pleted, are fully detailed in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury to this board, dated the 6th day of the present month, and in the statements therein referred to, which are herewith transmitted, and prayed to be received as part of this report; which was read. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill, entitled "An act to authorize the purchase of a tract of land for the use of the United States," together with the amendment reported thereto by the select committee; and the amendment having been disagreed to, the President reported the bill to the House without amendment, and it passed to a third reading. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill to authorize a detachment from the militia of the United States; and on motion, by Mr. GILES, the further consideration thereof was postponed to, and made the order of the day for, Thursday next. A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that they have passed a bill, entitled "An act for the relief of the Anacosta Bridge Company;" also, a bill, entitled "An act for the relief of the legal representatives of David Darden;" in which bills they request the concurrence of the Senate. The two bills last mentioned were read, and passed to the second reading. TUESDAY, February 7. The bill, entitled "An act for the relief of the legal representatives of David Darden," was read the second time, and referred to a select committee, to consider and report thereon; Messrs. BARBOUR, TALBOT, and VARNUM, were appointed the committee. The bill, entitled "An act for the relief of the Anacosta Bridge Company," was read the second time, and referred to the committee to whom was referred the memorial of the President and Directors of the Washington Bridge Company, to consider and report thereon. The Senate resumed the bill, entitled "An act concerning the College of Georgetown, in the. District of Columbia." On motion, by Mr. GOLDSBOROUGH, it was referred to a select committee, to consider and report thereon; and Messrs. GOLDSBOROUGH, FROMENTIN, and HORSEY, were appointed the committee. Mr. BROWN, from the committee to whom was referred several memorials from a number of the inhabitants of the Mississippi Territory, reported a bill for quieting and adjusting claims to land in the Mississippi Territory; and the bill was read, and passed to the second reading. FEBRUARY, 1815. was referred the bill, entitled "An act making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1815," reported it without amendment. Mr. GILES, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the bill, entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to receive into the service of the United States certain corps which may be raised and organized by any State, to serve in lieu of the militia thereof," reported it without amendment. Mr. FROMENTIN, from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of the inhabitants of the late county of New Madrid, in the Missouri Territory, who suffered by earthquakes," reported it with an amendment. On motion, by Mr. ROBERTS, the committee appointed on so much of the President's Message as relates to military affairs, were instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing for the appointment of a suitable number of veterinary surgeons, to be attached to the Army of the United States. The bill, entitled "An act to authorize the purchase of a tract of land for the use of the United States," was read a third time, and passed. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Benjamin Wells and others,' together with the amendments reported by the select committee; and, the amendments having been agreed to, the PRESIDENT reported the bill to the House accordingly. On the question, Shall the amendments be engrossed and the bill read a third time as amended? it was determined in the affirmative. Mr. KERR presented the petition of Nicholas Boilevin, praying reimbursement for certain property destroyed by the Indians, as stated in the petition; which was read, and referred to a select committee, to consider and report thereon by bill or otherwise; and Messrs. KERR, GILES, and ANDERSON, were appointed the committee. Mr. GORE, from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Joseph Perkins," reported it without amendment. WEDNESDAY, February 8. On motion, by Mr. FROMENTIN, it was agreed that a member be added to the committee appointed agreeably to the 22d rule for conducting business in the Senate, in place of Mr. BLEDSOE; and Mr. BARRY was appointed.. Mr. GOLDSBOROUGH, from the committee to whom was recommitted the bill for the relief of Bowie and Kurtz, and others, reported it without amendment. A message from the House of Representatives Af-informed the Senate that the House have passed a bill, entitled "An act making provision for subsisting the Army of the United States, by authorizing the appointment of commissaries of subsistence;" in which bill they request the concurrence of the Senate. Mr. TAIT, from the Committee on Naval fairs, to whom was referred the bill, entitled "An act directing the manner of contracts and purchases in the Navy Department, and for promoting economy therein," reported it without amend ment. Mr. TAYLOR, from the committee to whom The bill to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the United States (introduced by Mr. BARBOUR) was read a second time. A motion was made by Mr. GILES to refer the bill to a select committee. SENATE. which was read, and referred to the Secretary for the Department of Treasury, to consider and report thereon to the Senate. Mr. TAIT, from the Committee on Naval AfOn this motion a wide debate took place. The fairs, to whom was recommitted the bill, entitled argument for reference was, the usage in such "An act concerning Matthew Guy, John Woodcases, where a bill was introduced by an indi-ward, Samuel Tennison, and Wilfred Drury," vidual member; the argument against it was, reported it with amendment. that though the bill was recently introduced by an individual member, the subject was one which had been widely discussed and was well understood by every member. The motion to commit the bill was negatived, 18 to 16. The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the bill. Mr. GILES moved an amendment, the object of which was to confine the stock (payable on account of subscriptions to the capital of the bank) to such stock as should be hereafter created. After an animated and interesting debate, this motion was negatived-for the motion 15, against it 18, as follows: YEAS-Messrs. Brown, Fromentin, Gaillard, German, Giles, Goldsborough, Gore, Horsey, Hunter, King, Kerr, Lambert, Mason, Thompson, and Wells. NAYS-Messrs. Anderson, Barbour, Barry, Bibb, Chace, Condit, Dana, Howell, Lacock, Morrow, erts, Smith, Tait, Talbot, Taylor, Turner, Varnum, and Wharton. THURSDAY, February 9. The bill for quieting and adjusting claims to land in the Mississippi Territory was read the second time. Mr. GILES, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the resolution of the Senate, of the 7th instant, relative to the veterinary surgeons, reported the following resolution: Resolved, That it is inexpedient to provide for the appointment of veterinary surgeons, to be attached to the Army of the United States. Mr. GILES, from the committee to whom was referred, on the 19th January, the resolution relative to compensation to individuals whose property may have been destroyed during the war, by the constituted authorities of the United States, reported the following resolution: Resolved, That it is inexpedient, at this time, to provide by a general law for making compensation to individuals whose property may have been destroyed duRob-ring the war, by the constituted authorities of the United States, or whose property may have been occupied for, or appropriated to, public purposes. The bill brought up yesterday from the House of Representatives for concurrence was read, and passed to the second reading. The PRESIDENT communicated the report of the Secretary for the Department of War, comprehending contracts made by him in the year 1814, and those made by the Commissary General in the same year, in compliance with "An act concerning public contracts," passed the 21st April, 1818; and the report was read. The amendments to the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Benjamin Wells and others," having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, the bill was read a third time as amended. Resolved, That this bi!! pass with amendments. The bill to allow a drawback of duties on spirits distilled, and certain goods, wares, and merchandise, manufactured within the United States, was read a third time; and the blanks were filled; and the bill was amended by unanimous consent. Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be "An act to allow a drawback of duties on spirits distilled, and certain goods, wares, and merchandise, manufactured within the United States, on the exportation thereof to any foreign port or place." Mr. KING presented the petition of Gould Hoyt, of the city of New York, owner of the ship called the American Eagle, praying indemnification for the loss sustained by him, in consequence of the illegal seizure of said ship by the collector of the port of New York; as is stated in the petition; The Senate resumed the consideration of the National Bank bill; on which there took place, as on yesterday, much animated debate. Several questions of amendment were proposed, which were variously decided. The Senate did not get through the bill before the adjournment, which took place at a late hour. FRIDAY, February 10. The bill, entitled "An act making provision for subsisting the Army of the United States, by authorizing the appointment of commissaries of subsistence," was read the second time, and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, to consider and report thereon. Mr. GILES, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the resolution of the Senate, of the 6th instant, reported a bill to authorize the settlement and payment of certain claims for the services of the militia; and the bill was read, and passed to the second reading. A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that they have passed a bill, entitled "An act in addition to the act regulating the Post Office Establishment," in which bill they request the concurrence of the Senate. BANK OF THE UNITED STATES. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the United States of America. On motion, by Mr. GILES, to strike out of the twelfth rule, the following: "But the said corporation shall be bound to lend to the Government of the United States, reimbursable at their pleasure, thirty millions of dollars, at an interest not exceeding six per centum, per annum, in such sums, and at such periods, as may be made convenient to the Government of the United States, whenever any law or laws of the United States shall authorize and require such loan or loans." And to strike out, from the eighteenth rule, the following: "Until the first Monday of April, eighteen hundred and sixteen, it shall not be obligatory on the said corporation to pay its notes in specie, but all the notes of the said corporation, whether payable at the seat of the bank, in Philadelphia, or elsewhere, shall be payable in other notes of the said corporation, or in Treasury notes, at the option of the applicant. And if, any time during the continuance of the present war between the United States and Great Britain, and the period of one year after the termination of the said war, demands shall be made upon the said corporation for gold or silver coin, to an amount and under circumstances which induce a reasonable and probable belief that the specie capital may be greatly diminished or endangered, it shall be lawful for Congress, on the petition of the directors, to authorize the suspension of specie payments, for such time or times as they may deem proper :" It was determined in the negative-yeas 15, nays 18, as follows: YEAS-Messrs. Brown, Daggett, Dana, Fromentin, Gaillard, German, Giles, Goldsborough, Gore, Hunter, King, Lambert, Mason, and Wells. NAYS-Messrs. Anderson, Barbour, Barry, Bibb, Chace, Condit, Howell, Kerr, Lacock, Morrow, Roberts, Robinson, Smith, Talbot, Tait, Turner, Varnum, and Wharton. And the bill having been amended, the President resumed the Chair, and Mr. ANDERSON reported the bill to the House accordingly; and the amendments made in Committee of the Whole were concurred in. On motion, by Mr. GORE, to insert, after "applicant," in line 216, the following words: "and this authority of the bank to pay its notes otherwise than by specie, shall be expressed on such notes," it was determined in the negative-yeas 15, nays 18, as follows: YEAS-Messrs. Brown, Daggett, Dana, Fromentin, Gaillard, German, Giles, Goldsborough, Gore, Hunter, Kerr, King, Lambert, Mason, and Thompson. NAYS-Messrs. Anderson, Barbour, Barry, Bibb, Chace, Condit, Howell, Lacock, Morrow, Roberts, Robinson, Smith, Talbot, Tait, Turner, Varnum, Wells, and Wharton. On the question, Shall this bill be engrossed and read a third time as amended? it was determined in the affirmative-yeas 18, nays 15, as follows: YEAS-Messrs. Anderson, Barbour, Barry, Bibb, Chace, Condit, Howell, Kerr, Lacock, Morrow, Roberts, Robinson, Smith, Talbot, Tait, Turner, Varnum, and Wharton. NAYS-Messrs. Brown, Daggett, Dana, Fromentin, Gaillard, German, Giles, Goldsborough, Gore, Hunter, King, Lambert, Mason, Thompson, and Wells. FEBRUARY, 1815. SATURDAY, February 11. The bill brought up yesterday for concurrence was read, and passed to the second reading. The bill to authorize the settlement and payment of certain claims for the services of the militia was read the second time. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the act making appropriations for the support of GovWhole, the consideration of the bill, entitled "An ernment for the year 1815;" and the bill having been amended, the President reported it to the House accordingly. On the question, Shall the amendments be engrossed and the bill read a third time as amended? it was determined in the affirmative. The PRESIDENT communicated a report of the Postmaster General, of unproductive post roads, and also a list of contracts made in the year 1814; which were read. Mr. GILES, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the bill, entitled "An act making provision for subsisting the Army of the United States, by authorizing the appointment of commissaries of subsistence," reported it with amendments. The bill to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the United States of America was read a third time; and on the question, Shall this bill pass? it was determined in the affirmative—yeas 18, nays 16, as follows: YEAS-Messrs. Anderson, Barbour, Barry, Bibb, Chace, Condit, Howell, Lacock, Morrow, Roberts, Robinson, Smith, Talbot, Tait, Taylor, Turner, Varnum, and Wharton. NAYS-Messrs. Brown, Daggett, Dana, Fromentin, Gaillard, German, Giles, Goldsborough, Gore, Horsey, Hunter, Kerr, King, Lambert, Mason, and Thompson. So it was Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be "An act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the United States of America." MONDAY, February 13. The amendments to the bill, entitled “An act making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1815," having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, the bill was read a third time as amended. Resolved, That this bill pass with amendments. The bill, entitled "An act in addition to an act regulating the Post Office Establishment," was read the second time. A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that the House have passed a bill, entitled "An act to authorize the issuing of Treasury notes, for the service of the year 1815;" in which bill they request the concurrence of the Senate. The bill last mentioned was read, and passed to the second reading. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill, entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to receive into the service of the United States certain corps which may be raised and organized by any State, to serve in lieu of the militia thereof." On motion, by Mr. SMITH, it was recommitted to the Committee on Military Affairs, further to consider and report thereon. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill, entitled "An act directing the manner of contracts and purchases in the Navy Department, and for promoting economy therein;" and on motion, by Mr. TAIT, the further consideration thereof was postponed to the second Monday in March next. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of the inhabitants of the late county of New Madrid, in the Missouri Territory, who suffered by earthquakes," together with the amendment reported thereto by the select committee, which was disagreed to; and an amendment having been agreed to, the President reported the bill to the House accordingly. On the question, Shall the amendment be engrossed and the bill be read a third time as amended? it was determined in the affirmative. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Joseph Perkins;" and, no amendment having been proposed, it passed to a third reading. Mr. HUNTER presented the petition of Edward Martin, of Newport, in the State of Rhode Island, confined in prison at the suit of the United States, praying to be released therefrom, for reasons stated at large in the petition; which was read, and referred to a select committee, to consider and report thereon by bill or otherwise; and Messrs. HUNTER, FROMENTIN, and BROWN, were appointed the committee. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill for the relief of Bowie and Kurtz, and others; and, no amendment having been agreed to, on the question, Shall this bill be engrossed and read a third time? it was determined in the affirmative-yeas 13, nays 9, as follows: YEAS-Messrs. Anderson, Brown, Daggett, Fromentin, Gaillard, Giles, Goldsborough, Gore, Hunter, King, Smith, Thompson, and Wells. NAYS-Messrs. Bibb, Condit, German, Lacock, Morrow, Taylor, Turner, Varnum, and Wharton. DEFENCE OF NEW ORLEANS. Mr. GILES, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported the following resolutions, which were read and passed to the second reading. Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the thanks of Congress be, and they are hereby, given to Major General Jackson, and through him to the officers and soldiers of the regular army, of the militia, and the volunteers, under his immediate command, for their uniform gallantry and good conduct, conspicuously displayed against the enemy from the time of his landing before New Orleans, until his final expulsion therefrom; and particularly for their distinguished gallantry, skill, and good conduct, on the 8th of January last, in repulsing, with great slaughter, a numerous British army of chosen veteran SENATE. troops, when attempting, by a bold and daring attack, to storm and carry the works hastily thrown up for the defence of New Orleans, and by obtaining a most signal and complete victory over the enemy, with a disparity of loss, on his part, unexampled in military annals. Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be struck a gold medal, with devices emblematical of this splendid achievement, and presented to Major General Jackson, as a testimony of and distinguished part he acted on this glorious and the high sense entertained by Congress of the judicious memorable occasion. be requested to cause the foregoing resolution to be Resolved, That the President of the United States communicated to Major General Jackson, in such terms as he may deem best calculated to give effect to the objects thereof. Mr. GILES, from the same committee, also reand passed to the second reading: ported the following resolutions, which were read tives of the United States of America in Congress Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representaassembled, That Congress entertains a high sense of the people of Louisiana promptly and unanimously the patriotism, fidelity, zeal, and courage, with which stepped forth, under circumstances of imminent danger from powerful invading army, in defence of all the individual, social, and political rights held dear by man. Congress declare and proclaim, that the brave Louisianians deserve well of the whole people of the United States. Resolved, That Congress entertain a high sense of the generosity, benevolence, and humanity displayed by the people of New Orleans, in voluntarily affording the best accommodations in their power, and giving the kindest attentions to the wounded, not only of our own army, but also to the wounded prisoners of a fallen though vindictive foe. be requested to cause the foregoing resolutions to be Resolved, That the President of the United States communicated to his Excellency the Governor of Lou isiana, accompanied with the request that he cause the greatest possible publicity to be given to them for the information of the whole people of Louisiana. Whole, the consideration of the bill for quieting The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the and adjusting claims to land in the Mississippi Territory; and on motion, by Mr. BROWN, the further consideration thereof was postponed to, add made the order of the day for, Thursday next. Whole, the consideration of the bill, entitled "An The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the the United States, by authorizing the appointact making provision for subsisting the Army of with the amendments reported thereto by the ment of commissaries of subsistence," together select committee; and, the amendments having been agreed to, the President reported the bill to the House accordingly. On the question, Shall the amendments be engrossed and the bill read a third time as amended? it was determined in the affirmative. Mr. TAIT, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, reported the following resolutions, which were read and passed to the second reading: Resolved, That Congress entertain a high sense of the valor and good conduct of Commodore D. T. Patterson, of the officers, petty officers, and seamen, attached to his command, for their prompt and efficient co-operation with General Jackson in the late gallant and successful defence of the city of New Orleans, when assailed by a powerful British force. Resolved, That Congress entertain a high sense of the valor and good conduct of Major Daniel Carmick, of the officers, non-commissioned officers, and marines, under his command, in the defence of the said city, on the late memorable occasion. Mr. HORSEY, Submitted the following motion: Resolved, That a committee be appointed on the part of the Senate, to join such committee as may be appointed on the part of the House of Representatives, to inquire into the expediency of causing the chambers at present occupied by the two Houses of Congress, or others in the same building, to be altered and fitted up for the better accommodation of the two Houses. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill, entitled "An act concerning Matthew Guy, John Woodward, Samuel Tennison, and Wilfred Drury," together with the amendments reported thereto by the select committee. On motion, by Mr. TAYLOR, that the further consideration thereof be postponed to the second Monday in March next, it was determined in the affirmative-yeas 14, nays 11, as follows: YEAS-Messrs. Anderson, Barry, Condit, Daggett, Fromentin, Gaillard, Goldsborough, Gore, King, Tait, Taylor, Thompson, Turner, and Varnum. NAYS-Messrs. Bibb, German, Giles, Hunter, Kerr, Lacock, Morrow, Roberts, Smith, Wells, and Wharton. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill to authorize the settlement and payment of certain claims for the services of the militia; and on motion, by Mr. GILES, the further consideration thereof was postponed to, and made the order of the day for, Thursday next. The Senate resumed the consideration of the resolution reported by the Committee on Military Affairs, the 9th instant, relative to veterinary surgeons; and agreed thereto. The Senate resumed the consideration of the resolution reported, the 9th instant, by the committee to whom was referred, on the 19th January, the resolution relative to compensation to individuals whose property may have been destroyed during the war, by the constituted authorities of the United States; and agreed thereto. TUESDAY, February 14. The bill, entitled "An act to authorize the issuing of Treasury notes for the service of the year 1815," was read the second time, and referred to a select committee to consider and report thereon; and Messrs. SMITH, KING, and TAYLOR, were appointed the committee. The resolutions expressive of the thanks of Congress to Major General Jackson, and the troops under his command, for their gallantry and good conduct in the defence of New Orleans, were read the second time and considered as in FEBRUARY, 1815. Committee of the Whole, and amended; and the President reported them to the House accordingly. On the question, Shall these resolutions be engrossed and read a third time as amended? it was determined in the affirmative. The resolutions expressive of the high sense good conduct of the people of Louisiana and entertained by Congress of the patriotism and New Orleans, during the late military operations before that city, were read the second time and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and, to the House accordingly. having been amended, the President reported them On the question, Shall these resolutions be engrossed and read a third time as amended? it was determined in the affirmative. The resolutions expressive of the high sense entertained by Congress of the gallantry and good conduct of Commodore D. T. Patterson, Major D. Carmick, and of the officers, seamen, and marines, under their command, in the defence of New Orleans, were read the second time, and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and, no amendment having been proposed, on the question, Shall these resolutions be engrossed and read a third time? it was determined in the affirmative. The amendment to the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of the inhabitants of the late county of New Madrid, in the Missouri Territory, who suffered by earthquakes, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, the bill was read a third time as amended. Resolved, That this bill pass with an amend ment. The amendments to the bill, entitled "An act making provision for subsisting the army of the United States by authorizing the appointment of commissaries of subsistence," were reported by the committee correctly engrossed. The bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Joseph Perkins," was read a third time, and passed. The bill for the relief of Bowie and Kurtz, and others, having been reported by the committee correctly engrossed, was read a third time. On the question, Shall this bill pass? it was determined in the affirmative-yeas 15, nays 14, as follows: YEAS-Messrs. Anderson, Daggett, Dana, Fromentin, Gaillard, Giles, Goldsborough, Gore, Horsey, Kerr, King, Lambert, Smith, Thompson, and Wells. NAYS-Messrs. Bibb, Chace, Condit, German, Lacock, Morrow, Roberts, Robinson, Talbot, Tait, Taylor, Turner, Varnum, and Wharton. So it was Resolved, That this bill pass, and that the title thereof be "An act for the relief of Bowie and Kurtz, and others." A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that the House concur in the amendments of the Senate to the bili entitled "An act making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1815," with an amendment; in which they request the concurrence of the Senate. They have passed a bill, entitled "An act making provision for clothing the militia called into the service of the United |