Mr. Crittenden was then duly qualified, and took his seat; when

Mr. Preston rose and said: what had just taken place was an

epoch in their legislative history, and from the feeling which

was evinced, he plainly saw that there was little disposition

to attend to business. He would therefore move that the senate

adjourn; which motion was unanimously agreed to.

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