Monday, February 10.

The Vice President laid before the Senate a letter from the Secretary of the Department of the Treasury, in reference to the orders of Senate of the 20th January last, for a return of sundry statements from that department; which letter was read.

Mr. Bradley reported from the committee to whom was referred the petition of Conrad Laub and others, respecting the appointment of Mr. Gallatin to be a Senator of the United States; and the report was read.

Ordered, That Wednesday next be assigned to take this report into consideration, and that, in the mean time, it be printed for the use of the Senate.

On motion, that the Senate adopt the following resolution:

"Resolved, That the doors of the Senate be opened, and continue open, during the discussion upon the contested election of Albert Gallatin:"

Ordered, That this motion lie on the table until to-morrow.