1040 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS' [Mar. 23,

pany, passed at January session, 1853, chapter 366, author-
izing said company to reduce its capital stock.

Which was read a first time and referred to the Allegany
delegation.

Also,

The bill entitled an Act to repeal section 4 of Article 91 of
the Code of Public General Laws, and to substitute the fol-
lowing in lieu thereof to read as section 4.

Which was read a first time and referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.

Also,

The bill entitled an Act to repeal section 21 of Article 7 of
the Code of Public Local Laws of Carroll county, entitled
Justices of the Peace and Constables, and to re-enact the
same with amendments.

Which was read a first time and referred to the Carroll
delegation.

Also,

A bill entitled an Act to authorize the County Commis-
sioners of Frederick and Baltimore counties to aid in con-
structing turnpike roads in ther respective counties.

Which was read a first time and referred to the Fred-
erick and Baltimore counties delegations.

Also,

The bill entitled an Act to create the office of Wood
Corder, of Leonardtown.

Which was read a first time and referred to Messrs. Loker,
Coad and Chapman.

Also,

The hill entitled an Act to provide for an additional Jus-
tice of the Peace in District No. 2, (Quantico) in Wicomico
county.

Which was read a first time and referred to Messrs. Fooks,
Hopkins and Horsey.

Also,

The bill entitled an Act to incorporate the Provident Life
and Trust Company of Baltimore.

Which was read a first time and referred to the Commit-
tee on Corporations.

Also,