To which the Senate refused to advise and consent.

Mr. Tome moved,

That the Governor be requested to return to the Senate
the nomination of Thomas M. Bacon. Justice of the Peace
for Harford County

Determined in the affirmative by yeas and nays as follow

AFFIRMATIVE.
Messrs Billingslea, of Caaroll Philpot,
Davis, of Caroline, Tome,
Davis, of Washington, Trail,
Holton, Turner,
McNeal, Whitney—11.
Ohr,
NEGATIVE.
Messrs. Billingsley, of St. Mary's, Mackall,
Clarke, McMaster,
Earle, Stephenson,
Jenkins, Vickers,
Lansdale, Waters—10.

The Senate adjourned.

THURSDAY, Feb. 8th, 1866—7 1/2 P. M.

The following communication which had been received
from His Excellency, Governor Swann,

Was read.
STATE OF MARYLAND,

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

Annapolis, Feb'y 8th, 1866.

Gentlemen of the Senate:

In obedience to your request of this date, I have the honor
herewith to return to your Honorable Body the name of