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by Mr. Sparrow, on motion, the Senate adjourned to meet on Friday. House of Representatives.--The House met at 12 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Doggett. Mr. Lyons, of Va., offered a resolution, as follows: The President having recommended that the 18th day of this month be set apart as a day of thanksgiving to Almightthis month. This resolution was unanimously agreed to, Mr. Garnett, of Va., moved that from and after this day the House shall meet at 11 o'clock. Mr. Lyons opposed the motion, on the ground that it would restrict the working business hours of several of the standing committees. The vote was taken, and the motion prnot prevail. Mr. Russell then moved to make the bill the continuing special order after existing special orders are disposed of. This motion prevailed. Mr. Lyons. of Va. offered a resolution that the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to report a bill for the establishment of a Supreme Court. Mr. Jones, of Tenn