1868,] OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES 779

The bill entitled an Act to protect the navigation of the
Patuxent river.

Which was read the first time and referred to Messrs.
Coad, Dalrymple, Guy, Chapman and Deale.

Also,

The bill entitled an Act to aid in the establishment of a
hospital in connection with the Washington University of
Baltimore, and to appropriate money for the same.

Which was read a first time and referred to the Commit-
tee on Ways and Means,

Also,

The bill entitled an Act to refund to Francis J. Henry,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Dorchester county, a certain
sum of money erroneously paid into the Treasury.

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

Also,

The bill entitled an Act to repeal section 155, of Article 3,
of Public Local Laws of Baltimore county, sub-title roads,
and to re-enact the same, with amendments.

Which was read a first time and referred to the Baltimore
County Delegation.

Also,

The bill entitled an Act to authorize the County Commis-
sioners of Dorchester county to levy a sum of money on the
taxable property of said county to refund to the executors of
Thomas Woolford, deceased, taxes paid in error.

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

Also,

A bill entitled an Act to grant to Joseph Walker, late
Sheriff of Baltimore county, two years to complete his collec-
tions as Sheriff of said county.

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

Also,

The bill entitled an Act to add an additional section to
Article 98 of the Code of Public General Laws, relating to
Wild Fowl.

Which, was read a first time and referred to the select com-
mittee on that subject.