Resolved, That they do advise and consent to the appointments, agreeably to the nominations, respectively; except to that of William Stevens Smith, of New York, to be Adjutant General, with the rank of Brigadier General, to which they do not advise and consent.
Ordered, That the Secretary lay this resolution before the President of the United States.
Ordered, That Mr. Bingham and Mr. Laurance be a committee to wait on the President of the United States, and notify him, that having finished the Executive business before them, they are ready to adjourn, unless he may have any further matters for their consideration.
Mr. Bingham reported, from the committee last mentioned, that the President of the United States informed them that he had a further communication to make to the Senate.
The following Message was received from the President of the United States:
Gentlemen of the Senate:
I nominate William North, of New York, to be Adjutant General of the Army, with the rank of Brigadier General.
JOHN ADAMS.
United States, July 19, 1798.
The Message was read.