1878.] OF THE SENATE. 523

Also, delivered

House bill entitled an Act to authorize the Mayor and City
Council of Baltimore to condemn so much of the property of
the State of Maryland fronting on Madison street, in the City
of Baltimore, being part of the penitentiary grounds, &c., &c.

Which was; read the. first time, and referred t» the Balti-
more City Senators.

Also, delivered

House bill entitled an Act supplementary to an Act to in-
corporate companies to make several turnpike roads through
Baltimore County, and for other purposes, passed at January
Session, 1805.

Which was read the first time, and referred to Senators
Freeman, Steiner and Welfley.

Also, delivered

House bill entitled an Act to incorporate the Cecil Detec-
tive Association.

Which was read the first time, and referred to the Com-
mittee on Corporations.

Also, delivered

House bill entitled an Act to repeal an Act passed at the
January Session of the General Assembly of Maryland, 1876,
Chapter 20, entitled an Act to empower the Mayor and City
Council of Baltimore to purchase, lease or condemn lands for
public parks or squares within the limits of said city, &c.

Which was read the first time, and referred to the Balti-
more City Senators.

On motion by Mr. Ford,
At 11 P. M., the Senate adjourned.

FRIDAY, March 15th, 1878.
Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
Prayer by the Rev. L. D. Travers.
Present at roll call the following Senators :

Messrs. President, Bannon, Combs, of Allegany, Combs, of
St. Mary's, Cooper, Dennis, Ford, Franklin, Freeman, Garey,