Thursday, January 28.
On motion it was
Ordered, That the letter from the Governor of Rhode Island of the 18th of January instant, to the President of the United States, requesting a further suspension of the acts of Congress subjecting the citizens of the State of Rhode Island to the payment of foreign tonnage and foreign duties, during the pleasure of Congress, and communicated with the President's message this day, be referred to the same committee.
Friday, January 29.
Samuel Johnston, from North Carolina, appeared, produced his credentials, and took his seat in the Senate.
The Vice President administered the oath to Mr. Johnston.