1 Correspondence relative to the treaty of Wathington of July 4, 1850, between Great Britain and the United States 2 Correspondence with and orders to commanders of vessels or squadrons on the Atlantic coast of British North America relative to protecting the rights of fishing and navigation secured to citizens of the United States under treaties with Great Britain. 3 Relating to seizure and imprisonment by Spanish authorities at Puerto Rico of officers and crew of schooner North Carolina. 4 Relating to a complimentary mission to the United States of Archbishop Gaetano Bedini, apostolic nuncio to the Empire of Brazil, for the purpose of conveying, in the name of Pope Pius IX, sentiments of regard for the President of the United States. 5 Correspondence with the American charge to Austria relative to the claim of Simon Tousig to the protection of the United States. 6 Requesting a statement of the privileges and restrictions of the commercial intercourse of the United States with foreign nations and a comparative statement between the tariff of the United States and other nations. 7 Relating to the repair of the United States frigate Susquehanna at Rio de Janeiro. 8 Communications from the American legation at Constantinople respecting the seizure of Martin Koszta by Austrian authorities at Smyrna. 9 Correspondence with R.C. Schenck, United States minister to Brazil, relative to the African slave trade. 10 Correspondence with the Mexican Republic touching the eleventh article of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and copies of instructions on that subject to the United States minister to Mexico. 11 Correspondence relative to the imprisonment, etc., of James H. West in the island of Cuba. 12 Area of each State and Territory; extent of the public domain remaining in each State and Territory, and the extent alienated by sales, grants, etc. 13 Instructions and correspondence relative to the negotiation of the treaty with Mexico of December 30, 1853, etc. 14 Correspondence relative to the seizure of Martin Koszta by Austrian authorities at Smyrna. 15 Relating to violations of the rights of American citizens by Spanish authorities and their refusal to allow United States vessels to enter ports of Cuba, etc. 16 Relating to expeditions organized in California for the invasion of Sonora, Mexico. 17 Stating that the correspondence relative to the refusal by the authorities of Cuba to permit the United States mail steamer Crescent City to land mail and passengers at Havana had been transmitted with the message to the House of April 5, 1854. 18 Relating to claims growing out of the eleventh article of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. 19 Correspondence relative to the seizure of Martin Koszta by Austrian authorities at Smyrna. 20 Relating to the abrogation of the eleventh article of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, etc. 21 Relating to the application of Rev. James Cook Richmond for redress of wrongs alleged to have been committed by Austrian authorities in Pest, and to the refusal to grant an exequatur upon the commission of the United States consul appointed for Trieste. 22 Correspondence relative to the arrest and detention at Bremen of Conrad Schmidt, and arrest and maltreatment at Heidelberg of E.T. Dana, W.B. Dingle, and David Ramsay, all citizens of the United States; correspondence with the King of Prussia relative to religious toleration. 23 Relating to the impressment of seamen from the United States whale ship Addison at Valparaiso, and imprisonment of William A. Stewart, an American citizen, at Valparaiso on the charge of murder, and on conviction released by Chilean authorities. 24 Relating to the rights accorded to neutrals and the rights claimed by belligerents in the war between certain European powers. 25 Correspondence relative to the difficulties between Rev. Jonas King and the Government of Greece. 26 Researches of H.S. Sanford, late chargÉ d'affaires at Paris, on the condition of penal law in continental Europe, etc.; also a "Memoir on the Administrative Changes in France since the Revolution of 1848," by H.S. Sanford. 27 Correspondence relative to the imposition of Sound dues, etc., upon United States commerce to the Baltic. 28 Relating to the instructions referred to by President Monroe in his annual message of December 2, 1823, on the subject of the issue of commissions to private armed vessels. 29 Correspondence of the American minister to Turkey relative to the expulsion of the Greeks from Constantinople. 30 Report of the United States naval astronomical expedition to the Southern Hemisphere. 31 Correspondence of Humphrey Marshall, commissioner to China. 32 Correspondence relative to the imprisonment of George Marsden and to the seizure of the cargo of the American bark Griffon by the authorities of Brazil. 33 Correspondence of the American consul-general at Cairo relative to the expulsion of the Greeks from Egypt. 34 Correspondence relative to difficulties between Rev. Jonas King and the Government of Greece. 35 Relating to the case of Walter M. Gibson, held in duress by the Dutch authorities at Batavia, island of Java, on a charge of having attempted to excite the native chiefs of Sumatra to throw off their allegiance to the Dutch Government. 36 Relating to affairs on the Pacific Coast. 37 For payment of interest due the Cherokee Indians. 38 Relating to the expenses necessary to be incurred in colonizing the Texas Indians. 39 Arrested and imprisoned at Acapulco, Mexico. 40 Stating that the information relative to the applicability to the Spanish colonies of the treaty of 1795 with Spain, and whether American citizens residing in said colonies are entitled to the benefits of its provisions, had been already transmitted. 41 Recommending an appropriation to supply a deficit in the amount held on Indian account, caused by the failure of Selden, Withers & Co., with whom it was deposited. 42 For extending and improving the culvert running from the United States Capitol Grounds down the center of South Capitol street toward the canal. 43 Proposing a settlement of the Lobos Islands controversy. 44 To fulfill treaty stipulations with the Wyandotte Indians. 45 Late United States consul at Acapulco, relative to outrages committed upon him by authorities of Mexico. 46 For surveying public lands in the northern part of Minnesota Territory acquired from the Chippewa Indians. 47 For running the boundary line between the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations of Indians and for negotiations with the Menominee Indians. 48 Estimates of appropriations necessary for carrying out the bounty-land law. 49 Additional estimate of appropriations necessary for pay of Indian agents. 50 Correspondence relative to the causes disturbing the friendly relations between Spain and the United States and instructions to United States diplomatic agents relative to the same; correspondence relative to Cuba, etc. 51 Letter of Lord John Russell declaring that the British Government intends to adhere to the treaty of Washington of April 19, 1850, and not to assume any sovereignty in Central America. 52 Relating to the enlistment of soldiers within the United States by agents of the British Government. 53 Relating to an offer of the British Government to refer to the arbitrament of some friendly power the questions of difference between the United States and Great Britain upon the construction of the convention of April 19, 1850. 54 Correspondence relative to transportation of the mails, etc., over the Illinois Central Railroad. 55 Correspondence relative to transportation of the mails, etc., over the Illinois Central Railroad. 56 Dispatch from the United States minister at Naples relative to the saving from shipwreck of certain American vessels and their crews by officers of the Neapolitan navy and marine service. 57 Claim of Richard W. Thompson for alleged services to the Menominee Indians. 58 Relating to indemnification by the Spanish Government of the captains, owners, and crews of the bark Georgiana and the brig Susan Loud for their capture and confiscation by the Spanish authorities. 59 Stating that no information relative to the action of the leading powers of Europe on the subject of privateering has been officially communicated by any foreign government. 60 Instructions to Mr Buchanan, late minister to England, on the subject of free ships making free goods, and letter from Mr. Buchanan to Lord Clarendon on the same subject. 61 Relating to "The declaration concerning maritime law," adopted by the plenipotentiaries of Great Britain, Austria, France, Prussia, Russia, Sardinia, and Turkey at Paris April 16, 1856. 62 Relating to the Capitol extension. 63 Stating that the correspondence in the Departments of State and of the Navy relative to Hamet Caramally had been transmitted to Congress. 64 For judicial jurisdiction by acting consuls or vice-consuls of the United States in China. 65 Containing a history of Kansas affairs. 66 Relating to the refusal of the minister to the United States from the Netherlands to testify before the criminal court of the District of Columbia. 67 Relating to the claims of certain American citizens for losses consequent upon their expulsion by Venezuelan authorities from one of the Aves Islands, while collecting guano. 68 Correspondence and documents connected with the treaty concluded at London between the United States and Great Britain October 17, 1856, relative to Central America. 69 Relating to the convention between Great Britain and Honduras respecting the island of Ruatan. 70 Consular returns on shipping, shipbuilding, etc., in foreign countries. 71 Relating to the proclamation of martial law in Washington Territory, etc. 72 Appropriations made by Congress within eleven years for light-houses, beacons, buoys, etc, on Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, St. Clair, Erie, Ontario, and Champlain; duties collected and expenses of collection at each of the lake ports annually for eleven fiscal years, ending June 30, 1856; tonnage of the lake ports, etc. 73 Relating to the claim of F. Dainese for salary, expenses, etc., while acting consul at Constantinople. 74 Asking whether Samuel D. Lecompte has been allowed to perform the functions of chief justice of the Territory of Kansas since the nomination of J.O. Harrison to that office. 75 Explanatory of his judicial conduct in the Territory of Kansas. 76 Relating to the discontinuance or change of location of any navy-yard or naval station on the Atlantic Seaboard. |