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[1827]

[Report, relating to Resolution of the Legislature of Georgia] Mr. Washburn from the Committee on Literature &c to whom was referred the message of the Governor of January 18th and the accompanying Resolution of the Legislature of Georgia on the subject of amending the Constitution of the United States in its provisions for the choice of President, reported that, as no definite proposition is submitted, it is inexpedient to take any further order on the subject. Read and accepted. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred

[Order, relating to an Act add. to an Act for the relief of poor Debtors.] Order of the House of Representatives that the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to report forms conformable to “an Act additional to an Act for the relief of poor debtors” passed February 25th 1824, in such manner as shall be necessary for carrying the aforesaid Act into effect, with leave to report by bill or otherwise was read and passed in concurrence.

[Report on internal improvements] Report of the Committee on internal improvements and accompanying Resolutions came from the House were read and referred to Messrs Dennett, Francis and Churchill.

Adjourned

Afternoon,

[Order. Sec. of State notify the Governor that Isaac Hodsdon is elected Maj. Gen. 3d. Division] On motion by Mr Butman Ordered that the Secretary of state notify the Governor, that this day, the Legislature by a concurrent vote of both Houses, elected Isaac Hodsdon Major General of the third Division of the Militia of this State, Sent down for concurrence Concurred

[Bill revoking the charter of the Kennebec Bank] Bill revoking the charter of the Kennebec Bank came up and the Senate insist upon their former vote propose a conference and on their part appoint Messrs. Williams, Churchill and Butman conferees.

[Bill add. respecting the passing of fish in seven mile Brook in Vassalboro] Bill additional respecting the passing of fish in seven mile brook in Vassalborough came up amended for concurrence and the Senate concurred.