Ordered, That 200,000 dollars be paid to the board of war, to be by them transmitted to Ebenezer Hancock, esq. deputy pay-master general of the eastern district, who is to be accountable.

Resolved, That two millions of dollars be emitted, under the direction of the board of treasury, and on the faith of the United States:

That the bills shall, excepting the numbers, be of the same tenor and date. as the emission directed the 7th instant, be numbered from the last number of each respective denomination of that emission progressively, and consist of the following denominations, viz.

That all powers and duties of Michael Hillegas, esq. and of the inspectors of the press, signers and printers of the emission directed on the 20th of May last, shall extend to the said two millions now to be emitted, subject, however, to such directions and instructions as the board of treasury may judge expedient.

Ordered, That 50,000 dollars be advanced to William Buchanan, commissary-general of purchases, to be by him transmitted to the western district, for the use of his department; he to be accountable:

That a warrant issue on the loan-officer of Pennsylvania, for 100,000 dollars, and one other on the treasurer for 50,000 dollars, in favor of James Mease, clothier-general, to answer the draughts of his deputies in the several states, for clothing purchased by them, and that he be directed to trans mit to the board of treasury a list of the draughts which he shall have paid, with the money aforesaid, before he applies for further sums for this purpose; the said James Mease to be accountable.

Resolved, That the clothier-general be directed to pay to Mr. Paul Zantzinger the balance which shall appear to be due to him for 650 suits of clothes, or for any part thereof, which he has purchased by order of brigadier Wayne, upon Mr. Zantzinger producing sufficient vouchers of the cost of the clothing, and proper receipts of the delivery thereof.

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Resolved, That the pay-master general, or his deputies, be directed to pay the aids-de-camp of the marquis de la Fayette, according to their rank, as the aids of other major-generals are paid.

The committee of commerce, to whom were referred the letters from gov. Johnson, of Maryland, and W. Buchanan, commissary-general of purchases, brought in a report; Whereupon,

Resolved, That the commissary-general of purchases be directed to purchase, in the states of Maryland and Virginia, upon the most reasonable terms, such a quantity of salt as he may think necessary for the immediate use of the army; and that the president write to the governor of Maryland, thanking him for the pains he has taken on this matter, and requesting him to assist the commissary-general in the business aforesaid.

The board of war, to whom the several despatches from the northern department were committed, brought in a report; Whereupon,

Resolved, That an irruption be made into Canada, and that the board of war be authorized to take every necessary measure for the execution of the business, under such general officers as Congress shall appoint, and apply for such sums of money as may be thought by them proper and requisite for the expedition.

Ordered, That the appointment of the general officers to conduct the irruption, be postponed till to-morrow.

A letter, of this day, from W. Palfrey, pay-master general, and one from W. Buchanan, commissary-general of purchases, and a petition from Isaac Zane, Joseph Janney, Benjamin Wright, William Jackson, John Parrish, and Joseph Wright, were read:

Ordered, That the petition be referred to a committee of three: the members chosen, Mr. Ellery, Mr. Henry, and Mr. Clark.

Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

FRIDAY, January 23, 1778.

A letter, of the 8th, from E. Hancock, deputy pay-master general, with a monthly account enclosed; one, of the 5th, from William Whipple, "wishing to be excused from attending the enquiry into the cause of the failure of the late expedition against Newport," and a petition from colonels Sheppard, Bailey, Tupper, &c. were read.

Resolved, That the resolution passed yesterday, directing the commissarygeneral to purchase salt in Maryland and Virginia, be re-considered, and that the same, together with the letter from governor Johnson, be referred to a committee of three: the members chosen, Mr. Forbes, Mr. Witherspoon, and Mr. J. B. Smith.

The auditor-general, in consequence of an adjustment by the commissioners of claims, reports,

That there is due to a detachment of North-Carolina continental troops, under the command of col. John Williams, and belonging to the 1st, 2d, Sd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th regiments of that state, up to the 1st of January, as by particular muster and pay rolls, 3959 dollars, which is to be advanced to capt. Benjamin Williams, who is to be accountable for that sum : Ordered, That the same be paid.

The committee on the treasury brought in a report; Whereupon,

Ordered, That a warrant issue on the commissioner of the continental loan-office in the state of New-Hampshire, for 50,000 dollars, in favor of the president and council of the said state, which is to be accountable:

That 400 dollars be advanced to Robert Hide Saunders, lieutenant in the Virginia state regiment, commanded by col. George Gibson, for the use of a party of the said regiment on their march to camp; the said col. Gibson to be accountable:

That 1000 dollars be advanced to the board of war, for public service; the said board to be accountable.

Congress proceeded to the election of general officers to conduct the irrup tion into Canada, aud, the ballots being taken, major-general the marquis de la Fayette, major-gen. Conway, and brigadier Stark, were elected.

A petition from Lot Hall was read:

Ordered, That it be referred to the marine committee.

The committee appointed to take into consideration the wants of the army, and the letter from the committee at camp, December 10, 1777, to general Washington, brought in a farther report, which was read; after debate, Ordered, That it be referred to a committee of three: the members chosen, Mr. James Smith, Mr. Ellery, and Mr. Dyer.

Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

SATURDAY, January 24, 1778.

The committee to whom were referred the resolution of the 22d, respecting the purchase of salt in Maryland and Virginia, and the letter of the 19th from gov. Johnson, brought in a report: Whereupon,

Resolved, That a letter be written to gov. Johnson, thanking him for the pains he has taken as to the purchase of salt, and excepting the 1350 bushel

mentioned in his letter, to be delivered to the order of the commissary-gen. who has undertaken to proceed in the purchase of what more is immediately necessary, agreeably to the information given by the governor on that subject. The board of war brought in a report: Whereupon,

Resolved, That it be earnestly recommended to the government of the state of New-York, forthwith to call out 400 militia of that state, under the command of an active and vigilant officer, to serve for the space of four months, under the command of the officer commanding in the northern department; the said militia, when raised, to repair to Albany.

The committee to whom was referred the report under debate yesterday, brought in their report, which was read: after debate,

Ordered, That it be re-committed.

The marine committee, to whom were referred the letters of gen. Washington and brigadier Smallwood, respecting the capture of several vessels and goods by detachments of the main army, brought in a report: Whereupon, Resolved, That the vessels and goods lately captured as aforesaid, ought to be libelled in the court of admiralty in that state where the capture was made; but if no such court be erected in that state, then the prosecution should be in the court of such state as the captors may find convenient, the judge whereof, on condemnation, will order distribution to be made agreeably to the resolution of Congress; and that six printed copies of the extracts of the journals of Congress relative to the capture and condemnation of prizes, &c. be transmitted to gen. Washington and brigadier Smallwood. A letter, of the 22d, from Samuel and R. Purviance, was read: Ordered, That it be referred to the board of treasury.

The committee on the treasury brought in a report: Whereupon,

Ordered, That 300,000 dollars be advanced to W. Buchanan, commissary-general of purchases, for the use of his department; he to be accountable: That 27 84-90 dollars be paid to major John Clark, for his expenses attending the board of treasury, by their order, and for two pair of shears purchased by him for the use of the auditors at head-quarters:

That a warrant issue on Thomas Harwood, esq. commissioner of the continental loan-office for the state of Maryland, for 20,000 dollars, in favor of his excellency gov. Johnson, for the purpose of recruiting the continental army in that state; the said state to be accountable:

That a warrant issue on Joseph Borden, esq. commissioner of the continental loan-office for the state of New-Jersey, for 10,000 dollars, in favor of his excellency the governor of the said state, to be paid out of the first money brought into the office, for the purpose of recruiting the continental battalions of the said state; for which the said state is to be accountable: That 50,000 dollars be advanced to Benjamin Flower, commissary-general of military stores, and paid to his deputy Cornelius Sweers, for the use of his department; the said commissary-general to be accountable. A motion was made, that Congress sit but once a day:

The previous question was moved, and after debate,

The determination thereof, at the request of a state, was postponed.
Adjourned to ten o'clock on Monday.

MONDAY, January 26, 1778.

The committee on the treasury brought in a report: Whereupon, Ordered, That 13,000 dollars be advanced to col. John Williams, to purchase 12 wagons, with horses, for the purpose of transporting a quantity of goods, purchased by the clothier-general in the state of North-Carolina; the said col. Williams to be accountable :

That the following warrants issue in favor of Alexander Rose, for the payment of five bills, drawn by Samuel A. Otis, on James Mease, esq. clo

thier-general; one, dated Dec. 19th, for 24,000 dollars, in favor of John Tracey; one, dated Dec. 22d, in favor of Alexander Rose, for 40,000 dollars; one, dated Dec. 22d, in favor of Alexander Rose, for 10,000 dollars; one, dated Dec. 25th, in favor of Jonathan Jackson, for 23,333 30-90 dollars; and one, in favor of Isaac Sears, for 13,333 30-90 dollars, amounting in the whole to 110,666 2-3 dollars, being for the payment of clothing, purchased in the state of Massachusetts-Bay, by the said Otis, for the use of the army; the clothier-general to be accountable, viz.

One on the treasurer for 50,666 60-90 dollars; one on the commissioner of the continental loan-office in the state of South-Carolina, for 25,000 dollars; and one on the commissioner of the continental loan-office in the state of Virginia, for 35,000 dollars.

Ordered, That 180 dollars be advanced to col. Kermovan, engineer, on his pay; for which he is to be accountable.

A letter, of the 24th, from major-general Gates, president of the board of war; one, of Dec. 20th, from John Langdon, esq. at Portsmouth, directed to the marine committee, with a bill of exchange enclosed; one, of the 15th of Dec. and one of the 10th inst. from Jonathan Trumbull, jun. pay-master in the northern department, were read:

Ordered, That the two last be referred to the board of treasury.

A letter, of this day, from W. Buchanan, commissary-general of purchases; one, of the 16th, from gov. Trumbull, by chevalier de Gracey; one of the 5th, from gov. Cook; and one, of the 13th, from gov. Trumbull, were read: Ordered, That they be referred to the board of treasury.

Resolved, That Congress highly approve the conduct of the governor and council of safety of Connecticut, in the appointment of Mr. Champion, and their other measures for providing public stores and provisions; and depend upon their constant attention to this important object.

A letter, of the 16th, from governor Trumbull, was read:
Ordered, That it be referred to the board of treasury.
A letter, of the 24th, from major Clark, was read:

Ordered, To lie on the table.

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A letter, of the 22d, from col. de la Balme, was read:
Ordered, That it be referred to the board of war.

A letter, of the 25th, from Dr. Rush, was read.

Resolved, That Mr. Witherspoon and Mr. Roberdeau be added to the committee on the commissary's department.

Congress took into consideration the letter from major-gen. Gates, president of the board of war; Whereupon,

Ordered, That 10,000 dollars be advanced to the board of war, for contingent expenses; the said board to be accountable.

The committee appointed to enquire into the causes of the evacuation of Ticonderoga, &c. report, that they are not yet ready.

Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

TUESDAY, January 27, 1778.

On a representation from the committee appointed to enquire into the causes of the evacuation of Ticonderoga, &c.

Resolved, That Mr. James Smith be added to that committee.

A letter, of the 13th, from col. la Radiere, at Fish-Kill, was read:
Ordered, That it be referred to the board of war.

A letter, of the 31st of Dec. from Egbert Benson, esq. was read, representing, that, for sundry reasons, he cannot attend the enquiry into the causes of the failure of the late intended expedition against Rhode-Island. A letter from Mon. la Neuville; one, of the 23d, from gen. Washington;

and one, of the 26th, from major-general Conway, in recommendation of Mons. la Neuville, were read:

Ordered, That they lie until the committee, sent to camp, shall return, and make report.

A letter, of the 26th, from gen. Gates, president of the board of war, was read:

Ordered, That it be referred to the board of treasury.

A letter from Dr. Shipppen, director gen. and one from Dr. Brown, both directed to the medical committee, were laid before Congress, and read: Ordered, That the same, together with the letters some time since received from Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush, and from gov. Livingston, relative to the hospital department, be referred to a committee of five, and that the committee be instructed to send for Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush, and to hear them, and to report specially: the members chosen, Mr. Witherspoon, Mr Penn, Mr. Lovell, Mr. Gerry and Mr. Roberdeau.

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Resolved, That to-morrow be assigned for the appointment of a general officer to relieve major-general Spencer, in his command, at Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.

The committee on the treasury, brought in a report; Whereupon,

Ordered, That a warrant issue on John Lawrence, esq. commissioner of the continental loan-office in the state of Connecticut, in favor of his excellency the governor and council of safety of the said state, for 200,000 dollars to be by them appropriated for the purchase of provisions for the use of the continental army; the said governor and council to be accountable:

That 12,000 dollars be advanced to the marine-committee, to discharge a bill, dated the 20th of Dec. last, drawn by John Langdon, continental agent at Portsmouth, in New-Hampshire, on the said committee, in favor of Stephen Hooper, esq. for that sum; the said committee to be accountable:

That 100,000 dollars be advanced to William Buchanan, commissarygen. of purchases, to be by him transmitted to Mr. Colt, for the purpose of purchasing provisions in the eastern district, for the use of the army; the said commissary-general to be accountable:

That 2000 dollars be advanced to the delegates of Massachusetts-Bay, on their application, for which the said state is to be accountable:

That 500 dollars be paid to Mr. E. Dyer, delegate from the state of Connecticut, on his application; the said state to be accountable. Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

WEDNESDAY, January 28, 1778.

A letter, from Jacob Rush, was read, requesting leave to resign his office of deputy-secretary.

A letter, of the 26th, from the council of Pennsylvania, and one of the 26th, from Mr. G. Morris, at camp, were read:

Ordered, That the two last be referred to the board of war.

A letter, of the 23d of Dec. from S. A. Otis, directed to James Mease, clothier-general, enclosing one of the 10th of Dec. from J. Trumbull, was

read:

Ordered, That the same be referred to the board of treasury.

A letter, of the 12th, from Henry Hay, with a return of the cannon found at Ticonderoga, &c. and one from E. Allen, were read:

Ordered, That they be referred to the board of war.

The committee on the treasury brought in a report, which being read, on motion,

Ordered, That it be referred to the committee appointed to take into consideration the state of Georgia.