John Tyler: “The public faith in this or in all things else ought to be placed beyond question and beyond contingency.”

The special mission authorized by Congress for this purpose has fully succeeded in the accomplishment so far of the great objects for which it was appointed.

The country itself, thus obtained, is of incalculable value in an agricultural and commercial point of view.

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

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.