Wednesday, December 9.
The Senate proceeded to the appointment of a Chaplain to Congress on their part, and the Rev. Mr. Gantt was elected.
Thursday, December 10.
Resolved, That James Mathers, Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper to the Senate, be, and he is hereby, authorized to employ one additional assistant, and two horses, for the purpose of performing such services as are usually required of the Doorkeeper to the Senate; and that the sum of twenty-eight dollars be allowed him weekly for the purpose during the session, and for twenty days after.
Friday, December 11.
Johnathan Mason, from the State of Massachusetts, and James Sheafe, from the State of New Hampshire, severally attended.
Monday, December 14.
James Hillhouse, from the State of Connecticut, and Dwight Foster, from the State of Massachusetts, severally attended.
A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that the House have elected the Reverend William Parkinson a Chaplain to Congress on their part.