§ The House met at Twelve of the Clock.
§ MR. SPEAKER'S ABSENCE.
§ The House being met, the Clerk at the Table informed the House of the absence of Mr. Speaker through continued indisposition.
§ Whereupon Mr. EMMOTT, the Chairman of Ways and Means, proceeded to the Table, and, after prayers, took the Chair as Deputy Speaker, pursuant to the Standing Order.