Monday, June 9.
Lemuel Benton (from South Carolina) appeared, produced his credentials, and took his seat in the House; the oath to support the Constitution of the United States being first administered to him by Mr. Speaker, according to law.
Mr. Benton (from South Carolina) informed the Speaker, that he had been prevented by indisposition in his family, and a long voyage, from attending his duty sooner in that House. This was the day of adjournment, and he wished to inform the House, that he should decline receiving pay for his travelling expenses, or attendance. He was not willing to qualify himself this day, unless it could be noted on the journals that he had refused any compensation. He took the oath.
A message from the Senate informed the House, that the Senate having completed the Legislative business before them, are now about to adjourn until the first Monday in November next: Whereupon, Mr. Speaker adjourned the House until the first Monday in November next.[51]
THIRD CONGRESS.—SECOND SESSION.
HELD IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, NOVEMBER 3, 1794.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE.
Monday, November 3, 1794.
The following Senators appeared, and took their seats:
Ralph Izard, President pro tem., from South Carolina.