Against the declaration; some because they did not consider it
objectionable; others because they feared making the declaration would
be injurious, and others because, so opposed to the Treaty, as to object
to all compromise 49
The SPEAKER decided in the negative.
For carrying into effect the Treaty; some because a good one, others
because best to execute it under existing circumstances 51
Against carrying it into effect, because bad in itself, and
notwithstanding existing circumstances 48
Absent on this question--Messrs. SHERBURNE and FREEMAN, on leave; Mr.
DUVALL, resigned; Mr. PATTON, by illness; Mr. FINDLAY,
accidentally.][78]