Mr. CAMPBELL also reported a bill for the relief of Daniel Macaulay; and the bill was read, and passed to the second reading.

The PRESIDENT communicated a letter from E. H. Cummins, requesting permission to report the proceedings of the Senate, and that a convenient and suitable place in the Senate Chamber be assigned him; and the letter was read.

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as in Committee of the Whole, and an amendment was adopted; and the President reported the bill to the House accordingly; and on the question, Shall this bill be engrossed and read a

third time as amended? it was determined in the affirmative.

The bill for the relief of the owners of the ships called the Good Friends, the Amazon, and the United States, and their cargoes, was read the second time.

The bill to prohibit the citizens and inhabitants of the United States from carrying on any trade or traffic with the dominions or dependencies of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, was read the second time and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and, no amendto be engrossed and read the third time.

tinuance; 'that it was improper, impolitic, and unjust; and stating the grounds on which they rest that opinion.

Further declaring their opinion on the admission of new States formed from lands beyond the territorial limits of the United States, and that many of the measures of the Government have been contrary to the expectations they formed in acceding to the Constitution; that these measures have nearly annihilated their commerce, and have imposed on them unequal burdens, while they have deprived Massachusetts of her proportional weight in the Union; and praying that our invading armies may be forthwith recalled within our own territories, and that every effort may be speedily directed to the attainment of peace; and the remonstrance was read.

Mr. VARNUM presented the protest of the committee chosen by the minority of the Senators and Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, against the foregoing remonstrance of the Legislature; and declaring it as their opinion that the war is just and necessary, and their entire approbation of the measures of the General Government complained of, and the protest was read.

A message from the House of Representatives nformed the Senate that the House have passed a bill, entitled "An act freeing from postage all letters and packets to and from the Superintendent General of Military Supplies," in which they request the concurrence of the Senate.

The bill last mentioned was read.

TUESDAY, June 29.

Mr. SMITH, from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled "An act to reward the officers and crew of the sloop of war Hornet," reported it with amendments; which, on motion, were considered as in Committee of the Whole, and agreed to; and the President reported the bill to the House accordingly, and it was ordered to be read a third time as amended.

The bill authorizing the President of the United States to cause to be built barges for the defence of the ports and harbors of the United States, was read the second time; and, on motion, considered

The bill for the relief of Daniel Macaulay was read the second time.

The bill for the relief of Thomas Denny was read the second time.

Mr. CAMPBELL, from the committee appointed on so much of the message of the President of the United States as concerns our foreign relations, reported a bill to prohibit the use of licenses or passes granted by the authority of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland'; and the bill was read, and passed to the second reading.

The bill to relinquish the claims of the United States to certain goods, wares, and merchandise captured by private armed vessels, was read the second time.

The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill to incorporate a Fire Insurance Company in the town of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, together with the amendments reported thereto by the select committee; and, having agreed to the amendments, and further amended the bill, the President reported it to the House accordingly, and it was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time as amended.

The PRESIDENT communicated a report of the Secretary for the Department of State, on the petition of Thomas Hall Storm, of the city of New York, to whom it was referred on the 22d inst.; and the report was read.

WEDNESDAY, June 30.

The amendments to the bill, entitled "An act to reward the officers and crew of the sloop of war Hornet,", having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, the bill was read the third time as amended, and the title was amended. Resolved, That this bill pass with amendments. The bill authorizing the President of the United States to cause to be built barges for the defence of the ports and harbors of the United States, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time, and passed.

The bill to prohibit the citizens and inhabitants of the United States from carrying on any trade or traffic with the dominions or dependencies of

the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time, and passed.

Mr. GORE presented the memorial of the Religious Society of Friends in New England, met in their annual assembly at Rhode Island, praying Congress to reconsider the effects and consequences of the war, and to adopt every necessary measure for the restoration of peace; and the memorial was read.

The bill to incorporate a Fire Insurance Company in the town of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time, and passed.

The bill to prohibit the use of licenses or passes granted by the authority of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, was read the second time.

The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill for the relief of Thomas Denny; and, no amendment having been proposed, it was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.

The bill for the relief of Daniel Macaulay was resumed, as in Committee of the Whole; and, after debate, on motion, by Mr. TAYLOR, it was agreed that the further consideration thereof be postponed until to-morrow.

The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill to relinquish the claims of the United States to certain goods, wares, and merchandise, captured by private armed vessels; and, after debate, the Senate adjourned.

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The bill for the relief of Thomas Denny was reported by the committee correctly engrossed.

Mr. GERMAN presented the petition of Richard Ward, of the town of New Rochelle, in the State of New York, stating that he hath obtained, at a very great expense, a machine for weaving stockings and stockinetts of all descriptions, called the Nottingham warp loom; and, inasmuch as he is not the original inventor of the said machine, and therefore cannot avail himself of the privileges given by the patent laws, he prays a reimbursement of his expenses in obtaining, and a reward for the use of said loom; and the petition was

read.

Mr. GERMAN also presented the petition of Elisha J. Winter, of the town of Peru, and State of New York, praying a remuneration for property forcibly taken for the use of the army of the United States, as is set forth at large in the petition; which was read, and referred to a select committee, to consider and report thereon by bill or other

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United States to certain goods, wares, and merchandise, captured by private armed vessels; and, the bill having been amended, the President reported it to the Senate accordingly.

On the question, Shall this bill be engrossed and read a third time? it was determined in the affirmative-yeas 17, nays 15, as follows:

YEAS-Messrs. Anderson, Bibb, Bledsoe, Chace, Condict, Fromentin, Gaillard, Giles, Howell, Lacock, Morrow, Robinson, Stone, Tait, Taylor, Turner, and Varnum.

NATS-Messrs. Bullock, Daggett, Dana, German, Gilman, Goldsborough, Gore, Horsey, Hunter, King, Lambert, Leib, Mason, Wells, and Worthington.

FRIDAY, July 2.

Mr. ANDERSON, from the committee to whom was referred so much of the Message of the President of the United States as relates to the Military Establishment, reported, in part, a bill providing for the further defence of the ports and harbors of the United States; and the bill was read, and passed to the second reading.

[This bill provides: that the President be and he is hereby authorized, whenever the same shall be deemed necessary for the defence and security of any of the ports and harbors of the United States, to cause to be hired or purchased, hulks or other means of impediment to the entrance of the ships or vessels of the enemy, to be sunk with the consent of the proper authority of the State in which such port or harbor may be, and the same to be removed whenever, in his opinion, it may be done with safety to such ports or harbors.]

Mr. ANDERSON, from the same committee, to whom was referred the memorial of the Common Council of the city of New York, also reported, in part, that the memorial be referred to the Secretary for the Department of War, to-consider and report thereon; and the report was adopted.

The bill to relinquish the claims of the United States to certain goods, wares, and merchandise, captured by private armed vessels, was reported by the committee correctly engrossed; and, on motion, by Mr. Horsey, that the further consideration thereof be postponed to the first Monday in December next, it was determined in the negative-yeas 15, nays 18, as follows:

YEAS-Messrs. Bullock, Campbell, Daggett, Dana, German, Gilman, Goldsborough, Gore, Horsey, Hunter, King, Lambert, Mason, Wells, and Worthington. NAYS-Messrs. Anderson, Bibb, Bledsoe, Brent, Brown, Chace, Condict, Fromentin, Gaillard, Giles, Howell, Lacock, Morrow, Robinson, Stone, Tait, Turner, and Varnum.

were appointed the committee.

Mr. ANDERSON, from the committee to whom was referred the petition of George Ulmer, reported that the petition be referred to the Secretary for the Department of War, to consider and report thereon; and the report was adopted.

amended by unanimous consent, and thereafter was read a third time, and passed.

On motion, by Mr. GERMAN, the petition of Richard Ward, presented yesterday, was referred to a select committee, to consider and report thereon by bill or otherwise; and Messrs. GERMAN, VARNUM, and BLEDSOE, were appointed the

Mr. BRENT, from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled "An act to incorporate a company for making a certain turnpike road in the county of Alexandria," reported it with amendments.

He also, from the same committee, to whom was referred the bill, entitled "An act to incorporate a company for making a certain turnpike road in the county of Washington, in the District of Columbia," reported it with amendments.

Mr. ROBINSON gave notice that to-morrow he should ask leave to bring in a bill for the relief of Thomas Hall Storm.

Mr. WORTHINGTON gave notice that to-morrow he should ask leave to bring in a bill authorizing the payment for wagons and teams captured or destroyed by the enemy at Detroit.

The engrossed bill for the relief of Thomas Denny, was read a third time, and passed.

A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that they have passed the bill, entitled "An act to amend the act in addition to the act, entitled 'An act to raise an additional military force, and for other purposes," with an amendment, in which they ask the concurrence of the Senate.

The Senate took into consideration the amendment of the House of Representatives to the bill last mentioned, and concurred therein.

Mr. LACOCK presented the petition of the President and Directors of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, stating that, previous to the declaration of the existing war between this country and Great Britain, a large box, containing some valuable paintings and engravings which belong to the Academy, were shipped in Italy, but on their passage were captured by a British vessel of war and carried into Halifax; that, on application to Admiral Sawyer and the Court of Admiralty at Halifax, the said box, with its contents, were restored, and have since, by permission of the Secretary of State, been shipped on board a cartel vessel, and have arrived at Boston; and praying that a remission of the duties payable on said paintings may be granted; and the petition was read, and referred to a select committee, to consider and report thereon by bill or otherwise; and Messrs. LACOCK, BLEDSOE, and BIBB, were appointed the committee.

SATURDAY, July 3.

Mr. WORTHINGTON asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill authorizing the payment for wagons and teams captured or destroyed by the enemy at Detroit; and the bill was read, and passed to the second reading.

Mr. LEIB, from the committee appointed on the subject, reported a bill making an appropriation for finishing the Senate Chamber, and repairing the roof of the north wing of the Capitol; and the bill was read, and passed to the second reading.

The bill providing for the further defence of the ports and harbors of the United States was read the second time.

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The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill, entitled "An act to incorporate a company for making a certain turnpike road in the county of Alexandria," together with the amendments reported thereto by the select committee; and, having agreed to the amendments, the President reported the bill to the House accordingly, and it was ordered to be read a third time as amended.

The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill, entitled "An act to incorporate a company for making a certain turnpike road in the county of Washir Washington, W in the District of Columbia," together with the amendments reported thereto by the select committee; and, having agreed to the amendments, the President reported the bill to the House accordingly, and it was ordered to be read a third time as amended.

A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that they have passed a bill, entitled "An act for the assessment and collection of a direct tax and internal duties;" also, a bill, entitled "An act to establish the town of Mobile a port of entry;" in which bills they request the concurrence of the Senate.

The two bills last mentioned were read, and passed to the second reading.

MONDAY, July 5.

The amendments to the bill, entitled "An act to incorporate a company for making a certain turnpike road in the county of Alexandria;" also, the amendments to the bill, entitled "An act to incorporate a company for making a certain turnpike road in the county of Washington, in the District of Columbia," were reported by the committee correctly engrossed.

Mr. ROBINSON asked and obtained leave to

bring in a bill for the relief of Thomas Hall Storm; and the bill was read, and passed to the second reading.

TUESDAY, July 6.

A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that the House have passed a resolution appointing a committee on their part to join such committee as the Senate may appoint, to consider and report what business will demand the attention of Congress prior to an adjournment, and also when such such adjournment may probably take place.

They have passed the bill, entitled "An act laying duties on licenses to distillers of spirituous liquors; in which resolution and bill they request the concurrence of the Senate.

The resolution and bill last mentioned were read, and passed to the second reading.

Mr. FROMENTIN gave notice that to-morrow he should ask leave to bring in a bill establishing a district court in the Mississippi Territory.

Mr. GERMAN, from the committee to whom the subject was referred, reported a bill for the relief of Elisha J. Winter; and the bill was read and passed to the second reading.

The bill, entitled "An act for the assessment and collection of a direct tax and internal duties," was read the second time, and referred to a select committee, to consist of five members to consider and report thereon; and Messrs. KiNG, WORTHINGTON, GILES, SMITH, and BULLOCK, were appointed the committee.

The bill, entitled "An act to establish the town of Mobile a port of entry," was read the second time.

The bill authorizing the payment for wagons and teams captured and destroyed by the enemy at Detroit, was read the second time, and referred to a select committee, to consider and report thereon; and Messrs. WORTHINGTON, BIBB, and BLEDSOE, were appointed the committee.

The bill, entitled "An act freeing from postage all letters and packets to and from the Superintendent General of Military Supplies." was read the second time.

The bill making an appropriation for finishing the Senate Chamber, and repairing the roof of the north wing of the Capitol, was read the second time.

The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill to augment the capital stock of the Bank of Washington; and, after debate, on motion, by Mr. WELLS, the further consideration thereof was postponed to the first Monday in December next.

The bill, entitled "An act to incorporate a company for making a certain turnpike road in the county of Alexandria," was read a third time as amended, and passed.

The bill, entitled "An act to incorporate a company for making a certain turnpike road in the county of Washington, in the District of Columbia," was read a third time as amended, and passed.

Mr. LACOCK, from the committee to whom the subject was referred, reported a bill for the remission of certain duties to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; and the bill was read, and passed to the second reading.

Mr. KING, from the committee to whom was referred the petition of James Jay, made a report; which was read.

WEDNESDAY, July 7.

The PRESIDENT communicated the petition of J. A. P. Pontingon; which was read.

Mr. DANA, from the committee to whom the subject was referred, reported a bill concerning suits and costs in courts of the United States; and the bill was read, and passed to the second reading.

The Senate resumed the consideration of the joint resolution brought up yesterday on the subject of an adjournment; which was twice read by unanimous consent, and concurred in; and Messrs. VARNUM, LEIB, and CAMPBELL, were appointed the committee on their part.

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ed by the enemy at Detroit, reported it without amendment.

• The bill, entitled "An act laying duties on licenses to distillers of spirituous liquors," was read the second time, and referred to the committee to whom was referred the bill for the assessment and collection of a direct tax and internal duties, to consider and report thereon.

The bill for the relief of Elisha J. Winter was read the second time.

The bill for the remission of certain duties to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts was read the second time.

The Senate resumed the consideration of the report of the committee on the petition of James Jay, which is as follows:

"That, during the war of the Revolution, James Jay, upon his return from England, where he had been distinguished by his medical talents, became a creditor of the United States for a considerable sum of

money; that, owing to the delays on the part of the Government, and the absence of Mr. Jay, in attending upon General WASHINGTON, (to whom, as appears by the General's letter, he imparted a plan of secret correspondence, which proved to be of great importance in the course of the war,) the money due and afterwards paid to Mr. Jay was much depreciated. In consideration of these circumstances, which distinguish the case of Mr. Jay, the committee submit to the consideration of the Senate, that leave be given to bring in a bill to authorize the officers of the Treasury to examine the claim of Mr. Jay, and to allow him such balance, together with interest, as may be equitably due to him."

And, on the question to give leave to bring in a bill accordingly, it was determined in the negative.

Mr. KING, from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled "An act for the assessment and collection of a direct tax and internal duties," reported it with amendments..

The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill for the relief of the owners of the ships called the Good Friends, the Amazon, and the United States, and their cargoes; and, the bill having been amended, the President reported it to the House accordingly; and it was ordered to be engrossed, and read a third time as amended.

The Senate resumed the second reading of the bill, entitled "An act freeing from postage all letters and packets to and from the Superintendent General of Military Supplies;" and it passed to the third reading.

The bill to prohibit the use of licenses or passes granted under the authority of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was resumed; and, on motion by Mr. CAMPBELL, it was agreed that it be the order of the day for to-morrow.

The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill for the further defence of the ports and harbors of the United States; and, no amendment having been proposed, it was ordered to be engrossed, and read a

Whole, the consideration of the bill making an appropriation for finishing the Senate Chamber, and repairing the roof of the north wing of the Capitol; and, no amendment having been proposed, it was ordered to be engrossed, and read a third time?

The bill for the relief of Thomas Hall Storm was read the second time, and referred to a select committee, to consider and report thereon; and Messrs. ROBINSON, KING, and VARNUM, were appointed the committee.

On motion of Mr. FROMENTIN, the bill, entitled "An act to establish the town of Mobile a port of entry," was referred to a select committee, to consider and report thereon; and Messrs. FROMEN TIN, BROWN, and BLEDSOE, were appointed the committee.

Mr. FROMENTIN asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill establishing a district court in the Mississippi Territory; and the bill was read, and passed to the second reading.

Mr. GERMAN, from the committee to whom the subject was referred, reported a bill for the benefit of Richard Ward; and the bill was read, and ordered to the second reading.

THURSDAY, July 8.

The bill concerning suits and costs in courts of the United States was read the second time. The bill establishing a district court in the Mississippi Territory was read the second time.

The bill for the benefit of Richard Hall Storm was read the second time.

The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill to prohibit the use of licenses, or passes, granted by the authority of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland; and, after debate, on motion of Mr. KING, it was recommitted to the original committee, further to consider and report thereon.

The bill for the relief of the owners of the ships called the Good Friends, the Amazon, and the United States, and their cargoes, was reported by the committee correctly engrossed, and read a third time.

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the north wing of the Capitol, was reported by the committee correctly engrossed, and read a third time, and the blank filled with "nine_thousand five hundred dollars."

Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be An act making an appropriation for finishing the Senate Chamber, and repairing the Chamb roof of the north wing of the Capitol."

The bill providing for the further defence of the ports and harbors of the United States, was reported by the committee correctly engrossed, and read a third time, and the blank filled with "$250,000."

Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title title thereof be "An act providing for the further defence of the ports and harbors of the United States."

The bill, entitled "An act freeing from postage all letters and packets to and from the Superintendent General of Military Supplies," was read a third time, and passed.

FRIDAY, July 9.

A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that the House have passed a bill, entitled "An act to lay and collect a direct tax within the United States;" a bill, entitled "An act laying duties on sales at auction of merchandise; and of ships and vessels;" a bill, entitled "An act laying duties on sugar refined within the United States;" also a bill, entitled "An act to establish the office of Commissioner of the Revenue;" in which bills they request the concurrence of the Senate.

The four bills last mentioned were read, and passed to the second reading.

The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill, entitled "An act for the assessment and collection of a direct tax and internal duties," together with the amendments reported thereto by the select committee; and, having agreed to the amendments, the further consideration of the bill was postponed until to-morrow.

Mr. FROMENTIN, from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled "An act to estabit with an amendment.

YEAS-Messrs. Dana, Gaillard, German, Horsey, Hunter, and Wells.

NAYS-Messrs. Bibb, Bledsoe, Brent, Brown, Bullock, Condict, Daggett, Fromentin, Giles, Gilman, Goldsborough, Gore, Howell, Lacock, Lambert, Leib, Mason, Morrow, Smith, Stone, Tait, Taylor, Turner, Varnum, and Worthington.

On the question, Shall this bill pass? it was determined in the affirmative.

So it was Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be "An act for the relief of the owners of the ships called the Good Friends, the Amazon, and the United States, and their cargoes."

The bill making an appropriation for finishing the Senate Chamber, and repairing the roof of

Mr. VARNUM, from the joint committee, appointed on the part of the Senate, to consider and report the business requisite to be acted on during the present session, made a report in part; which was read.

SATURDAY, July 10.

Mr. DAGGETT presented the petition of Theodore Barrell and Nathaniel Gilbert, of Norwich, in the district of Connecticut, praying to be discharged from penalties incurred for an alleged violation of the non-importation law, for reasons stated at large in the petition; which was read.

The four bills brought up yesterday for concurrence were severally read the second time, and referred to the committee who have under