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izing it to place in other institutions, the females now un-
der its charge.

Which was read a first time.

Also,

A bill entitled an Act to require certain contracts for the
purchase or sale of real or leasehold estates, or of any inter-
est therein, or for the procurement of money or other valua-
ble security upon mortgage, to be in writing.

Which was read a first time.

Mr. Hopkins, Chairman of a Select Committee, reported fa-
vorably,

A bill entitled an Act to incorporate the Harford
County Railroad Company.

Which was read a first time.

Mr. Garey, Chairman of a Select Committee, reported fa-
vorably,

A bill entitled an Act to repeal section 138 of Article
6, title "Caroline County," sub-title "Justices of the Peace
and Constables," and to re-enact the following section in
lieu thereof.

Which was read a first time.

Mr. Sword, Chairman of a Select Committee, reported fa-
vorably,

A bill entitled an Act to exempt Washington county
from the operation of an Act passed at the January session,
1864, chapter 71, entitled an Act to add to the 41st Article
of the Code of Public General Laws, in relation to fish and
fisheries, the following additional section relating to the wa-
ters of the Potomac river lying between the mouth of New
Creek and Weaverton dam.

Which was read a first time.

Mr. Thomas, Chairman of a Select Committee, reported
favorably,

A bill entitled an Act to add additional section to Article
11, of the Code of Public Local Laws of Frederick county,
ia relation to horses and carriages kept at Livery in Fred-
erick county.

Which was read a first time.

Mr. Ritter, Chairman of a Select Committee, reported
favorably,

A bill entitled a supplement to the Act entitled an Act
to incorporate the Frederick and Emmittsburg Turnpike
Company, passed at December session, 1844, chapter 136.