FROM THE

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

TO THE

TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS,

AT

THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION

OF THE

FORTIETH CONGRESS,

WITH THE

REPORTS OF THE HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS,

AND

SELECTIONS FROM ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS.

EDITED BY

BEN: PERLEY POORE,

CLERK OF PRINTING RECORDS.

WASHINGTON:

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.

1867.