Special Message
01/07/1861
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In compliance with the resolutions of the Senate of the 17th and 18th February, 1858, requesting information upon the su...
The peace and order of the city itself and the security of the inauguration of the President elect, were objects of such...
The practice of making such appointments, whether in a vacation or during the session of Congress, has been constantly f...
I return with my objections to the House, in which it originated.