1870.] OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. 429

Which was read a first time.

Mr. Merrick, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and
Means, reported favorably.

A bill entitled an Act to incorporate a House of Refuge for
colored children, and to appropriate a sum of money to the
same.

Which was read a first time.

Mr. Bowlus, Chairman of the Committee on Manufactures,
reported favorably,

A bill entitled an Act to relieve and protect the cotton and
woolen, and other factories of the State of Maryland.

Which was read a first time.

Mr, Morse, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations,
reported favorably,

A bill entitled an Act to authorize the Roman Catholic
Archbishop of Baltimore to sell a certain parcel of land.

Which was read a first time.
Also, reported favorably,

A bill entitled an Act to incorporate the District of Colum-
bia, Upper Marlboro' and Hill's Landing Turnpike Com-
pany.

Which was read a first time.

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

A bill entitled an Act to repeal section 1, of chapter 442, of
the Laws passed January session, 1868, and to re-enact the
same with amendments.

Which was read a first time.

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

A bill entitled an Act authorizing and empowering the
County Commissioners of Cecil county, in their discretion, to
provide for repairing or remodeling the present Jail and
Court House of said county, or the building of a new Jail.

Which was read a first time.

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

A bill entitled an Act to repeal sections 1, 2, 3 and 7 of
chapter 433, of the Acts of 1868, and to re-enact the same
with amendments.