§ Mr. Alston moved that the petition of Captain La Roche, presented on the 9th 289 of March, be printed, and circulated with the votes.
§ Mr. Greenesaid, he had not seen the petition, but he understood that there was an objection to its being printed. He suggested the postponement of the motion.
§ Mr. Alstonsaid, he could not consent to postpone the motion, as he had given notice that, on Thursday next, he would call the attention of the House to the subject.
§ The House divided:—Ayes 16; Noes 20:—Majority 4.
§ Adjourned.