At length the question was taken in committee, and the report disagreed to, 60 to 52. The committee rose, and reported their disagreement.
The House concurred with the Committee of the Whole in their disagreement—yeas 62, nays 52.
After some conversation as to the proper course now to be pursued,
Mr. Gholson moved that the Committee of Claims be instructed to report a bill, pursuant to the prayer of Elizabeth Hamilton.
The motion was agreed to by yeas and nays—61 to 46.
Friday, March 9.
The bill sent from the Senate, entitled "An act for the relief of Charles Minifie," was read twice, and committed to the Committee of Claims.
Torpedoes.
The bill from the Senate, entitled "An act making appropriation for the purpose of trying the practical use of the torpedo, or submarine explosion," was read the first time.
A motion was made by Mr. Livermore, that the bill be rejected; and the question being taken thereon, it was determined in the negative—yeas 27, nays 76.