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e resolution was lost. Mr. Gray opposed, in a short but telling speech, the appointment of a Public Printer. He showed the frauds perpetrated under that system. Mr. Meade replied with much force in favor of electing a Public Printer. He held that the use of the contract system by the United States Government was itself a strong argument against it. He wanted a Virginian, and did not want him underbid by Yankee printers. Mr. Cabell spoke in favor of the contract system. Mr. Keen opposed the contract system on the ground that he was opposed to reforms (as they are called) of all kinds. He spoke with much earnestness. Mr. Robinson wanted to stop this debate and get to the vote. The report of the Select Committee was accepted by the Senate — ayes 19; noes, 18. Adjourned. House of Delegates. The House met at 12 o'clock, M. The Speaker announced the following select joint committee on the pardon of Jefferson Davis and others, and the restorat