Wednesday, February 5.
The bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, 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," was read the second time; and, after debate, the further consideration thereof was postponed until to-morrow.
Thursday, February 6.
Mr. Potts, from Maryland, attended.
The Senate resumed the second reading of the bill sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, 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."
On motion, that it be recommitted, for the purpose of further inquiry, it passed in the negative.
And after agreeing to an amendment, the bill was ordered to a third reading.
Friday, February 7.
The following Message was received from the President of the United States:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives: