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That so much of the Governor's message as relates to the location of the seat of government be referred to a select committee, to consist of seven members." The journals next show that on the day following the Speaker announced the appointment, as such committee, of George B. Throop, of Wayne, Harvey Chubb, of Washtenaw, Alexander M. Arzeno, of Monroe, Patrick Marantette, of St. Joseph, John D. Pierce, of Calhoun, Enos Goodrich, of Genesee, and Alexander F. Bell, of Ionia. At the call of the chairman, Mr. Throop, the committee met at an early period. A very slight consultation demonstrated the fact that the committee had very little to do in concert; that conflicting locations and interests generated conflicting opinions that could not be harmonized.
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