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148 A respectable and intelligent portion of the community have recently affixed to his public course, the seal of their approbation by electing him to a seat in this House. This last testimony of confidence, when about to make his exit, was sweet consolation. It cheered him till his lamp went out. He has gone down full of years like a shock of corn fully ripe.

Mr. O'Brien then introduced the following order which was unanimously adopted Ordered, that the members of this House testify their respect for the memory of the Hon. Joshua Cushman by wearing black crepe the remainder of the session.

Ordered that a Message be sent to the Senate informing them that the House will adjourn forthwith

And the House adjourned Attest Asaph R. Nichols Clerk