I think it is now exactly what it ought to bea recognition of the heroic act of this man. When this man has exhibited so much heroism. so much coiage. So much humanity. so much nobleness. the Ilouse should not strilce out that part of the bill which recognizes that act. Mr. G. F. HOAR. Would the gentleman from Illinois object to a simple transposition of the sentences in this bill. so that it would "1appropriate $5.000 to Joseph J. Pectri in payment of the expense and losses incurred by him in his hetoic and snecessful efforts iin rescoing from starvation and impending death a train of emigrants." &c. ?
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