WASHINGTON, _Dec. 11, 1812_.
The Message and papers were read, and referred to the committee
appointed 9th November last, to consider that part of the Message
of the President of the United States which relates to the Naval
Establishment.
THURSDAY, December 31.
_Death of the Representative, John Smilie._
A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate of the
death of JOHN SMILIE, late a member of the House of Representatives,
from the State of Pennsylvania; and that his remains will be interred
this day at two o'clock.
_Resolved_, That the Senate will attend the funeral of JOHN SMILIE,
late a member of the House of Representatives from the State of
Pennsylvania, this day at two o'clock; and, as a testimony of respect
for the memory of the deceased, they will go into mourning, and wear a
black crape round the left arm for thirty days.
TUESDAY, January 5, 1813.
The credentials of JOHN GAILLARD, appointed a Senator by the
Legislature of the State of South Carolina, for six years, commencing
on the 4th day of March next, were presented, read, and ordered to lie
on file.
WEDNESDAY, January 6.
The credentials of ABNER LACOCK, appointed a Senator by the Legislature
of the State of Pennsylvania for the term of six years, commencing on
the 4th day of March next, were read, and ordered to lie on file.
MONDAY, January 11.
JAMES A. BAYARD, from the State of Delaware, arrived on the 9th
instant, and attended this day.
WEDNESDAY, January 13.
_Capture of British Vessels._
The following Message was received from the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES:
_To the Senate of the United States_:
I transmit to the Senate copies of the correspondence called
for by their resolution of the 7th instant.