To the Senate of the United States:

In answer to the resolutions of the Senate of yesterday, adopted in executive session, I transmit reports[69] from the Secretary of State, to whom they were referred.

FRANKLIN PIERCE.

WASHINGTON, February 4, 1857.

To the House of Representatives:

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents,[70] in answer to the resolution of the House of December 26, 1854.

FRANKLIN PIERCE.

WASHINGTON, February 9, 1857.

To the Senate of the United States:

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers,[71] in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 30th ultimo.