I herewith transmit to Congress a report, dated the 20th instant, with the accompanying papers, received from the Secretary of State in compliance with the requirements of the eighteenth section of the act entitled 'An act to regulate the…

I respectfully suggest to Congress that some public recognition of General Hancock's patriotic conduct is due, if not to him, to the friends of law and justice throughout the country.

The principles of American liberty are still the inheritance of this people and ever should be.

Some public recognition of General Hancock's patriotic conduct is due.

This instrument can not be legally binding upon the United States unless sanctioned by the Senate.

In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 6th instant, concerning the International Monetary Conference held at Paris in June last, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, which is accompanied by the papers called for by…

This regulation has become necessary for the more convenient, punctual, and regular dispatch of the public business.

It is desired and advised that all communications in writing intended for the executive department of this Government and relating to public business of whatever kind, including suggestions for legislation, claims, contracts, employment…

I make great allowance for a change of opinion, but such a change as this hardly falls within the limits of greatest indulgence.

Thus far and upon this vital policy there was perfect accord between the Cabinet and myself.

Public considerations of a high character constrain me to say that your resignation as Secretary of War will be accepted.

You are hereby suspended from office as Secretary of War, and will cease to exercise any and all functions pertaining to the same.

The mutual confidence and general accord which should exist in such a relation had ceased.

But he goes further, and plainly intimates what he means by 'public considerations of a high character,' and this is nothing else than his loss of confidence in his superior.

Under a sense of public duty I am compelled to deny your right under the Constitution and laws of the United States.

The suspension has not been revoked, and the business of the War Department is conducted by the Secretary ad interim.

Mr. Stanton holds the position unwillingly.

It was approved, and at the earliest moment practicable was applied in the form of a proclamation to the State of North Carolina.