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[Resolve passed.] as truly copied from the original, " Resolve in favour of the Passamaquoddy Indians, and providing for the support of Governor Francis Joseph" and the same was finally passed.

[Bill enlarging the powers of Constables in Calais, &c.] An Act enlarging the powers of constables in the Towns of Calais, Robbinston, Perry and Lubec, was read once, and tomorrow at eleven o'clock assigned for a second reading.

[Petition refered.] The petition of Day and Frasier, for an allowance for State printing, was read and refered to the Joint standing committee on claims, in concurrence.

[Report on the pet. of certain Inhbts. of Portland] Mr. Megquier, from the Joint standing committee on the Judiciary, reported leave to withdraw on the petition of certain Inhabitants of Portland, and the petition of the Selectmen of Solon, severally read and accepted. Sent down for concurrence. concurred.

[Bill respecting Highways.] An additional Act respecting Highways, was read a second time and passed to be engrossed as taken into a new draft, in concurrence.

[Order.] On motion of Mr. Dole, Ordered, that the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to enquire and report whether the valuation committee have a right to include in their estimate of the taxable property of the several Towns and Counties in this State, lands ceded to the United States; sheep, and lands sold to an individual or individuals, or companies by this State, the State of Massachusetts and by Literary Institutions - not conveyed by deed. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.