"The House have proceeded, by ballot, to the appointment of a Chaplain on their part; and, upon examining the ballots, a majority of the votes of the whole House was found in favor of the Rev. Ashbel Green."
Saturday, November 25.
Mr. Stockton, from the committee, reported the draft of an Address to the President of the United States, in answer to his Speech to both Houses of Congress, at the opening of the session; which was read.
On motion, that a number of copies be printed, under an injunction that no more should be struck off than may be necessary for the use of the Senate, it passed in the negative.
Ordered, That the Secretary furnish such Senators as request it, with copies of this report.
Monday, November 27.
Henry Tazewell, from the State of Virginia, attended.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the report of the committee, of the draft of an Address in answer to the Speech of the President of the United States, to both Houses of Congress, at the opening of the session; which, being read in paragraphs, and amended, was adopted, as follows:
To the President of the United States:
Sir: The communications you thought proper to make in your Speech to both Houses of Congress on the opening of their present session, afford additional proofs of the attention, integrity, and firmness, which have always marked your official character.