William Grayson, from Virginia, appeared and took his seat.
Resolved, That all bills on a second reading shall be considered by the Senate in the same manner as if the Senate were in a committee of the whole, before they shall be taken up and proceeded on by the Senate, agreeably to the standing rules, unless otherwise ordered.
Monday, May 25.
The Senate to-day, for the first time, entered upon executive business, having received from the President of the United States a communication covering a report from the Secretary of War, on the negotiations of the Governor of the Western Territory with certain northern and north-western Indians, and the treaties made in consequence thereof at Fort Harmar, on the 9th of January, 1789, which was read, and ordered to lie on the table.
Thursday, May 28.
The Senate proceeded in the consideration of the bill for laying a duty on goods, wares and merchandises imported into the United States; and, after debate, adjourned.
Wednesday, June 3.
Ordered, That Mr. Langdon administer the oath to the Vice President; which was done accordingly.
And the Vice President administered the oath according to law, to the following members: to Messrs. Langdon, Wingate, Strong, Dalton, Johnson, Ellsworth, Paterson, Maclay, Morris, Read, Bassett, Carroll, Henry, Lee, Grayson, Izard, Few, Gunn.
The same oath was, by the Vice President, administered to the Secretary, together with the oath of office.