Wednesday, November 5.
Several other members, to wit: from New Hampshire, John S. Sherburne; from Massachusetts, William Lyman; from Connecticut, James Hillhouse; from Vermont, Nathaniel Niles; from New York, Ezekiel Gilbert; from Maryland, William Hindman; from Virginia, Thomas Claiborne; and from Georgia, Thomas P. Carnes, appeared, and took their seats in the House.
Notice was received that the Senate had not yet been able to form a quorum.
Upon this, Mr. Dayton moved that a committee shall be appointed to examine the business left unfinished last session, and report to the House. He saw no reason for losing time by waiting for the Senate.
Mr. Goodhue objected to the motion as improper.
Mr. Dayton challenged the gentleman to point out wherein the impropriety consisted. For two or three weeks the House of Representatives would have full employment, while the Senate, in reality, had none. He was positive as to the legality and expediency of proceeding.
The Speaker put the question, and the ayes and noes were equal, each being twenty-five.
The Speaker then informed the House that, as a quorum of their number was not present, it would be requisite to adjourn.
The House rose immediately, after adjourning till to-morrow.