In the House of Representatives, December 20, 1866.

Resolved, That the Governor be, and he is hereby, authorized, at the proper time, to make the necessary advances from the "Contingent Fund," that may be required to defray the expenses of the Agent appointed to receive and sell the land scrip donated by Congress, under an Act "to establish an Agricultural and Mechanical College," and upon the sale of the scrip (if received,) he shall be authorized to pay the said Agent a commission for his services, not to exceed one per cent, on the amount realized.

Resolved, That the House do agree to the resolution.
Ordered, That it be sent to the Senate for concurrence.
By order: JOHN T. SLOAN, C. H. R.

In the Senate, December 20, 1866.

Resolved, That the Senate do concur in the resolution.
Ordered, That it be returned to the House of Representatives.
By order: WM. E. MARTIN, C. S.