Friday, November 27.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the motion submitted the 24th instant, that they proceed to ascertain the classes in which the Senators of the State of Louisiana should be inserted, as the constitution and rule heretofore prescribe; and, having agreed thereto,
On motion by Mr. Taylor,
Ordered, That the Secretary roll up, and put into the ballot box, two lots, No. 1 and No. 3; that the Senator for whom lot No. 1 shall be drawn, shall be inserted in the class of Senators whose terms of service expire on the third day of March next; and the Senator for whom lot No. 3 shall be drawn, shall be inserted in the class of Senators whose terms of service expire four years after the third day of March next.
Whereupon, the numbers above mentioned were by the Secretary rolled up and put into the box, and No. 1 was drawn for Allan B. Magruder, who is accordingly in the class of Senators whose terms of service will expire on the third day of March next; and No. 3 was drawn for Thomas Posey, who is accordingly in the class of Senators whose terms of service will expire in four years after the third day of March next.
Monday, November 30.
George M. Bibb, from the State of Kentucky, arrived on the 29th, and attended this day.
Monday, December 7.
Thomas Posey, appointed a Senator by the Governor of the State of Louisiana in place of John Destrahan, resigned, produced his credentials, was qualified, and then took his seat in the Senate.