1868.] OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. 771

Section 11, line 4, after the word "law," insert the words,
except oysters taken for private use.

Which was adopted.

Mr. Smith, of Baltimore city, submitted the following
amendment:

In section 16, line 16, strike out all after the word "Arti-
cle," where it first occurs.

Which was rejected.

Mr. Legg submitted the following amendment:

Section 16, line 3, strike out the words, second section of.

Which was adopted.

Mr. Dalrymple submitted the following amendment:

Section 16, line —, after the words "Plum Point," insert
the words, and Parker's Creek.

Which was adopted.

Mr. Deale submitted the following amendment:

Section 16, lines 9 and 10, strike out the words, "except
in water of fifteen feet and over in depth.

Which was adopted.

Mr. Smith submitted the following amendment:

Strike out the 17th section.

Which was rejected.

Mr. Smith, of Baltimore city, submitted the following
amendment :

Section 17, line 12, strike out all after the word "penal-
ties."

Which was rejected.

On motion of Mr. Jones,

The vote by which the amendment submitted by Mr.
Smith, of Baltimore city, to strike out the 17th section, was
rejected,

Was reconsidered.

The question then recurring upon the adoption of the
amendment,

It was adopted.

Mr. Coad moved that the bill be recommitted.

Decided in the negative.

Mr. Legg submitted the following amendment: