Andrew Johnson actually said...

Now, therefore, I, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby declare and proclaim that so much of the several act...

As upon them must fall the burdens of a State organization, it is but just that they should be permitted to determine for themselves a quest...

This condition is not mentioned in the original enabling act; was not contemplated at the time of its passage; was not sought by the people ...

I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, in answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 24th instant.