I transmit herewith the annual report of the Director of the Mint at Philadelphia, showing the operations of the Mint and branch mints for the year 1848.

JAMES K. POLK.

WASHINGTON, January 28, 1850.

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 operations of the Mint and its branches for the year 1849.

Z. TAYLOR.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE, February 5, 1850.

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.

Z. TAYLOR.