On Saturday evening I went with the President (whose health is suffering from excessive labor and care) and Preston King down the Potomac an...

The contractors for the Puritan and Dictator are in trouble and embarrassed. Congress has extended to them relief, contingent on my action. ...

The Secretary of State is becoming very anxious in view of our relations with France. Wants the ironclad Dictator should be sent over soon ...

The Dictator, turret vessel, was launched this A.M. in New York. This is one of a class of vessels that has become famous. She is of greatl...