The Lower House. 355

After we have done our Parts towards preventing this heavy
impending Burthen from falling on our Constituents, we shall im-
mediately embrace the Opportunity that is now given us, of con-
tributing towards the Preservation of his Majesty's Rights, with
that Chearfulness with which we have always endeavoured to pro-
mote his Service; And we hope the Issue of our Deliberations will
demonstrate our unfeigned Duty to our most Gracious Sovereign,
our Zeal for the just Rights of our Constituents, and our Regard
for the Welfare of our Fellow-Subjects.
Which was Read, Approved, and Ordered to be Ingrossed.

L. H. J.
Liber No. 51
Sept. 26

On Motion, Leave is given to bring in a Bill, for the Ease of the
Land-Holders in this Province, from the great Burthen of the addi-
tional Land-Tax :
Ordered, That Mr. Tilghman, Mr. Charles Goldsborough, Mr.
Murdock, Mr. Matthew Tilghman, and Mr. Carroll, do prepare
and bring in a Bill accordingly.
Samuel Chamberlaine, Esq; from the Upper House, delivers to
Mr. Speaker, the following Message, viz.^t
By the Upper House of Assembly, 26th September, 1760.
Gentlemen,
This House hath named Samuel Chamberlaine, Esq; to join the
Members appointed by your House, in a Committee to Inspect the
Accounts and Proceedings of the Commissioners of the Paper Cur-
rency Office.
Signed p Order, J. Ross, Cl. Up. Ho.

The House adjourns till the Morrow Morning at 9 of the Clock.

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Saturday, 27^th September, 1760.

The House met according to Adjournment. The Members were
called, and all appeared as Yesterday. The Proceedings were Read.
Col. Hopper appeared in the House.
Mr. Murdock brings in and delivers to Mr. Speaker, the Address
to his Excellency Ingrossed; which was Read and Assented to,
and Signed, by Order of the House, by the Honourable Speaker.

Ordered, That Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Gantt do acquaint his Excel-
lency, That this House hath prepared an Address, to be presented
to him, and desires to know when and where he will please to
receive it. They return and acquaint Mr. Speaker, That the Gov-
ernor signified he would receive the Address in a Quarter of an

Sept. 27

Hour in the Council Chamber.

Ordered, That Mr. Murdock, with Five more, do present the
Address to the Governor.

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