Thursday, January 30.
The following Message was received from the President of the United States:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives:
Communications have been made to Congress during the present session, with the intention of affording a full view of the posture of affairs on the south-western frontiers. By the information which has lately been laid before Congress, it appeared that the difficulties with the Creeks had been amicably and happily terminated. But it will be perceived with regret, by the papers herewith transmitted, that the tranquillity has unfortunately been of short duration, owing to the murder of several friendly Indians, by some lawless white men.
The condition of things in that quarter requires the serious and immediate consideration of Congress, and the adoption of such wise and vigorous laws as will be competent to the preservation of the national character and of the peace made under the authority of the United States with the several Indian tribes. Experience demonstrates that the existing legal provisions are entirely inadequate to those great objects.
G. WASHINGTON.
United States, January 30, 1794.
Tuesday, February 4.
A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that the House have passed a bill entitled "An act providing for the relief of such of the inhabitants of Saint Domingo resident within the United States as may be found in want of support," in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate.
This bill was read the first time, and ordered to a second reading.