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considered & after some desultory debate on motion of Mr. Smith of Wiscasset recommitted to Messrs Adams of Portland, Wellington of Fairfax and Clark of Limington.

[Bill - excessive usury]

Bill "for restraining the taking of excessive usury" being reported with several amendments which were adopted. Read a third time and committed to Messrs Holland of Jay, Cobb of Durham and Redington of Vassalborough.

[Bill - Bastard Children]

Bill "for maintenance of Bastard Children" being reported with amendments Read a first and second time and 10 oclock tomorrow assigned for a third reading.

[Bill - for securing mechanics for their labor &c]

Bill "securing to mechanics and others payment for their labour and materials expended in erecting and repairing Houses and other buildings with their appurtenances" Read a first and second time and tomorrow at 10 oclock assigned for a third reading.

[Committee - Judge of Probate compensation]

Ordered, that Messrs Wilson of Bingham, Virgin of Rumford and Waterman of Vinalhaven be a Committee to enquire into the expediency of providing for the compensation of Judges of Probate in this State by salary, with leave to report by Bill or otherwise. Read and passed.

[Bill Admission of Attornies &c &c]

Bill entitled "An Act regulating the admission of Attornies and authorizing persons in certain cases, to prosecute and defend suits at Law" Read