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4 [1824 January 7] On motion of Mr. Small, ordered that when the Senate adjourn, they adjourn to three[underscored] O'clock P.M.

[order on Committees] On motion of Mr. Usher ordered that the Senate adopt as part of their Rules and Orders "that all Committees on the part of the Senate shall consist of three of the Members, and appointed by the President, except when the Committees are joined by the House of Representatives. Adjourned to 3 O'clk. P.M.

Afternoon [Seats] On motion of Mr. Dennett, ordered that Messrs. Dennett, Witham and Small be a Committee to consider and report in what manner the members of the Senate shall be seated at the Senate Board.

[order respecting Messages] On motion of Mr. Wellington ordered that all messages between the two Houses, be communicated by the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House respectively; and that all papers be transmitted by them or their assistants. Sent down for concurrence, and came up concurred.

[order authorizing an Assistant Secretary] On motion of Mr. Small ordered that the Secretary of the Senate be authorized to appoint an Assistant

[Seats] Mr. Dennett from the Committee on that subject, reported that the Secretary of the Senate be directed to prepare lots suitably numbered for each seat round the Senate Board, and that each member draw for the number of the seat to be occupied by him during