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210 Congress will consequently expire. It is understood that a bill for the apportionment of Representatives is now before Congress, but, from the information re-ceived from each of our Senators + Representatives in that body, who all concur in opinion, there is no reason to expect its passage until after the adjourn-ment of this Legislature. Under these circumstances, I have deemed it proper to call the attention of the two Houses to this subject, that such a course may be devised as will ensure a seasonable election for the next Congress. At the same time, I cannot but express a hope that this may be accomplished without incurring the expense of an additional session.

Albion K Parris. Council Chamber JanY 30th 1822}

The foregoing message referred in the Senate to Messrs Green + Bradbury with such as the House may join, came down for concurrence and the House concurred and Messrs Hobbs of Berwick. Williams of Augusta+, Wilkins of New Charleston were joined.

Rep. on pet. of Stephen Heald + others The committee to whom was recommitted the petition of Stephen heald and others, praying that the town of Lovell may have liberty to sell the School lands in said town — reported a bill — The Report accept-ed in Senate came down for concurrence — and the House concurred.

Bill - School Fund in Lovell Bill to incorporate the Trustees of the School fund of Lovell — was read a 1st + 2nd time and tomorrow at 10 oclock assigned for a 3d reading

Rep - additional - Education of Youth The committee to whom was referred the Bill from the Senate in addition to an Act entitled an act to pro-