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114 discipline can be best promulgated among the officers and soldiers of the Militia of this State. The salutary effects of the Militia Law passed at the last session have been observable in most, if not all the divisions of the State. Under a proper organizations, and with suitable encouragement, i flatter myself that we may exhibit a body of troops equal in discipline appearance or effect to those of any portion of the Union - Council Chamber Jan 25, 1822 } Albion K. Parris - “ Read and committed to the joint committee on so much of the governor's general message as relates to the militia - sent down for concurrence

[Note of election of M. Genl 1 Div.] Ordered that the Secretary of State inform the Governor that the two branches of the Legislature have elected Brigadier General John W. Donald Major General of the first division of the Militia of this State.

[Report of Committee on petitions] Mr Green from the committee on incorporation of towns reported that Elijah Daisy and William Hunt have leave to bring in a Bill - Report read and accepted - sent down for concurrence -

[Order to Comm. on New Trials respecting probate law] Ordered that the Committee on New Trials be instructed to enquire into the expediency of amending the Act regulating the Jurisdiction and proceedings of the Courts of Probate, with leave to report by bill or otherwise - send down for concurrence -

[Report on petition] Mr McDonald from the joint committee on the Militia reported that James Smith have leave to withdraw his petition - Report read and accepted - sent down for concurrence.

[Petition committed] The petition of Levi Wyman for leave to alter the course of a certain brook near Skowhegan falls committed in the House to