assembled, That, from and after the 3d day of March, 1793, and until otherwise provided for by law, the House of Representatives shall be composed of members who shall have been chosen by the people of the several States, in the proportion of one Representative for every thirty-three thousand persons in each State, computed according to the rule prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, that is to say; from the State of New Hampshire, four members; the State of Massachusetts, fourteen; the State of Connecticut, seven; the State of Rhode Island, two; the State of Vermont, two; the State of New York, ten; the State of New Jersey, five; the State of Pennsylvania, thirteen; the State of Delaware, one; the State of Maryland, eight; the State of Virginia, nineteen; the State of Kentucky, two; the State of North Carolina, ten; and the State of Georgia, two members," The yeas and nays being taken, stood as follows: YEAS.-Messrs. Bradley, Cabot, Ellsworth, Foster, Langdon, Read, Robinson, Rutherfurd, Stanton, Sherman, Strong, and Wingate.-12. NAYS.-Messrs. Burr, Butler, Dickinson, Few, Gunn, Hawkins, Henry, Johnston, Izard, King, Monroe, and Morris.-12. The number of votes being equal, the Vice President determined the question in the affirmative; and, On motion, that this bill pass with the last recited and the following amendment, to wit: Strike out the words "State of," and insert "district" after the word "Carolina." The yeas and nays being taken, stood [DECEMBER, 1791. MONDAY, December 12. The following Message was received from the of the House of Representatives: It is with great concern that I communicate to you the information received from Major General St. Clair, of the misfortune which has befallen the troops under his command. Although the national loss is considerable, according to the scale of the event, yet it may be repaired without great difficulty, excepting as to the brave men who have fallen on the occasion, and who are a subject of public as well as private regret. A further communication will shortly be made of all such matters as shall be necessary to enable the Legislature to judge of the future measures which it may be proper to pursue. G. WASHINGTON. The Senate resumed the second reading of the bill sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act for the relief of David Cook and Thomas Campbell;" and, after agreeing to sundry amendments in it, the bill passed to the third reading. TUESDAY, December 13. The memorial of James Wilson and others, in behalf of the Illinois and Ouabashe Land compa YEAS.-Messrs. Bradley, Cabot, Ellsworth, Few, Fos-nies, was read, praying that they may be confirmed › ter, King, Langdon, Read, Robinson, Rutherford, Stan- The Senate took into consideration the report of the committee appointed on the 4th of November on the petition of Charles Colvill, and agreed that the first part of the report be postponed; and, after debate on the other parts of the report, the further consideration thereof was postponed. FRIDAY, December 9. in their title, for reasons mentioned in their me- Ordered, That the memorial lie on the table. of the House of Representatives: I place before you the plan of a City that has been laid out within the district of Ten Miles Square, which was fixed upon for the Permanent Seat of the Government of the United States. G. WASHINGTON. UNITED STATES, December 13, 1791. Mr. MONROE, from the committee to whom was referred the bill sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1792," reported the bill with amendThe bill sent from the House of Represent-ments, which were agreed to. atives for concurrence, entitled "An act making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1792," was read the second time. Ordered, That it be referred to Messrs. MonROE, SHERMAN, BURR, GUNN, and READ, to consider and report generally thereon. The committee to whom was referred the bill sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act for the relief of David Cook and Thomas Campbell," reported the bill without amendment. Ordered, That the report lie for consideration. Ordered, That this bill pass to a third reading. The Senate proceeded to the third reading of the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of David Cook and Thomas Campbell; and Resolved, That this bill pass, with amendments. Ordered, That the Secretary desire the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendments to this bill. WEDNESDAY, December 14. The petition of Zaccheus Hunt, of the State of New Hampshire, that he may be placed on the list of invalid pensioners of the United States, for reasons mentioned in the petition, was read; and, Ordered, That it be referred to the Secretary of War, to report thereon to the Senate. A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate, that the House of Representatives have agreed to the amendments of the Senate to the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of David Cook and Thomas Campbell." The Senate resumed the second reading of the bill sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1792;" and, after progress, the further consideration thereof was postponed. Ordered, That Messrs. BURR, BUTLER, and STRONG, be a committee to revise the acts and resolves relative to the compensations to disabled officers and soldiers, and to the widows and orphans of deceased officers; and to report what alterations and further general regulations it will be proper to make therein. Mr. WINGATE, from the committee on the bill -sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act for the relief of certain widows, orphans, invalids, and other persons," reported amendments. Ordered, That the consideration thereof be postponed. THURSDAY, December 15. The petition of Elijah Janes, of the State of New York, late a lieutenant in Colonel Sheldon's regiment of cavalry, that he may be placed on the list of invalid pensioners of the United States, was read; and referred to the committee appointed on the 14th instant, to consider the case of invalid pensioners at large. A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate, that the House of Representatives disagree to the first amendment of the Senate on the bill, entitled "An act apportioning Representatives among the people of the several States, according to the first enumeration," and agree to the other amendment. The Senate proceeded to consider the resolution of the House of Representatives on the amendments of the Senate to the bill, entitled "An act apportioning Representatives among the people of the several States, according to the first enumeration;" and, On motion to postpone the consideration of the bill until to-morrow se'nnight, it passed in the negative. On motion to postpone the consideration of the bill until Monday next, it passed in the negative. On motion to recede from the amendments disagreed to by the House of Representatives, the yeas and nays being required by one-fifth of the Senators present, stood as follows: YEAS.-Messrs. Burr, Butler, Dickinson, Few, Gunn, Hawkins, Henry, Johnston, Izard, King, Monroe, and Morris.-12. NAYS.-Messrs. Bradley, Cabot, Ellsworth, Foster, Langdon, Read, Robinson, Rutherfurd, Stanton, Sherman, Strong, and Wingate.-12. [SENATE. The numbers being equal, the Vice President determined the question in the negative. On motion to insist on the amendment disagreed to by the House of Representatives, and appoint a committee of conference, it passed in the negative. And it was resolved, that the Senate insist on the amendment disagreed to by the House of Representatives. The Senate resumed the second reading of the bill, entitled "An act making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1792," and, after progress, the further consideration thereof was postponed until to-morrow.. Ordered, That Messrs. STRONG, SHERMAN, ELLSWORTH, IZARD, and BURR, be a committee to take into consideration the memorial of the Illinois and Ouabache land companies, and to report thereon. FRIDAY, December 16. The Senate resumed the second reading of the bill, entitled "An act making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1792;" and, after agreeing to sundry amendments, Ordered, That this bill pass to a third reading. MONDAY, December 19. The petition of Gilbert Dench, of the State of Massachusetts, in behalf of the orphan children vice of the United States, was read, praying that of the late Roger Dench, a lieutenant in the serthe said children may be authorized to receive the half pay of a lieutenant, in right of their father. Ordered, That the petition lie on the table. the bill, sent from the House of Representatives The Senate proceeded to the third reading of for concurrence, entitled "An act making appropriations for the support of Government, for the year 1792;" and, Resolved, That this bill pass, with amendments: Ordered, That the Secretary desire the concuramendments to this bill. rence of the House of Representatives in the [The following clause to be added to the first section of the bill, is the only material amendment, viz: "And be it further enacted, That the compensation to the Doorkeepers of the two Houses for services which have been heretofore rendered, or may be rendered in the recess of Congress, for the year 1792, and certified by the President of the Senate, or Speaker of the House of Representatives, in manner required by law, for like services during sessions, shall be discharged out of the money hereinbefore appropriated for the contingent expenses of the two Houses of Congress."] TUESDAY, December 20. the United States was received: The following Message from the President of Gentlemen of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives: I lay before you the copy of a Letter which I have received from the Governor of the Commonwealth of SENATE.] Proceedings. [DECEMBER, 1791. Pennsylvania, and of sundry documents which accom- A motion was made, "That a committee be appanied it, relative to a contract for the purchase of a pointed to prepare and report a bill for apportioncertain tract of land bounding on Lake Erie; togethering Representatives among the people of the sevwith a copy of a Report of the Secretary of State on the eral States, agreeably to the Constitution and the same subject. late census, and as near as may be according to the first article of the amendments of the Constitution, recommended by Congress to the several States for their ratification." G. WASHINGTON. UNITED STATES, December 20, 1791. The Message and papers were read; and ordered to lie for consideration. The petition of Jonathan Woolley, late of Colonel Scammel's regiment in the service of the United States, was read, praying that he may be placed on the list of invalid pensioners. Ordered, That this petition be referred to the committee appointed December 14th, to revise the acts and resolves relative to the compensations to disabled officers and soldiers, and to the widows and orphans of deceased officers. A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate, that the House of Representatives adhere to their disagreement to the first amendment insisted on by the Senate, to the bill sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act apportioning Representatives among the people of the several States, according to the first enumeration." Mr. CABOT requested leave to bring in "a bill for the encouragement of the bank and other codfisheries, and for the regulation and government of the fishermen employed therein;" and the bill was read the first time, and ordered to pass to the second reading. Ordered, That this motion be taken into consideration to-morrow. Mr. MORRIS, from the committee appointed the 30th of October, reported "A bill establishing a Mint, and regulating the coins of the United States;" which was read the first time, and passed to the second reading. THURSDAY, December 22. The bill "for the encouragement of the bank and other cod fisheries, and for the regulation and government of the fishermen employed therein," was read the second time. Ordered, That it be committed to Messrs. CABOT, IZARD, Sherman, Morris, and LEE, to consider and report thereon. The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the motion made yesterday, to wit: "That a committee be appointed to prepare and report a bill for apportioning representatives among the people of the several States, agreeably to the Constitution and the late census, and as near as the Constitution, recommended by Congress to the several States for their ratification;" and, Ordered, That the motion be postponed. The Senate proceeded to consider the resolu-may be to the first article of the amendments of tion of the House of Representatives, in which they resolve to adhere to their disagreement to the first amendment of the Senate to the bill sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act apportioning Representatives among the people of the several States, according to the first enumeration;" and, On the question to adhere, the yeas and nays were required by one-fifth of the Senators present, and being taken, stood YEAS.-Messrs. Bradley, Cabot, Ellsworth, Foster, King, Langdon, Robinson, Rutherfurd, Stanton, Sherman, Strong, and Wingate.-12. NAYS.-Messrs. Burr, Butler, Dickinson, Few, Gunn, Hawkins, Henry, Johnston, Izard, Monroe, Morris, and Read.-12. The numbers being equal, the Vice President determined the question in the affirmative. So it was resolved that the Senate adhere to their said first amendment. Ordered, That the Secretary communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives. WEDNESDAY, December 21. RICHARD HENRY LEE, from the State of Virginia, attended, and took his seat. A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate, that the House of Representatives have agreed to the amendments of the Senate to the bill sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1792." FRIDAY, December 23. Mr. IZARD presented the petition of a number of the merchants of Charleston, South Carolina, for relief, under peculiar hardships and sufferings consequent to the late war; which was read. Ordered, That the petition lie on the table. The petition of Gilbert Dench, in behalf of the orphan children of the late Roger Dench, a lieutenant in the service of the United States, was taken up, and referred to the Secretary of War, to report to the Senate thereon. MONDAY, December 26. The Senate proceeded to the second reading of "the bill establishing a Mint, and regulating the coins of the United States;" and, after progress, the further consideration thereof was postponed. A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that the House of Representatives have passed the bill entitled "An act for carrying into effect a contract between the United States and the State of Pennsylvania;" in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate. The bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act for carrying into effect a contract between the United States and the State of Pennsylvania," was read the first time, as follows: An Act for carrying into effect a contract between the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be authorized, on fulfilment of the terms stipulated on the part of the State of Pennsylvania, to issue letters patent in the name, and under the seal, of the United States, granting and conveying to the said State, forever, the said tract of land, as the same was ascertained by a survey made in pursuance of the resolution of Congress of the 6th day of June, 1788. Ordered, That this bill pass to a second reading. TUESDAY, December 27. The Senate proceeded to the second reading of the bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act for carrying into effect a contract between the United States and the State of Pennsylvania." Ordered, That this bill pass to the third reading. The Senate resumed the second reading of "the bill establishing a Mint, and regulating the coins of the United States;" and, after progress, the further consideration thereof was postponed until Monday next. WEDNESDAY, December 28. The Senate proceeded to the third reading of the bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act for carrying into effect a contract between the United States and the State of Pennsylvania;" and Resolved, that this bill pass. THURSDAY, December 29. [SENATE. The consideration of the report of the committee on "the bill for the encouragement of the bank and other cod fisheries, and for the regulation and government of the fishermen employed therein," was further postponed. FRIDAY, December 30. The following Message from the President of the United States was received: Gentlemen of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives: I lay before you a copy of the ratification, by the Commonwealth of Virginia, of the articles of amendment proposed by Congress to the Constitution of the nied said ratification, from the Governor of Virginia. G. WASHINGTON. United States, and a copy of a Letter which accompa UNITED STATES, December 30, 1791. Richmond, Dec. 22, 1791. SIR: The General Assembly, during their late sesall the amendments proposed by Congress to the Consion, have adopted, on the part of this Commonwealth, stitution of the United States; their ratification whereof I do myself the honor herewith to transmit. I have the honor to be, &c., HENRY LEE. The PRESIDENT of the United States. VIRGINIA: General Assembly, begun and held at the Capitol, in the city of Richmond, on Monday, the 17th day of October, in the year of our Lord 1791. MONDAY, December 5, 1791. Resolved, That the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth articles of the amendments proposed by Congress to the Constitution of the United States, be ratified by this Commonwealth. December 15, 1791: Agreed to by the Senate. THOS. MATTHEWS, S. H. D. Mr. CABOT, from the committee to whom was referred "the bill for the encouragement of the bank and other cod fisheries, and for the regulation and government of the fishermen employed therein," reported amendments; and, after pro- [For the ratification of the first article see ante, p. 29.] gress, the further consideration thereof was postponed. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Treasury be requested to certify the quantum of allowance in lieu of drawback on exported, dried, and pickled fish, which hath been paid under "the act for laying a duty on goods, wares, and merchandises, imported into the United States," of the 4th of July, 1789. And also the quantum of bounty paid on the exportation of dried or pickled fish, under "the act for making further provision for the payment of the debts of the United States," of the 10th of August, 1790. A Message from the President of the United States was received, inclosing for consideration the copy of a Letter which he had received from the Attorney General of the United States. The Message and letter were read, and ordered to lie for consideration. MONDAY, January 2, 1792. The Senate proceeded to the second reading of the bill establishing a Mint, and regulating the coins of the United States; and, after progress, the further consideration thereof was postponed. TUESDAY, January 3. A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate, that the House of Representatives have passed a bill, entitled "An act to extend the time limited for settling the accounts of the United States with the individual States," in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate. The Senate resumed the second reading of "the bill establishing a Mint, and regulating the coins of the United States;" and, after progress, the further consideration thereof was postponed. SENATE.] Proceedings. The bill sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act to extend the time limited for settling the accounts of the United States with the individual States," was read the first time, as follows: An Act to extend the time limited for settling the ac counts of the U. States with the individual States. (JANUARY, 1792. FRIDAY, January 6. CHARLES CARROLL, from the State of Maryland, attended, and took his seat. The Report of the Secretary of the Treasury, on the drawback on dried and pickled fish exported, in conformity to the order of Senate of the 26th ultimo, was read. Ordered, That the Report, and papers therein Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Represent-referred to, lie for consideration. atives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the powers of the Board of Commis- from the House of Representatives for concurOrdered, That the consideration of the bill sent sioners which, by an act passed in the second session of the first Congress was established to settle the accounts between the United States and individual States, shall 'continue until the 1st day of July, 1793, unless the business shall be sooner accomplished. SEc. 2. And be it further enacted, That, from and fter the passing of this act, the pay of the principal erk of the said Board shall be the same as the pay of e principal clerk in the Auditor's office. Crdered, That this bill pass to a second reading. WEDNESDAY, January 4. The Senate proceeded to the second reading of the bill sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act to extend the time limited for settling the accounts of the United States with the individual States." The petition of Patrick Ferral, clerk to the Board of Commissioners for settling the accounts between the United States and individual States, was read, praying for an addition to his compensation; also, sundry communications from the said Board of Commissioners; and it was agreed that the further consideration of the last mentioned bill be postponed. The Senate resumed the second reading of "the bill establishing a Mint, and regulating the coins of the United States;" and made some progress therein. THURSDAY, January 5. The Senate resumed the second reading of the bill, entitled "An act establishing a Mint, and regulating the coins of the United States." Ordered, That this bill pass to the third reading. The Senate resumed the second reading of the bill sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act to extend the time limited for settling the accounts of the United States with the individual States." Ordered, That this bill be referred to Messrs. BRADLEY, MONROE, and ELLSWORTH, to consider and report generally thereon. The Senate resumed the second reading of "the bill for the encouragement of the bank and other cod fisheries, and for the regulation and government of the fishermen employed therein;" and, after agreeing to sundry amendments, the further consideration thereof was postponed. Ordered, That the consideration of the bill sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled "An act for the relief of certain widows, orphans, invalids, and other persons," be the order of the day for to-morrow. rence, entitled "An act for the relief of certain widows, orphans, invalids, and other persons," be further postponed. MONDAY, January 9. RICHARD BASSETT, from the State of Delaware, attended, and took his seat. The petition of Isaac Ledyard, of the State of Connecticut, for the re-settlement of his account, for reasons stated in his petition, was read. Ordered, That the petition be referred to the committee appointed on the 14th of December last, to revise the acts and resolves relative to the compensations of disabled officers and soldiers, and to the widows and orphans of deceased officers. The Senate proceeded to the third reading of "the bill establishing a Mint, and regulating the coins of the United States," and agreed to sundry amendments, as follow: SEC. 1. Expunge the latter part of the section, and make the following the second section, to wit: SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That the director of the Mint shall employ as many clerks, workmen, and servants, as he shall, from time to time, find necessary, subject to the approbation of the President of the United States. ingly. And to number the subsequent sections accordOn motion to amend section sixth, by inserting after the word "accounts," in the amendment, these words: "Of the disbursements of the said Mint shall be ren dered by the director thereof, at the Treasury of the United States, for settlement, according to the rules prescribed for the adjustment of accounts against the United States, in other cases: And the said director shall, likewise, once in each year, make a report to Congress of the transactions of the said Mint, accompanied by an abstract of the settlement of said disbursements, which abstract shall be certified by the Comptroller of the Treasury," The motion passed in the negative. On motion to amend section 9, of the original bill, as follows: Strike out the words "and silver." And after the word "America," erase to the end of the section, and in lieu thereof insert "And upon the reverse of each of the said silver coins, in the centre of the exergue, there shall be an engraving of two hands united, and around the margin of the piece as many circles linked together as there shall be States in the Union at the time of the coinage, each circle containing the initial letters of the name of its respective State; and between the representation of |