I offer resolutions identical with those offered by myself, and adopted by the Senate, on the death of Robert Rantoul.

Resolved, unanimously, That the Senate mourns the death of Hon. Goldsmith F. Bailey, late a member of the House of Representatives from Massachusetts, and tenders to his relatives a sincere sympathy in this afflicting bereavement.

Resolved, As a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, that the Senate do now adjourn.

The resolutions were agreed to; and the Senate adjourned.


USE OF PARCHMENT IN LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.

Resolution and Speech in the Senate, on the Enrolment of Bills, May 16, 1862.