assembly do now resolve itself into a committee of the whole, to take under consideration such a matter,—naming it. If this question is decided in the affirmative, he declares the result, and names some member to act as chairman of the committee; if objections are made, then by nomination and vote. The elected chairman takes a seat (not in the chair of the assembly) at the secretary's table, and the presiding officer takes a seat elsewhere, like any other member. 206. The same number as constitutes a quorum in the assembly. 207. On motion, the chairman rises, and the presiding officer thereupon resumes the chair. The chairman then informs the assembly of the cause of the dissolution of the committee, but can make no report of business transacted. 208. In legislative bodies, it becomes the duty of the assistant clerk. 209. The same as in any committee, the report to the assembly, only, to be recorded in the journal of the assembly. 210. In the committee of the whole the previous question cannot be moved; it cannot adjourn; every member may speak as often as he pleases, providing he can obtain the floor; it cannot refer any matter to another committee; the presiding officer of the assembly has a right to take part in the proceedings, the same as any other member; and in cases of a breach of order, the committee cannot punish offenders, but must write down and report to the assembly. 2II. To move that the committee rise; and if it is apprehended that the same discussion will be attempted on returning again into committee, the assembly can discharge the committee, and proceed itself with the business. 212. A move should be made that the committee rise, report progress, and ask leave to sit again. If the motion prevails, the presiding officer resumes the chair of the assembly, and the chairman informs him that the committee have, according to order, made some progress thereon, but, for want of time, ask leave for the committee to sit again. The presiding officer thereupon puts the question, by which the committee is given leave to sit again, and the time is also designated when the assembly will again resolve itself into a committee. If the request is not granted, the committee is dissolved. 213. A committee appointed by a committee for the purpose of expediting their business. 66 214. By general consent, it is. If the assembly are ready to receive it at the time, they cry out, " Now, now;" if not ready, some other time is proposed, as "To-morrow," or "Monday," and that is fixed by general consent, but any objection necessitates an agreement by a motion and vote. 215. He should give the closest attention to the proceedings of the assembly, and especially to what is said by every member who speaks. By so doing, confusion will be prevented, offensive language checked, and harmony obtained. Much depends upon the presiding officer for a careful, just and thorough transaction of the business of the assembly. His attention, interest, and impartial acts, inspire confidence, create union of feeling, and impress upon each member the necessity of legislation for the benefit of all. Participles and Infinitives Made Easy. I. 2. 3. 4. QUESTIONS. What construction have Infinitives and Participles? When has the infinitive the construction of an adjective? 5. Give examples. 6. When has the infinitive the construction of an adverb? 7. Give examples. 8. Have infinitives case? 9. Has the infinitive always a subject? IO. What is the subject of “to go,” in "I wished to go home"? II. In what case is the subject of the infinitive? 12. 13. 14. Has the participle always a subject? In what case is the subject of the participle? What is the rule for the construction of participles? 15. In the sentence, "To be honest with you, I was in error," parse "to be." PARTICIPLES AND INFINITIVES. 337 16. In what manner do we determine whether the infinitive has the construction of the noun, or the adjective, or the adverb? 17. How do we determine what is the subject of the infinitive, when that is not apparent, as in "He was eager to depart?" 18. In the sentence, "To die is gain," what is the subject of "to die"? Participles and Infinitives Made Easy. I. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. All Infinitives and Participles have the construction and use of the noun, or the adjective, or the adverb. 2. When used as subject of a verb, or in apposition with a noun; as a noun in the absolute case; as the object of a verb or preposition. 3. To play is natural. Real labor, to do good, is conducive to happiness. To lie, oh how base! They love to laugh. What went ye out for to see? 4. When used to limit or modify the meaning of a noun. 5. A desire to play is natural. He gave orders to march. This rule is to be observed-adjective in predicate. This to-be-observed rule is, or exists. 6. When used to limit the meaning of a verb, adjective, adverb, or other infinitive. 7. They came to see; i. e., for the purpose of seeing. They were anxious to go. That horse is strong enough to draw any load. I wish to go to town to trade to-day. 8. They have not. Case belongs alone to nouns and |