WASHINGTON, January 28, 1846.

To the House of Representatives of the United States:

I herewith transmit the annual report of the inspectors of the penitentiary for the District of Columbia, made in compliance with the act of the 3d March, 1829.

JAMES K. POLK.

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 10, 1846.

To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:

I transmit herewith the report of the Director of the Mint at Philadelphia, showing the operation of the Mint and branch mints for the year 1845.

JAMES K. POLK.

WASHINGTON, January 16, 1847.

To the House of Representatives of the United States: