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29 [order concerning costs in civil actions] On motion by Mr. Emerson, Ordered that the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of altering the existing law relating to costs in civil actions. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.

Attest, Eben Hutchinson Sec. Adjourned

Wednesday January 14 1829

[Pet. of Joseph L. Hutchinson & als taken from files amended &c] On motion by Mr. Gardner the petition of Joseph Hutchinson & al and Report thereon were taken from the files and laid upon the table and the Senate having reconsidered their former vote amended said Report at H by striking out "sixth" and inserting "seventh" and accepted the report as amended. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.

[Annual Report of the Treasurer of State] A Communication was received from Mark Harris Treasurer of State transmitting his annual Report of the State of the Treasury. Referred to Messrs. Hilton and Parsons with such as the House may join. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred and Messrs Adams, Hyde and Goodwin were joined.

[Message to the House to choose] On motion by Mr. Cushman a Message was sent to the House proposing a Convention this forenoon at elevon o clock for the purpose of choosing a Secretary and treasurer of State for the current political year. Concurred.

[Resolve in favor of S. Spring taken from files & referred.] On motion by Mr. Dane the Resolve in favor of Seth Spring was taken from the files and referred to the Committee on Turnpikes, Bridges and Canals. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.