Resolved, That the committee appointed to carry into execution the resolutions of Congress relative to a naval armament, be empowered to draw on the Treasurers, from time to time, for any sums not exceeding 500,000 dollars, for carrying into execution the resolutions of Congress.

The Committee to whom the petition of D[avid] Beveridge was referred, brought in their report, which was read.

Ordered, To lie on the table.