113 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS [Fob, 8,

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

Also,

House bill entitled an Act to incorporate the Talbot Coun
ty Canal and Navigation Company.

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

Also,

House bill entitled au Act to incorporate the Consumers
Mutual Gaslight Company of Baltimore city.

Which was read the first time and referred to the Commit-
tee on Corporations

On motion by Mr. Lloyd, it was

Ordered, That it be entered on the Journal, that the Senator
from Queen Ann's, is absent from his seat on account of the
death of a member of his family.

Mr. Brewer presented the following:

FREDERICK GUY, MD,

Feb'y 3rd, 1876
To the Honorable Nicholas Brewer,

My Dear Sir:—The promptitude and unanimity of the
Senate, in passing the Joint Resolution, extending my term
of service, excites emotions I am unable to express.

Such a manifestation of public confidence, from a body of
distinguished men, to the greater part of whom I am person-
ally unknown, and from whom 1 have politically differed, is
an act of magnanimity, and liberality, of rare occurrence,
and worthy of the Patres Conscripti. I am fully aware, that
I am indebted to their generosity, and the kindness of per-
sonal friends, for this unmerited compliment, and can only
hope, my future career will justify their action.

With grateful acknowledgments, and sentiments of high
consideration, to yourself and colleagues,
I am very truly, yours,

RICHD. J. BOWIE.

Which was read and ordered to be entered on the Journal.
Senate bill entitled an Act to provide for making a survey
of Allegany and Garrett counties, and taking a vote of the
people for or against a new county, in certain districts of
Allegany and Garrett counties, at the election to be held for
members of Congress, in the Fall of 1876,
Being upon a second reading,
On motion by Mr. Stevens,
Was referred to the Committee on Judicial Proceedings.