John Tyler: “The great question is—not as to the manner in which it shall be done, but whether it shall be accomplished or not.”

Some action on the part of Congress seems desirable in order to give full effect to these important concessions of the Chinese Government.

In view of the magnitude and importance of our national concerns, actual and prospective, in China, I submit to the consideration of Congress the expediency of providing for the preservation and cultivation of the subsisting relations of…

In answer to your resolution of the 19th December last, I herewith transmit a letter from the Secretary of State and the accompanying documents.

In compliance with the request of the governor of the State of Illinois, I transmit herewith a copy of certain resolutions adopted by the general assembly of that State.