Rutherford B. Hayes: “In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 27th of May ultimo, I herewith transmit a report from the Secretary of…”

I transmit herewith, in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 20th ultimo, a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers.

I transmit herewith a copy of proclamation for the convening of an extra session of the Senate of the United States at the Capitol, in the city of Washington, on the 4th day of March next, at noon.

Provided, That this withdrawal shall not affect any existing valid adverse rights of any party.

In view of the well-known fact that the sale of intoxicating liquors in the Army of the United States is the cause of much demoralization among both officers and men, and that it gives rise to a large proportion of the cases before general…