on Pensions, to consider and report thereon by bill or otherwise.

Mr. Campbell gave notice that to-morrow he should ask leave to bring in a bill to authorize the State of Tennessee to issue grants and perfect titles on certain entries and locations of lands therein described.

The Senate resumed the consideration of the motion of the 3d inst. for instructing the committec of Finance, to inquire into the expediency of repealing an act increasing the compensation allowed to the sergeant-at-arms and door keepers of Congress; and agreed thereto.

The Senate resumed the consideration of the motion of the 3d instant, for instructing the committee on Military Affairs, to inquire into the expediency of increasing the pay of regimental and battalion pay-masters, and agreed thereto.

Mr. Goldsborough presented the memorial of William Patterson and others, of Baltimore, owners of vessels, which were taken by order of the commanding officer of the United States, in that District, and sunk at the mouth of the habour, opposite to Fort M·Henry, which effectively obstructed the passage of the British fleet, in their meditated attack upon the port of Baltimore, and praying remuneration for losses and damages sustained by them in consequence thereof, as stated in the memorial; which was read.

On motion of Mr. Goldsborough,

Ordered, That it be referred to the committee of Claims, to consider and report thereon by bill or otherwise.

The Senate resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of Claims, on the petition. of Thomas Riddle: Whereupon

Resolved, That the petitioner have leave to withdraw his petition.

The Senate resumed the consideration of the report of the select committee, on the petition of Robert Kid.

On motion by Mr. Roberts,

Ordered, That the further consideration thereof, be postponed until Thursday next.

The bill to authorize a new edition of the collection of laws respecting the public lands, was read the second time and considered as in committee of the whole; and on the question, "Shall this bill be engrossed and read a third time?" It was determined in the affirmative.

On motion by Mr. Hardin,

Ordered, That the appointment of an assistant doorkeeper be further postponed until the first Monday in February next.

Mr. Sanford, from the committee to whom was referred so much of the message of the President of the United States, as relates to an additional Executive Department, and to the office of Attorney-General, reported a bill to establish a new Executive Department, and for other purposes; and the bill was read.

Ordered; That it pass to the second reading. Mr. Sanford from the same committee reported a bill concerning the Attorney-General of the United States, and the bill was read.

Ordered, That it pass to the second reading.

Mr. Sanford, from the same committee, to whom was referred the joint report from the Secretaries of the different Departments respecting the annual settlement of the public accounts, reported a bill to provide for the prompt settlement of public accounts: and the bill was read.

Ordered, That it pass to the second reading.

The bill for the relief of the legal representatives of Ignace Chalmet Delino, deceased, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time.

Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be "an act for the relief of the legal representatives of Ignace Chalmet Delino, deceased and of Anthony Cruzat, and L. P. Deverges."

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in this bill.

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Dougherty their Clerk:

Mr. President. The House of Representatives have passed a bill entitled "an act for the relief of William Haslet;" in which bill they request the concurrence of the Senate. And he withdrew. The bill last mentioned was read.

Ordered, That it pass to the second reading.

On motion,

The Senate adjourned to 11 o'clock to-morrowmorning.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7th, 1817.

The following written message was received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Todd, his Secretary:

To the Senate and House of Representatives

of the United States:

I communicate for the information of Congress, the report of the directors of the Mint, of the operation of that establishment during the last year.

January 6, 1817.

JAMES MADISON.

The message and report therein mentioned, were read.

The President communicated a report of the Secretary of the Treasury, exhibiting the sums respectively paid to each clerk in the several of fices of that Department for services rendered during the year 1816, made in obedience to the provisions of the act of April 21st, 1806, to regulate and fix the compensation of clerks; and the report

was read.

Mr. Horsey presented the memorial of Edward Gilpin and others, on the subject of regulating the weights and measures of the United States, representing the importance thereof; and the memorial was read.

On motion by Mr. Horsey,

of

Ordered, That it be referred to the committee, to whom was referred so much of the message the President of the United States, as relates to weights and measures, to consider and report thereon.

Mr. Varnum presented a petition of Peter Mills, praying an increase of pension for reasons stated in the petition; which was read.

On motion by Mr. Varnum.

Ordered, That it be referred to the committee on Pensions, to consider and report thereon, by bill or otherwise.

Mr. Ruggles presented the petition of David Chambers, praying to have refunded to him the first payment on a section of land, forfeited in consequence of the non-payment of the subsequent instalments, as stated in the petition; which was read. On motion by Mr. Ruggles,

Ordered, That it be referred to the committee on Public Lands, to consider and report thercon by bill or otherwise.

Mr. Sanford presented the memorial and representation of the commissioners of the State of New-York. on the subject of canals; and prayng the aid of Congress in the construction of canals and locks. between the navigable waters of Fiedson river and Lake Erie, and the said navigable waters and Lake Champlain, as stated in the memorial, which was read.

On motion by Mr. Sanford,