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up and after much debate was on motion of Mr Spofford of Deer Isle ordered to be indefinitely postponed - 59 pro. 56 con.

[Bill - may affirm instead of taking oath]

Bill "for the relief of persons who are scrupulous of taking oaths" being reported with amendments which were adopted - Read a first and second time and Friday next at 10 oclock assigned for a third reading.

[Bill - marriage]

Bill "for regulating marriage and for the orderly solemnization" thereof" came back from the Senate with amendments in which the House concur & order it to be engrossed as amended by the Senate.

[Bill - parishes]

Mr Hobbs of Waterboro' gave notice that on monday next at 10 oclock he should move a reconsideration of the vote postponing indefinately [indefinitely] the consideration of the Bill "concerning Parishes".

Adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9 oclock. Attest J Loring Child. Clerk.