Commerce with England.
The following Message was received from the President of the United States:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and House of Representatives:
Soon after I was called to the administration of the Government, I found it important to come to an understanding with the Court of London, on several points interesting to the United States; and particularly to know whether they were disposed to enter into arrangements, by mutual consent, which might fix the commerce between the two nations on principles of reciprocal advantage. For this purpose, I authorized informal conferences with their Ministers; and from these, I do not infer any disposition, on their part, to enter into any arrangements merely commercial. I have thought it proper to give you this information, as it might, at some time, have influence on matters under your consideration.
GEO. WASHINGTON.
United States, February 14, 1791.
Thursday, March 3.
Jails of the States.
On motion that the House do come to the following resolution:
Whereas Congress did, by a resolution of the 23d of September, 1789, recommend to the several States to pass laws making it expressly the duty of the keepers of their jails to receive, and safely keep therein, all prisoners committed under authority of the United States: In order, therefore, to ensure the administration of justice: