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Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
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The Judiciary Bill discussion in committee is expected to end today, with Mr. Mercer withdrawing his motion to strike the first section and Mr. Storrs proposing an amendment to reduce new judges from three to two. The amendment is likely to pass, and the bill to be approved by the House this week.
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The fate of the amendment is very uncertain, but we incline to think it will be adopted; in which event, the bill, as amended, will be immediately reported to the House, where it will be speedily disposed of. We entertain no doubt of its passing the House during the present week.
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mr. mercer consented to withdraw his motion for striking out the first section; mr. storrs submitted an amendment reducing the number of new judges from three to two; amendment fate uncertain but likely adopted; bill as amended to be reported to the house and speedily disposed of; expected to pass the house during the present week
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Discussion of the Judiciary Bill in committee of the whole expected to terminate to-day; reference to yesterday's proceedings where Mr. Mercer withdrew his motion and Mr. Storrs submitted an amendment reducing new Judges from three to two