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Friday February 20th 1829

Met according to adjournment.

Report on petition of Joseph Hutchinson & als & accompanying papers, came down referred to the committee on the incorporation of towns for concurrence - and the House concurred.

Report on sundry petitions respecting the inspection of Lime, that legislation on the subject is inexpedient, was read & accepted in concurrence with the Senate.

Bill to cede to the United States the jurisdiction of a certain tract of land in the town of Castine, was read 1st & 2nd time & tomorrow at 10 oclock assigned for a 3rd Reading.

Mr Adams of Cherryfield has leave of absence after Monday next during the remainder of the session.

Bill in addition to the several acts for the regulation of Inholders, Retailers & Common Victuallers, reported with amendments which were adopted, was read a third time & passed to be engrossed as thus amended. Sent up for concurrence.

Bill limiting the tenure of office of the Adjutant General was read a 3rd time & passed to be engrossed. Sent up for concurrence.

Bill to incorporate the Maine Congregational Charitable Society, was read a third time & passed to be engrossed. Sent up for concurrence.

Resolve in favor of Limerick Academy, was read a second time & passage refused. Sent up for concurrence.