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THE NUMBER OF GRAND JURORS.
Mr. Jewett's bill [H. R. 39] proposing the reduction of the number of Grand Jurors from twelve to six, and amending the provisions as to the duties and oath of Grand Jurors, being returned from the Judiciary Committee without recommendation-
Mr. Williams, of Knox, moved that the further consideration of the bill be indefinitely postponed, pending which-
The House took recess until 2 o'clock.