James Gillespie, from North Carolina, appeared, and took his seat in the House.
A new member, to wit, George Ege, from Pennsylvania, in place of Daniel Heister, resigned, appeared, produced his credentials, was qualified, and took his seat.
Address to the President.
On the motion of Mr. W. Smith, the House went into a Committee of the Whole on the President's Address, according to the order of the day. The Speech was read by the Clerk.
Mr. D. Foster moved the following resolution: |
"Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that a respectful Address ought to be presented from the House of Representatives, to the President of the United States, in answer to his Speech to both Houses of Congress, at the commencement of the session, containing assurances that this House will take into consideration the many important matters recommended to their attention."
Which was unanimously agreed to, and Mr. Ames, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Madison, Mr. Sitgreaves, and Mr. W. Smith were appointed a committee to draw up the Address. The committee rose, and the resolution was adopted by the House.
Friday, December 9.
David Bard, from Pennsylvania, Josiah Parker, from Virginia, and Nathan Bryan, from North Carolina, appeared and took their seats in the House.