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in which Messrs. Sheffer and Hunter advocated the motion to lay on the table, and Messrs. Woodson, Green, and A. W. McDonald opposed it.--The motion prevailed by a vote of — ayes 51, nays 31. Mr. McCannant, from the special committee, reported a bill confiscating the lands of citizens of the United States, lying west of the Allegheny mountains, and where said lands are claimed by loyal citizens, under grants from the Commonwealth, to transfer the same to them. Mr. Tomlin presented the petition of George Taylor, in relation to the validity of his security ship on the bond of Robert M. Nimmo, Storekesper of the Penitentiary. Mr. Eggleston presented a resolution that the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expediency of paying the 86th Regiment Virginia Militia, commutation for clothing, while employed in the military service of the State; which was adopted. On motion of Mr. Robertson, of Richmond, the House then went into secret session.