Mr. Sitgreaves said it might not be convenient for Mr. Lyon to attend the House; he asked whether the resolution might not be sent to him, and his answer be received in writing?
Mr. Nicholas supposed, that if both gentlemen prepared a declaration in writing, and presented it to-morrow, it would answer the purpose.
Mr. Harper replied, the mischief intended to be guarded against might in the mean time be done.
Mr. Gallatin said, he had just been called out by a member of the House, who had asked him whether he thought it would be proper for Mr. Lyon to attend the House. He supposed, therefore, if the Sergeant-at-arms was sent for him, he would immediately attend.
Mr. Harper hoped the Sergeant-at-arms would be sent.
The Speaker said, as soon as the Clerk had made a copy of the resolution, the Sergeant-at-arms would wait upon Mr. Lyon with it.
Mr. Lyon having entered,
The Speaker said, the members from Vermont and Connecticut being now in their places, he should proceed to read the resolution which had been entered into by the House. [He then read the resolution.]
As soon as it was finished reading,