WASHINGTON, March 2, 1855.

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

I transmit to Congress herewith a communication of this date from the Secretary of the Interior, with accompanying papers,[48] and recommend that the appropriations therein asked for be made.

FRANKLIN PIERCE.

WASHINGTON, March 2, 1855.

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

I transmit to Congress herewith a communication of this date from the Secretary of the Interior, with its inclosure,[49] and recommend that the appropriations therein asked for be made.

FRANKLIN PIERCE.

WASHINGTON, March 3, 1855.

To the House of Representatives: