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Resolves in favor of Samuel Call - - making an appropriation for the purchase of Field Ordnance - were finally passed. Sent up for concurrence.

Resolve authorizing the Governor to procure the erection of a fence around the State Arsenal &c - was read and referred to Messrs Williams of Augusta, Dane of Kennebunk, Cummings of Paris.

Ordered that the Senate be requested to send to this House the Bill imposing a fine on towns neglecting to choose Representatives. - was read & passed.

Messrs Cummings of Paris & Francis of Leeds had leave of absence after today.

Mr Hastings of Bethel had leave of absence after Wednesday and Mr Vance of No 6. after Thursday next.

The Committee on Leave of Absence were instructed to report the number of members who have obtained leave of absence.

Ordered, That Messrs Cobb of Durham, Hall of Parkman and Weymouth of Berwick be a committee with such as the Senate may join to enquire as to the expediency of making suitable compensation to the several Clergyman [Clergymen] who have performed the duty of Chaplains to the Legislature during the present session - read & passed - Sent up for concurrence.

Bill to incorporate the Oxford Bank was read a 3d time & passed to be engrossed in concurrence with the Senate.

Bill additional to an Act to establish a Municipal Court in the town of Portland, was read a 1st & 2d time & tomorrow at 10 o'clock assigned for a 3d reading.

Resolve relating to Burnt Island - was read twice & passed to be engrossed - Sent up for concurrence.