Whereas, debts have been contracted, under the authority of the General Assembly, in the prosecution of our public works; and whereas the poor laborers on those works have been compelled, forwant of other means of payment, to receive their pay in scrip, which has depreciated on their hands; and whereas such scrip has, in many instances, remained unpaid for more than one year, and no provision is yet made, or likely to be made, for its redemption; and whereas the General Assembly alone can provide for its payment; therefore,

Resolved, That the members of this General Assembly shall not receive any compensation for their services until all the scrip issued by or under the authority of this State shall have been redeemed.