Thursday, the 4th of January, 1654.
Prayers.
Settling the Government.
THE House was this Day, according to former
Order, resolved into a Committee of the whole
House, upon the Clause of the Government, committed
to them.
Mr. Speaker left the Chair.
Mr. Hoskins was called to the Chair.
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair.
Mr. Hoskins reports from the Committee, That they
have debated this Clause all this Day; and desire to have
the further Direction of the House.
Resolved, That Mr. Hoskins do make Report, what
the Committee have done upon the said Clause.
Mr. Hoskins accordingly reports, That the Committee
did agree . . one Amendment in this Clause committed
to them: Which was twice read.
Resolved, That the Debate on this whole Clause be
adjourned till To-morrow Morning.