It is perfectly clear that the only pretexts for giving this claimant a pension are military service, old age, and poverty.
I do not understand that the Congress intends to pass special acts in cases thus situated.
The report is interesting alike to the people of the United States and to the subjects of Russia.
No convention whatever has been 'agreed to and ratified' by 'the President and Senate.'
It will be gratifying to all who appreciate the generous and humane action of Congress in providing for the testimonials.
It is hereby ordered that the following-described lands in the State of California, being part of the lands restored to the public domain by...
It is hereby further ordered that the following-described lands... be, and the same are hereby, restored to the public domain.
It is entirely certain that the special act now presented to me would give the claimant no new rights or additional benefits.
I hereby return without approval Senate bill No. 2173, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Benjamin Obekiah.'
To the Senate of the United States: In response to the resolution of the Senate of the 21st ultimo, calling for certain correspondence touch...
I transmit herewith, with a view to its ratification, a draft of declaration explanatory of Articles II and IV of the convention for the pro...