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object before seized by the page it was placed in the speakers hand; -- then we hear the Stentorian Voice of the clerk as with hurried speech he names again its title and object.

Whit this very interesting business was going on Suddenly up rose Mr. Crittendon of Kentucky and asks leave to interrupt the gentleman but for a moment. This was readily granted. He wanted to commemorate to the House a message which he had just received from Gen'l McClellan informing him of the capture of Gen'l Price and his staff. This was received with loud and long applause. What clapping of hands!