RAILROAD AID.
On motion of Mr. BEARDSLEY, the rules were further suspended and the bill [H. R. 235] supplemental to the County and Township Railroad aid act of May 12, 1869, was read the first time and passed to the second reading.
Messrs. STEELE and SMITH demanded a call of the Senate, but the President counting from his place announced no page: 291[View Page 291]quorum present, whereupon Mr. Steele withdrew his demand for a call of the Senate.