and are enjoying as much prosperity and happiness as it tispOssiI,ie for any people la euJoy.

 It would be gratifying to carry thoughts forward to what will probably he our condition in the of

 very few years but this is forbidden by what vet re- mains of the usual proceedings of the day.

 You will permit uIe 70 say Jew words respecting course in the business which may come before In the d'scussons rendered necessary by trusA will constantly be borne in mind that il is the business of the public we are assembled to perform that not here gladators to contend for vc- tory but that truth is the great end and object of pur- suit, and wherever that leads let us be prepared to fol- low. Discussions sometimes give rise to verr runpeas- ant unpleasant to ihe members of the body, and particularly SO to the presiding officer. They generally arise from treating the arguments of each other with much severity or personal reflection thrown out in n moment of excitement.

 In lhe duties which deyolve on me as your presi- ding ofiicer shall be guided by what appears to me the public interestand nthe course may pursue, shall be SD fortunate as not t0 be msled by my own judgment faithfully exercised, hope to receive your appreciation; but if uNfoFtunateiy errors should be committed, and from these no one can without arro- gance pretend exemption, trust they will be treated with candor, if not with liberaiity.

 The following committees were appointed during the first three days of the session: ...

 Committee of Elec,ions-Messrs. Burral, Griffin, and Mner '' -

 To canvass the votes for State Oficers-Messrs P. Marvin, G. WcIies, Jackson, Perkins, w. Marks, and Smons.

 On the unfinished business OI last sesslon-Messrs. Hubbard, Shelton, and Johns0n. sI.

 Military Reiurns-Messrs. Sedgwck, Holt, and E. Hewitt ~- '''

 To superintend the printing of the House-Messrs. Barker, Ellsworth, and Hinman. sN

 On Finance-Messrs. Raymond, Beers, and Els worth. !" @ .'

 Engrossed Bills-Messrs. Morgan, Landon, and Lester. 2. ...'., -ss. lad, tr... .s.--

 Bill securing religious freedom &c.-Messrs. Bald- win, G. Welles. Shelton Laham, Davis, Mills, Shai- Ter, and White. ss @ -... .. 2.

 Concerning Pedars-Mcssrs. Hill, Adams, Bassett Dean, Gladding, Sanford, Green, and Lathrop.

 lThe joint Committees on the part Of the Senate, as siatedin resolutions, follows be joined by such from the House as the Speaker may appoint.

 On much of the Governors Message as relates to alterations in the U. $. Constution--Mr Wm. w. Boardman. .' "" On new towns and new probate districts-Mr. Pet tibone. '-

 On Interpretations for Manufacturing purposes-Mr. Pratt. '@ A f.. -. On Common SchooIs--Mr Palmer.

 On Divorces-Mr. AIsop.

 On Banks-Mr. Hawley.

 On Roads and Bridges-Mr. Wait. To prepare joint rules for the procedure oC the houses-Mr. Crawford. ,.

 On Criminal l4aws-Mr. Judson.

 On the School Fund-Mr. Darling. ar-- sg .s

 On much of the Message us relates to the Tariff Mir. Pease.