Thursday, July 19.
The Senate took into consideration the Message of the President of the United States, of the 18th instant, and the nomination contained therein, of William Winder, to office. Whereupon,
Resolved, That they do advise and consent to the appointment agreeably to the nomination.
Ordered, That the Secretary lay this resolution before the President of the United States.
The Senate took into consideration the Message of the President of the United States, of the 18th instant, and the nominations contained therein, of Alexander Hamilton, and others, to military appointment. Whereupon,
Resolved, That they do advise and consent to the appointments, agreeably to the nominations, respectively; except to that of William Stevens Smith, of New York, to be Adjutant General, with the rank of Brigadier General, to which they do not advise and consent.
Ordered, That the Secretary lay this resolution before the President of the United States.
Ordered, That Mr. Bingham and Mr. Laurance be a committee to wait on the President of the United States, and notify him, that having finished the Executive business before them, they are ready to adjourn, unless he may have any further matters for their consideration.
Mr. Bingham reported, from the committee last mentioned, that the President of the United States informed them that he had a further communication to make to the Senate.
The following Message was received from the President of the United States:
Gentlemen of the Senate:
I nominate William North, of New York, to be Adjutant General of the Army, with the rank of Brigadier General.
JOHN ADAMS.
United States, July 19, 1798.
The Message was read.
On motion, it was agreed, by unanimous consent, to dispense with the rule, and that the said nomination be now considered. Whereupon,
Resolved, That they do advise and consent to the appointment, agreeably to the nomination.
Ordered, That the Secretary lay this resolution before the President of the United States. Whereupon,
The President adjourned the Senate to the first Monday in December next, to meet in this place.