Presidential Messages and State Papers Volume 7; Being the Epoch-Marking National Documents of All the Presidents from George Washington to Woodrow Wilson (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ... hereby direct all district attorneys having charge of such proceedings to dismiss the same, except as to persons embraced in the exceptions named in the act of Congress first above cited. Done at the city of Washington, this 1st day of June, A. D. 1872, and of the Independence of the United States of America the ninety-sixth. U. S. Ghant. Death Of William H. Seward Department Of State, Washington, October 11, 1872. The undersigned is charged by the President with the painful duty of announcing to the people of the United States the death of an illustrious citizen. William Henry Seward, distinguished for faithful and eminent service in varied public trusts during a long series of years, died at Auburn, in the State of New York, yesterday, October 10. Charged with the administration of the Department of State at a most critical period in the history of the nation, Mr. Seward brought to the duties of that office exalted patriotism, unwearied industry, and consummate ability. A grateful nation will cherish his name, his fame, and his memory. The several Executive Departments will cause appropriate honors to be rendered to the memory of the deceased statesman at home and abroad. Hamilton Fish, Secretary of State. Grant's Fourth Annual Message editorial Note: This Message is self-explanatory. Executive Mansion, December 2, 1872. To the Senate and House of Representatives: With the exception of the recent devastating fire which swept from the earth with a breath, as it were, millions of accumulated wealth in the city of Boston, there has been no overshadowing calamity within the year to record. It is gratifying to note how, like their fellow-citizens of the city of Chicago under similar circumstances a year earlier, the citizens of Boston are rallying under their...