Resolved, That the Marine Committee be empowered to pursue such measures, as they judge proper and effectual, to import as much salt as possible.

The Marine Committee, to whom was referred the petition of Francis Guillot, brought in their report, which was taken into consideration; Whereupon,

Resolved, That Francis Guillot be permitted to fit out and arm a priva-teer, under the colours of the United States, and that he be permitted to equip and arm the said vessel in such place as he thinks he can do it at the smallest expence; he giving the usual securities in such cases directed by Congress.