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Mr. Hayes presented the memorial of citizens of
Baltimore city, praying the relief of the sureties of
Stevenson Archer.

Which was read, and referred to the Committee on
Finance.

Mr. Hepbron presented the memorial of citizens of
Kent county, praying the relief of the sureties of
Stevenson Archer.

Which was read and referred to the Committee on
Finance.

Mr. Pearre presented the memorial of C. A. Steiner,
Lloyd Rawlings, and 200 other citizens of Alle-
gany county, for an appropriation to the Home and
Infirmary of Western Maryland, in the City of Cum-
berland.

Which was read, and referred to the Committee on
Finance.

Also by Mr. Pearre the memorial of D. W. Slone,
H. W, Shaidt, and 100 other citizens of Allegany
county, for an appropriation to the Home and In-
firmary of Western Maryland, in the City of Cum-
berland,

Which was read, and referred to the Committee on
Finance.

ORDERS.

On motion by Mr. Moss, it was
Ordered, That Senators Bennett, Talbott and Coffin
be excused from attendance on to day's session,
sickness.

On motion by Mr, Gorter, it was
Ordered, That no bill er other paper shall be taken
from the desk of the Secretary until properly re-
corded and endorsed.

Mr. Moss submitted the following:

Ordered, That the President of the Senate be
authorized to increase the membership of the Com-
mittee on Engrossed Bills to the number of nine.

Which was read and considered.

Mr. Waters submitted the following amendment: