John Dawson

TO AMEND S. 28, (APP. 1-25-14), AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO EXTEND CERTAIN PERMISSIONS TO THE INHABITANTS OF NANTUCKET; TO ADD "AND THE ISLANDS CALLED MOOSE ISLAND, MOUNT DESERT, DEER ISLAND, FOX ISLANDS, LONG ISLANDS, MITINIEUS AND MOUHIGAN"

TO PASS S. 28, (APP. 1-25-14), TO ALLOW CERTAIN PRIVILEGES TO THE INHABITANTS OF NANTUCKET AND MAINE, IN RELATION TO THE IMPORTATION OF PROVISIONS FOR SUBSISTANCE. (P. 1122)

TO AMEND S. 28, (APP. 1-25-14), AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO GRANT CERTAIN PRIVILEGES TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF NANTUCKET; THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THOSE PRIVILEGES TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE DISTRICT OF MAINE. THE PRIVILEGES ARE TO IMPORT IN VESSELS FROM ANY PORT OR PLACE IN THE UNITED STATES, ANY ARTICLES OR PROVISIONS NECESSARY FOR THE SUBSISTENCE OF SUCH INHABITANTS.

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE ENLISTMENT BILL, THAT ON AND AFTER NEXT FEBRUARY 1, ALL MEN WHO ENLIST IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY FOR FIVE YEARS OR FOR DURING THE WAR, SHALL RECEIVE, ABOVE HIS REGULAR PAY, A BOUNTY OF $124.

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION TO INSTRUCT THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS TO INQUIRE INTO THE RIGHT OF AMENDING AN ACT LAYING AN EMBARGO ON ALL SHIPS AND VESSELS IN THE PORTS AND HARBORS OF THE UNITED STATES, PASSED DECEMBER 17, 1813.

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION, THAT PENDING THE NEGOTIATION WITH GREAT BRITAIN, IT IS INEXPEDIENT TO PROSECUTE MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST CANADA FOR INVASION OR CONQUEST. (P. 1055)

TO ORDER SECOND READING OF A RIDER TO THE ENLISTMENT BILL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TROOPS WHICH SHALL BE ENLISTED BY VIRTUE OF THIS ACT, SHALL BE LIMITED AS TO SERVICE TO THE DEFENSE OF THE TERRITORY AND FRONTIERS OF THE U.S. OR SUCH PART THEREOF AS THE PRESIDENT MAY ELECT AND DETERMINE.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF THE ENLISTMENT BILL. (P. 939)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION THAT: THE CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS OF CONGRESS DO NOT EXTEND TO A SUSPENSION OF THE COASTING TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES, FROM A DISTRICT IN ONE STATE TO A DISTRICT IN THE SAME STATE, OR AN ADJOINING STATE ON THE SEA COAST OR ON A NAVIGABLE RIVER; THEREOF: THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS IS INSTRUCTED TO BRING IN A BILL TO REPEAL SO MUCH OF THE ACT LAYING AN EMBARGO ON ALL SHIPS AND VESSELS IN THE PORTS AND HARBORS OF THE U.S., PASSED ON DECEMBER 17, 1813, AS SUSPENDS OR INTERDICTS THE COASTING TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES, FROM A DISTRICT IN ONE STATE TO A DISTRICT IN THE SAME STATE, OR AN ADJOURNING STATE ON THE SEA COAST, OR ON A NAVIGABLE RIVER.

TO PASS THE ENLISTMENT BILL. (P. 979)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO THE ENLISTMENT BILL, TO STRIKE OUT THE THIRD SECTION, WHICH LISTS THE PROPOSED NEW PAY OF ENLISTED MEN.

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSE BILL TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR THE FILLING OF THE RANKS OF THE REGULAR ARMY, ENCOURAGING ENLISTMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE RE-ENLISTMENTS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF MEN WHOSE TERMS OF SERVICE ARE ABOUT TO EXPIRE; SAID AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT ON AND AFTER NEXT FEBRUARY 1, ALL MEN WHO ENLIST IN THE ARMY FOR FIVE YEARS, OR FOR DURING THE WAR, SHALL RECEIVE ABOVE HIS REGULAR PAY, A BOUNTY OF 124 DOLLARS.

TO AMEND THE ENLISTMENT BILL TO MAKE THE SECOND SECTION READ "THAT EVERY NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER AND SOLDIER, WHO SHALL RECRUIT AN ABLE-BODIED MAN FOR THE SERVICE, SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE FOR EACH MAN RECRUITED, EIGHT DOLLARS."

TO AMEND THE TURREAU RESOLUTION TO READ "THAT THE PRESIDENT BE REQUESTED TO INFORM THIS HOUSE WHETHER A LETTER WAS TRANSMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, BY THE MINISTER OF FRANCE, ADDRESSED TO MR. ROBERT SMITH, SECRETARY OF STATE, PURPORTING TO BEAR DATE AT BALTIMORE JUNE 14, 1809, AND WHETHER IF SUCH LETTER WAS TRANSMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, THE SAME HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN FROM ITS ARCHIVES, AND IF SO, WHEN AND HOW THE SAME WAS WITHDRAWN."

TO AMEND THE TURREAU RESOLUTION TO READ "THAT THIS HOUSE WILL ON A CERTAIN DAY, RECEIVE EVIDENCE, AT THE BAR OF THIS HOUSE, OF THE MANNER IN WHICH, AND THE TIME WHEN A CERTAIN PAPER, PURPORTING TO BE A LETTER FROM THE FRENCH MINISTER TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE, BEARING DATE ON OR ABOUT JUNE 14, 1809, WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE; AND HOW IT CAME INTO THE POSSESSION OF A MEMBER OF THIS HOUSE".

TO POSTPONE UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY OF NEXT JULY, THE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE PRESIDENT TO LAY BEFORE THE HOUSE ALL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE MINISTER OF FRANCE, AND TO THE TERMS OF A TREATY OF AMITY AND COMMERCE WITH FRANCE.

TO AMEND THE TURREAU RESOLUTION TO READ: "THAT A COMMITTEE OF THIS HOUSE BE APPOINTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE MANNER IN WHICH, AND TIME WHEN, A PAPER PURPORTING TO BE A LETTER FROM THE FRENCH MINISTER TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE, DATED ON OR ABOUT JUNE 14, 1809, WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE POSSESSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND HOW IT CAME INTO THE POSSESSION OF A MEMBER OF THIS HOUSE, SAID COMMITTEE TO HAVE POWERS TO SEND FOR PERSONS AND PAPERS, AND THAT THEY REPORT THE EVIDENCE TO THE HOUSE."

TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION THAT A COMMITTEE BE APPOINTED TO INQUIRE WHETHER OR NOT A LETTER HAD BEEN SENT TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE BY MR. TURREAU, SETTING FORTH THE TERMS UPON WHICH THE GOVERNMENT OF FRANCE WOULD TREAT OF AMITY WITH THE U.S.

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE TURREAU RESOLUTION UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY OF NEXT MARCH. (P. 896)

TO AMEND THE TURREAU RESOLUTION, TO READ: THAT THE PRESIDENT BE REQUESTED TO CAUSE TO BE LAID BEFORE THIS HOUSE, ANY CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LATE MINISTER OF FRANCE, PRESCRIBING THE TERMS UPON WHICH THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT WOULD CONSENT TO TREAT OF AMITY AND COMMERCE, WITH THE U.S., IF ANY SUCH CORRESPONDENCE BE IN THE POSSESSION OF THE PRESIDENT, AND IF NOT, TO INFORM THE HOUSE IF ANY SUCH CORRESPONDENCE WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ARCHIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND IF SO, WHEN AND HOW THE SAME WAS WITHDRAWN.

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION THAT A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE BE INSTRUCTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE EXPEDIENCY OF EXTENDING THE SECOND SECTION OF THE ACT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES AND ARTICLES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE ARMIES OF THE U.S., RELATIVE TO SPIES, TO CITIZENS OF THE U.S.

TO POSTPONE, UNTIL TOMORROW, THE HOUSE BILL MAKING CERTAIN PARTIAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE YEAR 1814.

TO AMEND THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE EMBARGO BILL, BY ELIMINATING THE SECTION FORBIDDING ANY VESSEL TO TAKE AS PASSENGER, ANY U.S. CITIZEN WITHOUT A PASSPORT.

TO AMEND THE EMBARGO BILL TO PROVIDE THAT NO CLEARANCE BY FURNISHED TO ANY VESSEL, EXCEPT THOSE IN BALLAST, WITH THEIR NECESSARY SEA STORES, OR EMPLOYED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE GOVERNMENT; OR IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES.

TO AMEND THE EMBARGO BILL TO PROVIDE THAT NO PART OF THE MILITARY FORCES SHALL BE USED BY ANYONE TO ENFORCE ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, UNLESS CERTAIN SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.

TO PASS THE EMBARGO BILL.

TO AMEND THE EMBARGO BILL BY CHANGING THE WORDING OF THE THIRTEENTH SECTION SO AS TO TAKE AWAY THE PRESIDENT'S POWER TO MAKE RULES CONCERNING THIS BILL.

TO POSTPONE THE EMBARGO BILL UNTIL MONDAY NEXT, THIS BEING SATURDAY.

TO AMEND THE EMBARGO BILL BY SUBSTITUTING FOR THE 4TH SECTION THE FOLLOWING: THE COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS IS REQUIRED TO GRANT PERMISSION TO CERTAIN VESSELS TO TAKE ON BOARD ANY ARTICLES OF DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN GROWTH, UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIED CONSITIONS.

TO AMEND THE EMBARGO BILL BY ELIMINATING THE FIRST SECTION.

TO AMEND THE EMBARGO BILL BY ELIMINATING THE CLAUSE WHICH PROPOSED TO ALLOW THE SEIZURE OF VESSELS, ETC., WHICH CONTAIN SUPPLIES ON THEIR WAY TOWARD THE TERRITORY OF A FOREIGN NATION.

TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE EMBARGO BILL.

TO AMEND THE EMBARGO BILL BY STRIKING OUT: "FOR HIS JUSTIFICATION AND DEFENCE", AND INSERTING "IN SUCH SUIT OR ACTION".

TO MAKE H.R. 57, A BILL TO LAY AN EMBARGO ON ALL SHIPS AND VESSELS IN THE PORTS AND HARBORS OF THE U.S., THE ORDER OF THE DAY FOR TOMORROW.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 57. (P. 502)

TO PASS H.R. 57. (P. 503)

TO ADOPT THE AMENDED REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS, ON THE MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S., WHICH READS: "RESOLVED, THAT IT WUOLD BE EXPEDIENT TO ADOPT THE MEASURE SUBMITTED BY THE MESSAGE TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE HOUSE."

TO COMMIT THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING ARMS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND THEIR DISTRIBUTION AMONG ABLE-BODIED MEN, TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION. (P. 499)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT IN THE OPINION OF THIS HOUSE, A DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH ARMS AS ARE IN THE POSSESSION OF THE GOVERNMENT WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY MADE, TO BE PLACED IN THE HANDS OF ALL ABLE BODIED MEN WITHIN THE DIST., WILLING TO PERFORM MILITARY DUTY; AND ALSO, IN THE HANDS OF SUCH MEMBERS OF THIS HOUSE AS MAY BE WILLING TO RECEIVE THEM, TO ACT AGAINST THE ENEMY.

TO ADJOURN.

TO POSTPONE UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY IN NEXT DECEMBER, CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMITTEE OF FOREIGN RELATIONS BE INSTRUCTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE EXPEDIENCY OF PROHIBITING THE EXPORTATION OF PROVISIONS AND NAVAL STORES IN FOREIGN BOTTOMS. (P. 487)

TO AMEND S. 22, (APP. 8-2-13, 3 STAT. L. 53), TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF LICENSES OR PASSES ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND; SAID AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE ANY LICENSE OR PASS ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF FRANCE. (P. 485)

TO PASS S. 22, (APP. 8-2-13, 3 STAT. L. 53), TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF LICENSES OR PASSES ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF GREAT BRITIAN AND IRELAND. (P. 485)

TO AMEND THE BILL TO APPROPRIATE A SUM FOR THE SERVICES OF JOHN Q. ADAMS, SO THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO AUTHORIZE ANY ALLOWANCE TO THE MINISTER PLENIPOTENTIARY RESIDING AT THE COURT OF ST. PETERSBURG, FOR ANY SERVICES AS MINISTER TO NEGOTIATE A TREATY OF PEACE WITH BRITAIN, BEYOND THE SUM OF $4500. (SPEAKER VOTING IN THE NEGATIVE) (P. 482)

TO PASS H.R. 52, (APP. 8-2-13, 3 STAT. L. 53), FOR REDUCTION OF THE DUTIES PAYABLE ON PRIZE GOODS CAPTURED BY THE PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 479)

TO AMEND H.R. 47, (APP. 7-30-13), TO AUTHORIZE A LOAN FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000; SAID AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT SO MUCH OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE DIRECT TAXES AND INTERNAL DUTIES WHICH HAVE BEEN IMPOSED BY THE ACTS PASSED DURING THIS SESSION, AS SHALL BE NECESSARY TO DEFRAY THE INTEREST OF THE LOAN WHICH MAY BE MADE IN PURSUANCE OF THIS ACT, IS HEREBY PLEDGED FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SAID INTEREST.

TO PASS S. 6, (APP. 7-26-13), TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACCOMODATION OF THE PRESIDENT'S HOUSEHOLD. (P. 473)

TO RESOLVE INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMM. ON FOREIGN RELATIONS, ON THE MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT TRANSMITTING A REPORT FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE, TOUCHING A DECREE OF FRANCE, PURPORTING TO BE A REPEAL OF THE DECREES OF BERLIN AND MILAN.

TO AMEND H.R. 17, (7-29-13), A BILL TO LAY A TAX ON BANK NOTES AND NOTES OF HAND, AND ON CERTAIN FOREIGN BILLS OF EXCHANGE, BY REDUCING THE TAX ON ANY NOTES OF BANKS AND BANKERS, NOTES AND BONDS, AND OBLIGATIONS DISCOUNTED BY COMPANIES, AND ON BILLS OF EXCHANGE. (P. 464)

TO PASS H.R. 17. (P. 469)

TO PASS H.R. 10.

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION: THAT THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS BE INSTRUCTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE EXPEDIENCE OF AFFORDING ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS OF THE U.S. TO CRUISE AGAINST THE SHIPS AND VESSELS ON THE ENEMY, BY DIMINISHING THE DUTIES ON PRIZES AND PRIZE GOODS CAPTURED BY THEM.

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 10, UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY OF NEXT DECEMBER. (P. 457)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 17. (P. 446)

TO AMEND H.R. 12 (APP. 7-28-1813), A BILL TO LAY DUTIES ON LICENSES TO RETAILERS OF WINES, SPIRITUOUS LIQUORS, AND FOREIGN MERCHANDISE; SAID AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THAT PART OF THE FIRST SECTION WHICH DEFINES AS RETAIL DEALERS EVERY PERSON WHO DEALS IN THE SELLING OF GOODS, WARES, MERCHANDISE EXCEPT SUCH AS ARE OF THE GROWTH, PRODUCE OR MANUFACTURE OF THE U.S., AND EXCEPT SUCH AS ARE SOLD IN THE ORIGINAL CASK, CASE, BOX, OR PACKAGE, WHEREIN THE SAME SHALL HAVE BEEN IMPORTED.

TO AMEND H.R. 17, (APP. 7-29-13), A BILL TO LAY TAX ON BANK NOTES OF HAND, AND ON FOREIGN BILLS OF EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN DESCRIPTIONS; BY ELIMINATING THE CLAUSE WHICH PROVIDES FOR A GRADUATED TAX ON ANY BOND, ETC., NOT ISSUED BY ANY BANK, COMPANY, OR BANKERS THAT ARE DISCOUNTED BY ANY SUCH BANK, COMPANY OR BANKERS, AND ON ANY FOREIGN OR INLAND BILLS OF EXCHANGE ABOVE FIFTY DOLLARS AND HAVING ONE OR MORE ENDORSERS.

TO PASS S. 17, (APP. 7-13-13), A BILL TO RELINQUISH THE CLAIMS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CERTAIN GOODS, WARES, AND MERCHANDISE, CAPTURED BY PRIVATE, ARMED VESSELS. (P. 434)

TO PASS H.R. 13, (APP. 7-24-13), TO LAY A DUTY ON CARRIAGES USED FOR CONVEYANCE. (P. 431)

TO PASS H.R. 15, (APP. 7-24-13), A BILL TO IMPOSE A DUTY ON SALES AT AUCTION OF FOREIGN MERCHANDISE, AND SHIPS AND VESSELS.

TO AMEND H.R. 13, (APP. 7-24-13), A BILL TO LAY A DUTY ON CARRIAGES USED FOR CONVEYANCE, AMENDMENT TO REDUCE THE PROPOSED TAX FROM THREE TO TWO DOLLARS. (P. 422)

TO PASS H.R. 16, (APP. 7-24-13), TO IMPOSE A DUTY ON SUGAR REFINED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.

TO PASS H.R. 9.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 9 TO THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH THE QUOTA OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPORTIONED AMONG THE COUNTIES OF NEW YORK STATE IN A JUST MANNER TO A TOTAL OF $430,161.62.

TO AMEND H.R. 14, TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER NEXT JANUARY 1, THERE SHALL BE IMPOSED A DUTY ON ALL SPIRITS DISTILLED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES, WHOLLY OR IN PART FROM MOLASSES, SUGAR OR OTHER MATERIALS. (SPEAKER VOTING IN THE NEGATIVE.)

TO AMEND H.R. 14, BY STRIKING OUT THAT PART OF THE SECOND SECTION WHICH REGULATES THE AMOUNT OF LICENSE TO BE PAID BY THE DISTILLERS FOR THE TIME THEY DESIRED A LICENSE, RANGING FROM ONE MONTH TO ANOTHER.

TO AMEND H.R. 14, TO PROVIDE THAT THERE SHALL BE PAID UPON EACH STILL, EMPLOYED WHOLLY ON THE DISTILLATION OF ROOTS, BUT ONE HALF THE RATES OF DUTIES LEVIED ACCORDING TO THE CAPACITY OF SUCH STILL. (P. 390)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 14, TO STRIKE OUT THE SECTION OF THE BILL WHICH IMPOSES A TAX ON THE CAPACITY OF THE STILL. H.R. 14 (7-24-13), IS A BILL TO LAY DUTIES ON LICENSES TO DISTILLERS OF SPIRITUOUS LIQUORS. (P. 373)

TO AMEND H.R. 18 BY ELIMINATING THE FIFTEENTH SECTION, WHICH PROVIDES FOR A DIRECT TAX ON THE PEOPLE IN ORDER TO ASSIGN INSTEAD TO EACH STATE AND COUNTY ITS QUOTA OF THE TAX. (P. 322)

TO AMEND H.R. 18, TO EXEMPT FROM TAXES SUCH ITEMS AS TOOLS OF TRADE, BEASTS OF THE PLOUGH, ARMS, HOUSEHOLD UTENSILS, APPAREL, AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. (P. 331)

TO PASS THE SECOND RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE FRENCH DECREES: THAT THE PRESIDENT INFORM THIS HOUSE OF ALL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE FORMER AND THE PRESENT MINISTERS TO THE COURT OF FRANCE. (P. 150-151)

TO PASS THE FIRST RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE FRENCH DECREES: THAT THE PRESIDENT INFORM THIS HOUSE, UNLESS THE PUBLIC INTEREST SHOULD FORBID SUCH COMMUNICATION, THE MANNER IN WHICH THE GOVERNMENT OF FRANCE GAVE THIS GOVERNMENT FIRST INTELLIGENCE OF SAID DECREES, WHICH WERE ISSUED APRIL 28, 1811, AND PURPORTING TO BE A DEFINITE REPEAL OF THE DECREES OF BERLIN AND MILAN. (P. 302)

TO PASS THE FOURTH RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE FRENCH DECREES: THAT THE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATE TO THIS HOUSE INFORMATION TO SHOW HOW THE DECREE WAS FIRST MADE KNOWN TO THIS GOVERNMENT. (P. 151)

TO PASS THE FIFTH RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE FRENCH DECREES: THAT THE PRESIDENT INFORM THIS HOUSE IF THE FIRST COMMUNICATION TO THIS GOVERNMENT, FROM THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT CONCERNING THE DECREES, WAS FROM THE DUKE OF BASANO; AND TO INFORM THE HOUSE IF THIS GOVERNMENT HAS EVER REQUIRED FROM FRANCE AN EXPLANATION FOR THE CONCEALMENT OF THE DECREES FROM THIS GOVERNMENT. (P. 151)

TO PASS THE THIRD RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE FRENCH DECREES: THAT THE PRESIDENT INFORM THIS HOUSE WHETHER THE MINISTER FROM FRANCE EVER INFORMED THIS GOVERNMENT OF THE EXISTENCE OF SAID DECREE, AND TO PRESENT ANY RELEVANT CORRESPONDENCE. (P. 151)

TO CONCUR IN THE RESOLUTION THAT THE ELECTION OF JOHN P. HUNGERFORD OF VIRGINIA WAS ILLEGAL AND OUGHT TO BE SET ASIDE. (P. 164)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTIONS RESPECTING FRENCH DECREES: WHETHER THIS GOVERNMENT HAS MADE ANY REMONSTRANCE, OR EXPRESSED ANY DISSATISFACTION TO THE GOVERNMENT OF FRANCE, FOR ITS CONCEALMENT OF SAID DECREES. (P. 149)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDED RESOLUTION REGARDING THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS REGARDING THE CONTESTED ELECTION OF MR. HARRIS OF TENNESSEE; THE RESOLUTION BEING: "THAT THREE MONTHS BE ALLOWED TO THE PARTIES, RESPECTIVELY, TO PROCURE TESTIMONY RELATIVE TO THE SAID ELECTION."

TO AMEND THE STENOGRAPHERS RESOLUTION SO THAT IT READS: THAT THE PRAYER OF THE PETITIONER SHALL NOT BE GRANTED.

THE PASS THE STENOGRAPHERS RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED.

TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY, CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION: THAT PROVISIONS OUGHT TO BE MADE FOR THE ACCOMODATION OF ADDITIONAL STENOGRAPHERS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE; THIS RESOLUTION REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE AFTER CONSIDERATION OF A PETITION OF GEROGE RICHARDS PRAYING THAT HE BE ALLOWED TO SIT IN THE HOUSE AND REPORT THE PROCEEDINGS.

TO ORDER THIRD READING OF S. 62, TO ENCOURAGE DESTRUCTION OF ARMED VESSELS OF WARS OF THE ENEMY.

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SEC. OF TREASURY TO LAY BEFORE THE HOUSE A STATEMENT CONCERNING REVENUE FROM QUOTAS PLACED ON EACH STATE UNDER THE ACT TO LAY A DIRECT TAX.

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 276, PROHIBITING EXPORTATION OF CERTAIN ARTICLES THEREIN SPECIFIED IN FOREIGN VESSELS, THAT NO FOREIGN SHIP SHALL BE PERMITTED TO DEPART FROM ANY U.S. PORT, HAVING CERTAIN GOODS ON BOARD.

TO ADJOURN.

TO AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION THAT THE PRESIDENT OF U.S. LAY BEFORE THIS HOUSE THE FRENCH DECREE, WHICH IS A REPEAL OF THE BERLIN DECREE AND INFORMATION THERE ON, TOGETHER WITH INFORMATION REGARDING RELATIONS OF U.S. WITH FRANCE, WHICH IS NOT INCOMPATIBLE WITH PUBLIC INTEREST, FOR PUBLICATION.

TO PASS H.R. 196.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 196.

TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS, IT MEET TOMMORROW.

TO PASS S. 59, GIVING THE PRESIDENT POWER OF RETALIATION IN CERTAIN CASES.

TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY, H.R. 196, TO PROHIBIT USE OF FOREIGN LICENSES OR PASSES ISSUED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF ANY FOREIGN GOVERNMENT.

TO AMEND S. 46 BY STRIKING THE PROVISION TO REMIT FINES PAID ON MERCHANDISE IMPORTED FROM GREAT BRITAIN PRIOR TO DECLARATION OF WAR.

TO PASS S. 46.

TO AGREE TO HOLD AN EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS IN MAY.

TO PASS H.R. 237, REGARDING COMPENSATING THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF THE FRIGATE CONSTITUTION.

TO AMEND H.R. 237, REGARDING COMPENSATING OFFICES AND CREW OF CONSTITUTION, FOR DESTRUCTION OF THE BRITISH FRIGATE GUERRIER; TO ADD A PROVISION FOR PAYMENT OF THE SUM APPROPRIATED IN THE BILL OUT OF SUCH FUND AS SHALL HAVE ACCRUED FROM PRIZES.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 263 TO COMMITTEE.

TO AMEND H.R. 263, REGARDING PARTIAL SUSPENSION OF NON-IMPORTATION ACTS IN ORDER TO LAY ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON FOREIGN TONNAGE, TO ELIMINATE THE SECTION PROHIBITING JUDGES FROM GIVING UP PROPERTY UNDER JUDICATURE ON OWNERS GIVING BONDS.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 263.

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION THAT SELECT COMMITTEE BE INSTRUCTED TO REPORT A BILL TO IMPOSE DUTY ON ALL SPIRITUOUS LIQUORS DISTILLED IN U.S. NOT EXCEEDING 25 CENTS PER GALLON, ACCORDING TO DEGREE OF PROOF.

TO CONCUR WITH THE COMM. OF WAYS AND MEANS THAT A PARTIAL SUSPENSION OF NON-IMPORTATION IS NECESSARY, AND A BILL SHOULD BE REPORTED.