Political Quotes

SIR: I transmit a communication from the Secretary of the Navy, suggesting that an appropriation of $50,000 be made by Congress to meet claims of navy pensioners, payable on the 1st of July next, reimbursable by a transfer of stocks belonging to the fund at their nominal value to the amount so appropriated, and respectfully recommend the measure to the consideration and action of Congress.

With all the powers of the world our relations are those of honorable peace.

I communicate the report of the Secretary of War, containing the information called for by that resolution as far as it relates to the Department under his charge.

for such legislative action on the part of Congress as may be necessary to carry the engagements of the United States under the convention into full effect.