1878.] OF THE SENATE. 601

Also, favorably,Senate bill entitled an Act to add an additional Section to
Article 53, of the Code of Public General Laws, title "Land-
lord and Tenant," sub-title ''Distress for Rent," for the bet-
ter protection of tenants.

"Which was read the first time.

Also, reported without recommendation,

Senate bill entitled an Act to repeal Section 5, of Article
64, of the Code of Public General Laws, entitled "Mort-
gages," and to re-enact the same with amendments.

Which was read the first time.
Also, unfavorably,

Senate bill entitled an Act for the better regulation of the
Comptroller's Office and office of the Treasurer of Maryland.

Which unfavorable report was adopted.

Also, unfavorably,

House bill entitled an Act to repeal Sections 4, 6, 7 and 8,
of Article 9, of the Code of Public General Laws, entitled
"Assignment of Choses in Action," and to re-enact thesame
with amendments.

Which unfavorable report was adopted.

Also, unfavorably,

Senate bill entitled an Act to abolish the rule in Shelly's
case, and conform the construction of last wills and testa-
ments to the true intent of the testator.

Which unfavorable report was adopted.

Also, unfavorably,

House bill entitled an Act to repeal Section 21, of Article
38, of the Code of Public General Laws, title "Fees of Offi-
cers," sub-title "Notaries Public," and to re-enact the same
with amendments.

Pending the consideration of the unfavorable report,

On motion by Mr. Bannon,

Said bill was recommitted to the Committee on Judicial
Proceedings.

Mr. Cooper, from a Select Committee, reported favorably'

Senate bill entitled an Act to empower the Trustees of the
African Methodist Church, on Fell's point, to sell their lot,
No. 590, Dallas Street, and re-invest the proceeds.

Which was read the first time.