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t was sustained by Messrs. Barbour and Prince. Mr. Magruder urged the adoption of the minority report. The discussion on the one side developed some rare facts in reference to these salt contracts, while on the other hand strong objections were advanced against the expediency and justice of the plan proposed by the majority. At 3 o'clock, however, without arriving at any conclusion, the Chair was vacated until 7 ½ o'clock. Evening Session.--The House reassembled at 7½ o'clock, Mr. McCamant in the chair. Mr. Woolfolk, from the Special Committee appointed for the purpose of inquiring into the condition of the negroes employed on the fortifications, reported that prior to the appointment of the committee the treatment to said negroes had been harsh and improper; but since the appointment of the committee their condition had been much improved, and there is now no room for serious complaint. They believe that the action of the House had much to do with the change of treat