Ordered, That the consideration of the subject he postponed until Monday next.
On motion, the committee adjourned to meet on Monday morning next, at 10 o'clock.
The committee met pursuant to adjournment.
Present—Messrs. Mason, Davis, Collamer, Fitch, and Doolittle.
The committee, after consultation, agreed to direct the Chairman to submit to the Senate the petition from negroes in Massachusetts, with a recommendation that it he returned to the Senator who presented it.
After consultation as to making the final report, the committee adjourned until Thursday morning, 14th instant, at 9£ o'clock, a. m.
The committee met pursuant to adjournment.
Present—Messrs. Mason, Davis, Collamer, Fitch, and Doolittle.
The Chairman submitted a report, which he had prepared, on the subject of the investigation referred to this committee.
Mr. Collamer presented the views of himself and Mr. Doolittle.
On motion, the Chairman was authorized to present the report to the Senate; and Mr. Collamer was empowered to present the minority report.
