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[pet. J.C. Washburne & als]

Petitions, of Japheth C Washburne & others of China that the northerly part of said town may be formed into a new town by the name of Weston - also

[Benja Shaw & als]

-of Benjamin Shaw & others of Bowdoinham for the division of said town &c - were severally read and referred to the committee on the incorporation of towns - Sent down for concurrence. -

[pet. James Bridge]

Petition of James Bridge Esquire for further compensation for his services as a commissioner under the act of separation - was, read * referred to Messrs Williams, Richardson & Kitteridge

[Committee - counterfeiting]

On motion of Mr Johnson, Ordered that Messrs Johnson, Thatcher & Weed be a committee to revise the Law respecting Counterfeiting & see if any additional provisions are necessary - read & passed.

[Bill - Min. fund. Madison]

Bill, to establish a ministerial & school fund in the town of Madison - was read a third time & passed to be engrossed. Sent up for concurrence

[Bill - Jurors]

Bill, in addition to an act regulating the selection, empanelling and service of Jurors - was read a third time and passed to be engrossed. Sent up for concurrence.

[Rep. Abiel Hall Jun]

Report on petition of Abiel Hall Junr, referring it to the committee on accounts, came down accepted for concurrence - and the house concurred.

[Pet. China academy]

Petition of the Trustees of China Academy for aid - was read & referred to the committee on so much of the Governors message as relates to the encouragement of literature - sent up for concurrence.