Resolved, That any further proceeding in the above case is unnecessary.
To the Hon. John Taylor, Chairman, &c.
Sir: Understanding that the declaration which I had the honor this morning to make before the committee, will be more acceptable if put in the written form, I hasten to comply with what I believe to be their wish, in tendering through them, to the House of Representatives, the renewed assurance "that if I could have supposed that the circumstance alluded to in my letter to the Speaker, would have been construed into a breach of the privilege of the House, it would not have occurred at the time and in the place where it unfortunately happened."
With sentiments of great respect, I am your obedient humble servant,
I. A. COLES.
December 28, 1808.
Ordered to lie on the table.
Conduct of the British Minister.
The House resumed the consideration of this subject. At four o'clock Mr. Livermore commenced a speech, but gave way for a motion to adjourn which was carried, 53 to 51.