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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

[Benjn. 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 up 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. funds 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 Jr]

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.