I transmit herewith to the Senate a copy of a report received from the Director of the Mint, showing the operations of that institution for the year 1842.

JOHN TYLER.

[The same message was sent to the House of Representatives.]

WASHINGTON, D.C. January 19, 1844.

To the House of Representatives:

I transmit herewith the report of the inspectors of the penitentiary of the District of Columbia for the past year, with the accompanying documents.

JOHN TYLER.

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 20, 1844.

To the House of Representatives:

I transmit herewith the annual report of the Director of the Mint at Philadelphia, exhibiting the operations of the Mint and branch mints for the past year.