The question on the resolution as amended, was, after some debate, put and carried—yeas 45, nays 28.
The fourth resolution reported, to retain two and a half per centum on all drawbacks allowed for goods re-exported from the United States, in addition to the sums heretofore directed to be retained by law, and also on the whole of the additional duty on goods imported in foreign ships or vessels, was agreed to without debate. The committee then rose, and, upon the question, Will the House concur with the committee in their agreement to the resolution laying an additional duty on sugar? the yeas and nays were called for, and taken—54 to 28.
The other resolutions, as amended, were also agreed to, and the Committee of Ways and Means directed to bring in a bill or bills conformable thereto.
Thursday, May 8.
Memory of Washington.
Mr. H. Lee, from the select committee appointed to consider what measures it would be proper for Congress to adopt for paying suitable respect to the memory of the man first in peace, first in war, and first in the hearts of his countrymen—the deceased General Washington—made a report, recommending the adoption of the following resolutions:
"Resolved, That the resolution of Congress passed in the year 1783, respecting an equestrian statue of General Washington, be carried into immediate execution, and that the statue be placed in the centre of an area to be formed in front of the Capitol.
"Resolved, That a marble monument be erected by the United States in the Capitol at the city of Washington, in honor of General Washington, to commemorate his services, and to express the regrets of the American people for their irreparable loss.
"Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to give such directions as may appear to him proper, to carry the preceding resolutions into effect; and that for the present, the sum of $100,000 be appropriated for these purposes."
The resolutions were referred to a Committee of the whole House, and immediately taken into consideration; when