a duty on the tonnage of vessels in the ports of Savannah and St. Mary's;" and the same having been amended, it was reported to the Senate accordingly; and, the amendment being concurred in,

On the question, "Shall this bill be engrossed and read a third time?"

It was determined in the affirmative.

The bill for the relief of Holden W. Prout, administrator on the estate of Joshua Prout, 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 Holden W. Prout, administrator on the estate of Joshua Prout, deceased.”

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

The bill for the relief of Andrew Mitchell, 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 Andrew Mitchell."

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

On motion, by Mr. Lanman,

The Senate resumed the consideration of the report of the committee on the District of Columbia, relative to a place to deposite the third painting of the series of national paintings for inspection; and, On motion,

Ordered, That it lie on the table.

On motion, by Mr. Holmes, of Maine,

It was agreed, that when the Senate adjourn, it be to Monday

next.

Mr. Johnson, of Louisiana, presented the petition of Samuel Hodgson, of the city of Philadelphia, who became, in the year 1804, one of the sureties for John Smith, of the state of Ohio, as contractor for supplying with provisions the United States' troops on or about the Mississippi, praying the interposition of Congress for relief, in the settlement of said Smith's accounts; the petition was read; and, On his motion,

Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee of Claims, to consider and report thereon.

On motion, by Mr. Eaton,

Ordered, That the Committee on Public Lands, to which was re

ferred the memorial of E. W. Durnford, of Canada, stating his title to certain lands, be discharged from the further consideration thereof. After the consideration of Execative business, The Senate adjourned.

MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1822.

Agreeably to the order of the day, the Senate resumed, as in committee of the whole, the consideration of the bill to abolish the United States' trading establishment with the Indian tribes, and to provide for opening the trade to individuals, together with the amendments proposed thereto; Mr. Holmes, of Maine, in the chair; and, after debate,

On motion, by Mr. Johnson, of Louisiana,

Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed to, and made the order of the day for, to-morrow.

The bill to continue in force "An act declaring the consent of Congress to acts of the state of South Carolina, authorizing the city council of Charleston to impose and collect a duty on the tonnage of vessels from foreign ports; and to acts of the state of Georgia, authorizing the imposition and collection of a duty on the tonnage of vessels in the ports of Savannah and St. Mary's,” 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 to continue in force 'An act declaring the consent of Congress to acts of the state of South Carolina, authorizing the city council of Charleston to impose and collect a duty on the tonnage of vessels from foreign ports; and to acts of the state of Georgia, authorizing the imposition and collection of a duty on the tonnage of vessels in the ports of Savannah and St. Mary's."

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 the bill which originated in the Senate, entitled "An act to authorize the state of Illinois to open a canal through the public lands, to connect the Illinois river with Lake Michigan;" the bill, entitled "An act to amend the laws now in force as to the issuing of original writs and final process in the circuit courts of the United States within the

state of Tennessee;" they have also passed the bill, entitled "An act supplemental to an act, entitled 'An act authorizing the disposal of certain lots of public ground in the city of New-Orleans and town of Mobile," with an amendment to the title; in which they request the concurrence of the Senate.

They have also passed a bill, entitled "An act for the relief of James May and the representatives of William Macomb;" a bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Gad Worthington;" a bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Solomon Porter, jun.;" a bill, entitled "An act to remit the duties on a sword imported, to be presented to captain Thomas Macdonough, of the United States' navy;" and also a bill, entitled "An act for the relief of John Anderson;" in which bills they request the concurrence of the Senate. And he withdrew. The said five bills were read; and,'

Ordered, That they severally pass to the second reading.

The amendment of the House of Representatives to the bill, entitled "An act supplemental to an act, entitled 'An act authorizing the disposal of certain lots of public ground in the city of New Orleans and town of Mobile," was read and considered; and,

On motion,

Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed until to-morrow.

On motion, by Mr. Lanman,

The Senate resumed the consideration of the report of the Committee on the District of Columbia relative to a place to deposite the third painting of the series of national paintings for inspection; and, On motion,

Ordered, That it be recommitted to the same committee further to consider and report thereon.

Agreeably to the order of the day, the Senate resumed, as in committee of the whole, the consideration of the bill to enable the holders of incomplete French and Spanish titles to lands within that part of the late province of Louisiana which is now comprised within the limits of the state of Missouri, to institute proceedings to try the validity thereof, and to obtain complete titles for the same when found to be valid; Mr. Elliott in the chair; and, after debate,

On motion, by Mr. Morril,

Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed until

tomorrow.

On motion,

The Senate adjourned.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1822.

Mr. Smith presented the petition of Elihu Hall Bay and others, praying for a confirmation of certain land titles in the state of Louisiana; the petition was read; and,

On his motion,

Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on Public Lands, to consider and report thereon.

Mr. Ruggles, from the Committee of Claims, to which was referred the bill for the relief of James Morrison, reported the same without amendment.

Mr. Knight reported, from the committee, that they had examined and found duly enrolled the bill, entitled "An act to authorize the state of Illinois to open a canal through the public lands, to connect the Illinois river with Lake Michigan;" and also the bill, entitled "An act to amend the laws now in force, as to the issuing of original writs and final process in the circuit courts of the United States within the state of Tennessee.”

Mr. Dickerson, from the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act to fix the limits of the port of entry and delivery for the district of Philadelphia;” and also the bill, entitled "An act granting certain privileges to steam ships and vessels owned by incorporated companies;" reported the same respectively, without amendment.

The bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Gad Worthington;" the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Solomon Porter, jun.;" and also, the bill, entitled "An act to remit the duties on a sword imported for Captain Thomas Macdonough, of the United States' navy;" were severally read the second time; and,

On motion,

Ordered, That they be respectively referred to the Committee on Finance, to consider and report thereon.

The bill, entitled "An act for the relief of James May and the representatives of William Macomb;" and also the bill, entitled “An act for the relief of John Anderson;" were severally read the second time; and,

On motion,

Ordered, That they be respectively referred to the Committee of Claims, to consider and report thereon.

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Agreeably to the order of the day, the Senate resumed, as in committee of the whole, the consideration of the bill confirming the title of the Marquis de Maison Rouge, together with the amendment reported by the Committee on Public Lands; and,

On motion, by Mr. Smith,

Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed to, and made the order of the day for, Thursday next.

The Senate resumed, as in committee of the whole, the consideration of the bill to enable the holders of incomplete French and Spanish titles to lands within that part of the late province of Louisiana which is now comprised within the limits of the state of Missouri, to institute proceedings to try the validity thereof, and to obtain complete titles for the same when found to be valid; Mr. Elliott in the chair; and, after debate,

On motion, by Mr. Otis,

Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed to, and made the order of the day for, Thursday next.

Mr. Holmes, of Maine, from the Committee on Finance, to which was recommitted the petition of Paul Lanusse and F. Baily Blanchard, together with the additional evidence, made a report, accompanied by the following resolution:

Resolved, That the prayer of the petition ought not to be granted. The report and resolution were read.

Mr. Holmes, from the same committee, to which was referred the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Jonathan N. Bailey," reported the same without amendment.

The Senate resumed the consideration of the amendment of the House of Representatives to the title of the bill, entitled "An act authorizing the disposal of certain lots of public ground in the city of New-Orleans and town of Mobile;" and,

On motion,

Resolved, That the Senate disagree thereto.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives accordingly.

Mr. Thomas, from the Committee on Public Lands, to whom was referred the report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the petition of Lefebre Desnoettes and others, reported a bill supplementary to an act, entitled "An act to set apart and dispose of certain public lands for the encouragement of the cultivation of the vine and olive;” the bill was read; and,

Ordered, That it pass to the second reading.