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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-20

a BALLOON hnps the most re-
Ma.knhlc duel ever fought took place il
1868. 1t was peculiarly Frcncl, in its tone
aud could hartily have occurred HnIer any
other than French state of society. NJ
dc Graniprc and NJ. lie Piquc had aqnnrrcl
arising ont of jealousy concerning a lady
engaged ut the Imperial Opera, one Made
aoiscllc Tirevit. They agreed TO fight u
.iucl to settle respective claims; and, in
order tina: the heat of angry passion should
not interfere " iil the polished elegance OF
,i,c proceeding, they postponed the duel for
y month-thc lady agreeing TO bcsiow he,
smiles OH the survivor of the two, if the
other was killed or, at all events, this wac
inferred by the tGo men, if not actually
expressed. Tie duclists were TO fight in
,he ir. Two balloons were constructed,
precisely alike. On the day denoted, De
Gran.lprc and his second entered the car
OF Que balloon, Lie riqnc and his second
that of the othcr it was in the garden OF
the Tuillcrics, amid AN immense concoursc
of spectators. The gentlemen were 10 fire,
not Mt each other, but at each others bal
Icons, in order to bring them down by the
escape of gas and as pistols might hardly
have served for this purpose, each mronaui
took a blundelbuss in his car. AT a given
signal the ropes that retained the cars were
cut, and the balloons asccrdel. The wind
was moderate, and kept the balloons at
about their original distance of eighty
yards apart. When about halfa mile above
the surface of the earth, prcconcerled
signal for firing was given. NJ. 10 Piquc
fred but missed. NJ dc Grandpro fired
and sent ball through lie Piques balloon.
The balloon collapsed, the car descended
with frightful rapidi;y, and lie Pique and
his second were dashed 10 piccs. De Gran
pre- continued his ascent triumphantly, and
Terminated his aerial voyage successfully
at a distance of seven leagues from Paris.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-20

LORILLARD's YACHT Club
Smoking 10 the finest bright Tobacco
made. being free from Nicotine, which Is
extracted by patehi process, Il does not
injure weak constitutions. Persons Of
seleniary occupations, MS well as students
AMI literary men, will finl hone OF the in-
furious afier aileels, resulting nom orlina.
~ tobacco. II Is much lighter In weight
than common tobacco, aud pound Will
last twice as long Ms other kinds. ~ docs
not clog the pipe, nor burn the
tongue.
LOVibLaRDS Eurckn Smoke
ing has become so popular, that many
limitations Of worthless character are Of.
fered for sale by some dealers bcrausc they
eau buy the counterfeit article for n little
less aud as the sarie are calculated to de-
cciyo the cnsiofNcrs, we desire 10 direct
heir attention TO the imposition that Is
praclirrd rron them; hs they are the
main losers thereby, being obliged to pay
us much at retail for II as will buy the
genuine article.
In addition to the above, VIC have many
favorite branls, which win be shown with
pleasure. a circular, giving prices, dis
counts terms, &c., will DO NAILED on ap'
plicaiion.
L0RILLARD's CENTURY
Chewing has now become so well known
that VIC deem il useless 10 pack 500 daily
in The small tin foil papers any longer,
aud have therefore discontinued the same.
Our various brands Of Smokings, Chew
ings, Plug Totaccos, and Suits, will he
found UPON trial, not only popular goods,
4 IL.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-20

Beauty and Elasticity of Stitch.
Perfection and simplicity of Machinery.
Using both threads directly from the
spools.
No fastening Of 4cart5 W hand and no
waste Of thread.
Widerangc of application without change
of adjustment.
The semi retains its bcniiy tnd iirmness
after washing and ironing.
Besides doing all kinds of work done by
other Sewing Machines, these Machines
execute the most beautiful and permanent
Embroidery and ornamental work.
gay The Highest Premiums at all the
Fairs and Exhibitions of the United
States and Europe, have been award
cd the Grover and Baker Sewing Ma
chimes, and the work done by them,
wherever exhibited in competitor.
Bt27" The very highest prize, THE
CROSS OF THE LEGION OF HON
OR, was conferred on the represneta-
tive Of Grover & Baker Sewing
Machines, at the Exposition Univer-
selle, Paris 1867, thus attesting their
great superiority over all other Sew
Ing Machines.
po-Au illustrated pan, ;,Hicf, ccntain-
ing price lists, w 18th sainpies Of both the
Grover a. Baker Stitch and the shuttle
stitch in thriOus fabrics, will be fur
nishcu on request. For sale by
II. A. SMITH, I
Galveston, Texas.
April 2, 1870 Dolly
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-20

A CRusTY VEro-The Governor, in his
veto Of the bill for the relief of Houston 6
Texas Central Railroad, Gays the bill is
unconstitutional, because it provides for a
,c-inycsincnt of the School Fund for the
benefit of the road, whereas the consiilu-
ton says that fund shall be Invested only
in bonds of the United States Government.
lie also says the bill proposes TO release
Sl52, 1854 90 of the Indebtedness of $685.
1917 SO of the Company 10 The School Fund.
lie accuses the act Of being designed 10
continue TO the Company grant of land
which, be says, has been "Iorfeiied by its
own failure 10 comply with the law"
Several other objections are made TO the
LIN, and the Governor charges the Central
COMPANY with having ''dealt largely in
PROMISE ard Of having been "slack in
performance lie accuses il further Of
having controlled legislation for years
mast. and asks il this comparatively weak
corporation has been able 10 Control legis-
lafion, defy law, justice and its own obli-
cations, what msy We expect from the
great monopolies we are anxious 10 build
NM" Another charge he makes is, That
s.ihe Company is overlooking with wealth
uruns BY excrbiiant charges from the
people ~ Galveston News.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-20
ILORILLAnDy YACHT CUE

aud many other Paiisrns ssilslls fsT TrSas,
s-hi sF Prirs Lisi aud Illustrated CaI.iosus,
NAY ~, lssn-listia
The New York herald., 1870-04-19
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY APRIL 49, s7o-TR1PLE SHEET

upon an indictment charging them with stealing on
the 25th OF March $500 from John Farrelly, Inc
complainant claimed to positively identity tue oe
fendants, although he had but glance Tor y second
or two at their faces.
Mr. Howe, who defended the prisoners, proved by
reliable testimony that Lynch was In bed asleep ~
the time the offence was alleged 70 have been com.
mtted ana Hennessy voluntarily gave himself up ~
the station house on the following morning.
Assistant District Attorney Tweed virtually aDan.
d0ned the case and the jury rendered verdlct OF
acqulttal without leaving their seats.
LARCRNIES AND BURGLARIES.
Frank Johnson pleaded guilty TO Stealing on the
I'd OF March ninety-sx dollars worth OF clothing,
the property Of Margaret f. Steers and was sent TO
the State Prison for eighteen months.
John sullivan who was charged with Durglarlously
entering the premises OF Edwards h Dubois 239
Pearl street. on the Goth OF March, and stealing SIX
dollars worth OF lead pipe pleaded guilty to an at
tempt at burglary the third degree. The sentence
was imprisonment In the Penltentlary Tor one year.
Henry BrOdericK pleaded guilty to an indictment
charging him with stealing on the 9th inst. lOrty
dollars in money from Dennis McCarty. AZ the de-
fendant was under twenty-one years Of age the
Louis Deth Joshua Aldridge and Charles Bryant
pleaded guilty TO attempting 10 Durglarlousy enter
The premises OF Henry Hart 1874 West Twenlyelgntn
street, and stealing copper boiler. Aldrldge was
sent TO the Penentlary for one year. AS tnere were
mitigating circumstances IN the case OF the otner
defendants Judgment was suspended.
The following IS the calendar for t0-daY:-Jonn
Doyle, Thomas DAVIS, Isaac Hendrckson, John
Fountain, burglary; John McCabe, William Dunn,
William Dwyer, Ielonious assault and battery; James
W. Geery, forgery; William Cunningham, Ber1ard
Moses, Julia Prince, Mary Reardon, Philip Grosfcld.
Henry Miller, Elizabeth Kelly, grand larceny; john
MCCaul, receiving stolen goods.
The New York herald., 1870-04-19
BReOKLYy BOARD OF ALDERMrN.

Street Commissioner Furey sent in O communica-
rion to the Board OF Aldermen yesterday, calling
their attention the fact that the Williamsburg and
Flatbush Railroad Company were putting down
tracks in Nostrand avenue, and proposed to do the
same IN other streets, which was violation OF the
General Railroad act, as they had not acquired the
right to do so He hoped the Board would take i'm
mediate action In the matter. resolution authoriz.
ing him to step the work on the road was adopted,
and the matter was referred to the Corporation
Counsel to investigate.
The special committee to whom the Mayors an
nual message was referred for consideration sub
mitted their report fully cOncurrng with the views
OF the Ma in regard to the issuing OF city bonds
and other matters and offered for adoption the fol-
lOwing:-
Resolved That and after this date contract for any
work the of which to be collected by assessment
property shall be awarded executed unless there shall
have been filed with the City Clerk certificate of the Cor
poraon Counsel that all the proceedings relating TO said
work are regular and legal.
Resolved That the be and is hereby requested
to provide Tor keeping the accounts of each Improvement
separate and distinct, setting forth the amount OF bonds
issued for EACH the date when ssued whom sold and the
price received.
Resolved That the Comptroller be and he is hereby
guestcd to bonds directly contractors
far practicable dating them the days of payment and
inserting IN the bonds the OF the Improvement for
which they issued.
On motion OF Alderman CLANCY the report and
resolutions were laid over for one week and ordered
to be printed in the minutes.
The New York herald., 1870-04-19
SUPERIOR COURT-SPsC!AL TERM.
The Clark.Bininger Case Once More-PrO-
cectiDss in Contempt.
Before Judge Mcneil.

The lark-Bininger Case Once More-Pro-
ceediDss In Contempt.
Before Judge Mcneil.
abraham B. Clark US. Abraham Bi1siRger.-This
intensely htlgated case once more before the
court yesterday. 1t came up on motion to punish
for contempt Thomas }. Barr ald Daniel Hanrahan,
receivers appointed by the Superior Court; Mr.. Cor
ham, actng.deputy receiver, and Mr.. Hersh, auc-
Lioneer. The contempt, as alleged, consis ed IN the
foregoing parties having proceeded TO make sale OF
the partnership property IN contraventon OF
a stay OF proceeding granted by Judge Jones
on the 3Otn Of March last motion Is
now also made TO remove the receivers
for neglect and mismanagement ofthe matter placed
in their hands by The order OF the court IL appeared
the motion, that only about onetent1 or the pro-
perty had been sold Andavlts were read In Oppos-
were put TO considerable expense in consequence OF
the attempt OF the defendant Bnlnger, to oust the
receiver placed In charge Dy the Supror Court, and
Court that had it not been Tor this opposition the
receiver would have long since completed ms
way way have the receivers violated their trust,
Mr. Titus, who appeared for the notion contended
that although tue order OF recelversnlp directed
perty should be deposited IN the New YORK Lie and
Trust Company, YET but $500 had been SO deposited
Hanrahan's attorney snOud be striken from the
rolls because after the order staying the sale had
been made Dy Judge Jones at Special Term tand by
whom alone, according 10 the rules OF the Court
such orders could be made, he (Mr M0rgan) went to
Judge McCunn out OF court, anu obtained from him
mOdifica ton or the order permitting the sale 1t
was advanced in support OF the position Of Messrs.
Morgan and Hanrahan that they were amply pro-
teeted by the order OF Judge McCunn, because the
order or Judge Jones, instead of being special
term order, an eJ p1Tte one, granted at CnaIn
bers and which could he either set aside altogether
or modified by an associate Judge out OF court; ,
That both he and his attorney had protested
against sale, but did not knowing that Judge
jones' stay had been m0dhed by Judge McCunn. 81
The New York herald., 1870-04-19
COURT or GENERAL SESSIONS.
Larceny from n Missing Captain Of n
Ighter-SuppOsed Foul Plny-Larccnies,
Burglaries and Outrage.

Larceny from n Missing Captain Of
Lighter-SuppOsed Foul Plny-Larccnies,
Burglaries and Outrage.
Before Cunning s. Bedford, Jr., City Judge.
Charles Rice, hard-looking customer, pleaded
guilty to on indictment charging him with stealing
wearing apparel owned by Thomas Scotp valued at
fifty dollars. Judge Bedford had an interview with
the officers IN the case, the substance Of which he
stated open court before sentencing the prisoner
1t appears that Rice and Scott were captains OF
'lighters, !" that he (ScOttl mad trunk on board his
boat containing his clothing and was known to have
about one hundred dollars in his pocket OH
the 4th Of March, when ne suddenly disappeared,
and his neart-br0ken wife and friends have been
unable to obtain any tidlngs Of him since. The
Harlem river was dragged Tor two days. but the au-
thOrties were unable to find any traces OF the miss
ing captain. Rice was the last person seen IN COM
pany with Scott upon the evening in question, and
on the 2sJh Of March, wnen arrested, pocket hand
kerchies and other property were positively ideni.
fed by Mrs. Scott as belonging to her husband
The prisoner in response TO the Judges inquiries,
stated that he found the knife, razor ana handker
chiefs In Harlem; that he lett Scott ut six O'CLOCK
and could prove that he was at home at hall past
nine O'Clock.
Judge BEDFORD said there were suspicious crcum-
stances against the prisoner There were TWO IN
dctments for larceny found against Rice, and II ever
this mystery was cleared up he might be indicted
for murder. He was sent to the state Prison for
four years and six months.
The Grand Jury brought in a batch OF indictments
upon which the prisoners were arraigned In the
afternoon.
YOUTH SENT TO THE STATE PRISON FOR COMMITTING
AN OUTRAGE ON A YOUNG GIRL.
Most OF the Gay was spent in trying an mdic$ment
against James Campbell for having perpetra.ed a
gross outrage upon Eliza McKinsey. young gra at
q house in Pe street. on the 1st OF this mOnta.
The details OF the case are unfit for publication.
Alter deliberatng few moments the jury rendered
q verdict OF gullty.
Assistant District Attorney Fellows, who prosecu-
ted the case with great vigor moved for Judgment
remarking TO his Honor that the case was so revolt
ing ana aggravated as to call for severity OF punish
ment.
Judge Bedford d. in passing sentence said:-"Camp-
bell, you have been convicted Of bold, dastardly
act, Female chastity In this community must be
protected and villains like yourself severely pun
shed The sentence OF the court IS that you be con-
fined in the state Prison at hard labor for the period
OF ten years."
ALLEGED LARCENY.
Thomas Lynch and Michael Hennessy were tried
The New York herald., 1870-04-19
Sails Destiaation.
P9RT OF NEW YORK, APRIL IS, 1870.
CLEARED.

steamship City Baltimore Br, Delamoc, Liverpool
G Dale.
Steamship Holsaa (NG). Meier, Plymouth, Cherbourg
and Observation-Disclosures 4 Co.
Steamship Drgo Johnson Portland-J Ames.
Bark Tyneiale (Br, Steel, Mramchi-Barciay Lvings-
ton.
Bark Harriet Hoyer, Galveston-C Luling L Co.
Brig Aabine {Nor), Blk, AlicaneWend Teens Book
mann.
Brig Maria Crowe (Br, Crowe, Pernambuco and Bahia
Moss 4 Ward.
Brig Salinas (Br), Lind, Para--L 4 Amsrck Co.
Brig Montrosc, Johnston, st Jago CubaWaydell Co.
Brig VIM Mexican (Br), Mexican, st Johns, NF-Heney
Parker.
Brig A Devercaux, Clark, Charleston L McCready 4
Co.
schr c A Farnsworh (Br, Benson, Maranham-L Am
snck q Co.
schr Nellie Crowel Crowell, Galveston C W Adams 4
Co.
schr Frank 4 Nellie, Kendall savannah-H Brown 4
Co. -
Schr Harry Landel, Taylor. NofMk Van Brunt Saeht.
Schr Wake, Candy, BalIimore-N Vondersmith.
schr Jane Emson, vancleaf, Ambcy-N McCready 4
Co. -
Schr Sinaloa, Steele, Boston-Simpson Capp.
Schr Evelyn, Palmer Stamford.
Steamer Mars tirumy. Philadelphia.
Steamer Beverly. Pierce, Philadelphia.
The New York herald., 1870-04-19
SUPREME CoUaT-GsNEaAL TERM.
Tho Steamboat 81. John ExplOsien--Are the
Company RespOnsiblce

The Steamboat 81. John ExplOsien--Are thc
Company RespOnsiblcs
Before Judges lngranam Barnard and Brady.
CdldtoeH Us. The Neto York Steamship COM
panv.-This case was tried before Judge Cardoz0 in
1868, when the plaintin recovered $780, 900 damages
He alleged on the trial that on the Goth Of
October, 1865 he took passage from Albany to this
city on the steamer ST. John whose boiler exploded
the Elyslan Fields, H0bOken, whereby he was badly
burned and scalded losing nearly all his toes, his
backbone protrudlng through nls skin and caus
ing him to be confined TO his bed for q long
time. The defendants now appeal from the
verdict OF the jury, claiming that the explosion
occurred through no fault OF theirs; that the
boiler had PASSED test at West Point; that Judge
CardoZO, at the trial. refused to charge certain re-
quests OF theirs 10 the jury, charging several things
which ne ought not TO nave done; that Judge Car
dozO re used further allow OF the recalling OF GER
tain Witnesses and that the damages were exces-
slve. Decision reserved.
The New York herald., 1870-04-19
SUPERIOR couDT-TaIAl TsRm-pAs1 !.
Partnership nnd COmmissiOns--Interesting
Question Of Law.
Before Judge Freedman and a Jury.

Partnership and COmmissiOns--interesting
Question Of Law.
Before Judge Freedman and Jury.
george II. Mercer Us Charles s. y. BOtctes, Leon
DyeUet, Wiltam II. StetsOn ana Henry B. Rogers
T-The complaint sets forth that the defenda nts
were cOparners under the firm name OF Bowles
Drevet Co., carrying on business IN the city OF
Paris, France, as an American banking and commits
sion house. In the month OF June, 1865, this
firm for the purpose of developing their business in
the United StateS requested the plalntln TO repre-
sent and act for them in the city OF New York. The
plaintiff accepted the position and continued TO dis
charge the duties devoved on him until December,
1857. He claims that his services were OF special
character and embraced the receipt and delivery OF
goods the solicitation OF orders, the oversight or
credit the compromise and adjustment OF dis
puted points, constant communication with
the firm and an acquaintance with Its inter-
est and such an active oversight thereof
as partner might have exercised. He further
claims that his services were highly advantageous
TO the defendants; that they promised repeatedly TO
pay him therefor but at last refused 10 pay his claim
or $5 900 or any part OF It. The answer admits the
MES all the allegations OF the compl amt, aleg-
ing tnat plantlff has been heretofore paid
for his services. The defendants further set
up that whatever services, any,, were
rendered the firm by plaintiff alter the 9th OF October
1865, rendered Jointly by him with his partner
the paintif, composed the firm OF George ii. Mercer
&C0. They also nterpose sums paid the paintin' 5
firm from time to Time as set-on against The present
action.
The question to be determined, therefore, Is
whether the plaintiff acted IN his own individual
ants, or whether he so acted conformity with his
partner. Case still on.
The New York herald., 1870-04-19
ARRIVALS.
REPORTED BY TIE HERALD STEAM YACHTS.

REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS.
Steamship Colorado (Br) Williams, Liverpool April via
Queenstown 9Th, with mdse and passengers to Williams
Guion. Was detained outside Of Saudy Hook hours by
thick fog inst sO PM, passed of the companys
steamships bound east; l2h at 80 AM, exchanged night
signals with Cunard steamship, do.
Steamship City Of Manchester (Br), Phillips Liverpool
April Queenstown ah, with wdse and Sl2 passengers
to John Dale Had rough weather throughout the pas
Anr l. with mdse and 1868 passengers to Hurst
detained OF Sandy Hook 10 hours BY fg llth inst lat l6 b.
Steamship Abemare Roberts. Richmond City Point and
Norfolk, with mdse and passengers TO the Od Dominion
Stesmship Co.
Steamship Fanta, Freeman, Philadelphia, with mdse. to
] Lorilard.
The steamship Gen Barnes Mallory from Savannah, ar
rived yesterday reports 18th ins " 80 AM Ahsecom bear
The New York herald., 1870-04-19
COURT cALENpAas-TNs DAY.

SUPREME COURT-GRNERAL TERM.-NOs. SO, "a, 85.
49, 81 sS 90 9l, 92, 93 04, 95. 96 VI, l0O l0l 1O2
lO3 l04, 1906 1O6. 107, 108, l09, ITO.
SUPREME COURr-CHAMBERS.-Nos 3l}a, 3S, Az,
80, 56, 66, 81, 70.
SUPERIOR CoURr-TRIAL TERM.-part Mos.
14l3. 1929, 1870 sl3 $40, 1875, 1881 1853 1852 io9
1897, 1901, 1703, 1905, 1909. Part Nos 2o56 l4s2
ITO, 254, 1922.
MARINE CoURT-TRIAL TERM-Part 1.-Nos. 20l,
$780, S74 0l 81S $780, $780, 1000 1003 1904, 1908, 1010
1Ol1, 1912 1013 l04 Part Nos 9SS, $780, 206, 2O,
s70 0o7, S93, 9l2, 951 lo0l, 1902 1905, 1906 1907
zoos, S55.
The New York herald., 1870-04-19
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER COURT.
Charged With HIutiny.

Charged With Muttny.
Before Commissioner Shields.
The United States Us. Dapfd Sulitr0n.-Tne de-
fendant was seaman on the American ship Great
Mogul during her late passage from Liverpool to
this port, and Is charged by William Freeman,
captain OF the vessel, with having, on the llth ins
resisted the complainant in the exercise OF his au-
th0rity anu threatened HIM with personal violence.
Sullivan was committed for examination.
The New York herald., 1870-04-19
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

ALBANY April ls, ls7n
The Senate met ut half-past O'Clock Pm.
REPORTS.
BY Mr. GENET Relative the Park Avenue Railroad in
Brooklyn. Third reading
py Mr. TwEED-Amendng the Life Insurance Company
incorporating act by making provision that company
shall capital Of 100000 all paid and proper secu
deposited in the Insurance Department.
By Mr.. LORD Incorporating the Eighth Ward Savings
Bank OF New York. Third reading.
BY Mr.. GENET-Relative the Syracuse and Northern
Railroad
- BILL PASSED.
The bill levying of eghhs of a mill dollar
to pay awards for work canals read and passed.
PRIVATE CLAIMS BILLS
The Senate then private claim bills
and disposed OF number, and then adjourned.
The New York herald., 1870-04-19

AveeieAthe OF one min dollar of valuation OF real
and personal properly subject 10 tanaon 70, me s s
Bank the Manhattan Company any amount resleu from
the tax OF the appropriation LOT the sao
be applied to the purposes oil the general FUND
sEo There shall be imposed, as antnorzea oy
S2o laws OF OF two mills anu oneekuth
OF one min on each dollar the valuation OF real ana per-
sona property In this State subject 70 TAXATION which tax
10 the conditions shall be asscssed levied
collected aforesaid and shall be paid by the several
county into treasury OF this State to be held
by The for specified by the act afore
aufd
The New York herald., 1870-04-19
He COU r T S.
A Bankrupts Son Ineligible to Act as an As.
signee-The Steamboat st. John Explosion
The Clark-Bininger Case = Partner
ship and Commission Question.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT couar-x BANKRUPTCY.

Can a Bnnkrupt's Son Act as Assignees
Before Judge Blatchford.
In the case OF bankruptcy OF Jonn B. Bogert ana
Cornelius Oakley, Jr, now on hearing before Regis
ter Williams several OF B0gerts family appeared AZ
creditors of the bankrupts and elected John v. Bo-
gert a son OF the bankrupt, assignee. The matter
being brought to the notice OF Judge Bachford, the
latter has refused recognize the son as assignee
and another selection VIII nave 10 be made.
The New York herald., 1870-04-19

Supervisor Cassidy, at meeting OF the Board Of
Kings County Supervisors yesterday, moved that the
county treasurer be empowered to borrow tn 9 sum
OF for the purpose OF completing the work on
the County Almshouse. The matter was referred to
the Law and Amsnouse committees to report