On motion, it was
Resolved, That each Senator be supplied, during the present session, with three such newspapers, printed in any of the States, as he may choose; provided that the same be furnished at the usual rate for the annual charge of such papers; and provided, also, that if any Senator shall choose to take any newspapers, other than daily papers, he shall be supplied with as many such papers as shall not exceed the price of three daily papers.
On motion, it was
Resolved, That James Mathers, Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper to the Senate, be, and he is hereby, authorized to employ one Assistant and two horses, for the purpose of performing such services as are usually required by the Doorkeeper to the Senate; and that the sum of twenty-eight dollars be allowed him, weekly, for that purpose, to commence with and remain during the session, and for twenty days after.
On motion, it was
Resolved, That two Chaplains, of different denominations, be appointed to Congress during the present session, one by each house, who shall interchange weekly.
Ordered, That the Secretary desire the concurrence of the House of Representatives in this resolution.
A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that a quorum of the House of Representatives is assembled, and have elected Joseph B. Varnum, one of the Representatives for Massachusetts, their Speaker, and are ready to proceed to business. They have appointed a committee on their part, jointly with the committee appointed on the part of the Senate, to wait on the President of the United States, and notify him that a quorum of the two Houses is assembled, and ready to receive any communications that he may be pleased to make to them.
The Senate adjourned to 11 o’clock to-morrow morning.