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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, was requested to inform the Senate of the concurrence of this House with the proposal of the Senate.
Ordered[underlined], That the Secretary of State pro. tem. be directed to notify Barrett Potter Esqr of Portland, Jonathan