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Gentlemtn of the Houf of Rfrefcntatives,
The Commiflioners, charged with the fetdement
of accounts between the United and Individual states,
concluded their important functions, within the time
limited by lav/ ; and the balances, flruck in their re
port, which will be laid before Congress, have been
placed on the Books of the t'reafury.
On the firßday of June last, an inftalmtnt of one
' million of floiins became payable on the loans of the
United States in Holland. Titis was adjusted by a
prolongation of the period of reimbursement, in the
nature of a new loan, at inteiell at 5 per cent, for the
term of ten years ; and the ex pences of this opera
tion were a commiffinn of three per cent.
The firft inftalmcnt of the loan of two millions of
dollars from the Bank of the United States, has been
paid, as was direct’d by law. For the second it is
iictcffary, that provision should be made.
fv’o pecuniary confidcration is more urgent, than
the regular redemption and difeharge of the public
debt : on none can delay be more injurious, or an
economy of time mo'c valuable
3 The produflivenefs of the public revenues hither
to, has continual to equal the anticipations which
were formed of it ; but it is not cxpe&rd to prove
commensurate with all the objects, which have been
suggested. Some auxiliary provisions will, there
fore, it is presumed, be requisite ; and it is hoped
that thefc may be made, confidently with a due re
gard to the convenience of our Citizens, who can
not but be fc.nfiblc of the t,rue wisdom of encounter
ing a small nrefent addition to their contribution,!©
obviate a future 'accumulation of burthens.
But here I cannot forbear to recommend a repral
of the tax on the transportation of public prims.—
There is no rcf turce so firm for the Government of
the United States, as the affeft ons of the People,
guided by an enlightened policy ; and to this pri
mary good, nothing can produce more, than a faith
ful reprefentatinn of public proceedings, diffufed
without restraint, throughout the United States.
An eftimatc of the appropriations, necessary for
the current lervice of the enfuingyear, and a ftate
mentof a purchase of arms and military Hores,made
during the recess, will be presented to Congress.
Gentlemen of the Senate and
of the Iloufe of Reprefentativet,
THE feverai lubje&s to which I have now refer
red,open a wide range to your deliberations ; and
involve some of the choicest interests of our common
country. Permit me to bring to your remembrance
the magnitude of your talk Without an unprejudi
ced coolness the welfare of the government may be
hazarded : without harmony, as far as consists with
freedom of sentiment. its dignity mav be loft. But
as the legislative proceedings of the United States
will never, I trust, be reproached for the want of
temper or of candour ; so shall not the public hap
piness languilh, from the want of my fticnuous and
warmest co-operations. (Signed)
GEO. WASHINGTON.
United States, 3d Dec. 1793.
nf the Indians contains therr rcafons f< r rejefting
the Propofajs of the Commiffioncrs, drawn up in a
maPc lv manner : it bears ail the appearance of Eu
ropean logic, faintly clad in an Indian dress. All
the documents relative to this buGncfs.wcre referred
to a committee of the whole on the Gate of the Uni
on.
A meffagc was received from the PreGdent, com
municating sundry papers relative to our European re
lations, introduced by a meffag?, of which the foi-'
lowing is a copy. — — r
UNITEp STATES, piC. 5, 1793;
Cenflemcn of tk( Senate and
of the House of Rcpreftntativcs,
AS the prelent Gtpation of thefeveral nations of
Europe, and gfpeeially thofc with which the United
important relation?/cannot but render
arrest the progress of military preparation, it is
doubtful, how far the advance of the season, before
good faith juftified aitive movements, may retard
them, during the remainder of the year. From the
papers and intelligence which relate, to this impor
tant fubjeft, you will determine, whether the defi
ciency in the number of troops, granted -by law,
shall be compensated by fuccours of militia ; or ad
ditional encouragements Iha I be propofcd to recruits.
An anxiety has been also demonstrated by the
Executive, for peace with the Creeksand the Chero
kees. The former have be-a relieved with corn and
with clothing, and offenfivc mcafures against them
prohibited, during the recess of Congrefs—l'o fatis
fy the complaints of the latter, prosecutions have
been instituted for the violences committed upon
them.—But the papers, which will be delivered to
you, difcljfe the critical footing on which we
Hand in regard to both those tribes, and it is with
Congress to pronounce what shall be done.
After they Hiall have provided for the present em
ergency, it will mciit their most serious labours, to
render tranquility with the savages by creating ties
ofintereft. Next to a rigorous execution of justice
on the violators of peace, the eftablilhment of com
merce with the Indian nations in behalf of the Uni
ted States, is most likely to conciliate their attach
ment. But it ought to be conduced without fraud,
without extortion, with constant and plentiful fup
p-lics, with a ready market for the commodities of
the Indians, and a Rated piice for what they give
in payment, and receive in exchange—lndividuals
will not pttrfue such a trafiick. unless they be aLured
by the hope cf profit, but it will be enough for the
United States to be reimbursed only. Should this
recommendation accord with the opinion of Con
gr< fs, they will recollect, that it cannot be accom
plilhed by any means yet in the hands of the execu
tive.
A mcffage from the President of the United States,
was delivered by Mr. Dandridge, his fccretary,
communicating sundry papers, &c.
Dr. White, and Dr. Green, were chofenChap
lains.
Tn committee of the whole, on motion of Mr.
Sedgwick, the following refolntion passed :
Rtfolved, That a rcfpcflable address be presented
bythehoufe, to the Pr-esident of the Uni ed State.*,
in a nCwer to his Speech to both Houfcs of Congress,
at the opening of the orefent session ; with afiuran
cesjthat the Houfc will take into consideration the
important matters submitted to them.
Several communicat’ons from the Secretary at
War, were received-— among which was the Journal
of the Commissioners sent to negociate peace with
the Indians. ————
The PREsiDENT’saddrefs was committed for an
swer,
A committc was railed to report on the unfin idl
ed business of the last Congress.
The President having withdrawn, the houfe*
separated. '
THVRSDAF, DEC.
The Journal of the Commifficmers for treating
with the Indians was read. Tht definitive answer
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4.
ANSWER
Os the HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES to the
PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS.
SIR,
THE Rc prefentatives of the People of the United
States, in meeting you for the firft time since you
have been again called by an unanimous fuffrage to
your present flation, find an cccalion which they
embrace with no less sincerity than promptitude, for
expressing to yod their congratulations on so distin
guished a testimony of public approbation, and
their entire confidence in the purify and patriotism
of the motives which have produced this obedience
to the voice of your country. It is to virtues which
have commanded long and universal reverence, and
f. ivices from which have flowed great and lading
benefits, that the tribute of praise may be paid with
out the reproach of flattery ; and it is from the fame
fourccs that the faireft anticipations may be derived
in favor of the public happiness.
The United States having taken no part in the war
which had embaiaffed in Europe the powers with
whom they have the moll extensive relations, the
maintenance of peace was justly to be regarded as
one of the most important duties of the magistrate
charged with the faithful execution of the laws. We
accordingly witnefswith approbation and pleasure
the vigilance with which you haveguarded against an
interruption of that blcfling, by your proclamation,
admonishing our Citizens of the conferences of il
licit or hoffile ads towards the belligerent parses 4^
' & promoting, by a declaration of the existing legal
state of things, an easier admission of our right to the
immunities belonging to our situation;
The connexion of the United States with Europe
has evidently become extremely iuterefting. The.
communications which remain to be exhibited to
us will, no doubt, assist in giving us a fuller view of
the fubjeft, and in guiding our deliberations to such
results as may compoit with the rights and true in
terefls of our country.
We learn with deep regret, that the mcafures dic
tated by a love of peace, for obtaining an amicable
termination of the afflicting war on our frontier,
fh'mld have been fruftrated, an,d that a resort to of
fenfive measures fhouidbave again become necessary.
As the latter, however, muff be rendered more fatis
fatlory in proportion to the solicitude for peace
manifefted by the former, it is to be hoped tbey will
be pursued, under the better auspices on that ac
count, and be finally crowned with more happy
success. v
In relation to the particular tribes ofldnians against
whom offenfive measures have been prohibited, as
well as on all'the other important fubjefls which
you have presented to oyrview, we (hall bellow the
attention which they claim. We cannot however re
frain at this time, from particularly expreffingour
concurrence in your anxiety for the regular difehargq.
of the public debts, as fail as circumftanccs & cvcao
the Rate o r things between them and us matter of
interesting enquiry to the legiftature,and may indeed
give rife co deliberations to which they alone
are competent. J have thought it my duty to com
municate to them certain correspondencies which have
taken place.
The representative and executive bodies of France,
have manifefted generally a friendly attachment to this
country,have given advantages to our commerce and
navigation, and have made overtures for placing thefc
advantages on pcimanent grounds; a decree, howev
er, of the national alTembly, fubjefting veffcls laden
with provisions, to be cartied into their ports, aud
making enemy’s goods lawful prize in the vcßei of
a friend, contrary to our treaty, though revoked at
one time, as to the United States, has unce extended
in their veficls also, as has been recently stated to us.
Representations on this fubjecl will be imediately
given in-charge to our Miniftef there, and the result,
shall be communicated to the legislature..
It is with exrrofne concern 1 have to inform you,
that the proceedings of the person they have unfortu
natelv appointed their Miniftei Plenipotentiary here,
has breathed nothing of the friendly spirit of the
nation which font him ; their tendency, on the con
trary, has been to involve us in a war abroad, and
difeord and anarchy at home. So far as his afts, or
those of his agents, have threatened our immediate
commitment in the war, or flagrant insult to the
authority of the laws,& by an exe'tionot the p >w
ers confided io me. Where their danger was not im
minent,they have been boi ne with, from sentiments of
regard to his nation, from a sense of their fr icndfiiip
towards us, from a conviction that they would not
fulrer us to remain long exposed to the actions of a
person, who has so little refpefted our mutual dii
pofitions, and I will add, from a reliance tia the
firinnefs of my fellow-citizens, in their principles of
peace and order. In the mean time I haverefpedl
ed and pursued the stipulations of our treaties,accord
ing to what I judged their true sense, and have
withheld no atl of friendfhip, which their affairs
have called for from ns, and which jnftice to others
left us free to perform. I have gone further, rather
than employ force for the restitution of cer
tain vcffds which I deemed the United States bound
to rcftorc, I thought it more advifeable to fatisfy the
parties, by ai owing it to be my own opinion, that
if restitution were not made, it would be incumbent
on the United States to make the compensation. The
papers now communicated will more particularly
apprize you of those tranladiont,
Ihe vexations and fpoilation understood to have
been committed on our vessels and commerce, by
the cruizcrs and officers of some of the belligerent
powers, appeared to require attention ; the proofs
of these hov/ever, not having hcen brought forward,
the description of citizens luppofed to have fußered
were notified,that on furnifhing them to the executive,
due meafuies would be taken to obtain redress of
the past, and more effectual provision against the fu
ture. Should such documents be furnifhed, proper
rep>dentations will be made thereon, with a just
reliance on a redress proportioned to the exigency of
the case.
On fubjc&s of mutual inteiefts between this coun
try, and Spain, negotiations and conferrences are
now depending —The public good requiring that
the present Rate of these be made known to the Le
giflaiure in confidence only, they shall be the fubjeft
pf a separate and lubfequent communication.
The British government having undertaken to re
strain generally our commerce in corn and other pro
visions to their own ports, and thole of their 1 riend
the inftruttions now communicated were immed
iately forwarded to. our minifier at that court. In
the mean time some difeuflion on the fubjeft took
place between him and them; these are also laid be
fore you, and I may expeft to leave the result of his
special inftiu&ions in time to make it known to the
Lcgiflaturc during their present feflion.
Very early as er the arrival of a British mihiftcr
here, mutual explanations on the execution of the
treaty of peace, were entered into with that Minis
ter, thefc are now laid bcfoic you for your informa
tion.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
MONDAY, DEC, 9.
MOVED, that a report of expenses and
receipts of the United States contained in the
communications from the Prefidcnt, be prin
ted for the use of the members. Agreed.
The clerk proceeded to reed the remainder
of <he correspondence between Mr. Jefferfon
and Mr. Genet.
In one of the letters of this last gentleman,
he cccafiooally obfcrves,that the Frenchpriva
teers on the coafl of America, had captured
fifty English vessels. He complains birred7
of the * emigrant aristocrats from Europe,*'
whole influence, he Teems to think, preponde
rate in the councils of America. He ventures
ts affirm, from his personal knowledge ac
quired by a Jong reficence in different capi*
tals of Europe, that wherever there is a throne
the United States hive an enemy ; they are
secretly regarded as rebels, and that the Eu
ropean To ven igrs wouldrejoice in their de
flroftfon. He adds that the Americans are
considered as the preceptors of the French in
the dodtrires of freedom, and mentions the
K ng of England, as “■ your ancient tyrant.”
The clerk then began the correspondence
between Mr. Jefferfon, and Mr. Ham
mond fincc the arrival Qf that gentleman in
THE pleasure, exprefled by the Senate, on
my re-eleftion to the station which I fill, com*
mands my sincere and warmest acknowledg
ments :—lf this be an event which promises
the fmaPeft addhion to the happiness of our
country, “as i: is my duty so (hall it be my
study to realize the expeftadon, The decid
ed approbation, which the proclamation now
receives from your house, by completing the
proof, that this tneafore is considered, as ma
nifefting a vigilent attention to the welfare of
the United States, brings with it a peculiar
grdtificatioti to nty mind.
The other inporant fubjefts, which have
been communicated to you, will, I am con
fident, receive a due difeuflion ; and the result
will, I trull, prove fortunate to the United
States.
will’permit; &in the policy of removing any impe
diments that may be found in the way of a faithful
representation of public proceedings throughout the
United States, being persuaded with you that on no
fubjeft more than the former, can delay be more in
jurious, or an economy of time more valuable, and
that with refpeft to thelatter, no resource is so firm
for the government of the United States as the affec
tions of the people guided by an enlightened po
licy.
, Throughout our deliberations we shall endiavour
to cherish every sentiment which may contribute to
render them conducive to the dignity as well as to
the welfare of the United States, and we join with
you in imploiing that-Being, on whose will the fate
of nations depends, to ciown with iuccefs our mu
tual endeavours.
ACCEPT, Sir, the thanks of the Senate*
for your Speech delivered to both Houles of
Congress, at the opening of the Scffion. Your
re election to the Chief Magistracy of the
United States* gives us sincere pleafare. We
confider it as an event every way propitious
to the hipp : neG of cor country ; and your
compliance *i ft the cal!, as a Eefh inftaoce
of the oatriotifin which has so repeatedly led
you to facrince private inclination to the pub
lic good. In the unanimity which a second
time marks this important national aft, we
trace with particular fatisfadioo, besides the
diftfiguilhed tribute paid to the virtues and
abilities which it recognizes, another proof
of that just difeernmenr. & constancy of Icati
ments and views, which have hitherto charact
erized the citizens of the United States.
Os the Senate t> tier Pre ide nt * in anfwvr
We de m it a tneafure well timed, and
wife ; manifefting a watchful solicitude for
rhe welfare of the nation, and calculated to
promote ii. Toe feverai important matters
presented to our confider at ion, will, in the
co«rfe of the ftffion, engage all rhe attention
to which they are refpeftively entitled ; and
as the public happiness will be the fcle guide
or our deliberations, we are peifcftly assured
of receiving your ft ex uo-s, and most zealous
co-operation.
JOHN ADAMS, Vice-President
of rhe United States, and
President of the Senate.
As the European powers with whom the
Uniied States have the most ex'eqfive relations,
wete involved in war, in which we had taken
no part —ir seen ed neceflary that the disposi
tion of the ion for peace should be promul
gated to the word, as well for the purpose of
admonish ng our citizens of the cor,fequeoces
of a contraband trade, and cf afts hostile to
any of the belligerent parties, as to obtain by
a declaration of the existing legal date of
thing', an easier admiflion of cur right to the
imm- nires of our situation. we therefore con
i'mplate with pleasure, the proclamation by
you iff. cd, and give it our hearty approba
tion.
. Gcntletnen,
To the Prefdent of the United States,
The President’s Reply.
House of Representatives.
ADDRESS,
to his SPEECH.
G. WASHINGTON.
America, in the latter part of the year T79 1 *
It consisted chiefly of heavy complaints on
the part of the American Secretary, that the
Btitifh government had not fulfilled the arti
cles of the treaty of peace.-—Mr. Hammond
replies* at very great length. He complain*
of the Congress of 1784,3 s not having enforced
the execution of the article of peace, in favor
of the loyalists ; and of the British creditors.
Upon these heads he enters into a very’ pro
lix detail, of which Kis incompatible with
our limits to give an analysis.
PHILADELPHIA, DEC. 10.
Extrafi of a letter from a refpetlable Merchant
in London, to his Jntnd in this city, dattE
Sep. 20. 1 “93.
“ X7OUR favor of the May, came in
fl due course, ano 1 km much obliged'.
by your recollection and attentions. The
pamphlet on prisons youfent me is interefting*
and the fpccimen of your coinage is a proof
of your having able artists among you. As to
publick affairs, near as we are to the feenes
ct carnage and defolauon, we are often at
loss cd eflimate even the probability of events,
on any ground of political;calculation. Ic is
the era of aftoniflitnent* and seems co be in
troduftory of that day, when the heavens, the.
earth, the sea, the dry land ; all the nations
of the world, are to he shaken. and in which
noihirg but a confidence in the final refult*
can preserve any tolerable decree cf neutral* -
Calm. That confidence thoufauds here enjoy*- v
and they look at the whirlwind and the tem
f est only as harbenvfrs of that era when peace
on earth shall be more univerfsl. The ty
ranny of man is making its last effort, and.
exhibiting not only its wrath, but i s folly,
and the historians cf the approaching centUry,
may have to record of the Fate qf many ex
iliing Despots, chat, Quem Deus djutt ferdere,
prius deme nt at. . . . - -
The spirit of the Rulers here, is neither the
spirit of prudence or of Wisdom, but they are
doubtless neceflary instruments to accomplish \
events, that are hid from their fight. Emi
gration to your happy country, an emigration
unexampled since the days of the Stuarts, is
the con'equence, and it has every appearance
of a continuance, and an increase. Your
country will be benefitted by our settlers in
every art and fcience* by individuals, and
families, of whom some other countries prove
themfclves nor woithy I Mv wifli for your
country has been uniform. Neutrality is your
Ifitereft,but the preservation of your indepen
dence and all the rights of your Nation, are
your firft duties. You know them, end I know
enough of your people, to believe they will
not fuffer them to be violated. Old govern
ments and oid tyrannies will assume where they
• can, and nav-er (übmie but Aqu* policy, or
fiom force. A free nation can exhibit (he
one, and induce refpeft by making Crowns
and Courts refleft on rhe other. ’
event.
The Revolution in France is marvellous^
and that agreed to in 1789 is confirmed by
our Lord Hood, in pledging the faith of the
nation to deliver upToulon upon the re eftab
liftmen? of peace and that Conflitution ; not
that I think the combined Princes will pay
any regard to Hood’s agreement, and Procla
mation, if they get the power in their hands,
but there is one superior to them whose purpo
ses they are bringing to pass, tho’ they mean
not fo,neither do their hearts think fo,yet they
will affjredly take place.
IS'EW-YORK.
n sw-Yoak, dec. i>.
ExtrcS of a letter from Cadiz to a gentleman
in this city, dated Sept, 25,
“Two fnipa of the line and fevcral frigates
have lately failed from this port tor Malta
and Naples,- to carry 3000 Mahefi: and 9000
ExtraEi of a letter from a r JfeSalie Clergyman
in London^ to bis Friend in (his cfy t dated
24, j 79 j.
Thousands and thoufends of Manufactur
ers are out of employ, owing to the unhappy
war, in which aimoft all Europe is engaged.
For rhe pocr I exped the approaching winter
will be very severe, Many areapprel enfive that
it will be so much fo.that it may in some pla
ces occasion lefurredions. Very urjufti liable
measures have been taken in several instances
to render the diflentets fufpefted of being dif
affefted to government, and to make them 0-
dious to the ignorant Populace. Some infa
mous newspapers have represented them as the
principal infbgatcrs of the American and the
present war?. Should any publick commotion
take place, 1 am very much inclined to think
the diflenters would feel the firft and the most
feveie effeft. These considerations induce
many among uc to emigrate, and others who
are obliged to abide by the fluff, or have not
wherewith to tranfporc (hemfeive*,caft a wifh
ful look aher their friends who have left op
are leaving them. Our almost only consola
tion is, that the Lord God omnipotent reign
eth. 1 have not paid great attention to the
evidence of Prophecies at this rime accom
plishing, or tha* may be just about to be ac
compli Ihtd. Many great and good men have
been much mistaken upon the fubjeft ; yet
from appearance I cannot help thinking, but
that God is about to bring to pas& some great
PENNSYLVANIA.