This he did for the more clear discussion of the propositions, as well as to save time.

This motion, however, was overruled by Mr.Pitt.
At length, on the ninth of June, by which time it was supposed that new light, and this in sufficient quantity, would have been thrown upon the propositions, it appeared that only two witnesses had been fully heard.

The examinations, therefore, were continued, and they went on till the twenty-third.

On this day, the order for the call of the house, which had been prolonged, standing unrepealed, there was a large attendance of members.

A motion was then made to get rid of the business altogether, but it failed.