158 Assembly Proceedings, Sept. 5-Oct. 3, 1704.

P. R. O.

B. T. Md.
Vol. 17.

Amended And sent up to his Ex^cy by M^r Henry Coursey to
pray his Ex^cy that the same be Allowd of and may pass for
engrossing.
M^r Coursey returnes with the bill & says his Ex^cy & Coun-
cill were pleasd to Agree to the amendment of the said bill
and Orderd it be engrossed.
Robert Smith Esq^r from the Councill enters the house and
delivers M^r Speaker the following bill Viz^t
Bill Confirming the last Will and testament of Charles As-
com of St Marys County
Endorsd Sept^r 18 1704 Read 1^st time in Councill
W^m Bladen Cl

Bill prohibiting Importacon of bread beer etc.
Endorsd Read in Councill the 2^d time and past for engros-
sing W^m Bladen Cl Co.

Bill for quieting possessions endorsd as Aboue.
Bill Confirming to the Gov^r the duty of 3^d p tonn endorsd
as Aboue
Bill causing Grand & pettit Iuro^rs & Witnesses to come
to Co^rt
Endorsd as Aboue.
Bill for Setlement of An Annuall revenue upon her Maj^ts
Governour.
Endorsd as Aboue.
Bill laying an Imposicon on Severall Comoditys Exported.
Endorsd as Aboue.
Bill laying an Imposicon of g^d p Gallon on rume &c.
Endorsd Sept^r 18 1704
Read in Councill the first time & proposd that the Impost
be 12^d p land & 6^d water W^m Bladen Cl Co.

Bill declaring the devision of severall Countys
Endorsd Sept^r 18 1704
Read in Councill and will pass W^m Bladen Cl Co.

Bill to encourage the Inhabitants to Adventure Shipps &
Vessells Abroad.
Endorsd Sept^r 18 1704
Read the 2^d time in Councill and past for engrossing.
W^m Bladen Cl Co.

Prohibiting Masters of Shipps and others from transporting
persons without passes.