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requesting the passage of a law prohibiting shooting
wild fowl from May 15 to October 15.

Which was read and referred to the Committee on
Game and Fish.

Also,

The petition of Joseph B. Seth and 24 other citizens of
Easton, asking aid for the Mercantile Library of Talbot
county.

Which was read and referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means,

Mr. Latrobe presented the memorial and resolution of
Chamber of Commerce of Baltimore, asking favorable
consideration of application of Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity, for an appropriation.

Which was read and referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means.

Also,

The petition of Charles B. Plitt and others against
same.

Also,

The petition of Fred. Taust and others against modifi-
cation of Sunday law.

Also,

The petition of Martha F. Cook and others against
same.

Also,

The petition of Rev. Wm. Fitzsimon and others against
same.

Also,

The petition of S. A. Haslip and others against same.

Also,

The petition of J. G. Shaw and others against same.

Also,

The petition of J. F. Wood and others against same.

Also,

The petition of John W. E,. Sumwalk and others
against same.

All of which were severally read and referred to the
Committee on Judiciary.