WASHINGTON, _July 20, 1868_.
_To the Senate of the United States_:
I transmit to the Senate, in compliance with its resolution of the 9th
instant, a report from the Secretary of State, communicating a copy of
a paper received by me this day, purporting to be a resolution of the
senate and house of representatives of the State of Alabama ratifying
the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States known
as Article XIV.