LIST OF REPRESENTATIVES. New Hampshire.-Silas Betton, Clifton Claggett, David Hough, Samuel Hunt, Samuel Tenney. Vermont.-William Chamberlain, M. Chittenden, James Elliot, Gideon Olin. Massachusetts.-Phanuel Bishop, Jacob Crowninshield, Manasseh Cutler, Richard Cutts, Thomas Dwight, William Eustis, Seth Hastings, Simeon Larned, Silas Lee, Nahum Mitchell, Eben. Seaver, Tompson J. Skinner, William Stedman, Samuel Taggart, Samuel Thatcher, Joseph B. Varnum, P. Wadsworth, Lemuel Williams. Rhode Island.-Nehemiah Knight, Joseph Stanton. Connecticut.-Simeon Baldwin, Samuel W. Dana, John Davenport, Calvin Goddard, Roger Griswold, John C. Smith, Benjamin Tallmadge, New York.-George Clinton, George Griswold, Josiah Hasbrouck, H. W. Livingston, Andrew McCord, Samuel L. Mitchill, Beriah Palmer, John Patterson, Oliver Phelps, Samuel Riker, Erastus Root, Peter Sailly, Thomas Sammons, Joshua Sands, David Thomas, George Tibbits, Philip Van Cortlandt, Killian K. Van Rensselaer, Daniel C. Verplanck. New Jersey.-Adam Boyd, Ebenezer Elmer, William Helms, James Mott, James Sloan, Henry Southard. Pennsylvania.-Isaac Anderson, David Bard, Robt. Brown, Thomas Bonde, Joseph Clay, Frederick Conrad, Wm. Findlay, Andrew Gregg, John A. Hanna, Joseph Heister, John Hoge, Michael Leib, John B. Lucas, Jno. Rea, Jacob Rich | Joshua Sands, David Thomas, Philip Van Cortlandt, and Daniel C. Verplanck. From Pennsylvania-Isaac Anderson, David Bard, Robert Brown, Joseph Clay, Frederick Conrad, William Findlay, Andrew Gregg, John A. Hanna, Joseph Heister, William Hoge, Michael Leib, John Rea, Jacob Richards, John Smilie, John Stewart, Isaac Van Horne, and John Whitehill. From Delaware-Cæsar A. Rodney. From Maryland-John Campbell, Wm. McCreery, Nicholas R. Moore, Joseph H. Nicholson, and Thomas Plater. From Virginia-Thomas Claiborne, Matthew Clay, John Dawson, John W. Eppes, Peterson Goodwyn, Edwin Gray, Thomas Griffin, David Holmes, John G. Jackson, Walter Jones, Joseph Lewis, jun., Thomas Lewis, Anthony New, Thomas Newton, jun., John Randolph, jun., Thomas M. Randolph, John Smith, James Stephenson, and Philip R. Thompson. From Kentucky-George Michael Bedinger, John Boyle, John Fowler, Matthew Lyon, Thomas Sanford, and Matthew Walton. From North Carolina-Nathaniel Alexander, Willis Alston, jun., William Blackledge, James Holland, William Kennedy, Nathaniel Macon, Richard Stanford, Marmaduke Williams, Joseph Winston, and Thomas Wynns. ards, John Smilie, John Stewart, Isaac Van Horne, John Whitehill. Delaware.-Caesar A. Rodney. Maryland.-John Archer, Walter Bowie, John Campbell, John Dennis, William McCreery, Nicholas R. Moore, Joseph H. Nicholson, Thomas Plater. Virginia.-Thomas Claiborne, Matthew Clay, John Clopton, John Dawson, John W. Eppes, Edwin Gray, Thomas Griffin, David Holmes, John Geo. Jackson, Walter Jones, Joseph Lewis, Andrew Moore, Anthony New, Thomas Newton, John Randolph, Thomas M. Randolph, John Smith, James Stephenson, Philip R. Thompson, Abram Trigg, Alexander Wilson. North Carolina.-N. Alexander, Willis Alston, jr., Wm. S. Blackledge, James Gillespie, James Holland, William Kennedy, Nathaniel Macon, Samuel D. Purviance, Richard Stanford, Marmaduke Williams, Joseph Winston, Thomas Wynns. South Carolina.-William Butler, Levi Casey, John B. Earle, Wade Hampton, Benjamin Huger, Thomas Lowndes, Thomas Moore, Richard Wynn. Georgia.-Joseph Bryan, Peter Early, Samuel Hammond, Daniel Meriwether. Mississippi.-William Lattimore. Tennessee.-G. W. Campbell, Wm. Dickson, John Rhea. Kentucky.-Geo. M. Bedinger, John Boyle, John Fowler, Matthew Lyon, Thomas Sanford, Matthew Walton. Ohio.-Jeremiah Morrow. From Tennessee-George Washington Campbell, William Dickson, and John Rhea. From South Carolina-William Butler, Levi Casey, John Earle, Wade Hampton, Benjamin Huger, Thomas Moore, and Richard Winn. From Ohio-Jeremiah Morrow. And a quorum, consisting of a majority of the whole number, being present, the House proceeded, by ballot, to the choice of a. Speaker; and upon examining the ballots, a majority of the votes of the whole House was found to be in favor of NATHANIEL MACON, one of the Representatives from the State of North Carolina: Whereupon, Mr. MACON was conducted to the chair, from whence he made his acknowledgments to the House, as follows: "Gentlemen: Accept my unfeigned thanks for the honor which you have conferred on me. The task which you have assigned me will be undertaken with great diffidence, but my utmost endeavors shall be exerted to discharge the duties of the Chair with fidelity. In executing the rules and orders of the House, I shall rely with confidence on the liberal and candid support of the House." The House proceeded, in the same manner, to the appointment of a Clerk; and upon examining the ballots, a majority of the votes of the whole House was found in favor of JOHN BECK LEY. The oath to support the Constitution of the United States, as prescribed by the act entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of administering certain oaths," was administered by Mr. NICHOLSON, one of the Representatives from the State of Maryland, to the SPEAKER; and then the same oath or affirmation was administered by Mr. SPEAKER to all the members present. WILLIAM LATTIMORE having also appeared, as the Delegate from the Mississippi Territory, the said oath was administered to him by the SPEAKER. The same oath, together with the oath of office prescribed by the said recited act, was also administered by Mr. SPEAKER to the Clerk. Ordered, That a message be sent to the Senate, to inform them that a quorum of this House is assembled, and have elected NATHANIEL MACON, one of the Representatives for North Carolina, their Speaker; and that the Clerk of this House do go with the said message. A message from the Senate informed the House that a quorum of the Senate is assembled, and ready to proceed to business; and that, in the absence of the VICE PRESIDENT of the United States, the Senate have elected the Honorable JOHN BROWN their President, pro tempore. Resolved, That Mr. J. RANDOLPH, jun., Mr. R. GRISWOLD, and Mr. NICHOLSON, be appointed a committee on the part of this House, jointly, with such committee as may be appointed on the part of the Senate, to wait on the President of the United States, and inform him that a quorum of the two Houses is assembled, and ready to receive any communications he may be pleased to make to them. [H. OF R. A message from the Senate informed tho House that the Senate have appointed a committee on their part, jointly, with the committee appointed on the part of this House, to wait on the President of the United States, and inform him that a quorum of the two Houses is assembled, and ready to receive any communications he may be pleased to make to them. Resolved, That unless otherwise ordered, the daily hour to which the House shall stand adjourned, during the present session, be eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Mr. JOHN RANDOLPH, Jr., from the joint committee appointed to wait on the President of the United States, and notify him that a quorum of the two Houses is assembled, and ready to receive any communication he may be pleased to make to them, reported that the committee had performed that service, and that the President had signified to them that he would make a communication to this House, to-day, in writing. A communication was received from the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES to the two Houses of Congress. The said communication was read, and referred to the committee of the whole House on the state of the Union. [See Senate proceedings of this date, for the Message, ante page 4.] TUESDAY, October 18. Several other members, to wit: from Pennsylvania, JOHN B. C. LUCAS; from Maryland, DANIEL HEISTER; from Virginia, JOHN CLOP TON, and JOHN TRIGG; from North Carolina, SAMUEL D. PURVIANCE; and from Georgia, DAVID MERIWETHER, appeared, produced their crethe House. dentials, were qualified, and took their seats in President's Message. The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union; and, after some time spent therein, the Committee rose and reported the following resolutions: 1. Resolved, That so much of the President's Message as relates to the regulations proper to be observed by foreign armed vessels within the jurisdiction of the United States; to the restraining of our citizens from entering into the service of the belligerent powers of Europe; and to the exacting from all nations the observance, towards our vessels and citizens, of those knowledge; be referred to a select committee. principles and practices which all civilized people ac 2. Resolved, That so much of the President's Message as relates to the adopting of measures for preventing the flag of the United States from being used by vessels not really American, be referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures. 3. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, That so much of the Message of the President of the United States as relates to our finances, ought to be referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. The House proceeded to consider the said resolutions, and the same being again read, were agreed to by the House. Ordered, That Mr. JOHN RANDOLPH, jr., Mr. H. OF R.] Appropriation for the Louisiana Treaty. [OCTOBER, 1803. NICHOLAS R. MOORE, Mr. GAYLORD GRISWOLD, | so from his remarking that he was unable to do Mr. CROWNINSHIELD, Mr. BLACKLEDGE, Mr. RODNEY, and Mr. JOHN RHEA, of Tennessee, be appointed a committee pursuant to the first resolution. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19. Another member, to wit, PETER EARLY, from Georgia, appeared, produced his credentials, was qualified, and took his seat in the House. Mourning for Samuel Adams. justice to the subject. I have been extremely affected by his calling the attention of the House to the circumstance that the name of that patriot was united with that of John Hancock, in an exemption from the general pardon which the British Government offered to those American The longer I should address the House upon revolutionists, whom they dared to style rebels. this subject, the more feeble would be my language, as the greater would be my sensibility. I shall, therefore, only further observe, that I shall most cordially support the motion of the gentleman from Virginia. The question was then taken up on Mr. RANDOLPH's motion: which was agreed to unanimously. Mr. NICHOLSON observed that, on occasions like the present, it had been usual for the House to adjourn. He, therefore, moved an adjournment; which was carried. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20. Several other members, to wit: from Massa Mr. J. RANDOLPH observed that it had lately been announced to the public that one of the earliest patriots of the Revolution had paid his last debt to nature. He had hoped that some other gentleman, better qualified for the task, would have undertaken to call the attention of the House to this interesting event. It could not, indeed, be a matter of deep regret that one of the first statesmen of our country has descended to the grave full of years and full of honors; that his character and fame were put beyond the reach of that time and chance to which every thing mortal is exposed; but it be-chusetts, SAMUEL THATCHER; from New York, came the House to cherish a sentiment of veneration for such men-since such men are rareand to keep alive the spirit to which they owed the constitution under which they were then deliberating. This great man, the associate of Hancock, shared with him the honor of being proscribed by a flagitious ministry, whose object was to triumph over the liberties of their country, by trampling on those of her colonies. With his great compatriot he made an early and decided stand against British encroachment, whilst souls more timid were trembling and irresolute. It is the glorious privilege of minds of this stamp to give an impulse to a people and fix the destiny of nations. Mr. R. said, that he felt himself every way unequal to the attempt of doing justice to the merits of their departed countryman. Called upon by the occasion to say something, he could not have said less. He would not, by any poor eulogium of his, enfeeble the sentiment which pervaded the House, but content himself with moving the following resolution: JOHN SMITH; and from Maryland, JOHN ARCHER, appeared, produced their credentials, qualified, and took their seats in the House. were The House then proceeded, by ballot, to the appointment of a Chaplain to Congress, on the part of this House; and, upon examining the ballots, a majority of the votes of the whole House was found in favor of the Rev. WILLIAM FRIDAY, October 21. Two other members, to wit: from New York, JOHN PATTERSON and ERASTUS ROOT, appeared, produced their credentials, and took their seats in the House. Resolved, That the resolution of the tenth of December, one thousand eight hundred and one, authorizing Thomas Claxton to employ an additional assistant, two servants, and two horses, be, and the same is hereby, continued in force during this and the next session and that the said Thomas Claxton be allowed a further sum of one dollar and twenty-five cents, to be paid Resolved, unanimously, That this House is penetra-in like manner, to enable him to increase the ted with a full sense of the eminent services rendered number of his attendants. to his country in the most arduous times by the late Samuel Adams, deceased; and that the members thereof wear crape on the left arm for one month, in testimony of the national gratitude and reverence towards the memory of that undaunted and illustrious patriot. Mr. ELLIOTT Spoke as follows: A message from the Senate informed the House that the Senate have appointed the Rev. Dr. GANTT, a Chaplain to Congress, on their part. SATURDAY, October 22. Appropriation for the Louisiana Treaty. Mr. Speaker: If any apology could be necessary for a new member, unversed in Parliamentary proceedings, to offer for rising so early in the session, it would be, that the topic which arrests his attention is connected with the illus-To trious and ever memorable name of Samuel Adams. The eloquence of the gentleman from Virginia I shall not attempt to rival; his remarks were peculiarly impressive, and the more Representatives of the United States: In my communication to you of the 17th instant, I informed you that conventions had been entered into with the Government of France for the cession of Louisiana to the United States. These, with the advice and consent of the Senate, having now been ratified, and my ratification exchanged for that of the First Consul of France, in due form, they are communicated to you for consideration in your legislative capacity. You will observe that some important conditions cannot be carried into execution, but with the aid of the Legislature; and that time presses a decision on them without delay. The ulterior provisions, also suggested in the same communication, for the occupation and government of the country, will call for early attention. Such information relative to its government, as time and distance have permitted me to obtain, will be ready to be laid before you within a few days. But, as permanent arrangements for this object may require time and deliberation, it is for your consideration whether you will not, forthwith, make such temporary provisions for the preservation, in the meanwhile, of order and tranquillity in the country, as the case may require. OCT. 21, 1803. TH. JEFFERSON. Mr. HUGER hoped the reading of the treaty and conventions would be dispensed with, and that they would be printed for the use of the members. Mr. RANDOLPH hoped they would be read. The reading of course was proceeded with, which being finished, [H. OF R. treaties with France of the thirtieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and three. Mr. GRISWOLD said that, by adverting to the Message of the President respecting the treaty and conventions lately concluded between the United States and the French Government, he found that the President, speaking on the subject, observes: "As permanent arrangements for this object require time and deliberation, it is for your consideration whether you will not forthwith make such temporary provisions for the preservation, in the meanwhile, of order and tranquillity in the country, as the case may require." He recommends to the immediate attention of Congress the passage of some temporary laws. This being the case, and the subject being about to be brought before the House, it became important that they should know distinctly what they had obtained by the treaty; and whether there were any territory belonging to the United States to take possession of, or any new subjects to govern. Inasmuch as if no new territory or subjects were acquired, it was perfectly idle to pass even temporary laws for the occupation of the one, or the government of the other. In the treaty lately concluded with France, the treaty between France and Spain is referred to; only a part of it is copied. The treaty reMr. RANDOLPH moved a reference of the Mes-ferred to must be a public treaty. In the nasage, and of the documents accompanying it, to ture of things it must be the title-deed for the the whole House on Monday; which motion province of Louisiana. The Government must was agreed to without a division. have a copy of it. As there is but a part recitMr. RANDOLPH begged leave to submit a re-ed, it is evidently imperfect. It becomes theresolution, arising out of the Message, which he hoped would be considered at that time, for the purpose of referring it to the same committee to whom had been just referred the Message: Resolved, That provision ought to be made for carrying into effect the treaty and convention concluded at Paris on the 30th April, 1803, between the United States of America and the French Republic. Referred to the same committee, without a taken possession of, and whether with the condivision. MONDAY, October 24. fore necessary to be furnished with the whole, in order to ascertain the conditions relative to the Duke of Parma; it also becomes necessary to get the deed of cession; for the promise to cede is no cession. This deed of cession, Mr. G. also presumed, was in the possession of Government. It was also important to know under what circumstances Louisiana is to be sent of Spain, as she is still possessed of it. If it is to be taken possession of with her consent, the possession will be peaceable and one kind of provision will be necessary; but if it is to be taken possession of in opposition to Spain, a difresolu-ferent provision may be necessary. From these considerations he thought it proper in the House to call upon the Executive for information on this point. Other important documents may, perhaps, likewise be in the hands of the President. Mr. RANDOLPH hoped the resolution would not be agreed to. He was well apprized of the aspect which it was in the power of ingenuity to Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before this House a copy of the treaty between the French Republic and Spain, of the first of October, one thousand eight hundred, together with a copy of the deed of cession from Spain, executed in pursuance of the same treaty, conveying Louisiana to France, (if any such deed exists;) also copies of such correspondence between the Government of the United States and the Gov- give to a refusal, on the part of that House, to ernment or Minister of Spain, (if any such correspondence has taken place,) as will show the assent or dissent of Spain to the purchase of Louisiana by the United States; together with copies of such other documents as may be in the Department of State, or any other Department of this Government, tending to ascertain whether the United States have, in fact, acquired any title to the province of Louisiana by the think fit to demand of the Executive, however require any information which gentlemen might remotely connected with subjects before them. But the dread of imputations which he knew to be groundless should never induce him to swerve from that line of conduct which his most sober judgment approved. Did he indeed conceive that the nation, or the House, enter |