The question was put on the passage of the bill, and decided in the affirmative—yeas 111, nays 19.
Monday, December 14.
Daniel Clark, the Delegate from the Territory of Orleans, appeared, produced his credentials, was qualified, and took his seat in the House.
Friday, December 18.
Embargo.
The following is the Message from the President of the United States:
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
The communications now made, showing the great and increasing dangers with which our vessels, our seamen, and merchandise, are threatened, on the high seas and elsewhere, from the belligerent powers of Europe, and it being of the greatest importance to keep in safety these essential resources, I deem it my duty to recommend the subject to the consideration of Congress, who will doubtless perceive all the advantage which may be expected from an inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States.
Their wisdom will also see the necessity of making every preparation for whatever events may grow out of the present crisis.
I ask a return of the letters of Messrs. Armstrong and Champagny, which it would be improper to make public.