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June 20, 1794
Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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Comprehensive list of 46 acts passed during the first session of the Third Congress of the United States, covering topics from flag alterations and relief for refugees to military appropriations and lighthouses. Includes 5 resolutions on embargoes and dispatch boats. Details Senate proceedings on May 31 and June 2, 1794, including election of President pro tempore Ralph Izard, bill considerations, and conferences.
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List of ACTS passed at the first session
of the third Congress of the United States.
1. An act making an alteration in the flag of the United States.
2. An act providing for the relief of the inhabitants of St. Domingo, resident within the United States, as may be found in want of support.
3. An act for the relief of Thomas Jenkins and sons.
4. An act in alteration of the act establishing a mint and regulating the coins of the United States.
5. An act for the remission of the duties arising on the tonnage of sundry French vessels which have taken refuge in the ports of the United States.
6. An act making appropriations for the support of government, for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four.
7. An act making further provision for the expenses attending the intercourse of the United States with foreign nations; and further to continue in force the act, entitled, "an act providing the means of intercourse between the United States and foreign nations."
8. An act authorizing a loan of one million of dollars.
9. An act to provide for the defence of certain ports and harbors in the United States.
10. An act making appropriations for the support of the military establishment of the United States, for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four.
11. An act to prohibit the carrying on the slave-trade, from the United States to foreign place or country.
12. An act to provide a naval armament.
13. An act allowing to Major General la Fayette his pay and emoluments while in the service of the United States.
14. An act to provide for the erecting and repairing arsenals and magazines, and for other purposes.
15. An act for the relief of Stephen Paranque.
16. An act transferring, for a limited time, the jurisdiction of suits and offences from the district to the circuit court of New-Hampshire, and assigning certain duties in respect to invalid pensioners to the attorney of said district.
17. An act to authorize the President of the United States, in certain cases, to alter the place for holding a session of Congress.
18. An act to provide for the placing buoys on certain rocks off the harbor of New-London, and in Providence river, and other places.
19. An act for the relief of Leffert Lefferts and others.
20. An act to authorize Ephraim Kimberly to locate the land warrant issued to him for services in the late American army.
21. An act limiting the time for presenting claims for destroyed certificates of a certain description.
22. An act allowing Lieutenant-Colonel Toward an equivalent for his pension for life.
23. An act to establish the post-office and post roads within the United States.
24. An act providing for raising and organizing a corps of artillerists and engineers.
25. An act supplementary to "An act to provide for the defence of certain ports and harbors in the United States."
26. An act for the remission of the duties on eleven hogsheads of coffee which have been destroyed by fire.
27. An act directing a detachment from the militia of the United States.
28. An act to erect a light-house on the head-land of Cape-Hatteras; and a lighted beacon on Shell-Castle Island, in the harbor of Occacock, in the state of North Carolina.
29. An act providing for the payment of certain expenses incurred by Fulwar Skipwith, on public account.
30. An act for the relief of Reuben Smith and Nathan Strong.
31. An act for erecting a light-house on the island of Seguin in the District of Maine, and for erecting a beacon and for placing three buoys at the entrance of St. Mary's River, in the state of Georgia.
32. An act further to authorize the adjournment of circuit courts.
33. An act prohibiting for a limited time the exportation of arms and ammunition, and encouraging the importation of the same.
34. An act to continue in force the act for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt.
35. An act to alter the time for the next annual meeting of Congress.
36. An act further extending the time for receiving on loan the domestic debt of the United States.
37. An act making provision for the payment of the interest on the balances due to certain states, upon a final settlement of the accounts between the United States and individual States.
38. An act to compensate Arthur St. Clair.
39. An act to authorize the settlement of the account of Lewis Dubois, for his services in the late army of the United States.
40. An act providing for the payment of the second instalment due on a loan made of the Bank of the United States.
41. An act to authorize the President of the United States to lay, regulate, and revoke embargoes.
42. An act for extending the benefit of a draw-back, and terms of credit in certain cases, and for other purposes.
43. An act to extend the term of credit for the teas imported in the ship Argonaut, and to permit the export of goods saved out of the wreck of the sloop Freelove.
44. An act for the relief of John Robbe.
45. An act making further provision for securing and collecting the duties on foreign and domestic distilled spirits, wines, and teas.
46. An act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States.
RESOLUTIONS
1. A resolution authorizing the President to employ, as dispatch-boats, such of the revenue cutters of the United States as the public exigencies may require.
2. A resolution laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports of the United States, &c. for the term of 30 days.
3. Resolution defining the resolution laying an embargo.
4. A resolution continuing the embargo.
5. A resolution authorizing vessels to clear out for the Cape of Good-Hope.
CONGRESS.
IN SENATE,
Saturday, May 31, 1794.
The Vice-President being absent, the Senate proceeded to the election of a President pro tempore, as the constitution provides, and the honorable Ralph Izard was duly elected.
Ordered, that the Secretary wait on the President of the United States, and lay before him an attested copy of this proceeding.
Ordered, that the Secretary notify the House of Representatives of this election of a President pro tempore.
Mr. King from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled, "An Act for the more effectual protection of the Southwestern frontier settlers." Reported that the bill do not pass; and after debate,
Ordered, that the further consideration of the report be postponed until Monday next.
Mr. Vining reported from the committee on enrolled bills that they had examined the bill, entitled, "An act providing for the payment of the second instalment due on a loan made of the Bank of the United States," and that it was duly enrolled.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Beckley their Clerk:
"Mr. President—The House of Representatives have passed the following bills: A bill entitled, "An act laying duties on property sold at auction," a bill, entitled, "An act providing for the payment of a certain sum of money due to the French Republic," a bill entitled, "An act laying duties on licenses for selling wines and foreign distilled spirituous liquors by retail," and a bill, entitled, "An act for the relief of John Robbe," in which several bills they desire the concurrence of the Senate."
The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of the President." And he withdrew.
The four bills last brought from the House of Representatives for concurrence were severally read.
Ordered, that these bills severally pass to the second reading.
The President of the Senate signed the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act providing for the payment of the second instalment, due on a loan made of the Bank of the United States," and it was delivered to the committee to be laid before the President of the United States for his approbation.
The bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled, "An act to authorize the President of the United States, to lay, regulate and revoke embargoes," was read the third time.
Resolved, that this bill pass.
Ordered, that the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives with the concurrence of the Senate in this bill.
Mr. Brown from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled, "An Act to authorize the settlement of the account of Lewis Dubois, for his services in the late army of the United States," reported that the bill pass without amendment, and the report was adopted.
On motion,
It was agreed that the rule be so far dispensed with as that this bill be now read the third time.
Resolved, That this bill pass.
Ordered, That the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives with the concurrence of the Senate in this bill.
Mr. Ellsworth from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled "An act laying certain duties upon snuff and refined sugar," reported amendments.
Ordered, That the amendments be printed for the use of the Senate, and that the further consideration of the bill be postponed until Monday next.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Beckley, their Clerk:
"Mr. President—The House of Representatives agree to some and disagree to other amendments of the Senate to the bill, entitled, "An act making further provision for securing and collecting the duties on foreign and domestic distilled spirits, stills, wines, and teas," ask a conference on the disagreeing votes thereon, and have appointed managers of the same on their part."
"The President of the United States hath notified the House of Representatives that he this day approved and signed, "An act making provision for the payment of the interest on the balances due to certain States upon a final settlement of accounts between the United States and the individual States," and an "An act to compensate Arthur St. Clair." And he withdrew.
The Senate proceeded to consider the resolution of the House of Representatives disagreeing to their amendments to the bill, entitled, "An act making further provision for securing and collecting the duties on foreign and domestic spirits, stills, wines, and teas," and asking a conference on the disagreeing votes thereon:
Resolved, That the Senate insist on their amendments, to the said bill, agree to the proposed conference, and that Mr. Ellsworth, Mr. King, and Mr. Cabot, be managers at the same on the part of the Senate.
Ordered, That the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives therewith.
After the consideration of the executive business.
The Senate adjourned until eleven o'clock on Monday morning.
Monday, June 2, 1794.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Beckley, their Clerk:
"Mr. President—The House of Representatives have passed a bill, entitled, "An act to extend the term of credit for teas imported in the ship Argonaut, and to permit the export of goods saved out of the wreck of the sloop Freelove," in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate."
"They have passed the bill sent from the Senate for concurrence, entitled, "An act for extending the benefit of a draw back and terms of credit in certain cases and for other purposes." And he withdrew.
Mr. Beckley also brought up the following vote of the House of Representatives, dated June the 2d, 1794—to wit:
"The Speaker laid before the House, a letter from Francis Joachin Van Aken, styling himself assistant Judge, addressed to the Congress of the United States, and dated, Orebro in Sweden, this 1st of January 1794, stating the particulars of his discovery of an art described in the Swedish language, for extinguishing fires and preventing conflagrations whether in war or peace, on board vessels, or in houses on fire, which was read and ordered to be sent to the Senate for their information."
The bill last mentioned to have been brought from the House of Representatives for concurrence, was read.
Ordered, that this bill pass to the second reading.
The vote of the House of Representatives last recited was read,
Ordered, that the vote and letter therein referred to lie on the table.
A motion was made that it be
Resolved, the House of Representatives concurring herewith, that the Resolution of the two Houses passed the 22d day of May, authorizing the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives to adjourn their respective Houses on Tuesday the 3d day of June, be, and the same is hereby repealed; and that the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives be, and they are hereby authorized to adjourn their respective Houses on the 6th day of June instant.
Ordered, that the consideration of this motion be postponed until to-morrow.
The Senate proceeded to consider the amendments reported by the committee, to whom was referred the bill, entitled, "An Act laying certain duties upon snuff and refined sugar,"
On motion to expunge the two first Sections of the bill as follows:
Sec. 1st. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled that from and after the thirtieth day of September next, there be levied, collected and paid upon snuff, which after that day shall be manufactured for sale within the United States, at any manufactory; for every pound of snuff eight cents.
Sec. 2d. And be it further enacted, that from and after the said thirtieth day of September next, there be levied, collected and paid upon all sugar which shall be refined within the United States, a duty of two cents per pound:"
It passed in the negative—Yeas 7. Nays 13.
The yeas and nays being required by one fifth of the Senators present.
Those who voted in the affirmative, are,
Messrs. Brown, Burr, Jackson, Livermore, Morris, Robinson, and Ross.
Those who voted in the negative, are,
Messrs. Bradford, Cabot, Ellsworth, Foster, Frelinghuysen, Gunn, Hawkins, Henry, King, Martin, Potts, Rutherfurd, and Vining.
The amendments reported by the committee were severally adopted, and the bill was further amended.
A motion was made,
"That the consideration of this bill be postponed, and a committee appointed to bring in a bill, laying certain duties upon the utensils, engines, and machines used in the manufactories of snuff and the refinement of sugar; as a substitute for this bill," and,
It passed in the negative.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the third reading.
Mr. Vining reported from the committee on enrolled bills, that they had examined the bill, entitled, "An act to authorize the settlement of the account of Lewis Dubois for his services in the late army of the United States," and that they were duly enrolled.
A message from the House of Representatives; by Mr. Beckley, their Clerk:
"Mr. President The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed two enrolled bills, I am directed to bring them to the Senate for the signature of the President." And he withdrew.
The President of the Senate signed the two enrolled bills last reported to have been examined, and they were delivered to the committee to be laid before the President of the United States for his approbation.
Mr. Ellsworth from the managers at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses, on the amendments of the Senate, to the bill, entitled, "An Act making further provision for securing and collecting the duties on foreign and domestic distilled spirits, stills, wines teas," reported
"That the Senate recede from their amendment to the 12th Section;
"That the House of Representatives agreed to the amendment proposed by the Senate to the 5th Section;
"That the House of Representatives agree to the amendment proposed by the Senate to the 13th Section, with an amendment by striking out "Supervisors"—and that the Senate agree to such amendment of their amendment;
That the Senate recede from their amendment to strike out the 16th Section; and that both Houses agree to amend the said section by striking out "Weekly" in the second line and inserting "for any term of time less than one year and not less than one month;"
"That the House of Representatives agree to the amendment proposed by the Senate to the 17th Section, with an amendment, by inserting after "left at his dwelling"—by the collector— and that the Senate agree to such an amendment of their amendment;
"That the House of Representatives agree to the amendment proposed by the Senate to insert—after the 17th Section of the bill, two additional Sections;
And that both Houses agree to alter the 9th Section by inserting after "States" in the 2d line—And of the territory of the United States North West of the river Ohio, and of the territory of the United States South of the river Ohio;"
And the report was adopted.
Ordered, that the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives therewith.
(To be Continued.)
of the third Congress of the United States.
1. An act making an alteration in the flag of the United States.
2. An act providing for the relief of the inhabitants of St. Domingo, resident within the United States, as may be found in want of support.
3. An act for the relief of Thomas Jenkins and sons.
4. An act in alteration of the act establishing a mint and regulating the coins of the United States.
5. An act for the remission of the duties arising on the tonnage of sundry French vessels which have taken refuge in the ports of the United States.
6. An act making appropriations for the support of government, for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four.
7. An act making further provision for the expenses attending the intercourse of the United States with foreign nations; and further to continue in force the act, entitled, "an act providing the means of intercourse between the United States and foreign nations."
8. An act authorizing a loan of one million of dollars.
9. An act to provide for the defence of certain ports and harbors in the United States.
10. An act making appropriations for the support of the military establishment of the United States, for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four.
11. An act to prohibit the carrying on the slave-trade, from the United States to foreign place or country.
12. An act to provide a naval armament.
13. An act allowing to Major General la Fayette his pay and emoluments while in the service of the United States.
14. An act to provide for the erecting and repairing arsenals and magazines, and for other purposes.
15. An act for the relief of Stephen Paranque.
16. An act transferring, for a limited time, the jurisdiction of suits and offences from the district to the circuit court of New-Hampshire, and assigning certain duties in respect to invalid pensioners to the attorney of said district.
17. An act to authorize the President of the United States, in certain cases, to alter the place for holding a session of Congress.
18. An act to provide for the placing buoys on certain rocks off the harbor of New-London, and in Providence river, and other places.
19. An act for the relief of Leffert Lefferts and others.
20. An act to authorize Ephraim Kimberly to locate the land warrant issued to him for services in the late American army.
21. An act limiting the time for presenting claims for destroyed certificates of a certain description.
22. An act allowing Lieutenant-Colonel Toward an equivalent for his pension for life.
23. An act to establish the post-office and post roads within the United States.
24. An act providing for raising and organizing a corps of artillerists and engineers.
25. An act supplementary to "An act to provide for the defence of certain ports and harbors in the United States."
26. An act for the remission of the duties on eleven hogsheads of coffee which have been destroyed by fire.
27. An act directing a detachment from the militia of the United States.
28. An act to erect a light-house on the head-land of Cape-Hatteras; and a lighted beacon on Shell-Castle Island, in the harbor of Occacock, in the state of North Carolina.
29. An act providing for the payment of certain expenses incurred by Fulwar Skipwith, on public account.
30. An act for the relief of Reuben Smith and Nathan Strong.
31. An act for erecting a light-house on the island of Seguin in the District of Maine, and for erecting a beacon and for placing three buoys at the entrance of St. Mary's River, in the state of Georgia.
32. An act further to authorize the adjournment of circuit courts.
33. An act prohibiting for a limited time the exportation of arms and ammunition, and encouraging the importation of the same.
34. An act to continue in force the act for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt.
35. An act to alter the time for the next annual meeting of Congress.
36. An act further extending the time for receiving on loan the domestic debt of the United States.
37. An act making provision for the payment of the interest on the balances due to certain states, upon a final settlement of the accounts between the United States and individual States.
38. An act to compensate Arthur St. Clair.
39. An act to authorize the settlement of the account of Lewis Dubois, for his services in the late army of the United States.
40. An act providing for the payment of the second instalment due on a loan made of the Bank of the United States.
41. An act to authorize the President of the United States to lay, regulate, and revoke embargoes.
42. An act for extending the benefit of a draw-back, and terms of credit in certain cases, and for other purposes.
43. An act to extend the term of credit for the teas imported in the ship Argonaut, and to permit the export of goods saved out of the wreck of the sloop Freelove.
44. An act for the relief of John Robbe.
45. An act making further provision for securing and collecting the duties on foreign and domestic distilled spirits, wines, and teas.
46. An act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States.
RESOLUTIONS
1. A resolution authorizing the President to employ, as dispatch-boats, such of the revenue cutters of the United States as the public exigencies may require.
2. A resolution laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports of the United States, &c. for the term of 30 days.
3. Resolution defining the resolution laying an embargo.
4. A resolution continuing the embargo.
5. A resolution authorizing vessels to clear out for the Cape of Good-Hope.
CONGRESS.
IN SENATE,
Saturday, May 31, 1794.
The Vice-President being absent, the Senate proceeded to the election of a President pro tempore, as the constitution provides, and the honorable Ralph Izard was duly elected.
Ordered, that the Secretary wait on the President of the United States, and lay before him an attested copy of this proceeding.
Ordered, that the Secretary notify the House of Representatives of this election of a President pro tempore.
Mr. King from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled, "An Act for the more effectual protection of the Southwestern frontier settlers." Reported that the bill do not pass; and after debate,
Ordered, that the further consideration of the report be postponed until Monday next.
Mr. Vining reported from the committee on enrolled bills that they had examined the bill, entitled, "An act providing for the payment of the second instalment due on a loan made of the Bank of the United States," and that it was duly enrolled.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Beckley their Clerk:
"Mr. President—The House of Representatives have passed the following bills: A bill entitled, "An act laying duties on property sold at auction," a bill, entitled, "An act providing for the payment of a certain sum of money due to the French Republic," a bill entitled, "An act laying duties on licenses for selling wines and foreign distilled spirituous liquors by retail," and a bill, entitled, "An act for the relief of John Robbe," in which several bills they desire the concurrence of the Senate."
The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of the President." And he withdrew.
The four bills last brought from the House of Representatives for concurrence were severally read.
Ordered, that these bills severally pass to the second reading.
The President of the Senate signed the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act providing for the payment of the second instalment, due on a loan made of the Bank of the United States," and it was delivered to the committee to be laid before the President of the United States for his approbation.
The bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled, "An act to authorize the President of the United States, to lay, regulate and revoke embargoes," was read the third time.
Resolved, that this bill pass.
Ordered, that the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives with the concurrence of the Senate in this bill.
Mr. Brown from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled, "An Act to authorize the settlement of the account of Lewis Dubois, for his services in the late army of the United States," reported that the bill pass without amendment, and the report was adopted.
On motion,
It was agreed that the rule be so far dispensed with as that this bill be now read the third time.
Resolved, That this bill pass.
Ordered, That the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives with the concurrence of the Senate in this bill.
Mr. Ellsworth from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled "An act laying certain duties upon snuff and refined sugar," reported amendments.
Ordered, That the amendments be printed for the use of the Senate, and that the further consideration of the bill be postponed until Monday next.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Beckley, their Clerk:
"Mr. President—The House of Representatives agree to some and disagree to other amendments of the Senate to the bill, entitled, "An act making further provision for securing and collecting the duties on foreign and domestic distilled spirits, stills, wines, and teas," ask a conference on the disagreeing votes thereon, and have appointed managers of the same on their part."
"The President of the United States hath notified the House of Representatives that he this day approved and signed, "An act making provision for the payment of the interest on the balances due to certain States upon a final settlement of accounts between the United States and the individual States," and an "An act to compensate Arthur St. Clair." And he withdrew.
The Senate proceeded to consider the resolution of the House of Representatives disagreeing to their amendments to the bill, entitled, "An act making further provision for securing and collecting the duties on foreign and domestic spirits, stills, wines, and teas," and asking a conference on the disagreeing votes thereon:
Resolved, That the Senate insist on their amendments, to the said bill, agree to the proposed conference, and that Mr. Ellsworth, Mr. King, and Mr. Cabot, be managers at the same on the part of the Senate.
Ordered, That the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives therewith.
After the consideration of the executive business.
The Senate adjourned until eleven o'clock on Monday morning.
Monday, June 2, 1794.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Beckley, their Clerk:
"Mr. President—The House of Representatives have passed a bill, entitled, "An act to extend the term of credit for teas imported in the ship Argonaut, and to permit the export of goods saved out of the wreck of the sloop Freelove," in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate."
"They have passed the bill sent from the Senate for concurrence, entitled, "An act for extending the benefit of a draw back and terms of credit in certain cases and for other purposes." And he withdrew.
Mr. Beckley also brought up the following vote of the House of Representatives, dated June the 2d, 1794—to wit:
"The Speaker laid before the House, a letter from Francis Joachin Van Aken, styling himself assistant Judge, addressed to the Congress of the United States, and dated, Orebro in Sweden, this 1st of January 1794, stating the particulars of his discovery of an art described in the Swedish language, for extinguishing fires and preventing conflagrations whether in war or peace, on board vessels, or in houses on fire, which was read and ordered to be sent to the Senate for their information."
The bill last mentioned to have been brought from the House of Representatives for concurrence, was read.
Ordered, that this bill pass to the second reading.
The vote of the House of Representatives last recited was read,
Ordered, that the vote and letter therein referred to lie on the table.
A motion was made that it be
Resolved, the House of Representatives concurring herewith, that the Resolution of the two Houses passed the 22d day of May, authorizing the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives to adjourn their respective Houses on Tuesday the 3d day of June, be, and the same is hereby repealed; and that the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives be, and they are hereby authorized to adjourn their respective Houses on the 6th day of June instant.
Ordered, that the consideration of this motion be postponed until to-morrow.
The Senate proceeded to consider the amendments reported by the committee, to whom was referred the bill, entitled, "An Act laying certain duties upon snuff and refined sugar,"
On motion to expunge the two first Sections of the bill as follows:
Sec. 1st. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled that from and after the thirtieth day of September next, there be levied, collected and paid upon snuff, which after that day shall be manufactured for sale within the United States, at any manufactory; for every pound of snuff eight cents.
Sec. 2d. And be it further enacted, that from and after the said thirtieth day of September next, there be levied, collected and paid upon all sugar which shall be refined within the United States, a duty of two cents per pound:"
It passed in the negative—Yeas 7. Nays 13.
The yeas and nays being required by one fifth of the Senators present.
Those who voted in the affirmative, are,
Messrs. Brown, Burr, Jackson, Livermore, Morris, Robinson, and Ross.
Those who voted in the negative, are,
Messrs. Bradford, Cabot, Ellsworth, Foster, Frelinghuysen, Gunn, Hawkins, Henry, King, Martin, Potts, Rutherfurd, and Vining.
The amendments reported by the committee were severally adopted, and the bill was further amended.
A motion was made,
"That the consideration of this bill be postponed, and a committee appointed to bring in a bill, laying certain duties upon the utensils, engines, and machines used in the manufactories of snuff and the refinement of sugar; as a substitute for this bill," and,
It passed in the negative.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the third reading.
Mr. Vining reported from the committee on enrolled bills, that they had examined the bill, entitled, "An act to authorize the settlement of the account of Lewis Dubois for his services in the late army of the United States," and that they were duly enrolled.
A message from the House of Representatives; by Mr. Beckley, their Clerk:
"Mr. President The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed two enrolled bills, I am directed to bring them to the Senate for the signature of the President." And he withdrew.
The President of the Senate signed the two enrolled bills last reported to have been examined, and they were delivered to the committee to be laid before the President of the United States for his approbation.
Mr. Ellsworth from the managers at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses, on the amendments of the Senate, to the bill, entitled, "An Act making further provision for securing and collecting the duties on foreign and domestic distilled spirits, stills, wines teas," reported
"That the Senate recede from their amendment to the 12th Section;
"That the House of Representatives agreed to the amendment proposed by the Senate to the 5th Section;
"That the House of Representatives agree to the amendment proposed by the Senate to the 13th Section, with an amendment by striking out "Supervisors"—and that the Senate agree to such amendment of their amendment;
That the Senate recede from their amendment to strike out the 16th Section; and that both Houses agree to amend the said section by striking out "Weekly" in the second line and inserting "for any term of time less than one year and not less than one month;"
"That the House of Representatives agree to the amendment proposed by the Senate to the 17th Section, with an amendment, by inserting after "left at his dwelling"—by the collector— and that the Senate agree to such an amendment of their amendment;
"That the House of Representatives agree to the amendment proposed by the Senate to insert—after the 17th Section of the bill, two additional Sections;
And that both Houses agree to alter the 9th Section by inserting after "States" in the 2d line—And of the territory of the United States North West of the river Ohio, and of the territory of the United States South of the river Ohio;"
And the report was adopted.
Ordered, that the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives therewith.
(To be Continued.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Congress Acts
Senate Proceedings
Third Congress
1794 Legislation
Embargo Resolutions
Lighthouse Construction
Military Appropriations
Slave Trade Prohibition
What entities or persons were involved?
Ralph Izard
Mr. King
Mr. Vining
Mr. Beckley
Mr. Brown
Mr. Ellsworth
Lewis Dubois
Arthur St. Clair
John Robbe
Where did it happen?
United States
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
United States
Event Date
First Session Of The Third Congress; May 31 And June 2, 1794
Key Persons
Ralph Izard
Mr. King
Mr. Vining
Mr. Beckley
Mr. Brown
Mr. Ellsworth
Lewis Dubois
Arthur St. Clair
John Robbe
Outcome
46 acts passed, including appropriations, relief measures, military provisions, and infrastructure; 5 resolutions on embargoes and vessels; senate elected ralph izard as president pro tempore; various bills considered, amended, passed, or sent to conference; president signed several acts.
Event Details
Enumeration of 46 acts passed by the first session of the Third Congress, covering flag changes, relief for St. Domingo inhabitants, mint alterations, French vessel duties remission, government and military appropriations, slave trade prohibition, naval armament, pensions, lighthouses, post roads, embargoes, and more. Five resolutions on revenue cutters, embargoes, and vessel clearances. Senate proceedings on May 31, 1794: Election of Ralph Izard as President pro tempore; reports on bills including southwestern frontier protection (postponed), loan payment (enrolled), embargo authorization (passed); messages from House on new bills and approvals; amendments to duties on spirits and snuff bills; conference requested. On June 2, 1794: House messages on bills and a letter from Sweden on fire-extinguishing discovery (tabled); motion to adjust adjournment date (postponed); debate and amendments to snuff and sugar duties bill (passed to third reading); conference report on spirits duties adopted.