1874.] OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. 417

Also, favorably,

A bill entitled an Act to refund to Henry M. Tiralla,
owner of the schooner "Hester Ann," a sum of money paid
by him into the Treasury of the State.

Which was read a first time.
Also, favorably,

A bill entitled an Act to refund to Thomas Brashears, one
of the tax-payers of Prince George's county, for the years
commencing 1867, and ending 1873, a sum of money erro-
neously paid into the State Treasury.

Which was read a first time.
Also, favorably,

A bill entitled an Act to refund to Isaac M. Nichols, one
of the tax-collectors of Anne Arundel county, for the year
1871, a sum of money erroneously paid by him into the State
Treasury.

Which was read a first time.

Mr. Freaner, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary,
reported unfavorably,

On the claims of Kelly & Piet, Lewis Mayer, and J. Brewer,
for services.

Which was considered and referred to the Committee on
Claims.

Also, favorably,

A bill entitled an act to repeal the Act passed on the
21st of January, 1820, chapter 70, and the Act passed on the
10th of February, 1821, chapter 12, and the Act passed at
the January session, 1870, chapter 464, relating to Kent
Narrows.

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

A bill entitled an Act to amend section 8, of Article 4, of
the Constitution of the State of Maryland.

Which was read a first time.

Mr. Seth, Chairman of a Select Committee, reported favor-
ably,

A bill entitled an Act to amend Article 19, of the Code of
Public Local Laws for Somerset county, sub-title "Retailers,"
by adding after the 138th thereof, the following sections, re-
lating to the sale of liquor in Fairmount District, in said