Tuesday, December 3

Joseph McDowell and Benjamin Williams, from North Carolina, appeared, and took their seats.

A message from the Senate announced their readiness to receive the communication from the President of the United States. The Speaker and members withdrew to the Senate Chamber, where the President attended, and delivered his Speech to the two Houses, which will be found in the proceedings of the Senate.

On the return of the members, the Speech was committed to a Committee of the Whole.