WASHINGTON, May 1, 1876.

To the Senate:

I transmit herewith, for the information of Congress, a report of the president of the Centennial Commission upon the ceremonies to be observed at the opening of the exhibition on the 10th instant. It will be observed that an invitation is therein extended to Senators and Representatives to be present on that occasion.

U.S. GRANT.

[The same message was sent to the House of Representatives.]

WASHINGTON, May 1, 1876.

To the Senate:

I transmit herewith, for the consideration of the Senate with a view to its ratification by that body, a treaty between the United States and Mexico, concluded on the 29th ultimo.

U.S. GRANT.

WASHINGTON, May 1, 1876.