Mr. Madison observed, that if he saw any danger from the precedent of making this provision, he should not be for it; but he believed the precedent could not be extended to any other case. This officer, he had learnt, would have been put on the foreign list, had it not been that he was so wrapped up in the conduct of his general, as to consider it indelicate to receive any payment. He relied upon the prosperous fortune of general La Fayette for recompense. This had failed him. If, said Mr. M. any thing could afford comfort to the general in his present unfortunate confinement,1 it would doubtless be to find that the United States had extended their liberality to the relief of his faithful servant.

Mr. Madison said, when he was up before, he had omitted to answer the question of the gentleman from New-York.1 It did not appear clear, he said, what part of the time Mr. Poirey was secretary, and what part aid-de-camp; they had chosen, therefore, to insert both characters. He would, of course, be allowed according to his services.