WASHINGTON, July 11, 1856.
To the Senate of the United States:
In reply to a resolution of the Senate of May 23, requesting a "detailed statement of the sums which have been paid to newspapers published in Washington for advertisements or other printing published or executed under the orders or by authority of the several Departments since the 4th day of March, 1853," I communicate herewith reports from the several Departments.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
WASHINGTON, July 15, 1856.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I transmit a copy of a letter of November 27, 1854, from the commissioner of the United States in China, and of the regulations, orders, and decrees which accompanied it, for such revision thereof as Congress may deem expedient, pursuant to the sixth section of the act approved August 11, 1848.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Washington, July 21, 1856.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States: