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F,iday, September l6. The bill from the H. of R. ''to provide for the elec- ton of President and Vice President of the U s. was considered in committee of the whole Mr. Williamson Tn the chair, reported with an amendment which was concurred Iii, and referred to a select committee con- sisting of Messrs. Williamson, Rnggod and Ferau- son.

 The Senate proceeded to the Representatives Hall when the two Houses proceeded to joint election of Secretary of State, which resulted in the election of ROBERT A. WATKINS, who received 45 votes, over John J. Ciendenin who received IS votes

 The Senators who voted for Mr. Watkins. were Messrs Clark, Ferguson, Hill, Izard, Kuykendail, Martin, Mckean, Ringgold Saunders, Smith and Thornton; and those who voted for Mr. Clendenn. were Messss. Ball, Brown, McCamy, Williamson and Roane

 The bill, to establish and define the boundaries of oeafcy county was read third time, and referred to the committee on counties and county iines- who re- ported it on Saturday, without amendment.

 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

 The House met pursuant to adjournment

 MT. byrd offered the following resolution, which on motion, was laid on the table, to wit:

 hssotred, That the House proceed to the election oi two Senators to the Senate of the United States on Saturday the 24th instan and on the same day that the House proceed to the election of Auditor and Trea surer for the State.

 The speaker announced the appointment of the fol- towing standing committees, to wit n tin Ways and Means, Messrs Caldwell, Swain, boone Logan, Mors and Jones.

 on Memorials, Messrs. Tidwell, Linton, Grimes, Hoge and Tucker.

 on Education and the University Lands, Messrs. lKaoysdon, Philips, Royston, Blair May, Taylor and Toieson

 On motion of Mr. Cooke

 kesoired, That select committee be appointed to act In conjunction with such committee as may be ap pointed by the Senate 10 examine and report the con o'on of the State House, Court House and Jail Fund que also to examne the title of the ots on which the Public buildings erected.

 Messrs. Cooke, Hill ard Logan, were appoin,d said committee. ffsA'ss i NIT, Thompson gave notice that on Monday next, he should ask leave 10 introduce bill 10 run and rnarL