The New York herald., 1850-04-27
TIIIRTY-F7RsT CONGRESS-.
pnsT SESSION.



TIIIRTY-FlRsT CONGRESS-.
Pnsr SESSION.
House OF Representatives.
BY BAIN's ELEcrRo-cuExIcAL rsLEoaAPa.
49, wAssssoror, April %, lsso
~ THE cESsssskLL.
4 Mr. rsoussos, of Penn, offered resoutisn to tsrm
nate the debate tho bill on Monday next
Laid the table
ADMISSION pnLHoArps.
Mr. srRoro, tdem.) OF Penn, susussted that the ad
mission OF the delegates from New Mexico and Descrst
te the order Of the day for next Monday which was OBJ
jected to.
The ayes and nays we're then called for on Mr.
Thompsons motion, and il was decided In the alrms-
/ tive.
| Two private bills passed
sxrEprIoy YRASxLIS,
&c, &c.
Mr. srAyros, (dem) Tennessee, inquired whether the
resolution reported yesterday from the Committee
Naval Affairs, In relation to the expedition for the
search Of Sir John Franklin under the rule goes on
the Speakers table, to come up in regular order.
The srrAkss replied anrmatively.
Mr.. STANTON said. whether the resolution should be
passed or not the ships expected to sa from New
York one day next week For the purpose Of getting
the resolution before the House now he moved to re-
consider the vote Of yesterday BY which the House
fused to lay the resolution on the table.
In reply to question the Speaker stated that If tho
House refused reconsider the resolution will remain
on ine s.s to be hs4 sf y,sn In is order e.
stsntons motion on the table.
The question taken and decided in the negative
The question recurrcd on Mr.. srAsross motion to
reconsider. when,
the House go into committee on the census bill.
Mr.. BRooKs (whig) Of New York. asked whether this
was not an indirect way Of killing the resolution
Mr.: BA,Lr said 1t was for the House to decd.
whether ,h.y would 60 On With important public bus
ness. or enter into visionary matters
The SsrAxka said that such remsrks were out Of
The yeas and nays we're taken on the motion to 20
into Committee of the whole the State Of the Union
IL was refused by vote OF 70 to SO.
MT Hsesrss. moved to 20 into COMMITTEES on the
Mr.. srAsIo. insisted that his motion to reconsider
table, took precedence of other business.
The srraKkR overruled the point.
Ths ysss and nays we're taken on the motion to go
into committee on the private calendar
II was decided in the negative.
The question recurred on Mr.. stanton's motion to
reconsider-D % to s. Decided In the Affirmative. Con-
sequenty the resolution again before the House.
the question REQUIRED to lay on the table
was sustained by the House.
The question was taken TO lay the resolution the
table, and decided In the negative. So to o.
Mr.. sAvAcE said he proposed amendmont, to unite
With the expedition another object to look after the
Round Islanders.
Mr. wsrHRop did not know whether the mt
had been accepted or not.
The srsAxrn replied that Mr. Savage had not yet Of
fcred II.
Mr. SAVAGE said that every man knew the English
government couli not hope to make discoveries In the
Arctic sea valuable to mankind II was INTENDED to
furnish giorihcstion and tho capture of her grzzy
bears might for short time please the public. There
was no trait in the English government more promi-
nent than taking care of Its citizens They had
shown II on all occasions, go where you will But
few years ago, II arrested from your hands man
committed murder. Your government gave up Mcleod
and now you are going to help men to make 9 little
material for gorifcation.
MIR. RgMsn-McLeod tried In New York tor
murder. and was acquitted by the jury.
Mr. sAvAsE-I am acquainted With the history Of the
case There way for criminals 20 and there
was way tor producing vericts
MI. MArrsos said he knew the Judge who conducted
the trial farer trial pever took place. The jury
told II II wrapped the country In flames. they
must convict the man II found guilty. The Judge IL
above reproof and honest and learned as any m
Therefore, IL unwsrrsnted TO say that the trial
was conducted in way to allow Mcleod to escape.
Mr. say.s, remarked that he was acquainted with
courts OF Justice. There better argument for
the jury TO permit Mr. Mcleod escape than by tell
Ing them that they must convict " ne vas guil
again sanes ,he haspSs spcs In n-ns
Mr. ss'ses refused 10 yield. saying he satisfied
with the genteman's explanation.
Mr.. MArrrsos-Thc judge told the jury TO do their
duty
lie sppauded the Briiish government for protecting
her eitirens and hoped would always do the
though u should wrap the world In flames dentlem
manifested sympathy for franklin. because he has
'sir 20 his while they did not TO send
an expedition for our suffering sailors. They we're
willing TO assi,t Queen Victoria but stigmatred
outlaws and pirates those who rcndervoused Round
Island, TO 90 To known countryi;o break thehackles
I of dsspotism and add another star 20 banner
4 Mr.. Cans. dem , Of Ohio, sent up an Amcndraort,
the reading % which cccasioncd considerable laugh
ter that neither slavery nor Involuntary servitu4e
Mr.. HsLi, (dem,) OF Missouri offered anne ndncnt,
that the United states shall not be liable 60 any claim
for deterioration Of the vessels or for any oaim what
so.yer.
Sir, SAVAGE DEM Of Tennessee, made few sddi.
tona remarks aud concluded by moving TO refer the
resolution 10 the Committee q ths Whole the state
/ Of the L nion.
Mr.. BarIr regarded the scheme as private one to
get up little glory. great deal has been written
about g. The anxiety 20 engage I'm IL asto g se
private Individuals opportunity for seisf Although
was said the expedition would cost nothing a. last
We would have the piper 20 pay. lie said u va.
so In regard to those who brought Lsisyette
90 the country and thsse who took the Macei0 0nian
20 Ireland with the starved people of that
country The appropriations for the navy already
smount to ten millions Of dollars and 10 proposed
20 transfer nov many men aud ofseers TO the exPe-
when he yesterday spoke q nj. ss -Iid goose esss
though moved the gentleman from ms moisrstioa.
Mr.. Bszss. (shg) % Illinois said that Frssklia ~n
distinguished captain and had earned his title
as reward ~ merit 0entlemsn had spoken OF this
expedition one for glorincation lie va glad u n
I 70 was said Of Columbus. whom he exhibited the
has shown bensvolen, desire 70 rescue the brave
men from the dangers pending he approved The
motives, and was willing 10 AID the enserps's. =
IL longer true that England is mistress % the
ard ~ aid literature belongs o.
try 80 he would cay With Tuly, that ni.fortaas b.
I longs g. county lie wanted o. III the Amsricsn
Gag to mast head 10 send the vessels fth messenger.
Of bsnsyolenee and kipdness 70 the remotes region.
OF the Artic Mr. Bsyly spoke q the esp-sition
as Wild soOse chase. Nov he (Ar Baker wsal1
speak of the expedition Wild bird out some
trsckless coast the dcsert aud imiisbls sir.
dsrng but not Lost lie trusted ne might live In hs
spirit 90 greet their rctsrn
Mr. WHr,. (whlg of New York moved the previous
! question.
Several votes we're taken. No quorum voted Insf.
iectss motion we're made Tor calls q the House D. al
tourn FINALLY the demand for the prcvous qaesti,a
was stcond.d The question wss then taksn ani Ia