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73. That in all Select Committees, three shall be a quorum. 74. That every Select Committee, previously to the commencement of business, shall elect one of its Members to be the Chairman, who shall have an original as well as a casting vote. 75. That the examination of witnesses before every Select Committee shall be conducted as follows, viz.The Chairman shall first put to the witness, in uninterrupted Series, all such questions as he may deem essential, with reference either to the subject of inquiry, or to any branch thereof, according to the mode of procedure agreed on by the Committee. The Chairman shall then call upon the other Members severally by name, in the order of their sitting, to put other questions. All questions and replies shall be reduced to writing, and the name of every Member interrogating a witness shall be prefixed to the questions asked. 7G. That every Report of a Select Committee shall be signed by the Chairman thereof. 77." That Lists shall be affixed in some conspicuous place in the Clerk's Office, and in the lobby of the House of all Members serving on each Select Committee. 78. That whenever it may be considered necessary to examine witnesses, special application shall be made to the House-for power to call for papers, persons, and reports, and for leave to report the opinion of the Committee, from time to time. 79. That on the appointment of every Committee, a day shall be fixed for reporting their proceedings to the House; and on such day the final report of the Committee shall be brought up by the Chairman unless further time shall have been previously moved for and granted. 80. That upon the presentation of a Report, no discussion shall take place ; but that the Report shall be laid on the table, and may, on question put and passed, be printed together with the appendix and reported evidence. 81. That if any measure or proceeding be necessary upon the Report of a Committee, such measure or proceeding shall be brought under the consideration of the House by a specific motion, of which notice must be given in the usual manner. MESSAGES. 82. That whenever a Message from the Governor shall be