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227. up and after much debate was on motion of Mr Spofford of Deer Isle ordered to be indefinitely postponed - 59 pro. 56 con.

Bill - may affirm[underlined] instead of taking oath[underlined] Bill "for the relief of persons who are scrupulous of taking oaths" being reported with amendments which were adopted- Read a first and second time and Friday next at 10 oclock assigned for a third reading.

Bill - marriage Bill "for regulating marriage and for the orderly solemnization "thereof" acme back from the Senate with amendments in which the House concur + order it to be engrossed as amended by the Senate.

Bill - parishes Mr Hobbs of Waterboro' gave notice that on Monday next at 10 oclock he should move a reconsideration of the vote postponing indefinately the consideration of the Bill "concerning Parishes".

Adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9 oclock. Attest J Loring Child. Clerk.