of the Cherokees be followed than the one suggested in the treaty; (2) that commissioners shall take no other measures respecting the Chickasaws and Choctaws than those herein suggested; (3) that if the commissioners think the Creek Nation was fully represented at the three treaties ceding land to Georgia, and said treaties were equitable, the commissioners shall insist upon a formal renewal; (4) if the Creek Nation treaties were inadequate and unfair, the commissioners should negotiate for said cession on terms calculated to attach the Creeks to the United States; (5) that the commissioners should not make it an ultimatum if the Creeks fail to make the cessions to Georgia; (6) that the Hopewell treaties with the Chickasaws, Cherokees, and Choctaws shall be the basis of the treaty with the Creeks; (7) that the President have discretion to apply the whole appropriation to the Creek treaty. In A. S. P., Ind. Af., 1: 55-57, are appended report to the President by Beverly Randolph, memorials to the President of the agent, warriors, chiefs, etc., and an address by Tickagista King. 1 C: 1 S. September 16, 1789. Message of the President, informing them of reciprocal hostilities between the Wabash Indians and frontier inhabitants on the Ohio, and suggesting expediency of making temporary provision for calling out the militia. Jo. S., 136-137. Richardson, 1:61. A. S. P., Ind. Af., 1:57–58, where is appended a report of Governor St. Clair. September 17, 1789. 1 C: 1 S. Message of the President, regarding the method of executing treaties with certain Indian nations. Ex. Jo. S., 20-21. Richardson, 1: 61-62. A. S. P., Ind. Af., 1: 56. September 24, 1789. 1 C: 1 S. Proposed amendments (I-XII). The conventions of a number of States having, at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added, etc. Jo. S., 163–164. By concurrent resolution of September 24, the President was requested to transmit these amendments for ratification to the executives of the various States. September 26, 1789. 1 C: 1 S. Message from the President, transmitting letter of Governor John Collins, of Rhode Island, in behalf of the general assembly of that State. Jo. S., 151. A. S. P., Misc., 1:9. Rhode Island desires to maintain friendly relations with the United States. Richardson. 1 C: 1 S. September 29, 1789. Message of the President, informing them of the death of the Dauphin of France. Jo. S., 159. Richardson, 1: 62. A. S. P., Misc., 1: 10. 1 C: 1 S. September 29, 1789. Message of the President, informing Senate that he does not consider it expedient to recommend any measures for their consideration at present. Jo. S., 34, 159. Richardson, 1: 63. 1 C: 1 S. September 28, 1789. Message of the President, nominating commissioned officers of troops. Ex. Jo. S., 34. Richardson, 1: 63. Nominations differ from existing arrangements only in case of Lieut. E. Beatty, Ensign E. Spear, and J. Melchor. Mentions that the question of relative rank of officers is imperfectly settled. 1 C: 1 S. REPORTS COMMITTEES. April 6, 1789. Mr. Langdon, President pro tempore, declares the votes of electors for President and Vice-President. Jo. S., 7. George Washington, 69; John Adams, 34; Samuel Huntingdon, 2; John Jay, 9; John Hancock, 4; Robert H. Harrison, 6; George Clinton, 3; John Rutledge, 6; John Milton, 2; James Armstrong, 1; Edward Telfair, 1, and Benjamin Lincoln, 1. 1 C: 1 S. April 6, 1789. By Mr. Patterson, on certificate of election of the President and Vice-President of the United States, and accompanying letters to Washington and Adams. Jo. S., 8-9. Letter to Washington. Richardson, 1: 43. 1 C: 1 S. April 14, 1789. By Mr. Lee, on tender of city hall by mayor of New York for use of Congress. Substance of report probably in letter. Jo. S., 12. 1 C: 1 S. April 15, 1789. By Mr. Langford, on receiving the President and Vice-President. Jo. S., 13. House of Mr. Osgood to be prepared for the President. Committee of eight to meet the President in New Jersey, and one of five to meet the Vice-President. 1 C: 1 S. By Mr. Ellsworth, on rules. Jo. S., 14-15. April 16, 1789. Rules and orders of proceedings; journal; debates on motions; bills; committees; points of order; leaves of absence. 1 C: 1 S.. April 23, 1789. By Mr. Strong, on mode of communication between Senate and House. Jo. S., 18-19. 1 C: 1 S. April 25, 1789. By Mr. Lee, on time, place, and manner of inauguration of the President. Jo. S., 20. Richardson, 1: 48-49. Names Thursday, April 30, and intrusts details to a committee; ceremony to be in Hall of the House. 1 C: 1 S. April 27, 1789. By Mr. Lee, on inaugural, changing the place from Hall of the House to outer gallery adjoining Senate Chamber. Jo. S., 21. 1 C: 1 S. April 28, 1789. Printed in Joint committee on mode of communication between the two Houses. part. Jo. S., 29. 1 C: 1 S. May 4, 1789. By Mr. Strong, amendments to H. R. bill on administering certain oaths. One amendment struck out the words "Congress of the United States" and inserted "Senate and Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled.” Probably the first law enacted. 1 C: 1 S. May 7, 1789. By Mr. Johnson, on answer to the President's speech. Jo. S., 29-30. RichardBon, 1: 54. Delivered to Washington May 18, at his own house; he was addressed as Sir. By Mr. Lee, on proper title for the President of the United States. A. S. P., Misc., 1:8. Jo. S., 1: 25. Recommends that the President be addressed as "His Highness, the President of the United States of America, and Protector of their Liberties." 1 C: 1 S. May 15, 1789. By Mr. Johnson, on answer to the President's address. Not printed; was with reference to the time of delivering the address-Monday, May 18, 1789. 1 C: 1 S. May 16, 1789. By Mr. Sylvester, on manner of keeping the Senate Journal. Jo. S., 1: 37. Not printed. 1 C: 1 S. May 19, 1789. By Mr. Read, on printing the journals and furnishing copies to members. Jo. S., 38-39. One hundred and twenty copies of the legislative proceedings to be revised; to be reprinted once a month; one copy to go to each member. 1 C: 1 S. May 19, 1789. Joint Committee on Printing, recommending that Congressional printing be executed by contract, the paper to be found. Annals, 411. 1 C: 1 S. 1 C: 1 S. May 29, 1789. By Mr. Langdon, May 26, on newspapers to be furnished at public expense. Annals, 1: 410-411. One paper allowed to each member. 1 C: 1 S. June 4, 1789. By Mr. Morris, on mode of conveying acts of Congress to the several States. Jo. S., 45. Not printed in full; two copies each act to be sent to chief executive of each State. 1 C: 1 S. By Mr. Lee, on establishment of judiciary. Jo. S., 50. June 12, 1789. 1 C: 1 S. June 17, 1789. By Mr. Few, on apartments in city hall, New York. Jo. S., 53. 1 C: 1 S. July 13, 1789. By Mr. Butler, on regulating commercial intercourse with other American powers and the West Indies. A. S. P., Commerce, 1: 6. Deems it expedient to impose tonnage duty on all foreign vessels loading in the United States for any place in America whereto United States vessels are not permitted to carry their produce. Recommends similar restraints upon trade of European settlements discriminating against the United States; but, it being a revenue bill, thinks it should originate in the House. Petitions from shipwrights of South Carolina, April 13, 1789, and shipwrights of Baltimore, May 4, 1789, to Congress appear in same volume (pp. 5-6). 1 C: 1 S. July 28, 1789. By Mr. Johnson, reported bill enumerating crimes cognizable by United States and the punishments therefor. Not printed. Jo. S., 77. 1 C: 1 S. August 5, 1789. By Mr. Butler, on regulations for trade between the United States and other powers in North America and West Indies. A. S. P., Commerce, 1: 6. Jo. S., 86. Deems it expedient to impose tonnage duty on all foreign vessels loading in the United States for any place in America whereto United States vessels are not permitted to carry their produce. Recommends similar restraints upon trade of European settlements discriminating against the United States; but, it being a revenue bill, thinks it should originate in the House. Petitions from shipwrights of South Carolina, April 13, 1789, and shipwrights of Baltimore, May 4, 1789, to Congress appear in same volume (pp. 5–6). 1 C: 1 S. August 6, 1789. Whole Senate on joint rules for enrollment, attestation, etc., of acts of Congress and mode of presenting addresses and messages to the President. Jo. S., 88. 1 C: 1 S. August 10, 1789. By Mr. Strong, on unfinished business necessary to be acted on before adjournment, and to fix date of adjournment. Not printed. 1 C: 1 S. August 12, 1789. Committee on Indian Treaties. A. S. P., Ind. Af., 1: 54. Recommends acceptance of treaties at Fort Harmar, January 9, 1789, between Governor A. St. Clair and the Six Nations (the Mohawks excepted) and the Wyandots, Delawares, Ottawas, Chippewas, Pattawattimas, and Sacs. 1 C: 1 S. August 17, 1789. Report on treaties with Indian tribes and appointment of commissioners. Jo. S., 97-98. Appointment of Commissioner of Indian Affairs; relation to the Creeks, with whom Superintendent of Indian Affairs is to treat; protection of Georgia from Indian incursions. 1 C: 1 S. August 20, 1789. Mr. Izard, on mode of communication proper to be pursued between the President and Senate in formation of treaties and making appointments to offices. Ex. Jo. S., 1: 19. Rules of procedure adopted by Senate August 21; when President meets the Senate he takes the chair of the Vice-President, who remains the head of the Senate and occupies a chair on the floor. 1 C: 1 S. August 26, 1789. Committee on treaty of Governor A. St. Clair, Fort Harmar, January 9, 1789, 1 C: 1 S. August 27, 1789. By Mr. King, on salaries, mileage, and allowances of Senators and Members. Jo. S., 107-109. 1 C: 1 S. September 12, 1789. By Mr. Morris, on suspension of collection of duties. Jo. S., 134. Extends privileges enjoyed by citizens of United States, in connection with vessels, to citizens of North Carolina and Rhode Island to January 15, 1790; impost duty on rum, sugar, and chocolate made in Rhode Island and North Carolina; regulations for registration of vessels; Rehoboth, Mass., made a port of entry. Report postponed. 1 C: 1 S. September 18, 1789. By Mr. Carroll, on treaties with the Six Nations, Wyandots, and others included by Governor A. St. Clair, at Fort Harmar, January 9. Ex. Jo. S., 1: 27-28. A. S. P., Ind. Af., 1: 59. Former ratifications of treaties with Indians is not expedient or necessary, and that the Senate resolution, September 8, 1789, authorizes the President duly to observe the treaty. 1 C: 1 S. September 19, 1789. By Mr. Ellsworth, on amendments to bill to establish judicial courts. Jo. S., 139. Trials involving death penalty to be tried in the county where crime was committed, or petit jurors to be drawn therefrom. Provisions for drawing jurors in United States courts. 1 C: 1 S. September 24, 1789. By Mr. Ellsworth, conference on "Articles to be proposed to the several States as amendments to the Constitution." Jo. S., 145. Insists that the House shall insert in third article, respecting freedom of speech and press and right to assemble peacefully, and in fourteenth regarding impartial trial in district where crime is committed. For articles as passed originally House, see Jo. S., 103-106, and for discussion, see Jo. S., 115-119, 121-127, 129-131; as finally enacted, Jo. S., 163–164. 1 C: 1 S. September 24, 1789. By Mr. Izard, on House resolve on petition of Baron de Glaubeck for pay as captain, United States Army. Jo. S., 147. Not printed; reported bill granting him pay asked; later became a law. |