← Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 1 (of 16), Volume 2
Chapter 56
Thursday, December 26
Friday, December 20.
William Hindman, from Maryland, and Samuel Griffin, from Virginia, appeared, produced their credentials, and took their seats.
Monday, December 23.
Alexander D. Orr, from Kentucky, appeared, produced his credentials, and took his seat in the House.
A petition of Abram Trigg, of the State of Virginia, was presented to the House and read, complaining of an undue election and return of Francis Preston, to serve as a member of this House for the said State.
Ordered, That the said petition be referred to the Committee of Elections; that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same, with their opinion thereon, to the House.