WASHINGTON, May 6, 1870.

To the Senate of the United States:

In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 26th ultimo, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the papers[20] by which it was accompanied.

U.S. GRANT.

WASHINGTON, May 21, 1870.

To the Senate of the United States:

I transmit to the Senate, in answer to their resolution of the 18th instant, calling for information relative to the passage of any English or Canadian steamer through the canal of Sault Ste. Marie, a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers.

U.S. GRANT.

WASHINGTON, May 23, 1870.

To the Senate of the United States: