Resolved, That the Marine Committee be empowered to give such directions respecting the continental ships of war in the river Delaware, as they think proper, in case the enemy succeed in their attempts on the said river.

Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white: that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.

The council of the State of Massachusetts bay haying represented by letter to the president of Congress, that Captain John Roach, some time since appointed to command the continental ship of war the Ranger, is a person of doubtful character, and ought not to be entrusted with such a command; therefore,

Resolved, That Captain Roach be suspended, until the Navy Board for the eastern department shall have enquired fully into his character, and report thereon to the Marine Committee.

Resolved, That Captain John Paul Jones be appointed to command the said ship Ranger.

Resolved, That William Whipple, Esqr. member of Congress, and of the Marine Committee; John Langdon, Esqr. continental agent; and the said Captain John Paul Jones, be authorized to appoint the lieutenant, and other commissioned and warrant officers necessary for the said ship; and that blank commissions and warrants be sent them, to be filled with the names of the persons they appoint, returns whereof to be made to the Navy Board in the eastern department: