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concurrence of the Senate.

[1827]

[Maj Gen Wm Waterman elected] Agreeably to assignment the Senate proceeded to ballot for the choice of a Major General of the first Division of the Militia, the Committee appointed to receive, sort and count the votes reported that whole number of votes was 19 Necessary to constitute an election 10 William Waterman had 15 John Trafton 1 and one blank William Waterman was then declared elected by the Senate in concurrence with the House.

[U.S. Senator] On motion by Mr. Parsons the Senate assigned Wednesday next at 11 oClock for coming to the choice of a Senator from this State in the Congress of the United States.

[Resolve in favor of the town of Howland] Resolve in favor of the town of Howland was read a 1st time and tomorrow 10 oClock assigned for a second reading and committed to Messrs. Stebbins, Gardner and Balkam

[Bill – additional Hogshead Shooks] Bill additional to an Act relating to Hogshead Shooks was read a 1st time and tomorrow 10 oClock assigned for a second reading

[Order for 2 Sessions a day] On motion by Mr. Williams Ordered that after Monday next, the Senate and House of Representatives will hold two sessions each day, except Saturdays, to commence at half past 9 oClock in the forenoon and half past two in the afternoon. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred

[Bill – inc – Pro. Edgecomb Bridge] Bill to incorporate the Proprietors of Edgecomb Bridge was read a first time and tomorrow 10 oClock assigned for a second reading and committed to Messrs Williams, Weston and Kimball

Mr Dennett from the Committee on Incorporation of towns reported