Mr. Marshall moved the following resolution, which was agreed to by the committee, viz:
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that a respectful Address ought to be presented by the House of Representatives to the President of the United States, in answer to his Speech to both Houses of Congress, on the opening of the present session, containing assurances that this House will duly attend to the important objects recommended by him to their consideration.
The committee rose, and the resolution having been agreed to by the House, Messrs. Marshall, Rutledge, Sewall, Livingston, and Nicholas, were appointed a committee to draft the Address.
Friday, December 6.
Mr. Marshall, from the committee appointed to draft an Address in answer to the Speech of the President of the United States, at the commencement of the present session, reported the same, which was committed to a Committee of the Whole on Monday next, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Livingston, from the committee to whom was referred the letter of Mr. Trumbull, reported the following resolution, which was adopted by the House:
"Resolved, That the two elegant prints offered by Mr. Trumbull, be accepted; and that the Speaker be instructed to write an answer, expressive of the pleasure with which this House has observed his genius and talents exerted in the patriotic task of celebrating the events which led to his country's independence, and dedicated to the memory of those heroes who fell in its defence."
Monday, December 9.
Josiah Parker and Robert Page, from Virginia, appeared, produced their credentials, were qualified, and took their seats.