committee, reported a bill concerning banks of the State, and providing for the liquidation of their liabilities. Both bills were ordered to be printed.

Mr. Daxiel, from the Military Committee, reported a joint resolution authorizing the Governor to purchase thirty muskets, and ac coutrepients and ammunition, for the use of the Public Guard, which was passed.

The hour of ono o'clock having arrived, the House proceeded to the consideration' of the