On motion of Mr. Sitgreaves, the resolution entered into some time ago, calling upon the President for an account of the quantity of arms in the possession of the United States, and at what place they were lodged, was suspended.
Mr. S. said, he wished to make a report upon a subject which would require the galleries to be cleared. He, therefore, moved that they be cleared, and the doors were closed for the remainder of the sitting, at the conclusion of which the House adjourned till the second Monday in November next.[23]
[FIFTH CONGRESS.—SECOND SESSION.]
BEGUN AT THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, NOVEMBER 13, 1797.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE.
Monday, November 13, 1797.
The second session of the fifth Congress of the United States commenced this day, at the city of Philadelphia, conformably to law; and the Senate assembled accordingly in their Chamber.
PRESENT: