Extract from the Journals of the House of Representatives, Tuesday, the Ist day of August, 1865. Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed to inquire and report upon the advisability of providing or maintainini; Residences for Ministers, and to make recommendation as to what amount of rent, if auy, shall be and is chargeable against Ministers occupying such residences, with power to call for persons and papers ; such Committee to consist of Mr. Stafford, Mr. Curtifl Dr. Featherston, Mr. R. Graham, Mr. FitzGerald, Mr. Cox, and the Hon. Mr. Weld. (True extract.) F. E. Campbell. Clerk House of Representatives.

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