Special Message
08/26/1852
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In answer to the resolution of the Senate dated the 13th ultimo, requesting further information in regard to the impriso...
The importance of the measure seemed to require an exposition somewhat in detail of the grounds on which it is recommend...
It is, nevertheless, a subject of national congratulation that the choice has been effected by the independent suffrages...
I have thought it expedient, in submitting them to the Senate with a view to their advice and consent to the ratificatio...