THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
On motion by Mr. HIGGINS, the House took up the joint resolution of the Senate [No. 1] for ratifying the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
The proposition having been read the first time -
On the further motion of Mr. H. it was referred to the Special Committee on Constitutional Amendments.
The House then [at 5 o'clock] adjourned till to-morrow morning 9 o'clock.