Special Message
04/04/1860
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In all its various bearings, therefore, I commend the question to Congress as the only human tribunal under Providence p...
The power to carry on the business of the Government by means of a provisional appointment when a vacancy occurs is expr...
It affords me great satisfaction to perform this duty.
My opinion remains unchanged that justice as well as sound policy requires us still to seek a peaceful solution of the q...