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On motion of Mr. Harry, it was
Ordered, That Mr. Smith be excused from tonight's
session on account of important business.

On motion of Mr. Crawford, it was
Ordered" That Mr. Harrison be excused from to-
night's session on account, of sickness.
On motion of Mr. Bingham, it was
Ordered, That Mr. Tennant be excused from this
evening's session on account of business.

On motion of Mr. Kirk, it was

Ordered, That Mr. Fryer be excused from to-night's
session on account of business.

On motion of Mr. Hearn, it was
Ordered, That Mr. Messick be excused from to-
night's session on account of business.

On motion of Mr. Wilson, it was
Ordered, That Mr. Butler be excused from to-night's
session on account of important business.

On motion of Mr. Hall, it was

Ordered, That Mr. Trager be excused from attend-
ance at this evening's session on account of business.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
By Mr. Norris,

A bill entitled "An Act to license and regulate the
business of Private Detectives and Detective Agencies
in the city of Baltimore."

Which was read the first time, and referred to the
Baltimore city delegation.

By Mr. Murphy, of Baltimore city,
A bill entitled "An Act in relation to a House of
Detention in the city of Baltimore."

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

By Mr. Baker,

A bill entitled "An Act to authorize and empower
the Mayor and Council of Hagerstown, Maryland, to
borrow the sum of seven thousand dollars by the issue
and sale of bonds, the proceeds therefrom to be used