02/14/1851
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"The tolling bells announce the death of the Hon. Henry Clay."
"This request has been taken into the most respectful consideration, but the conclusion at which I have arrived is that the public interest would not be promoted, but, on the contrary, might under circ..."
"I have received the resolution of the Senate of the 11th instant, passed in executive session, making inquiry respecting supposed propositions of the King of the Sandwich Islands to convey the soverei..."
"It is apprehended that it would not comport with the public interests to communicate it under existing circumstances"