1874.] OF THE SENATE. 515

Which was read the first time and referred to the Com-
mittee on Judicial Proceedings.

A bill entitled an Act to repeal sections 4, 12 and 15 of an
Act incorporating the town of Laurel in Prince George's
county, and to enact the same with amendments.

Which was read, the first time and referred to the Commit-
tee on Corporations.

A bill entitled au Act to repeal chapter 287 of the Act-
passed January Session, 1870, entitled an Act to repeal sec-
tion 810 of Article IV. of the Code of Public Laws, chapter
367, passed January Session, 1867, and to re-enact the same
with amendments.

Which was read the first time and referred to the Senators
from Baltimore city.

And, delivered

The House Joint Resolutions, instructing the Senators
and requesting the Representatives from Maryland, in
the Congress of the United States, to use all proper means
to secure the removal of the United States Naval Asylum
from Philadelphia to Annapolis, Maryland.

Which was read the first time and referred to the Commit-
tee on Federal Relations.

And, returned

The Senate bill entitled an Act to amend the Act of 1853,
chapter 441, entitled an Act to continue the corporate exist-
ence of the several banking institutions therein mentioned.

Endorsed, "Passed by yeas and nays."
Also,

The Senate bill entitled an Act authorizing the Baltimore,
Chesapeake and Delaware Bay Rail Road Company to charge
tolls on feights and passengers, to reduce the par value of the
capital stock, to establish its principal office in Baltimore-
city, to lease, buy and build wharves, &c.

Endorsed, "Passed by yeas and nays,"

On motion by Mr. Brattan,
The Senate adjourned.