456 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS [Feb. 20,

Which was read a first time.

Mr. Williams, Chairman of a select committee, reported
favorably

A bill entitled an Act to repeal section 59 of Article 16 of
the Code of Public Local Laws for Prince George's county,
entitled Hucksters, and to re-enact the same with amend-
ments.

Which was read a first time.

Mr. Jones, Chairman of a select committee, reported fa-
vorably

A bill entitled an Act supplemental to an Act entitled
an Act to incorporate a company to make a turnpike road
from Ellicott City to Elysville, in Howard county.

Which was read a first time.

Mr. Markland, chairman of a select committee, reported
favorably

A bill entitled an Act to add to the 4th Article of the Code
of Public Local Laws, the following sections, empowering
the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, to construct, open,
enlarge or straighten sewers within the limits of the city,
and to provide the means for paying for the same, and com-
pensation for any damage to property holders, caused by the
construction, opening, enlarging or straightening of any
sewer within the limits of the city.

Which was read a first time.

Mr. Johnson, from a select committee, reported favorably

A bill entitled an Act to protect oysters in Honga and
Nanticoke rivers, during the summer months.

Which was read the first time.

The bill entitled an Act to incorporate the Mutual Fire In-
surance Company, of Prince George's county,

Was read a second time and ordered to be engrossed
for a third reading.

The hour having arrived for taking up the order of the
day, the House took up for consideration,

The bill entitled an Act to incorporate the Montgomery,
Howard and Carroll Rail Road Company,

Said bill being upon a second reading,

On motion of Mr. Mitchell,
The bill was, referred to the Committee on Corporations.

The bill entitled an Act to incorporate the Broadway and
Locust Point Steam Ferry Company of Maryland,