Tuesday, November 5.
Several other members, to wit, Abner Lacock, from Pennsylvania; John Baker, from Virginia; and Richard Wynn from South Carolina, appeared, produced their credentials, were qualified, and took their seats.
On motion of Mr. Newton, the Clerk of the House was directed to procure newspapers from any number of offices that the members may elect, provided that the expense do not exceed the amount of three daily papers.
A Message was received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Edward Coles; his Secretary, who delivered the same and withdrew. [For which see Senate proceedings of this date, ante page [401].]
The Message having been read, and the documents accompanying it in part, an adjournment was called for, and carried.