1776.] OF THE PROVINCE OF MARYLAND. 333

An amendment was then proposed to the latter part, to insert the
words "the largest" instead of the words "anyone?" Upon which
amendment the question was put, and resolved in the affirmative.

The question was then put on the latter part so amended, and
carried in the negative.

AFFIRMATIVE.

Mr. Dent, Mr. Ridgely, Gilpin,

Grahame, Deye, Ewing,

Hammond, Stevenson, Brevard,

J. Wilson, J. Smith, Johnson.

Schriver, Archer,

NEGATIVE.

Mr. Barnes, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Kent,
Fenwick, Bayly, Bruff,
Plater, Williams, S. Wright,
B. Mackall, Edelen, Edmondson,
Fitzhugh, Beall, Gibson,
J. Mackall, Stull, Dickinson,
Bowie, Bond, Gust. Scott,
B. Hall, Love, Geo. Scott,
Sprigg, D. Smith, Horsey,
Marbury, Earle, Chaille,
J. Hall, T. Smyth, Bishop,
Worthington, T. Wright, Mitchell.
S. Chase,

In progression on reading the form of government, the question
was put, That the 18th article thereof be concurred with ? Carri-
ed in thenegative.

On motion of Mr. S. Chase, the question was put, That the
words "or affirmation" in the 26th article be struck out? Resolved
in the affirmative.

AFFIRMATIVE.

Mr. Barnes, Mr. Paca, Mason,

Fenwick, Carroll, Dickinson,

Dent, J. Smith, Johnson,

Parnharn, J. T. Chase, Gust. Scott,

Grahame, D. Smith, Geo. Scott,

B. Hall, Earle, Horsey,

Sprigg, T. Wright, Chaille,

Marbury, Kent, Mitchell.

S. Chase, Bruff,