1776.] OF THE PROVINCE OF MARYLAND. 353

The main question was then put, and resolved in the affirmative.

Mr. Sheredine and Mr. Stull have leave of absence. Mr. Ridge-
ly and Mr. Stevenson appeared in the house.

The field offiers of the Severn battalion recommend to the con-
vention Elijah Robosson, as captain, Samuel Barber as first lieuteni
tint, Vachel Gaither as second lieutenant, and Nicholas Worthing-
ton, junr., as ensign, who have engaged to raise a full company i
thereupon it is ordered;, that the council of safety issue warrants
agreeable to the said recommendation, and commissions upon,
making up a full company; and the said council of safety are here-
by authorised to advance the bounty money to said Elijah Robos-
son, he giving his receipt for the same.

On motion of Mr. Samuel Chase, Resolved, That the council of
safety be empowered to contract for one thousand pikes, not less,
than twelve feet in length.

Mr. Goldsborough, Mr, Ewing, Mr. Lowes, Mr. Beall, Mr. Geo.
Scott, and Mr, Williams have leave of absence.

On motion of Mr. Hughs, Resolved, That the qualification of
voters in Washington county for the purpose of fixing on the most
convenient place for a court house and prison in said county, be the
same as of voters for representatives in this convention.

On motion, Resolved, That the reverend John Scott be allowed
another week from this day to settle his affairs, and to remove him-
self and family to Frederick county, under the condition and re-
strictions of a former resolve upon this subject.

Convention adjourns till to-morrow morning, 9 o'clock.

THURSDAY, September 12, 1776,

Convention met. All members present as on yesterday, except
Mr. Sheredine, Mr. Fischer, Mr. Beall, Mr. Stull, and Mr. Hughs.
The proceedings of yesterday were read. Mr. Farnham and Mr.
Mason appeared in the house.

A petition from William Hooper, sheriff of Caroline county, was
read, and ordered to lie on the table.

The convention appointed Mr. George Cook commander of the
ship Defence, Mr. Henry Auchinleck first lieutenant, Mr. John
Burnell second lieutenant, and James Codray master of the said
ship.

On motion, Resolved, That the council of safety be empowered;
to sell the schooner Resolution, after removing her military and
Other stores, and her sails, rigging, anchors and cables.

Resolved, That no merchant vessel belonging to any inhabitant
of this state, sail from this state without license from the council