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votes being received, sorted and counted were found as follows viz.
For the District of Cumberland
Whole number were 155
Necessary for a choice 78
Barrett Potter Esqr had 128
Jonathan Page " " 104
and they are chosen.
For the District of Lincoln
Whole number 155
Necessary to a choice 78.
Daniel Rose Esqr had 119
and he is chosen.
For the District of Hancock
Whole number......137
Necessary to a choice.....69.
George Ulmer Esq had 136.
and he is chosen.
The business of the Convention being accomplished the Senate withdrew.
[Message recd proposing a convention for election of seven Counsellors.] Mr. Moody, came with a message from the Senate to inform this House, that the Senate propose the forming of a convention of both Houses, this day at 4 o clock; for the purpose of electing seven Counsellors to advise the Governor in the executive part of government.
[agreed to &c] Col Atherton of Prospect, as requested to inform the Senate of the concurrence of this House with the proposal of the Senate.
Ordered, That the Secretary of State pro. tem. be directed to notify Barrett Potter Esq of Portland, Jonathan