It is difficult to say that such vessels can claim any interference of the Government in their behalf, into whosesoever hands they may happen to fall.
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Under every view which I have been able to take of the subject, I think that the interests of our common constituents the people of all the States, and a love of the Union, left the Executive no other alternative than to negotiate the treaty.
Our prayers should evermore be offered up to the Father of the Universe for His wisdom to direct us in the path of our duty so as to enable us to consummate these high purposes.
I have been influenced by what appeared to me to be the most controlling considerations of public policy and the general good.
I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives, in reply to their resolution of the 14th of June last, a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers.





