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number given in was 154 necessary to a choice 78 - that John Read Esqr had 152 and was chosen. The Senate then withdrew.

[Committee - inform Governor the Legislature - are proceeding on public business &c]

An order came from the Senate for concurrence appointing Messrs Dennet & Fairbanks with such as the House may join a committee to wait upon the Governor & inform him that the Legislature of the State are proceeding on public business and are ready to receive any communication he may please to make to them - and the House concurred & Messrs Brown of Waldoboro, Elden of Buxton & Sturdivant of Cumberland were joined.

[Mr Quinnam credentials]

Mr Quinnam presented legal evidence of his election and the papers were placed on file.

[Message proposing Convention to choose Counsellors.]

Message from the Senate by Mr Smith their Secretary. Mr Speaker The Senate propose a convention of both branches at 12 oclock this day to elect seven Counsellors to advise the Governor in the Executive part of government & also to elect a Secretary of State - The House concurred & the Clerk was requested to acquaint the Senate therewith.

[Report - wait on Governor]

Mr Brown from the joint committee to wait on the Governor & inform him &c &c reported that the Governor would forthwith make a communication.

[Governors Message]

Message from the Governor by Mr Nichols Secy of State. Mr Speaker, I have a written message from the Governor which I ask leave to lay on your Honors table - The message being laid upon the table the Secretary of State withdrew - The message was then read in