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States against British vessels employed in the trade between the United States and the British colonies in the West Indies, be printed for the use of the Senate.

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in committee of the whole, the bill granting the right of pre-emption to actual settlers on the public lands in the state of Illinois; and,

On motion, by Mr. Thomas,

Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed until Monday next.

The Senate resumed, as in committee of the whole, the consideration of the bill for the relief of the heirs and representatives of Alexander Montgomery, together with the amendments reported thereto by the Committee on Public Lands; and, the amendments having been agreed to, it was reported to the Senate accordingly; and, the amendments being concurred in,

On the question, "Shall this bill be engrossed and read a third time?"

It was determined in the affirmative.

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in committee of the whole, the bill for the relief of Matthew M Nair; and, no amendment having been made thereto, it was reported to the Senate; and,

On the question, "Shall this bill be engrossed and read a third time?"

It was determined in the affirmative.

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in committee of the whole, the bill to establish an additional land office in the state of Illinois; and,

On motion, by Mr. Thomas, Ordered, That it lie on the table.

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in committee of the whole, the bill to continue in force "An act declaring the consent of Congress to acts of the state of South Carolina, authorizing the City Council of Charleston to impose and collect a duty on the tonnage of vessels from foreign ports; and to acts of the state of Georgia, authorizing the imposition and collection of a duty on the tonnage of vessels in the ports of Savannah and St. Marys; Mr. Morril in the chair; and, after debate,

On motion, by Mr. Parrott,

*Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed to, and made the order of the day for, Friday next.

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in committee of the whole, the bill granting a tract of land to William Conner and wife, and to their children; and, no amendment having been made thereto, it was reported to the Senate; and,

On the question, "Shall this bill be engrossed and read a third time?"

It was determined in the affirmative.

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in committee of the whole, the bill for the relief of Samuel H. Walley, and Henry G. Foster; and, no amendment having been made thereto, it was reported to Senate; and,

On the question, "Shall this bill be engrossed and read a third time?"

It was determined in the affirmative.

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in committee of the whole, the bill, entitled "An act to authorize the reconveyance of a tract of land to the city of New York;" and, no amendment having been made thereto, it was reported to the Senate; and,

Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in committee of the whole, the bill granting a section of the public lands to George Shannon; and,

On motion, by Mr. Noble,

Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed until to-morrow.

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in committee of the whole, the bill for the relief of Jacob Babbitt; and, no amendment having been made thereto, it was reported to the Senate; and,

On the question, "Shall this bill be engrossed and read a third time?"

It was determined in the affirmative.

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in committee of the whole, the bill to perfect certain locations and sales of public lands in Missouri; and, no amendment having been made thereto, it was reported to the Senate; and,

On motion,

The Senate adjourned.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1822.

The President communicated a report of the Secretary of the Trea sury, to whom was referred the petition of Lefebvre Desnoettes, and others, French emigrants in Alabama, engaged in the cultivation of the vine and olive; and the report was read.

Mr. Williams, of Tennessee, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to which was referred the bill to establish on the western waters a national armory, reported the same without amendment.

Mr. Ruggles presented the petition of Henry Johnson, of Ohio, praying the donation of a small portion of public land, for reasons stated in the petition; which was read; and,

On his motion,

Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on Public Lands, to consider and report thereon.

Mr. Johnson, of Kentucky, gave notice that to-morrow he should ask leave to introduce a bill for the relief of James Morrison.

On motion, by Mr. Johnson, of Louisiana,

The Senate resumed the consideration of the report of the Committee of Claims, on the petition of Jumonville de Villier, of Louisiana; and, in concurrence therewith,

Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioner ought not to be granted. Agreeably to notice given, Mr. Southard asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill to alter the times and places. of holding the district court in the district of New Jersey; the bill was read; and,

Ordered, That it pass to the second reading.

The bill to authorize the payment of a sum of money to John Gooding and James Williams, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time.

Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be "An act authorizing the payment of a sum of money to John Gooding and James Williams."

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in this bill.

The amendments to the bill, entitled "An act to provide for paying to the state of Missouri three per cent. of the nett proceeds arising from the sale of the public lands within the same," having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, the bill was read a third time, as amended.

Resolved, That this bill pass, with amendments; and

The title was amended, so as to read "An act to provide for paying to the states of Missouri, Mississippi, and Alabama, three per cent. of the nett proceeds arising from the sale of the public lands within the same."

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendments.

The bill for the relief of William Nott, Stephen Henderson, and Nathaniel Cox, syndics of the creditors of George T. Phillips, late of the city of New Orleans, deceased, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time.

Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be "An act for the relief of William Nott, Stephen Henderson, and Nathaniel Cox, syndics of the creditors of George T. Phillips, late of the city of New Orleans, deceased."

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in this bill.

The bill for the relief of Samuel Walker, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time.

Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be " An act. for the relief of Samuel Walker."

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in this bill.

The bill to authorize the state of Illinois to open a canal through the public lands, to connect the Illinois river and Lake Michigan, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time.

Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be "An act to authorize the state of Illinois to open a canal through the public lands, to connect the Illinois river with Lake Michigan,”

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in this bill.

The bill granting to the corporation of the city of Mobile, in the state of Alabama, certain lots of ground in the said city, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time.

Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be " An act granting to the corporation of the city of Mobile, in the state of Alabama, certain lots of ground in the said city.”

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in this bill.

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The bill for the relief of the heirs and representatives of Alexander Montgomery, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time.

Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be "An act for the relief of the heirs and representatives of Alexander Montgomery."

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in this bill.

The bill for the relief of Matthew M Nair, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time.

Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be "An act for the relief of Matthew M'Nair."

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in this bill.

The bill granting a tract of land to William Conner and wife, and to their children, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time.

Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be "An act granting a tract of land to William Conner and wife, and to their children."

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in this bill.

The bill for the relief of Samuel H. Walley and Henry G. Foster, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time.

Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be "An act for the relief of Samuel H. Walley and Henry G. Foster.'

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Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in this bill.

The bill for the relief of Jacob Babbitt, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time.

Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be "An act for the relief of Jacob Babbitt."

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in this bill.

The bill, entitled "An act to authorize the reconveyance of a tract of land to the city of New York, was read a third time.

Resolved, That this bill pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives accordingly.

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