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105 [Joseph S. Jewett chosen Major General 5th Division] receive, sort and count the votes reported that the whole number of votes was 18 Necessary to constitute an election 10 Joseph S. Jewett had 16 John W. Smith " 2 Joseph S. Jewett was then declared elected and a message was sent to the House informing them thereof.

[Statement of facts respecting Anson Bridge] Mr. Usher from the Committee on Turnpikes, Bridges and Canals reported a statement of facts respecting the Bill to incorporate the Proprietors of Anson Bridge. Read and sent down. Concurred.

[Bill to authorize town of Falmouth to build a Toll Bridge &c] " on petition of William Sanborn & al Committee of Westbrook reported Bill to authorize the town of Falmouth to erect a Toll Bridge across the Presumscot River. Read and tomorrow ten o'clock assigned for second reading.

[Bill to incorporate the Props. of Falls Sluice way] on petition of Joseph Whitney & al reported Bill additional to incorporate the Proprietors of the Falls Sluiceway read once and tomorrow 11 o'clock assigned for second reading. [order notice] " als on the same petition an order of notice. Read and accepted. Sent down for concurrence.

[leave for a Bill on the Petition of Amos Hills & al] Mr. Gardner from the Committee on Incorporation of Towns reported leave to withdraw on the petition of Amos Hills & al and the same was amended so far as to grant leave for a Bill. Read and accepted. Sent down.

[Pet: R.H. Gardiner taken from the files &c]

On motion by Mr. Usher the Petition of R. H. Gardiner & al was taken from the files and laid upon the table. Referred to the Committee on Turnpikes, Bridges and Canals.  Sent down for concurrence.