1874.] OF THE SENATE. 559

Which was read the first time.

Also, reported

The Senate bill entitled an Act to provide for submitting
to the voters of the State a proposition to amend the first and
fifth sections of the sixth Article of the Constitution, title
''Treasury Department," so that the same when amended
shall read as set forth in this Act three-fifths of all the
Members elected to each of the two Houses, by yeas and nays
assenting thereto.

Which was read the first time.

Also, reported,

The Senate bill entitled an Act to add au additional section
to Article XXXVII. of the Code of Public General Laws,
title "Evidence," sub-title "Competency of witnesses."

Which was read the first time.
Also, reported

The Senate bill entitled au Act to regulate the practice in
taking bills of exception and to facilitate trials.

Which was read the first time.

Mr. Earle, from the Committee on Finance, reported

The Senate bill entitled an Act to promote the efficiency of
the Maryland Agricultural College.

Which was read the first time.
Also, reported .

The Senate bill entitled an Act to appropriate a sum of
money to pay the claim of Thomas C. Basshor & Co., for
work done and materials furnished in the room of the Presi-
dent of the Senate.

Which was read the first time.
Also, reported

The Senate bill entitled an Act to provide for the sale to
the Baltimore and Drum Point Rail Road Company, of State's
interest in the Annapolis and.Elkridge Rail Road Company.

Which was read the first time.

Also, reported

The Senate bill entitled an Act to refund to Nathan E.
Berry of Baltimore city, for the benefit of J. S. Middleton and
others monies erroneously paid by them to Inspectors of
Tobacco in Baltimore city, for outage and storage.