The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-29
-. Washington City, March.s, 1850
Sighed, w. CRAWFORD, Agent, &c.
Approved. 3" Sighed,

1914 1858 80 w. NJ =
Washington CITY, Mnrcha, 1850, h.,
Sighed, w. CRAwFoRp, Agent, &c.
Approved. 3" Sighed,
a.. m MlLLEDGE GALpH1N,
Elk. of Geo. Galphn, deceased
The committee have thus performed all the
duties imposed on them by the House, expect
ing those which relate to the payment of the
principal and interest of. the claim upon con-
sideration. On that subject, they have come to
the conclusions expressed in the following reso-
lutions, which they recommend the House to
adopt.
Its. Resolved, That the>claim of the repre-
sentatives of George Galphin, was not a just
demand against the United States
Cd. Resolved, That the act of Congress made
it the duty Of the Secretary of the Treasury to
pay the principal Of said claim, and it was there
fore, paid Gin conformity with law and spreced-
cnt'
Sd. Resolved, That the act aforesaid did not
authorize the Secretary ofthe Treasury to pay
interest on said claim, and its payment was not
Sin conformity with law of precedent"
The statement of facts contained in this re-
port was agreed to by Messrs Burt, Brock, Con-
rad, Grinnell, Jackson and King, and disagreed
to in part by Messrs Disney, Featherston and
Mann. The first resolution was agreed to by
Mcssrs. Burt, Disney, Featherston, Jackson and
Mann, and disagreed to by Messrs. Conrad
Breck, Grinnell and Mr.. King The second
resolution was agreed to unanimously. The
the third resolution was agreed to by Messrs
Burt, Disney, Featherston, Jackson and Mann
and disagreed to by Messrs. Breck, Conrad
Grinell and King.
Mr. Breck read his report signed by himself
Messrs: Conrad, James G.. King, and Grinnell
making full justification of the payment of the
principal and interest. Their argument main.
fail 10 IF fof& bo ~ ~
and justihes the payment of the intcacst or
grouds OF equity, and upon proper legal con
struction Of the act of Congress authorising the
payment Of said principal. 49, ~.
Mr.. Disney read to the House the views o.
Himself and Mr.. Featherston. Their statement
sets aside some of the historical statements made
by Mr.. Burt.
They make strong argument against the
justice of the original claim, denying that there
was any obligation on the part of the United
States to pay the claim, which had been repu
dated by the Indians and by Georgia, and sho'd
never have been recognised by the United
States. They also argue against the allowance
of the interest, as unjustifiable by the practice
| of the Government, however equitable it might
be as between individuals.
To this argument, which occupied an hour in
IFS reading, was appended resolutions, declaring
that there was no obligation on the part of tho
United States to pay the principal or interest
The reports, arguments, and documents accom-.
panying, were ordered to be printed. 49,.
The reports were made the special order O
the day for the 4th Tuesday in June ext, ane
every day thereafter till disposed of.
The committee in the case of Mr.. Homer, tn,
door-keeper, made report of the facts in tho
case, without any recommendation to the &C.
ton of the House in the matter. 80
The House passed motion to print the re-
port whichwas not read. .a.s -. .-.
Adjourned till Monday next. ~"