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and referred to Messrs Smith of Newfield, Hill of Lyman and Pease of Cornish.

Message from the Senate by Mr Low their Secretary. Mr Speaker I am charged with a message from the Senate to inform the House that the Senate propose a convention of both Houses at 12 oclock this day in the representatives chamber for the purpose of qualifying John Balkam Esquire Counsellor elect – and the House concurred and the Clerk was charged with a message to acquaint the Senate therewith.

Bill to prevent mischief by fires in the woods, was called up and referred to Messrs Samson of Waldoboro, Fessenden of Portland, Hutchinson of Hartford, Davee of Dover, Scammon of Pittston, Porter of Kingfield, Hill of Machias, Pease of Cornish and Weymouth of Belmont.

Petitions of William Springer for leave to change his name - of William Robinson for leave to change his name were severally read & referred to the committee on change of names

Remonstrance of John Fox & als against taxing sales at auction, was read and referred to the joint select committee who have that subject under consideration. Sent up for concurrence

Agreeably to assignment the two branches met in convention in the Representatives Chamber at 12 oclock when John Balkam Esqr Counseller [Counsellor] elect came in and took & subscribed the oaths and declarations required by the Constitution to qualify him to enter upon the discharge of the duties of his office.