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Upon the second point, viz : The propriety of this Body
taking action to show its condemnation of the word, we are
equally clear in our opinion that it should he answered af-
firmatively. It is true, it may be argued, that the adoption
of this Kesolution will not remove the obnoxious word from
the Article, and also that it is a word harmless by reason of
being ineffectual. But we take the position that as an ex-
pression of sentiment, the moral effect would be as efficacious
as an actual amendment striking out the word.

As an expression of the feeling and temper of the Legisla-
ture upon the subject, a favorable action on this Resolution
would have the effect of placing us square before the world as
having outlived the prejudices and overcome the feelings to
which this provision owes its birth. As the matter stands,
it would indicate that the people of Maryland endorse the re-
tention of the word and would give it efficacy if they could ;
such we feel is not the case. On the other hand, we believe
that the intelligence of our people demands such action at our
hands as will place the State in a favorable light before her
sister States of this great Union, upon this subject which has
long agitated the public mind. The sooner this monument
of days which are past, and which all good citizens wish to
forget, is swept from our law books, particularly this, the
organic law of the State, the better for the interests of pro-
gress and reform. As it has outlived its day and no longer
reflects the sentiments and wisdom of our people, let us place
upon it the seal of our condemnation and leave it to our suc-
cessors to supplement our action by striking it from the book.

Respectfully submitted,

WM. BRACE, JR.,
D. W. HAWKINS,
Of the Committee on the Judiciary.

Which was read.

The Secretary of the Senate delivered the following bill,
Endorsed, "Passed by yeas and nays :"

The bill entitled an Act to add additional sections to Ar-
ticle 56, of the Code of Public General Laws, entitled "Li-
cense," under the sub-title "Coal Mining."

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

The Senate bill entitled an Act for the better protection of
persons and property in Baltimore county,

Was read a third time and passed by yeas and nays, as
follows: