Resolved, That General Washington be desired, if it be practicable, by every art, and whatever expence, to obstruct effectually the navigation of the North river, between Fort Washington and Mount Constitution, as well to prevent the regress of the enemies' frigates lately gone up, as to hinder them from receiving succours.

The Secret Committee informed Congress that a vessel was arrived at Rhode Island, with sundry articles imported by their order, for account of the United States.

Resolved, That the Secret Committee be directed to report in what manner the goods imported ought, in their opinion, to be disposed of.

Resolved, That the Marine Committee be directed to deliver over to the direction oE the Committee of Secret Correspondence two of the continental cruisers now ready for sea, to perform such voyages as they shall think necessary for the service of these states:

That the Marine Committee give orders to the remainder of the continental cruisers, now in the port of Philadelphia, and ready for sea, to proceed on such voyages, or perform such immediate services, as the Secret Committee shall direct, in writing, addressed to the commanders thereof.

The Marine Committee to whom was referred the account of Captain Martindale, brought in their report, which was taken into consideration; Whereupon,

Resolved, That there be paid to Captain Sion partindale the sum of £43 5 3 lawful money, equal to 144 18/90 dollars, in full of expences and disbursements on the brig Washington, and other expences from Halifax to Casco Bay.

Resolved, That a member be added to the Marine Committee, in the room of Mr. [Stephen] Hopkins, who is absent.

The member chosen, Mr. [William] Ellery.