These wrongs, being expressly forbidden, can not be constitutionally inflicted upon any portion of our people, no matter how they may have come within our jurisdiction, and no matter whether they live in States, Territories, or districts.
Johnson asserts that constitutional rights must be upheld for all individuals, regardless of their status or location.
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I would therefore recommend such an amendment of the Constitution as may remove all intermediate agency in the election of the President and Vice-President.
By direction of the President, Brigadier and Brevet Major-General Irvin McDowell is assigned to the command of the Department of the East.
This event will occasion mourning in the nation for the loss of an eminent citizen and honored public servant.
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State of the 2d instant, together with accompanying papers.
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