WASHINGTON, December 12, 1854.

To the Senate of the United States:

Herewith I transmit a report of the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers,[34] in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 3d of August last.

FRANKLIN PIERCE.

WASHINGTON, December 16, 1854.

To the House of Representatives:

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers,[35] in answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 27th of July last.

FRANKLIN PIERCE.

WASHINGTON, December 19, 1854.

To the House of Representatives: