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On motion that a Bill be brought in, for the Preservation of the
Breed of wild Deer, and unlawful Hunting, and to prevent burning
of the Woods; Leave is given: Ordered, That the Committee of
Laws do prepare and bring in a Bill accordingly.
On motion to bring in a Bill to prevent the Sale of uninspected
Tobacco; Leave is given: Ordered, That Mr. Wootton, Mr. Key,
and Mr. Bordley, do prepare and bring in the same.
On motion to bring in a Bill to repeal Part of the Act, which
directs Sheriffs in summoning Jurors to attend the Provincial Court ;
Leave is given: Ordered, That the Committee of Laws do prepare
and bring in a Bill accordingly.
The House adjourns until Tomorrow Morning at 9 of the Clock.

L. H. J.
Liber No. 47
May 24

Saturday Morning, May 25, 1751.

The House met according to Adjournment: The Members were
called, and all appeared as yesterday, except Mr. William Smith.
Mr. Wilmer appeared in the House.
On motion that a Bill be brought in for Relief of poor Debtors ;
Leave is given: Ordered, That the Committee of Laws do prepare
and bring in a Bill accordingly.
On motion that a Bill to repeal Part of the Squirrel Law, made in
1750, be brought in; Leave is given; Ordered, That the Committee
of Laws do prepare and bring in a Bill accordingly.
On motion that a Bill to erect a Town on Potowmack River, near
the Mouth of Rock-Creek in Frederick County, be brought in;
Leave is given: Ordered, That the Committee of Laws do prepare
and bring in a Bill accordingly.
On motion that a Bill to divide Frederick County be brought in ;
Leave given: Ordered, That the Committee of Laws do prepare and
bring in a Bill accordingly.

May 25

On motion that an Advertisement, tending to the Breach of
Privilege of this House, was yesterday fixed on the Door, at the
public Entrance thereof: Resolved, That the same be taken under
Consideration on Monday the 3d Day of June.
A Bill entituled, An Act to enable the Vestrymen and Church-
wardens of Durham Parish, &c. to sell two Tracts of Land, &c. was
read the first Time, and ordered to lie on the Table.
On motion that a Bill be brought in for the Settlement of an
annual Revenue upon his Lordship's Governor for the Time being;
Leave given: Ordered, That the Committee of Laws do prepare and
bring in a Bill accordingly.
On motion that Leave be given to bring in a Bill, to oblige the
several Naval Officers within this Province to give sufficient Bonds
for what Moneys they shall receive belonging to the Public; Leave
is given.

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