Congress resumed the consideration of the report of the Marine Committee: Whereupon,

Resolved, That all private ships of war, merchant ships, and other vessels belonging to the subjects of these states, do pay respect to the continental ships of war, of any kind and denomination, by hauling down their pendants when in company with any of them, and also by lowering the sails usually lowered by British traders to British ships of war when they meet.

That no private ships or vessels of war, merchant ships, and other vessels belonging to the subjects of these states, be permitted to wear pendants when in company with continental ships or vessels of war, without leave from the commanding officer thereof.

That, if any merchant ship or vessel shall wear pendants in company with continental ships or vessels of war, without leave first obtained from the commander thereof, such commander be authorized to take away the pendants from the offenders.

That, if private ships or vessels of war refuse to pay the respect due to the continental ships or vessels of war, the captain or commander, so refusing, shall lose his commission.

Resolved, That the further consideration of the report be postponed till to Morrow.