The praise of the Senate, so judiciously conferred on the promptitude and zeal of the troops, called to suppress the insurrection, as it falls from so high authority, must make a deep impression, both as a terror to the disobedient, and an encouragement of such as do well.
JOHN ADAMS.
United States, December 10, 1799.
The Senate returned to their own Chamber, and proceeded to the consideration of Executive business.
Wednesday, December 11.
Nathaniel Chipman, from the State of Vermont, attended.
Thursday, December 12.
James Lloyd, from the State of Maryland, attended.
Tuesday, December 17.
Mr. Tracy, from the committee to whom was referred the letter signed John Trumbull, of 20th September, 1798, reported a resolution, which was adopted, as follows: