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to the Constitution of the United States, which in compliance with the request therein contained, I lay before the two branches of the Legislature for their consideration. Council Chamber Feby 2d. 1824

[See page 143]

To the Senate, and House of Representatives In consequence of the inconveniences resulting from the great extent of the third Division of the militia of this State, the Council have unanimously advised to the formation of a new Division, to be denominated the seventh Division. An order has thereupon been issued for carrying this arrangement into effect. I lay before the Legislature a copy of the proceedings to the end that the office of Major General of said new division, may be filled agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution. Council Chamber Feby. 10. 1824.

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To the Senate, And House of Representatives I have received from the Governor of the State of Ohio, a copy of resolutions recently passed by the General Assembly of that State relative to adopting a system by which the entire emancipation of the slaves in our Country may be effected without any violation of the national compact, or infringement of the rights of individ- [individual]