of liberty and union in every land and upon every sea.

Believing that no occasion could arise which would more fully correspond with the intention of the law or be more pregnant with happy influence as an example, I cordially recommend that Captain Louis M. Goldsborough receive a vote of…

Extraordinary arrests will hereafter be made under the direction of the military authorities alone.

The capital was besieged and its connection with all the States cut off.

Foreign intervention, openly invited and industriously instigated by the abettors of the insurrection, became imminent.

Any failure to observe this order will be taken as a forfeiture of the parole or exchange.

That all prisoners of war and other persons imprisoned by authority of any department of the Government who shall be released on parole or exchange shall report themselves immediately on their arrival at Baltimore to Major-General Dix and…

That all applications to go south across the military lines of the United States be made to Major-General John A. Dix, commanding at Baltimore, who will grant or refuse the same at his discretion.

The regulation heretofore existing which required passes across the military lines of the United States to be signed by the Secretary of State and countersigned by the General Commanding is rescinded.

I therefore recommend that seasonable provision be made to enable the Executive to carry this stipulation into effect.

With authority to enter upon, take possession of, hold, and use all railroads, engines, cars, locomotives, equipments, appendages, and appurtenances that may be required for the transport of troops, arms, ammunition, and military supplies…

Ordered, That D.C. McCallum be, and he is hereby, appointed military director and superintendent of railroads in the United States

And to do and perform all acts and things that may be necessary or proper to be done for the safe and speedy transport aforesaid

In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 5th instant, requesting a communication of any recent correspondence relating to the presentation of American citizens to the Court of France, I transmit a copy of a dispatch of the 14th…

Believing that no occasion could arise which would more fully correspond with the intention of the law or be more pregnant with happy influence as an example, I cordially recommend that Captain Samuel F. DuPont receive a vote of thanks of…

As a sequel to the correspondence on the subject previously communicated, I transmit to Congress extracts from a dispatch of the 20th ultimo from Mr. Adams, United States minister at London, to the Secretary of State.