Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-24

House of Representatives, on Monday last, was
The following, by the Speaker.
Hon. ANDREW STEVENSON,
Speaker of The House Of Representatives.:
Sir:-I have the honor Of transmitting seve
al memorials, signed by ci,izens of the United
States, recommending 10 the favorable consi>
deration of Congress, the importance Of afford
ing some efficient aid in fitting out small ex-
petition TO explore the immense and unknown
regions in the Southern hemisphere. They
believe that an expedition could scarcely fail in
making discoveries OF some interest, by hndias
new Islands, and increasing our knowledge OF
those already LAID down on the map; that com-
merce might be benefited by surveying the
coast frequen,ed by our hardy fishermen, and
upon which they frequently suffer shi?wreck
and manv privations, and loss OF property.
III is believed that new channels might
be opened for commercial pursuits in ami
NAL fur-a trade gu, of which an immense
ssienue accrues TO the Government; and which
Srea,ly augmens our national strength, by in.
creasing the number Of our most efficien nj sea-
men.
Among these memorials, you will find one
from Albany, dated October 10Th, 1927, and
signed by his Exccllency Nathaniel Pitcher,
Lieutenant Governor Of the State Of New York;
, the Honorable Erastus Root, Speaker OF the
House Of Representatives, and by nearly all the
members of the Legislature.
! have also The honor Of transmitting to you
three other memorials-the first is dated
Charleston, South Carolina, May 3ls,, 1897,
and signed BY the Mayor of tie city, President
of the Chamber Of Commerce, and by long
lis, Of respectable citizens.
The second is dated Raleigh, North Caroli.
IA, December oath, 1897, and contains the sig
natures Of his Excellency James lrcdeli, Gov
ernCr of the State, the Honorable b. Yancey,
~ Speaker Of the Senaie,- the Honorable James
Settl., Speaker Of the House OF Commons, and
by large proportion Of the members Of each
branch o. the Legislature. The third memo
1928, and is sustained by number OF resperta-
bic ci,izens, by the Honorable Linn Banks,
Speaker Of the House Of Delegates, and by a
large and very respectable number OF the mems
Der. of the Legislature. With the above pa
pers send You for reference in like manner,
the following Preamble and 2esolu ion, adopted
by the House OF Delegates Of the State of Ma.
ryland, which have had in nv possession, but
which has never been officially introduced in
! this House:
"Whereas foreign nations have long ,u,n-
ed ihciI attention towards the requirement OF
more perfect knowledge Of the geography Of
the earth,h means Of voyages ofdiscovery; and,
: put,fion, but extended the weight OF their in
= fuence, opened new channels for commercial
enterprise, and benefited the human race, by
charging and improving the boundaries OF
knowledge; and whereas the Government Of
the United States has attained high standing
among the nations Of the earlh-Qhe practical
result Of the most stupendous, as well as sue
cessful experiment ever made in politics,)-a
population fast inc reasing, c commercial relations
and interest co-extensive with the civilized
world; nautical skill, perseverance, and enter
prise, il not unequalled, at least unsurpassed:
and whereas the sending out Of one or two yes.
sells on q voyage,o of discovery, would not be at
tended with any very heavy demands on the
public treasury, and would seem to be in that
strict accordance with the character and Iiher>
al policy which ought Id be pursued by Co
yernment whose political existence is, in
great measure, dependen, on the general intel-
.liyence OF her People, and whereas great num>
Der of The most enlightened citizens OF different
sections OF our country have moilaized the
Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States, in Congress assembled, and
have Sc, forth that, under the patronage Of the
y. States, an expedition should be fitted out
without delay, and proceed to acquire more
correct knowledge OF our own continent, or, IT
possisle,t to enter the more interesting & exten
phere, and, provided for the purpose with har-
dy seamen and scientific persons, 10 bring home
to US the result Of their labors, for the honor
Of our country and the benefit Of mankind: and
whereas voyages Of this kind, even when they
fail IN making important discoveries, bespeak
liberal policy, and give character 10 the Peo-
pie who undertake them: Therefore,
I" Hesolved by tie General Assena6iy offhs STATE
of Maryland, That We do highly approve of
tue views Of The said memorialisis, believing
tina, Polar expedition, if properly conducted,
could scarcely fail iu adding something 10 the
general stock Of national wealth and know
ieige. and to the honor and glory Of the United
STATES"
The paper marked A contains list OF
names Of individuals who have expressed their
Interest in the success Of an Antartie expedi-
ton; by individual and voluntary subscription,
to aid in carrying II ioto effect.