To the Senate of the United States:In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 21st of February last, in relation to the abduction of one Allan Macdonald from Canada, I transmit a communication from the Secretary of State, accompanied by the papers relating to that subject.
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The danger of a defeat of the people's choice in an election by the House of Representatives remains unprovided for in the Constitution.
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.
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.
As a mark of respect for his memory, it is ordered that the Executive Departments be immediately placed in mourning and all business be suspended on the day of the funeral.
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