If it should be the judgment of Congress that it would be most expedient to terminate all differences in the southern district, and to lay the foundation for future confidence, by an amicable treaty with the Indian tribes in that quarter, I think proper to suggest the consideration of the expediency of instituting a temporary commission for that purpose, to consist of three persons, whose authority should expire with the occasion. How far such a measure, unassisted by posts, would be competent to the establishment and preservation of peace and tranquillity on the frontiers, is also a matter which merits your serious consideration.
GEO. WASHINGTON.
New York, August 7, 1789.
The above message was ordered to lie for consideration.[6]
Mr. Morris, in behalf of the committee on the bill for allowing a compensation to the President and Vice President of the United States, reported an amendment, to wit:
To expunge, in the provision for the Vice President, "five thousand dollars," and insert "six thousand dollars."
On motion to reduce the provision for the President of the United States, from "twenty-five thousand" to "twenty thousand dollars:"
Passed in the negative.
On motion to make the provision for the Vice President eight thousand dollars, instead of five thousand dollars:
Passed in the negative.