The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-25
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
THE JouRSAL-onDrR or opp-FELLows

THE JoCkNAL-ORDER OF ODD-FELL0Ws.
Mr.. JONES said that he perceived, from the read
ing Of the Journal that the bill TO incorporate the
Grand Lodge Of d-Fellows was entered as hay.
ing been referred 10 the Committee Of the whole
H0use, and made the order Of the day for to- NOR
row. He wished 10 inquire whether the bill was not
referred 10 the Committee Of the Whole the State
Of the Union.
The SPEAKER replied that, according to his re-
collection, the entry was correct.
Mr.. JONES was aware that another bill reported
from the Committee for the District Of Columbia
was disposed Of in that way He satisfied that il
was understood at the clerks desk that the bill
granting the charter 10 the Odd Fellows' Grand
Lodge was referred TO the Committee Of the Whole
ON the state Of the Union How the alteration came
20 be made, he did not know.
The SPEAKER said il was yesterday understood
at the clerks dcsk that the motion to refer the
bill 20 the Committee Of the Whole on the state Of
the Union. The Chair, however, was Of contrary
opinion; and, comforting with the gentleman
who made the motion, he was strengthened in HE
belief
Mr.. BROWN, Of Mississippi, said that the motion
he made was 10 refer the bill TO the Committee OF
the whole House.
Mr.. JONES moved 10 reconsider the vote refer.
ring the bill to the Committee Of the whole House,
IN order that might be referred 70 the Committee
OF the Whole ON the state Of the Union.
MIR. OLDs was not one Of those who are anxious
To grant acts Of Incorporation; but there was rea-
con why this bill should be passed. The only roa-
son the Grand Lodge asked for an act Of incorpo.
ration was this: II became important for il TO hold
Grand Lodges TO hold property for subordinate
lodges, :" II became necessary 10 invest the funds
after paying expenses, for benevolent purposes
They are now, under the laws, unable to hold real
estate. They ask no banking privileges but onlv
the protection Of the institutions under which tbey
live. IL did appear to him that his friend from
Tennessee was wasting bis powder and anmuni.
ton in attempting 10 defeat a bill VI this kind
Mr.. ASHMUN, 20 save a elcssconsunlption o
time moved TO lay the motion 10 reconsider ON IN,
table.
And the question being taken, the motion Of Mr.
AsHNUT was agreed to.
THE EWING ISvEsTIoATfSo COMMITTEE
Mr.. EVANS, Of Maryland, asked the House :
excuse him from serving upon the select committe
appointed upon motion Of the gentleman from Iii
nois, (Mr. RrcHt RDsoS,) 10 investigate certai
charges against the Secretary Of the Interior.
Mr.. r. did not ask this favor from any desire Z
escape the labor responsibility Of this investiga
ton but because his attendance upon the committe
might, and probably would, subject him 70 gres
private and personal inconvenience and as
was the first indulgence he had asked Of the House
he trusted his request would be granted.
Mr.. EVANS was excused from serving ON tn
On motion Of Mr.. vINToN. the vacancy wa
directed 10 be filled.
Mr.. Outlaw was subsequently appointed
REPORTS
Were made from several Of the standing commit