Andrew Johnson: “I transmit to the Senate, in answer to their resolution of the 19th instant, a report from the Secretary of State, with…”

The bill fails to provide in what manner the State of Arkansas is to signify its acceptance of the 'fundamental condition' which Congress endeavors to make unalterable and irrevocable.

In compliance with and execution of the act of Congress before mentioned, do issue this my proclamation, announcing the fact of the ratification of the said amendment by the legislature of the State of Louisiana.

I transmit to Congress the accompanying documents, which I deem it proper to state are all the papers* that have been submitted to the President relating to the proceedings to which they refer in the States of South Carolina and Arkansas.

The danger of a defeat of the people's choice in an election by the House of Representatives remains unprovided for in the Constitution.