Andrew Johnson: “The bill fails to provide in what manner the State of Arkansas is to signify its acceptance of the 'fundamental…”

I transmit to the House of Representatives, in answer to a resolution of the 9th instant, the accompanying report from the Secretary of State.

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 15th instant, upon the subject of Messrs. Warren and Costello, who have been convicted and sentenced to penal imprisonment in…

I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State of the 2d instant, together with accompanying papers.

Feeling constrained to withhold my consent, I herewith return the resolution to the Senate, in which House it originated, with a brief statement of the reasons which have induced my action.