The destruction of the steamboat Caroline at Schlosser four or five years ago occasioned no small degree of excitement at the time, and became the subject of correspondence between the two Governments.
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I have been influenced by what appeared to me to be the most controlling considerations of public policy and the general good.
I transmit herewith copies of the report and papers* referred to in a resolution of the Senate of the 20th of February last.
For the Executive to assume such a power would be to assume a power of the most dangerous character.
To the Senate of the United States: I herewith transmit a letter from the Secretary of State, accompanied by copies of the correspondence asked for by your resolution of the 12th instant.
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