I shall greatly rely upon the wisdom and patriotism of Congress and of
those who may share with me the responsibilities and duties of
administration, and, above all, upon our efforts to promote the welfare
of this great people and their Government I reverently invoke the
support and blessings of Almighty God.

March 4, 1881.



SPECIAL MESSAGES.


Executive Mansion,
_Washington, April 6, 1881.
To the Senate of the United States:_

I transmit herewith in response to the resolution of the Senate of the
18th ultimo, a report of the Secretary of State, with accompanying
papers, in relation to the capitulations of the Ottoman Empire.

JAMES A. GARFIELD


Executive Mansion,
_Washington, May 20, 1881.
To the Senate of the United States:_

I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of State, with
accompanying papers, submitted in response to the Senate resolution of