Resolved, That the select committee to whom was referred so much of the President's Message as relates to military affairs, be instructed to inquire into the expediency of authorizing an expedition of mounted volunteers against the Indian tribes hostile to the United States.
The resolution was agreed to nem. con., without debate.
Thursday, November 12.
Another member, to wit, from Kentucky, Samuel McKee, appeared and took his seat.
Friday, November 13.
Several other members, to wit: from New York, Thomas B. Cooke; from New Jersey, James Morgan; from Virginia, John Randolph; and from North Carolina, Lemuel Sawyer, appeared, and took their seats.
Monday, November 16.
Several other members, to wit: from Massachusetts, William Reed; from Rhode Island, Elisha R. Potter; from Virginia, Daniel Sheffey; from North Carolina, James Cochran; from South Carolina, Richard Wynn, appeared, and took their seats.
Tuesday, November 17.
Encouragement to Privateers.