A news article in the March 29, 1859 issue of The New York Times about the State Senate's legislative work in Albany pointed out that several senators had been appointed to the "Grinding Committee." I can only guess that the Grinding Committee's job was to determine which bills came to the floor for a vote and which ones died. I prefer not to guess and wonder if anyone has heard of the "Grinding Committee" and if so, what the committee's purpose was. Thanks.

Herb Hallas

Farmingdale, NY