Mr. Butler moved a postponement until Wednesday, because the amendment was important, and he had not had sufficient time to make up his mind.
Mr. Worthington said the same.
This motion was seconded.
The question for postponement was taken, and lost—ayes 15, noes 16.
The amendment of Mr. Dayton was now before the Senate.
A motion for adjournment was now made and carried—ayes 16, noes 15.
Tuesday, October 25.
John Smith, appointed a Senator by the Legislature of the State of Ohio, attended and produced his credentials, which were read, and the oath required by law was administered to him by the President.
Mr. Breckenridge, from the committee to whom was referred, on the 24th instant, the bill to enable the President of the United States to take possession of the territories ceded by France to the United States, by the treaty concluded at Paris on the 30th of April last, and for other purposes, reported it without amendment.
Ordered, That this bill pass to a third reading.