The Senate returned to their own Chamber, and proceeded to the consideration of Executive business.

Friday, December 14.

John E. Howard, from the State of Maryland, attended.

Monday, December 17.

Alexander Martin, from the State of North Carolina, and James Hillhouse, from the State of Connecticut, severally attended.

Wednesday, December 19.

Franklin Davenport, appointed a Senator by the Executive of the State of New Jersey, in the recess of the Legislature, in the place of John Rutherford, resigned, produced his credentials; which were read, and, the oath of office being administered to him as the law provides, he took his seat in the Senate.

Wednesday, December 26.

James Lloyd, from the State of Maryland, attended.

Thursday, December 27.