Dec 15, 1859
Unforeseen circumstances, however, retarded the exchange until the 16th of August last.
James Buchanan
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James Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Pennsylvania and held several significant positions in government prior to his presidency, including Secretary of State and minister to the United Kingdom. His presidency is often marked by his attempts to maintain peace in a nation increasingly divided over the issue of slavery, but he is frequently criticized for his failure to prevent the Civil War. Buchanan's administration faced numerous challenges, including economic turmoil and rising tensions between the North and South.
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Dec 15, 1859
Having ratified the treaty between the United States and the Empire of China, pursuant to the advice and consent of the Senate as expressed in their resolution of the 15th of December last, I lost no time in forwarding my ratification…
Dec 6, 1859
I transmit to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State and the papers referred to therein, in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 21st of December last, in relation to the suspension of diplomatic relations with Mexico by…
Mar 8, 1859
He was able, honest, and indefatigable in the discharge of his high and responsible duties, whilst his benevolent heart and his kind deportment endeared him to all who approached him.
Mar 8, 1859
The death of this distinguished public officer, especially at the present moment, when his eminent services are so much needed, is a great loss to his country.
Mar 8, 1859
It has become my sad duty to announce to the Senate the death of Aaron V. Brown, late Postmaster-General, at his residence in this city on yesterday morning at twenty minutes past 9 o'clock.
Mar 8, 1859
Submitting, as I do, with humble resignation to the will of Divine Providence in this calamitous dispensation, I shall ever cherish his memory with affectionate regard.
Mar 7, 1859
The nation will mourn the afflicting dispensation which has left so great a void in its councils.
Mar 7, 1859
While the President, with the surviving members of the Cabinet, the legislative and judicial departments of the Government, will unite in every testimonial the sad occasion demands, it is fitting a similar respect should be shown to the…
Mar 2, 1859
An imperative sense of duty compels me to make an appeal to Congress to preserve the credit of the country.
Mar 2, 1859
It is impossible to avoid this catastrophe unless we make provision this very day to meet the lawful demands on the public Treasury.
Mar 2, 1859
In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 25th ultimo, I transmit a copy of the report of the special agent of the United States recently sent to Vancouvers Island and British Columbia.
Mar 2, 1859
The urgency of the case not only justifies but demands that, if necessary, this shall be done by a separate bill.
Mar 1, 1859
To the Senate of the United States: I transmit to the Senate, in executive session, the report of the Secretary of State, with the accompanying documents, in reply to the resolution of the Senate adopted in open session on the 11th January…
Feb 28, 1859
requesting the President of the United States to communicate to the Senate a copy of the opinion of Judge Brewer in the Great Falls land condemnation case, involving a claim for damages to be paid by the United States.
Feb 28, 1859
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War, with accompanying paper, in obedience to the resolution of the Senate adopted 23d February.
Feb 25, 1859
In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 23d instant, requesting a copy of certain letters of Horatio J. Perry, late secretary to the legation of the United States at Madrid, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with…
Feb 25, 1859
an extraordinary occasion requires the Senate of the United States to convene for the transaction of business at the Capitol, in the city of Washington, on the 4th day of next month, at 12 o'clock at noon of that day
Feb 24, 1859
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of the Navy, with the accompanying documents, in obedience to the resolution of the House of Representatives adopted on the 28th of January.
Feb 23, 1859
I can not so read the words 'dispose of' as to make them embrace the idea of 'giving away.'
Feb 23, 1859
This bill, should it become a law, will operate greatly to the injury of the new States.
Feb 23, 1859
Surely the present is the most unpropitious moment which could have been selected for the passage of this bill.
Feb 23, 1859
The representatives of the States and of the people, feeling a more immediate interest in obtaining money to lighten the burdens of their constituents than for the promotion of the more distant objects intrusted to the Federal Government…
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