§ Considered in Committee.
§ (In the Committee.)
§ Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to move the House, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for the compulsory Survey of certain Merchant Ships, and for the adoption of a maximum load line.
§ Resolution reported: — Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. PLIMSOLL, Mr. WHEELHOUSE, and Mr. LAMBERT.
§ Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 3.]