The Speaker decided it was not in order, another question being before the House.
Mr. Little then moved the previous question, which he soon withdrew.
Mr. Stow then expressed his alarm and astonishment at the course we are taking. He said the country was wholly unprepared to enter into a war within the time which had been mentioned. He warned gentlemen of their danger, and the ruin which threatened our defenceless towns. The authority which he had cited ought to have more weight than the hear-says of some young members in this House. The elections of the maritime parts of the country will put your places into the possession of your political adversaries. You may be assured you tread on deceitful ground. The intelligent party of the community at the North are against the war. There is no calculating the injury it will be to the State of New York.
Mr. Bassett spoke in favor of the measure, and respecting the injuries we have received from Great Britain.
Mr. Roberts then moved for the previous question.
Mr. Sheffey called for the ayes and noes.
The motion for the previous question was carried—ayes 66, noes 40.
The question was, Shall the bill be engrossed for a third reading?—Carried—ayes 71, noes 30.
The question was then, on what day shall it be read?
Mr. Grundy moved it be read immediately.