_Resolved_, That there ought to be levied on all vessels entered or cleared in the United States, the duties following, to wit: On all vessels built within the United States, and belonging wholly to citizens thereof, at the rate of nine cents per ton. On all vessels not built within the United States, but now belonging wholly to citizens thereof, at the rate of six cents per ton. On all vessels belonging wholly to the subjects of Powers with whom the United States have formed treaties, or partly to the subjects of such Powers, and partly to citizens of the said States, at the rate of thirty cents per ton. On all vessels belonging wholly or in part to subjects of other Powers, at the rate of fifty cents per ton. _Provided_, That no vessel built within the United States, and belonging to a citizen or citizens thereof, whilst employed in the coasting trade, or in the fisheries, shall pay tonnage more than once in any one year; nor shall any ship or vessel built within the United States pay tonnage on her first voyage. _Provided also_, That no vessel be employed in the transportation of the produce or manufactures of the United States or any of them, coastwise, except such vessels shall be built within the United States, and the property of a citizen or citizens thereof. The same was, on a question put thereupon, agreed to by the House. _Ordered_, That a bill or bills be brought in pursuant to the said resolution, and that Mr. WADSWORTH, Mr. HEISTER, and Mr. SENEY, do prepare and bring in the same.[22] FRIDAY, May 8. The Speaker, attended by the members of the House, withdrew to the room adjoining the Representatives' Chamber, and there presented to the President of the United States the address agreed to on Tuesday last, to which he returned the following answer: GENTLEMEN: Your very affectionate address produces emotions which I know not how to express. I feel that my past endeavors in the service of my country are far overpaid by its goodness; and I fear much that my future ones may not fulfil your kind anticipation. All that I can promise is, that they will be invariably directed by an honest and an ardent zeal; of this resource my heart assures me. For all beyond, I rely on the wisdom and patriotism of those with whom I am to co-operate, and a continuance of the blessings of Heaven on our beloved country. The Speaker and members being returned into the House: Mr. GERRY, from the committee appointed, presented, according to order, a bill for collecting duties on goods, wares, and merchandises imported into the United States; and the same was received and read the first time.