WASHINGTON, January 31, 1848.

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

I transmit herewith the annual report of the Director of the Mint at Philadelphia, showing the operation of the Mint and branch mints for the year 1847.

JAMES K. POLK.

WASHINGTON, January 11, 1849.

To the House of Representatives:

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, January 22, 1849.

To the House of Representatives of the United States: