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Mr. Pierce from the Committee on Literature and Literary Institutions, to which was referred the subject of the appointment of a Superintendant [Superintendent] of Public Schools and also an order relating to the appointment of a Board of Literature, reported that legislation on those subjects is inexpedient; read and accepted. Sent down for concurrence.

Mr. Farnsworth from the Committee on Turnpikes, Bridges and Canals, reported order of notice, on petition of the Directors of Sugar Island Boom Corporation, read and accepted. Sent down for concurrence.

The Committee on Manufactures, reported leave to withdraw on petition of Jairus Keene and others, read and accepted in concurrence.

Mr. Farnsworth from the Committee on Turnpikes Bridges and Canals, reported leave to withdraw on petition of Cornelius Turner and others, read and accepted. Sent down for concurrence.

Bill fixing the time for taking the valuation for the purpose of the assessment of taxes, reported in the House by the Committee to which was referred an order relative to that subject, was read and ordered to lie on the table.

Bill relating to Bears &c was read a second time and ordered to lie on the table.

Bill to establish an Institution for the purpose of promoting the objects of instruction and sience [science], and the better qualifying of school teachers, who shall be engaged in primary schools, reported by Mr. Pierce from the Joint Select Committee, to which was referred so much of the Governor's message as relates to