The war which has existed for so long a time between Mexico and Texas has since the battle of San Jacinto consisted for the most part of predatory incursions.

I was led to do so by considerations of his high talent, his exalted character, and great moral worth.

I did so in full view of his consummate abilities, his unquestioned patriotism and full capacity to discharge with honor to himself and advantage to the country.

The copy of the report which was transmitted to the House of Representatives is missing from the files of the House.

His rejection by the Senate has caused me to reconsider his qualifications, and I see no cause to doubt that he is eminently qualified for the station.

The respect which I have for the wisdom of the Senate has caused me again, since his rejection, to reconsider his merits and his qualifications.

I feel it, therefore, to be my duty to renominate him.

I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives copies of the final report and appendices of the joint commission appointed to explore and survey the boundary line between the States of Maine and New Hampshire and the adjoining British Provinces, together with a general map showing the results of their labors.

That review has satisfied me that I could not have a more able adviser in the administration of public affairs or the country a more faithful officer.

The country, I feel assured, would be represented at Paris in the person of Mr. Wise by one wholly unsurpassed in exalted patriotism and well fitted to be the representative of his country abroad.

A careful search in the Government libraries of Washington warrants me in asserting that the report has never been printed.