WASHINGTON, January 29, 1859.

To the Senate of the United States:

In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 25th instant, I transmit a copy of the report of the special agent of the United States recently sent to Vancouvers Island and British Columbia.

JAMES BUCHANAN.

WASHINGTON, February 5, 1859.

To the Senate of the United States:

In reply to the resolution of the Senate of the 4th ultimo, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, together with the papers[9] therein referred to.

JAMES BUCHANAN.

WASHINGTON CITY, February 8, 1859.

To the House of Representatives: