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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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On June 8, the House voted for a U.S. Senator, with results sent to the Senate expecting a 20-20 tie. Senate formed a committee on session business and recess, and Mr. Ashmun proposed raising the Governor's salary.
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In the House for the choice of a Senator to Congress, the whole number of votes were—
Sent up to the Senate for concurrence where it is presumed the votes will be 20 and 20.
IN SENATE—June 8.
Hon. Messrs. Dana and Starkweather were chosen a committee to inquire what public business ought to be done the present session of the Legislature, and when they may have a recess. Messrs. Foster, Ives and Mann, of the house, were joined.
The honorable Mr. Ashmun, a federalist, offered a Resolution for the purpose of raising the Governor's Salary—committed.
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Friday, June 8.
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votes for senator presumed 20 and 20 in senate; committee chosen; resolution committed.
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In the House, votes were cast for choice of a Senator to Congress and sent to Senate. In Senate, Hon. Messrs. Dana and Starkweather chosen as committee to inquire into public business and recess, joined by Messrs. Foster, Ives, and Mann from House. Hon. Mr. Ashmun offered resolution to raise Governor's salary, committed.