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236. Remonstrance of Sally G. Elwell and 151 others Female Citizen of Waldoborough against the sale of ardent spirits - read and referred to the Joint Select Committee that have that subject under consideration, in concurrence.

Mr. O'Brien, from the Committee on Division of Towns, reported leave to withdraw on petition of John Read and others, Noah E. Chase and others and Thomas M. Webber and others -- read and accepted. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.

Mr. McIntire from the Joint Select Committee to which was referred and order relative to taking the valuation of property for the purpose of taxation, from the first day of May, reported legislation on that subject inexpedient - read and accepted. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.

The Committee on the Judiciary reported legislation inexpedient on petition of Oliver Buckley - read and accepted, in concurrence.

Mr. Bartlett, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported notice to next Legislature on petition of Israel Herrin and others - read and accepted. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.

Bill respecting Cities was, on motion of Mr. Purinton, taken up and committed to Messrs. Purinton, Emmons and Fish.

Bill to set off a part of Pittsfield and annex it to the town of Hartland was read the second time and on motion of Mr. Fish ordered to lie on the table.