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Ordered, That the Committee of Accounts do make an Enquiry
what Quantity of Rum hath been imported into this Province, for
Years past, what Accounts have been rendered for the Duties
on the Importation, and to whom; what Duties have been received,
by whom, and to whom paid; and Report the same to the House.
On motion that a Bill be brought in to license Hawkers, Pedlars,
and petty Chapmen, within this Province; Leave is given: Ordered,
That the Committee of Laws do prepare and bring in a Bill
accordingly.
On motion that a Bill be brought in, to encourage the destroying
of Squirrels and Crows in the several Counties therein mentioned;
Leave is given: Ordered, That the Committee of Laws do prepare
and bring in a Bill accordingly.
Mr. Henry Baker, a Member returned to serve in this present'
Assemblyfor Caecil County, appeared in the House. Ordered, That
Mr. Hyland and Mr. Baxter do go with him to the Upper House to
see him qualified: They return, and acquaint Mr. Speaker they saw
him qualified in the usual Manner. The Gentleman took his Seat in
the House.
On motion that a Bill be brought in, for the Tryal of all Matters
of Fact in the several Counties where they have arisen or shall arise ;
Leave is given: Ordered, That the Committee of Laws do prepare
and bring in a Bill accordingly.
On motion that a Bill be brought in, to impower the Justices of
Prince George's County to levy on the taxable Inhabitants of the
said County a Quantity of Tobacco, to be applied to stop a Breach
now made from the North- West Branch of Patuxent River, across
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the main Road in Queen Anne Town in the said County; Leave is
given: Ordered, That the Committee of Laws do prepare and bring
in a Bill accordingly.
Benedict Calvert, Esq , from the Upper House, delivers to Mr.
Speaker the following Message: (See page 338)
The House adjourns 'til 2 o'Clock.
Post Meridiem.
The House met according to Adjournment.
On motion that a Bill be brought in, to oblige Owners, Overseers,
and Managers of Iron- Works, to assist in repairing the public
Roads; Leave is given: Ordered, That the Committee of Laws do
prepare and bring in a Bill accordingly.
Col. Hooper, from the Committee of Laws, delivers to Mr.
Speaker an Address to his Excellency; which was read, approved,
and ordered to be Ingrossed.
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