WASHINGTON, January 26, 1866.
To the House of Representatives:
In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 8th instant, asking for information in regard to the reported surrender of the rebel pirate vessel called the Shenandoah, I transmit a report from the Acting Secretary of State, to whom the resolution was referred.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
WASHINGTON, January 30, 1866.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
Believing that the commercial interests of our country would be promoted by a formal recognition of the independence of the Dominican Republic, while such a recognition would be in entire conformity with the settled policy of the United States, I have with that view nominated to the Senate an officer of the same grade with the one now accredited to the Republic of Hayti; and I recommend that an appropriation be made by Congress toward providing for his compensation.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
WASHINGTON, February 1, 1866.
To the House of Representatives: