Millard Fillmore: “It is, nevertheless, a subject of national congratulation that the choice has been effected by the independent suffrages…”

I transmit to the Senate, for its consideration with a view to ratification, a consular convention concluded in this city on the 23d instant between the United States and His Majesty the Emperor of the French.

I respectfully concur in the recommendation made by the Secretary.

To the Senate of the United States

Containing the report of Lieutenant Meigs, of the Engineer Corps, on the surveys, projects, and estimates for supplying the cities of Washington and Georgetown with an unfailing and abundant supply of water