John Tyler: “My fervent prayer is that it may never come.”

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.

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

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.

I transmit herewith additional documents having relation to the treaty with China, which may enable the Senate more satisfactorily to act upon it.