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284 [Bill for the abolition of imprisonment for debt] An Act for the abolition of imprisonment of Honest Debtors for debt came up from the House amended for concurrence and the Senate concurred. [Resolve concerning a Gun House in Bath] "Resolve authorizing the Governor and Council to cause a Gun House to be erected in Bath" was read once and referred to the next Legislature. Sent down for concurrence. [Resolve in favor of J. Wellington] Resolve in favor of Joel Wellington came up, the House adhering to their vote and proposing a conference; and appointing Messrs. Williams, Wellington and Jacques conferees on the part of the House. The Senate concur the House on the proposition for a conference and appoint Messrs. Sweat, Drummond and Eastman as conferees on the part of the Senate. [Bill concerning sheepskins] "An Act to regulate the sale of sheepskins" came up, the House indefinitely postponing the same, the Senate recede from their vote passing said Bill to be engrossed and concur the House in the indefinite postponement thereof. [Order] On motion of Mr. Steele, Ordered, that the Secretary of State notify the Governor that John C. Humphrey of Brunswick has been elected by the concurrent vote of both branches of the Legislature, Major General of the Fourth Division of the Militia of this State. [Resolve relating to the State Arsenal] Resolve relating to the State Arsenal was read a first and second time and passed to be engrossed in concurrence.