ry 27, 1832_.
_To the Senate of the United States_:

Since the dismission of Lieutenant Hampton Westcott for participating as
second in a duel in March, A.D. 1830, a more particular investigation of
the circumstances has resulted in exonerating him from having instigated
the fatal meeting, and the said Westcott, on a trial by a jury, has been
acquitted of all legal guilt in the transaction.

I therefore nominate the said Hampton Westcott to be a lieutenant in the
Navy of the United States from the 17th of May, 1828, his former date,
and to take rank next after Richard R. McMullin.

ANDREW JACKSON.

WASHINGTON, _February 3, 1832_.
_To the Senate_:

In addition to the documents relating to the settlement of the
northeastern boundary of the United States now in possession of the
Senate, I have just received certain proceedings and resolutions of the
legislature of the State of Maine on the subject, which are herewith
transmitted.

ANDREW JACKSON.

WASHINGTON, _February 6, 1832_.
_To the House of Representatives_:

In compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives of the
3d March, 1831, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State
on the subject of the regulations of England, France, and the
Netherlands respecting their fisheries.

ANDREW JACKSON.

WASHINGTON; _February 7, 1832_.
_To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States_:

A convention having been entered into between the United States and the
King of the French, it has been ratified with the advice and consent of
the Senate; and my ratification having been exchanged in due form on the
2d of February, 1832, by the Secretary of State and the envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the King of the French, it
is now communicated to you for consideration in your legislative
capacity.

You will observe that some important conditions can not be carried into
execution but with the aid of the Legislature, and that the proper
provisions for that purpose seem to be required without delay.

ANDREW JACKSON.

WASHINGTON, _February 7, 1832_.
_To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States_:

A treaty of commerce and navigation having been entered into between the
United States and the Sublime Porte, it has been ratified with the
advice and consent of the Senate; and my ratification having been
exchanged in due form on the 5th October, 1831, by our charge d'affaires
at Constantino