Jan 9, 1867
I transmit to the House of Representatives, in answer to a resolution of the 17th ultimo, calling for information relative to the revolution in Candia, a report of the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents.
Andrew Johnson
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Andrew Johnson was the 17th President of the United States, serving from April 15, 1865, to March 4, 1869. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Tennessee and became the first president to assume office following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Johnson's presidency was characterized by his strong opposition to the Reconstruction policies implemented by Congress, which aimed to rebuild the South and secure rights for newly freed African Americans. His resistance to these policies ultimately led to his impeachment by the House of Representatives in 1868, although he was acquitted by the Senate and remained in office until the end of his term.
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Jan 8, 1867
I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of the Navy, in answer to a resolution of the House of the 19th ultimo, requesting a statement of the amounts charged to the State Department since May 1, 1865, for services rendered…
Jan 7, 1867
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War and the accompanying papers
Jan 4, 1867
Great danger is therefore to be apprehended from an untimely extension of the elective franchise to any new class in our country.
Jan 4, 1867
The exercise of the elective franchise is the highest attribute of an American citizen, and when guided by virtue, intelligence, patriotism, and a proper appreciation of our institutions constitutes the true basis of a democratic form of…
Jan 4, 1867
I yield to no one in attachment to that rule of general suffrage which distinguishes our policy as a nation.
Jan 4, 1867
Nor does it accord with our republican ideas that the principle of self-government should lose its force when applied to the residents of the District merely because their legislators are not, like those of the States, responsible through…
Jan 4, 1867
It should be remembered, however, that this power is wholly negative and conservative in its character, and was intended to operate as a check upon unconstitutional, hasty, and improvident legislation and as a means of protection against…
Jan 2, 1867
I have the honor to communicate an additional report of the Secretary of State relating to the discovery, and arrest of John H. Surratt.
Dec 27, 1866
French vessels entering ports of the United States will be subject to no higher rates of duty on tonnage than are levied upon vessels of the United States in the ports thereof.
Dec 20, 1866
In answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 19th instant, calling for a copy of certain correspondence relating to the joint occupancy of the island of San Juan, in Washington Territory, I transmit a report from the…
Dec 19, 1866
In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of December 4 last, requesting information 'relating to the attempt of Santa Anna and Ortega to organize armed expeditions within the United States for the purpose of…
Dec 18, 1866
Now, therefore, these presents do declare that the above-named consular officers are no longer recognized
Dec 14, 1866
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of the Interior, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 10th instant, in relation to the Atchison and Pikes Peak Railroad Company.
Dec 13, 1866
I communicate a translation of a letter of the 17th of August last addressed to me by His Majesty Alexander, Emperor of Russia, in reply to the joint resolution of Congress approved on the 16th day of May, 1866, relating to the attempted…
Dec 7, 1866
I have the honor to communicate a report of the Secretary of State relating to the discovery and arrest of John H. Surratt.
Dec 7, 1866
In reply to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 5th instant, inquiring if any portion of Mexican territory has been occupied by United States troops, I transmit the accompanying report upon the subject from the Secretary of…
Dec 2, 1866
The Constitution of the United States makes it the duty of the President to recommend to the consideration of Congress 'such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.'
Dec 2, 1866
In our efforts to preserve 'the unity of government which constitutes as one people' by restoring the States to the condition which they held prior to the rebellion, we should be cautious, lest, having rescued our nation from perils of…
Dec 2, 1866
An entire restoration of fraternal feeling must be the earnest wish of every patriotic heart; and we will have accomplished our grandest national achievement when, forgetting the sad events of the past and remembering only their…
Dec 2, 1866
The constitution which at any time exists till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Nov 1, 1866
I accordingly desire you to call General Grant's attention to the subject, leaving to his own discretion and judgment the measures of preparation and precaution that should be adopted
Nov 1, 1866
There is ground to apprehend danger of an insurrection in Baltimore against the constituted authorities of the State of Maryland on or about the day of the election soon to be held in that city
Nov 1, 1866
I feel great solicitude that should an insurrection take place the Government should be prepared to meet and promptly put it down
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