The Senate entered on executive business. A communication from the President informed them that Mr. JEFFERSON wished to return home, and he proposed WILLIAM SHORT, Esq. to take his place as minister to France. Laid on the table. WEDNESDAY, June 17. The Senate went into executive business. They examined into the fitness of Mr. SHORT to supply the place of Mr. JEFFERSON, but came to no conclusion. THURSDAY, June 18. The Senate went into executive business, and confirmed the appointment of Mr. SHORT to take charge of our affairs at the court of France, during the absence of the minister. THURSDAY, June 25. The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the bill for establishing an Executive Department, to be denominated the Department of Foreign Affairs; which was read the first time, and ordered to lie for consideration. FRIDAY, July 17. On motion, that, on the final question upon a bill or resolve, any member shall have a right to enter his protest or dissent on the journal, with reasons in support of such dissent, provided the same be offered within two days after the determination on such final question: Passed in the negative. TUESDAY, July 21. The Senate entered on executive business, and _Ordered_, That the Secretary of Foreign Affairs attend the Senate to-morrow, and bring with him such papers as are requisite to give full information relative to the consular convention between France and the United States. WEDNESDAY, July 22. The Senate were to-day mostly engaged in executive business. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs attended, agreeably to order, and made the necessary explanations; and the following resolution was entered into.[5] SATURDAY, July 25. RUFUS KING, from New York, appeared, and took his seat. MONDAY, July 27. PHILIP SCHUYLER, from New York, appeared, and took his seat. TUESDAY, July 28. On motion, the Senators from the State of New York proceeded to draw lots for their classes, in conformity to the resolve of the 14th of May; and two lots, No. 3, and a blank, being, by the Secretary, rolled up and put into the box, Mr. SCHUYLER drew blank; and Mr. KING having drawn No. 3, his seat shall accordingly be vacated in the Senate at the expiration of the sixth year. The Secretary proceeded to put two other lots into the box, marked Nos. 1 and 2; and Mr. SCHUYLER having drawn lot No. 1, his seat shall accordingly be vacated in the Senate at the expiration of the second year. MONDAY, August 3. The Senate entered on executive business. The President communicated to them a list of about one hundred appointments as collectors, naval officers, and surveyors. The Senate advised and consented to about one-half the list; the rest lay till to-morrow. TUESDAY, August 4. A message from the House of Representatives brought up a bill for making compensation to the President and Vice President of the United States, and desired the concurrence of the Senate therein;