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Herald Of The Times
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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The U.S. House of Representatives, on motion by Mr. Patton of Virginia, agreed to a resolution setting aside the August election for North Carolina's 12th Congressional District, declaring the seat vacant, and requesting the Speaker to inform the Governor. The House adjourned at half-past six.
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A motion of adjournment was made and lost.
Mr. Patton of Virginia, submitted the following resolution ; which was agreed to :
Resolved, That the election held in North Carolina last August, for a Representative for the 12th Congressional District of that State in the House of Representatives of the United States, be set aside ; that the seat of the Representative is hereby declared vacant ; and that the Speaker of this House be requested to inform the Governor of the State of North Carolina of the fact.
Thereupon, at half-past six o'clock, on motion of Mr. Hardin, the House adjourned.
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North Carolina
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resolution agreed to; election set aside; seat declared vacant; speaker requested to inform governor of north carolina.
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Mr. Patton of Virginia submitted a resolution to set aside the election held in North Carolina last August for the 12th Congressional District, declare the seat vacant, and have the Speaker inform the Governor. The resolution was agreed to after a motion of adjournment was lost. The House adjourned at half-past six o'clock on motion of Mr. Hardin.