A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 6, part 2: Andrew Johnson
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A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 6, part 2: Andrew Johnson
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875; Presidents -- United States; United States -- History -- Sources; United States -- Politics and government
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 11th instant,
respecting the occupation by the French troops of the Republic of Mexico
and the establishment of a monarchy there, I transmit a report from the
Secretary of State and the documents by which it was accompanied.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
WASHINGTON, _January 5, 1866_.
_To the Senate of the United States_:
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 19th ultimo,
requesting information in regard to any plans to induce the immigration
of dissatisfied citizens of the United States into Mexico, their
organization there with the view to create disturbances in the United
States, and especially in regard to the plans of Dr. William M. Gwin and
M.F. Maury, and to the action taken by the Government of the United
States to prevent the success of such schemes, I transmit a report from
the Acting Secretary of State and the papers by which it was
accompanied.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
WASHINGTON, _January 5, 1866_.
_To the Senate of the United States_:
I have received the following preamble and resolution, adopted by the
Senate on the 21st ultimo:
Whereas the Constitution declares that "in all criminal prosecutions
the accused shall enjoy the right of a speedy and public trial by an
impartial jury of the State or district wherein the crime shall have
been committed;" and
Whereas several months have elapsed since Jefferson Davis, late
president of the so-called Confederate States, was captured and confined
for acts notoriously done by him as such, which acts, if duly proved,
render him guilty of treason against the United States and liable to the
penalties thereof; and
Whereas hostilities between the Government of the United States and the
insurgents have ceased, and not one of the latter, so far as is known to
the Senate, is now held in confinement for the part he may have acted in
the rebellion except said Jefferson Davis: Therefore,
_Resolved_, That the President be respectfully requested, if compatible
with the public safety, to inform the Senate upon what charges or for
what reasons said Jefferson Davis is still held in confinement, and why
he has not been put upon his trial.
In reply to the resolution I transmit the accompanying reports from the
Secretary of War and the Attorney-General, and at the same time invite
the attention of the Senate to that portion of my message dated the 4th
day of December last which refers to Congress the questions connected
with the holding of circuit courts of the United States within the
districts where their authority has been interrupted.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
WASHINGTON, _January 5, 1866_.
_To the House of Representatives_:
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