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May 10, 1794
Gazette Of The United States & Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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U.S. Senate proceedings from April 28 to May 2, 1794, covering amendments to the post-office bill, rejection of a bill suspending British imports, passage of military and pension bills, and other legislative actions including relief for Gallipolis inhabitants and salary petitions.
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Congress of the United States.
IN SENATE,
Monday, April 28, 1794.
Mr. King reported from the managers at the conference on the part of the Senate, on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses respecting the bill, entitled, "An act to establish the post-office and post-roads within the United States," and the report was adopted.
Resolved, that in lieu of the tenth amendment proposed by the Senate, the following be substituted
Make the two paragraphs one, thus:
After "Connojoharric" strike out "to" and insert "and" and after "Whitetown" strike out all that follows to "Montgomery" inclusive, and insert, "to Kanandorque, and from some convenient point in that line."
So that the paragraph be read thus:
From Albany by Schenectady Connojoharrie and Whitetown to Kanandorque and from some convenient point in that line, through Cherry valley to the Court-House in Coopers-Town in the County of Otsego.
In the new section proposed by the Senate to follow the 27th Section, after the words, "two cents" insert, Provided that no letter shall be delivered to such letter carrier for distribution, addressed to any person who shall have lodged at the post-office a written request, that his letters shall be detained in the office."
Ordered, that the Secretary desire the concurrence of the House of Representatives in these amendments.
The bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, "entitled, An act to suspend the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandize" was read the second time.
A motion was made to refer this bill to a committee of five, and after debate, was withdrawn, and
A second motion for a commitment being made
It passed in the negative.
On the question to agree to the first section of the bill as follows:
WHEREAS the injuries which have been suffered, and may be suffered by the United States, from violations committed by Great Britain, on their neutral rights and commercial interests, as well as from her failure to execute the seventh article of the treaty of peace, render it expedient, for the interests of the United States. that the commercial intercourse between the two countries, should not, during the continuance of these embarrassments, be carried on in the extent at present allowed:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the first day of November next, it shall be unlawful to import into the United States, any goods, wares or merchandize whatever of the growth, produce, or manufacture of Great Britain or Ireland, and if any such shall be imported, the same shall be forfeited, and may be seized by any of the officers of the customs: And where the value thereof, according to the highest market price shall amount to four hundred dollars, the vessel importing the same, with her tackle apparel and furniture, shall be subject to like seizure and forfeiture. Provided, That this prohibition and forfeiture, shall not extend to any such articles as are now exempted from duty.
It passed in the negative.—Yeas—11, Nays—14
The yeas and nays being required by one fifth of the Senators present:
Those who voted in the affirmative, are, Mess. Brown, Burr, Butler, Edwards, Gunn, Hawkins, Langdon, Martin, Monroe, Robinson and Taylor.
Those who voted in the negative, are, Mess. Bradford, Cabot, Ellsworth, Foster, Frelinghuysen, Henry, Izard, King, Morris, Potts, Ross, Rutherford, Strong and Vining.
And the question, being severally put on the subsequent sections of the bill, Passed in the negative.
On motion,
That this bill pass to the third reading
It passed in the negative. —Yeas—13. Nays—13.
The yeas and nays being required by one fifth of the Senators present.
Those who voted in the affirmative, are, Mess. Bradley, Brown, Burr, Butler, Edwards, Gunn, Hawkins, Jackson, Langdon, Martin, Monroe, Robinson and Taylor.
Those who voted in the negative, are Mess. Bradford, Cabot, Ellsworth Foster, Frelinghuysen, Henry, Izard, King, Morris, Potts, Rutherford, Strong and Vining.
The Vice-President determined the question in the negative.
Ordered, That the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives that the Senate do not concur in this bill.
Mr. Foster reported from the committee for enrolled bills, that they had examined the bill, entitled, An act allowing Lieutenant-Colonel Toward an equivalent for his pension for life," and that it was 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 an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of the Vice-President."
The House of Representatives disagree to the first and agree to the second amendment of the Senate to the bill, entitled, "An act to encourage the recruiting service." And he withdrew.
The Vice-President signed the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act allowing Lieutenant-Colonel Toward an equivalent for his pension for life ;" & it was delivered to the committee to be laid before the President of the United States for his approbation.
Mr. Gunn, from the committee to whom was referred, the bill, entitled, "An act providing for raising and organizing a corps of artillerists and engineers," reported, that the bill pass without amendment; and the report being adopted
Ordered, That this bill pass to the third reading.
The Senate took into consideration the resolution of the House of Representatives, disagreeing to the amendment of the Senate to the first section of the bill, entitled, "An act to encourage the recruiting service," —and
Resolved, That the Senate adhere to their amendment to the first section of the said bill.
Ordered, That the Secretary communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives.
The Senate adjourned to 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Tuesday, April 29th, 1794.
The bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled, "An act providing for raising and organizing a corps of artillerists and engineers," was read the third time.
On motion,
That this bill be recommitted
It passed in the negative.
Resolved, That this bill pass.
Ordered, That the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives with the concurrence of the Senate in this bill.
Mr. Burr, from the committee to whom was referred the report of the Attorney General, on the memorial of the inhabitants of Gallipolis, reported a bill for their relief; which was read the first time.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the second reading.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Beckley their clerk:
"Mr. President—The House of Representatives ask a conference on the amendment adhered to by the Senate, to the bill, entitled, 'An act to encourage the recruiting service,' and have appointed managers at the same on their part"
And he withdrew.
The Senate took into consideration the resolution of the House of Representatives asking a conference on the amendment adhered to by the Senate, on the last mentioned bill—and
Resolved, That they do agree to the proposed conference, and that Mr. Strong, Mr. Ellsworth, and Mr. Gunn, be managers thereof on the part of the Senate.
Ordered, That the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives therewith.
Mr. Foster reported from the committee on enrolled bills that they had this day laid before the President of the United States the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act allowing Lieutenant Colonel Tousard an equivalent for his pension for life."
The Senate adjourned to 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Wednesday, April 30.
Mr. Foster reported from the committee for enrolled bills that they had examined the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act providing for raising and organizing a corps of artillerists and engineers," and that it was duly enrolled.
The bill, for the relief of the French inhabitants of Gallipolis, was read the second time.
Ordered, That this bill be referred to Mr. Brown, Mr. Burr, Mr. Taylor, Mr. King and Mr. Potts, to consider and report thereon to the Senate.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Beckley their clerk:
"Mr. President—The President of the United States hath notified the House of Representatives that he this day, approved and signed, "An act allowing Lieutenant Colonel Tousard an equivalent for his pension for life."
"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 Vice-President"_
And he withdrew.
The Vice-President signed the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act providing for raising and organizing a corps of artillerists and engineers," and it was delivered to the committee for enrolled bills to be laid before the President of the United States for his approbation.
The Vice-President laid before the Senate, a letter from the Secretary for the department of State, respecting a statement of the depredations committed on the commerce of the United States; which was read.
Ordered, That it lie on the table.
On motion,
The petition of James Mathers door-keeper to the Senate, praying for an augmentation of his salary was considered.
Ordered, That it be referred to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Morris, and Mr. Cabot, to consider and report thereon to the Senate.
On motion,
Ordered, That the petition of George Taylor and others, clerks in the Treasury Department, praying for an augmentation of their salaries, be referred to the same committee, to consider and report thereon to the Senate.
The Senate adjourned to 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Thursday, May 1st, 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 supplementary to "An act to provide for the defence of certain ports and harbors in the United States," in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate." And he withdrew.
This bill was read the first time.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the second reading.
Mr. Potts from the committee to whom was referred the petition of Mess. Stewart and Plunket, reported a bill for the remission of the duties on eleven hogsheads of coffee which have been destroyed by fire; and the bill was read the first time.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the second reading.
The Senate adjourned to 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Friday, May 2d, 1794
The bill for the remission of the duties on eleven hogsheads of coffee which have been destroyed by fire; was read the second time.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the third reading.
The bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled, "An act supplementary to "An act to provide for the defence of certain ports and harbors in the United States," " was read the second time.
Ordered, That the further consideration of this bill be postponed until Monday next.
Mr. Gunn from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled, "An act directing a detachment from the Militia of the United States," reported an amendment as follows:
"Sect. 5. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue and be in force for the space of one year from the passing thereof, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress, and no longer."
Which report being adopted, and the bill further amended
Ordered, That this bill pass to the third reading.
Mr. Foster reported from the committee, that they had examined the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act to establish the post-office and post roads within the United States," and that it was 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 an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of the Vice-President." And he withdrew.
The Vice-President signed the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act to establish the post-office and post roads within the United States," and it was delivered to the committee to be laid before the President of the United States for his approbation.
(To be continued.)
IN SENATE,
Monday, April 28, 1794.
Mr. King reported from the managers at the conference on the part of the Senate, on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses respecting the bill, entitled, "An act to establish the post-office and post-roads within the United States," and the report was adopted.
Resolved, that in lieu of the tenth amendment proposed by the Senate, the following be substituted
Make the two paragraphs one, thus:
After "Connojoharric" strike out "to" and insert "and" and after "Whitetown" strike out all that follows to "Montgomery" inclusive, and insert, "to Kanandorque, and from some convenient point in that line."
So that the paragraph be read thus:
From Albany by Schenectady Connojoharrie and Whitetown to Kanandorque and from some convenient point in that line, through Cherry valley to the Court-House in Coopers-Town in the County of Otsego.
In the new section proposed by the Senate to follow the 27th Section, after the words, "two cents" insert, Provided that no letter shall be delivered to such letter carrier for distribution, addressed to any person who shall have lodged at the post-office a written request, that his letters shall be detained in the office."
Ordered, that the Secretary desire the concurrence of the House of Representatives in these amendments.
The bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, "entitled, An act to suspend the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandize" was read the second time.
A motion was made to refer this bill to a committee of five, and after debate, was withdrawn, and
A second motion for a commitment being made
It passed in the negative.
On the question to agree to the first section of the bill as follows:
WHEREAS the injuries which have been suffered, and may be suffered by the United States, from violations committed by Great Britain, on their neutral rights and commercial interests, as well as from her failure to execute the seventh article of the treaty of peace, render it expedient, for the interests of the United States. that the commercial intercourse between the two countries, should not, during the continuance of these embarrassments, be carried on in the extent at present allowed:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the first day of November next, it shall be unlawful to import into the United States, any goods, wares or merchandize whatever of the growth, produce, or manufacture of Great Britain or Ireland, and if any such shall be imported, the same shall be forfeited, and may be seized by any of the officers of the customs: And where the value thereof, according to the highest market price shall amount to four hundred dollars, the vessel importing the same, with her tackle apparel and furniture, shall be subject to like seizure and forfeiture. Provided, That this prohibition and forfeiture, shall not extend to any such articles as are now exempted from duty.
It passed in the negative.—Yeas—11, Nays—14
The yeas and nays being required by one fifth of the Senators present:
Those who voted in the affirmative, are, Mess. Brown, Burr, Butler, Edwards, Gunn, Hawkins, Langdon, Martin, Monroe, Robinson and Taylor.
Those who voted in the negative, are, Mess. Bradford, Cabot, Ellsworth, Foster, Frelinghuysen, Henry, Izard, King, Morris, Potts, Ross, Rutherford, Strong and Vining.
And the question, being severally put on the subsequent sections of the bill, Passed in the negative.
On motion,
That this bill pass to the third reading
It passed in the negative. —Yeas—13. Nays—13.
The yeas and nays being required by one fifth of the Senators present.
Those who voted in the affirmative, are, Mess. Bradley, Brown, Burr, Butler, Edwards, Gunn, Hawkins, Jackson, Langdon, Martin, Monroe, Robinson and Taylor.
Those who voted in the negative, are Mess. Bradford, Cabot, Ellsworth Foster, Frelinghuysen, Henry, Izard, King, Morris, Potts, Rutherford, Strong and Vining.
The Vice-President determined the question in the negative.
Ordered, That the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives that the Senate do not concur in this bill.
Mr. Foster reported from the committee for enrolled bills, that they had examined the bill, entitled, An act allowing Lieutenant-Colonel Toward an equivalent for his pension for life," and that it was 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 an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of the Vice-President."
The House of Representatives disagree to the first and agree to the second amendment of the Senate to the bill, entitled, "An act to encourage the recruiting service." And he withdrew.
The Vice-President signed the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act allowing Lieutenant-Colonel Toward an equivalent for his pension for life ;" & it was delivered to the committee to be laid before the President of the United States for his approbation.
Mr. Gunn, from the committee to whom was referred, the bill, entitled, "An act providing for raising and organizing a corps of artillerists and engineers," reported, that the bill pass without amendment; and the report being adopted
Ordered, That this bill pass to the third reading.
The Senate took into consideration the resolution of the House of Representatives, disagreeing to the amendment of the Senate to the first section of the bill, entitled, "An act to encourage the recruiting service," —and
Resolved, That the Senate adhere to their amendment to the first section of the said bill.
Ordered, That the Secretary communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives.
The Senate adjourned to 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Tuesday, April 29th, 1794.
The bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled, "An act providing for raising and organizing a corps of artillerists and engineers," was read the third time.
On motion,
That this bill be recommitted
It passed in the negative.
Resolved, That this bill pass.
Ordered, That the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives with the concurrence of the Senate in this bill.
Mr. Burr, from the committee to whom was referred the report of the Attorney General, on the memorial of the inhabitants of Gallipolis, reported a bill for their relief; which was read the first time.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the second reading.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Beckley their clerk:
"Mr. President—The House of Representatives ask a conference on the amendment adhered to by the Senate, to the bill, entitled, 'An act to encourage the recruiting service,' and have appointed managers at the same on their part"
And he withdrew.
The Senate took into consideration the resolution of the House of Representatives asking a conference on the amendment adhered to by the Senate, on the last mentioned bill—and
Resolved, That they do agree to the proposed conference, and that Mr. Strong, Mr. Ellsworth, and Mr. Gunn, be managers thereof on the part of the Senate.
Ordered, That the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives therewith.
Mr. Foster reported from the committee on enrolled bills that they had this day laid before the President of the United States the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act allowing Lieutenant Colonel Tousard an equivalent for his pension for life."
The Senate adjourned to 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Wednesday, April 30.
Mr. Foster reported from the committee for enrolled bills that they had examined the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act providing for raising and organizing a corps of artillerists and engineers," and that it was duly enrolled.
The bill, for the relief of the French inhabitants of Gallipolis, was read the second time.
Ordered, That this bill be referred to Mr. Brown, Mr. Burr, Mr. Taylor, Mr. King and Mr. Potts, to consider and report thereon to the Senate.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Beckley their clerk:
"Mr. President—The President of the United States hath notified the House of Representatives that he this day, approved and signed, "An act allowing Lieutenant Colonel Tousard an equivalent for his pension for life."
"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 Vice-President"_
And he withdrew.
The Vice-President signed the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act providing for raising and organizing a corps of artillerists and engineers," and it was delivered to the committee for enrolled bills to be laid before the President of the United States for his approbation.
The Vice-President laid before the Senate, a letter from the Secretary for the department of State, respecting a statement of the depredations committed on the commerce of the United States; which was read.
Ordered, That it lie on the table.
On motion,
The petition of James Mathers door-keeper to the Senate, praying for an augmentation of his salary was considered.
Ordered, That it be referred to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Morris, and Mr. Cabot, to consider and report thereon to the Senate.
On motion,
Ordered, That the petition of George Taylor and others, clerks in the Treasury Department, praying for an augmentation of their salaries, be referred to the same committee, to consider and report thereon to the Senate.
The Senate adjourned to 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Thursday, May 1st, 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 supplementary to "An act to provide for the defence of certain ports and harbors in the United States," in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate." And he withdrew.
This bill was read the first time.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the second reading.
Mr. Potts from the committee to whom was referred the petition of Mess. Stewart and Plunket, reported a bill for the remission of the duties on eleven hogsheads of coffee which have been destroyed by fire; and the bill was read the first time.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the second reading.
The Senate adjourned to 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Friday, May 2d, 1794
The bill for the remission of the duties on eleven hogsheads of coffee which have been destroyed by fire; was read the second time.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the third reading.
The bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled, "An act supplementary to "An act to provide for the defence of certain ports and harbors in the United States," " was read the second time.
Ordered, That the further consideration of this bill be postponed until Monday next.
Mr. Gunn from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled, "An act directing a detachment from the Militia of the United States," reported an amendment as follows:
"Sect. 5. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue and be in force for the space of one year from the passing thereof, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress, and no longer."
Which report being adopted, and the bill further amended
Ordered, That this bill pass to the third reading.
Mr. Foster reported from the committee, that they had examined the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act to establish the post-office and post roads within the United States," and that it was 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 an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of the Vice-President." And he withdrew.
The Vice-President signed the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act to establish the post-office and post roads within the United States," and it was delivered to the committee to be laid before the President of the United States for his approbation.
(To be continued.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Us Senate
Congressional Proceedings
Post Office Bill
British Trade Suspension
Military Recruiting
Gallipolis Relief
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. King
Mr. Foster
Mr. Gunn
Mr. Burr
Vice President
Where did it happen?
United States
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
United States
Event Date
April 28 To May 2, 1794
Key Persons
Mr. King
Mr. Foster
Mr. Gunn
Mr. Burr
Vice President
Outcome
senate adopted amendments to post-office bill; rejected bill suspending british imports (yeas 11-14, 13-13); passed bills for artillerists corps, lieutenant-colonel tousard pension, recruiting service conference; referred gallipolis relief and salary petitions; other bills advanced.
Event Details
The U.S. Senate conducted sessions addressing multiple bills: amendments to establish post-office and roads; debate and rejection of suspending British goods imports due to neutral rights violations; enrollment and signing of military pension and artillerists bills; adherence to recruiting service amendment with conference request; introduction of Gallipolis relief bill; consideration of salary petitions and commerce depredations letter; advancement of defense, coffee duties remission, and militia detachment bills.