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Bill to prevent intemperance, excess & corruption on days of election being reported with amendments which were adopted, was read a 2d time and on motion referred to Messrs Adams of Portland, Boutelle of Waterville, Ford of Alna, Fessenden of Portland & Hall of Camden.

Bill to exempt from taxation Manufacturing Companies of Cotton, Wool Iron & Steel for a limited time - was considered & ordered to lie on the table

The Committee on engrossed Bills reported as duly engrossed Bill in further addition to an act concerning foreign attachment - to incorporate Temple Lodge which were passed to be enacted. Sent up for concurrence

The same committee reported as duly engrossed Resolve in aid of the Gardiner Lyceum - - for the admission of Daniel Clark to practise law in the C. C. Pleas & for other purposes - which were finally passed. Sent up for concurrence.

Ordered that Messrs Richardson of Portland, Smith of Westbrook & McCobb of Phipsburg be a committee to consider the expediency of amending the act "to regulate the inspection of Beef & Pork &c - read & passed.

The Committee on the petition of Isaac Ilsley reported a Bill - report accepted.

Bill to cede to the United States of America the jurisdiction of certain lands - was read 1st, 2d & 3d time& passed to be engrossed. Sent up for concurrence

Bill in addition to the several acts now in force to organize, govern & discipline the Militia of this State, was taken up, several amendments therein adopted - when the House

Adjourned until nine oclock tomorrow morning

Attest James L Child Clerk