1867.] OF THE SENATE. 325

Which was read the first time, and referred to the Com-
mittee on Judicial Proceedings.

A bill entitled, an Act to continue in force an Act entitled,
an Act, to regulate and make uniform the fees of Constables,
passed January session, 1865, chapter 67;

Which was read the first time, and referred to the Com-
mittee on Judicial Proceedings.

A bill entitled, an Act to add a new section to article 38,
of the Code of Public General Laws, and to repeal certain
sections of the Code of Public Local Laws entitled, Bailiffs;

Which was read the first time, and referred to the Com-
mittee on Judicial Proceedings.

A bill entitled, an Act to continue in force an Act entitled,
an Act to regulate and make uniform the fees of Justices of
the Peace, passed January session, 1865, chapter 79;

Whioh was read the first time, and referred to the Com-
mittee on Judicial Proceedings.

A bill entitled, an Act to alter and amend an Act entitled,
an Act to add a new article to the Code of Public General
Laws to be entitled, "Public Instruction," providing a uni-
form system of Free Public Schools for the State of Mary-
land, and to repeal all existing laws inconsistent therewith,
passed at the January session 1865;

Which was read the first time, and referred to the Com-
mittee on Judicial Proceedings.

A bill entitled, an Act exempting from execution and other
final process of law except distress for rent, property in the
State of Maryland to the value of five hundred dollars;

Which was read the first time, and referred to the Com-
mittee on Judicial Proceedings.

A bill entitled, an Act to lay off and locate a public road
in Frederick and Carroll counties;

Which was read the first time and referred to the Com-
mittee on Internal Improvements.

A bill entitled, an Act to incorporate the Annamessex
Hotel Company;

Which was read the first time, and referred to the Com-
mittee on Corporations.

A bill entitled, an Act to prevent the interruption of the
navigation of the Little Annamessex River, in Somerset
county;

Which was read the first time, and referred to the Com-
mittee on the Chesapeake and its tributaries.