Ben Harrison: “It is my painful duty to announce to the country that General William Tecumseh Sherman died this day at 1 o'clock and 50…”

A serious question would be raised as to whether these officers were not at once legislated out of office and vacancies created.

I transmit herewith the fifth special report of the Commissioner of Labor.

As these vacancies could not be filled immediately, the business of the courts would seriously suffer.

I believe we have reached an epoch in our development when we may successfully begin the work of carrying our share of the world's commerce upon the seas.