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standing committee to act under certain resolutions and acts
of Assembly of this State, and concur therein.

By Order,

J. W. Clayton,

Chief Clerk.
Which was read, assented to and sent to the Senate.

Mr. Barnard, presented a petition from 42 citizens of
Allegany county, praying the passage of a law to adjust the
Western Boundary Line of Maryland;

Which was read and referred to the special committee on
that subject, already appointed.

Mr. Walker presented a petition from Henry Hoffacker and
others of Baltimore county, Paper Manufacturers, for relief
therein mentioned;

Which was referred to the committee on Corporations,

Mr. Rogers, presented a petition from J. Morris Wampler
and Simon J. Martenet, for aid to make Topographical Sur-
veys and a Map of the State ;

Which was read and referred to a Special committee, con-
sisting of Messrs. Rogers, Hobbs, Thruston, Alexander and
Dail.

Mr. Mackubin presented a petition from James Revell, ask-
ing compensation for professional services rendered the State
as Counsel by appointment of the Governor, with certificate
of appointment enclosed;

Which was referred to the committee on Claims.

Mr. McGonigal presented a petition from Henry Bids, a
free negro of Caroline county, to allow him to dispose of cer-
tain real estate, in Caroline county, to his children;

Which was referred to the committee on Judiciary.

Mr. Harrington presented a memorial for the suppressing the
sale of Liquors :

Which was referred to the committee on Judiciary.

Mr. Kennard presented a memorial from sundry Tobacco
Merchants and citizens of Baltimore, recommending the fixing
of the pay of the laborers in the State Tobacco Warehouses at
$1.50 per day;

Which was referred to the committee on Ways and Means.

Mr. Kennard presented a memorial from 119 citizens of
Baltimore city, praying for a Prohibitory Liquor Law ;

Which was referred to the committee on Judiciary.