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134 The Bill was then on motion referred to Messrs. Emerson, Grover and Phelps.

[Order respecting illegitimate children] On motion by Mr. Parsons, Ordered that the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of amending the Law in relation to illegitimate children with leave to report by Bill or otherwise. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.

[Pet: Joshua Swett & als taken from files] Petition of Joshua Swett & others was taken from the files and sent down.

[Pet: of Isaac Illsley for a cession of land &c] Petition of Isaac Illsley for a cession to the United States was referred in concurrence to the Com. on the Judiciary.

[Pet: of Amos Fletcher & als for a canal] Petition of Amos Fletcher and others for an Act of incorporation to construct a Canal from Norridgwock to Augusta was referred in concurrence to the Committee on Turnpikes &c.

[Pet: Abner Bagley & als recommitted] Report on petition of Abner Bagley and others granting an order of notice came up recommitted for concurrence and the Senate concurred.

[Order concerning legal process] Order of the House of Representatives that the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of amending an Act entitled "An Act making further provision for legal process approved March 6 1826 with leave to report by bill or otherwise was read and passed in concurrence.

[Bill to incorporate the Eastern Stage Company] Mr. Holbrook from the committee on Manufactures on the petition of Thomas Pickard and others reported Bill to incorporate the Eastern Stage Company. Read once and Monday 11o'clock assigned for a 2nd Reading.

[Remonstrance of P.P. Furber and others] Remonstrance of P.P. Furber and others against Bill declaring the Penobscot River and certain branches thereof public highways came