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Tuesday February 24th 1829

Met according to adjournment

Messrs Lothrop of Leeds} have leave after Thursday " Trafton of Camden } next during the remainder of the session.

Messrs Watts of St. George} have leave of absence after Friday during " Miller of Waldoboro } the remainder of the session.

Bill additional to the several acts for the preservation of Fish in Penobscot River & Bay & the several streams emptying into the same, laid on the table by Mr. Bond of Bucksport, was read 1st & 2nd time & tomorrow at ten oclock assigned for a 3d reading.

Bill to incorporate the town of Oxford was read 1st & 2nd time & tomorrow at 10 oclock assigned for a 3d reading.

Bill additional to an act to establish a Court of Common Pleas, laid on the table by Mr. Bond of Bucksport, was read 1st & 2d time & tomorrow at 10 oclock assigned for a 3d reading.

Resolve authorizing the Penobscot Tribe of Indians, to sell Smith Island, was read twice & passed to be engrossed. Sent up for concurrence.

A message was received from the Senate by Mr. Hutchinson their Secretary, Proposing a convention of both Houses at 12 oclock today in the Representatives Chamber for the purpose of choosing a Counsellor for Oxford district to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Reuel Washburn - and the House concurred and the Clerk was requested to acquaint the Senate therewith.