So it passed in the negative, and the words were struck out. A motion was then made by Mr. Drayton, seconded by Mr. G. Morris, to strike out the words, "provided "always, that the allies of these states shall be in cir"cumstances to support them in carrying on the war for "such acknowledgment." And on the the question, Shall those words stand, the yeas and nays being required by Mr. Drayton So it was resolved in the affirmative. A division was then called for; and on the question to agree to the first part as amended, including the proviso, the yeas and nays being required by Mr. Ellery So it was resolved in the affirmative. The second clause was then agreed to. The article as amended and agreed to is as follows: 3. That an acknowledgment be made by Great Britain of a common right in these states to fish on the coasts, bays and banks of Nova Scotia, the banks of Newfoundland and gulf of St. Lawrence, the coasts of Labrador and straits of Belleisle. Provided always, that the allies of these states shall be in circumstances to support them in carrying on the war for such acknowledgment; but that in no case, by any treaty of peace, the common right of fishing as above described be given up. MARCH 24, 1779. Congress resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of the whole; and the fourth article being under debate, to wit: 4. That the navigation of the river Mississippi be acknowledged and ratified absolutely free to the subjects of the United States A motion was made by Mr. Burke, seconded Mr. Drayton, to add these words, "provided that the "allies of these United States shall declare themselves "in circumstances to afford effectual assistance for car |