I am of the opinion that the general statute is sufficiently liberal to provide relief in all proper cases of destroyed United States bonds, and I believe that the act above referred to constitutes an evil precedent. It is not, however, so objectionable as to call for my formal disapproval, and I have allowed it to become a law under the constitutional provision, contenting myself with communicating to the Senate, in which the bill originated, my disapproval of special legislation of this character. CHESTER A. ARTHUR. EXECUTIVE MANSION, _January 19, 1883_. _To the Senate and House of Representatives:_ I transmit herewith, for the consideration of Congress, a communication from the Secretary of War, dated the 18th instant, inclosing an extract copy of a report of the Adjutant-General respecting the military reservation of Fort Cameron, Utah Territory, and recommending that authority be granted during the present session of Congress for the disposal of said reservation, it being no longer needed for military purposes. CHESTER A. ARTHUR. EXECUTIVE MANSION, _January 19, 1883_. _To the Senate and House of Representatives:_ I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of the Interior, with a draft of a bill, and accompanying papers, to accept and ratify an agreement with the confederated tribes of Flathead, Kootenay, and Upper Pend d'Oreille Indians for the sale of a portion of their reservation in the Territory of Montana, required for the Northern Pacific Railroad, and to make the necessary appropriation for carrying the same into effect. The subject is presented for the consideration of the Congress. CHESTER A. ARTHUR. EXECUTIVE MANSION, _Washington, January 23, 1883_. _To the Senate of the United States:_ In response to the resolution of the Senate of the United States dated January 5, 1883, requesting "that the Secretary of State be directed to transmit to the Senate copies of any letters on file in his Department from the consular service upon the subject of the shipment and discharge of seamen or payment of extra wages to seamen," I have to transmit a report of the Secretary of State on the subject. CHESTER A. ARTHUR. EXECUTIVE MANSION, _January 25, 1883_. _To the Senate and House of Representatives:_ I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of State, concerning the character and condition of the library of the Department of State. CHESTER A. ARTHUR. EXECUTIVE MANSION, _January 26, 1883_. _To the House of Representatives:_