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The business of the Convention being accomplished, the Senators withdrew.

An order came from the Senate for concurrence, directing the Secretary of State to notify Elisha Allen, David Crowell, Lemuel Paine, Otis Little, John Burgen and Daniel Steward Junior Esqrs that they have been duly elected, by joint ballot of the Senators & Representatives, in Convention assembled, Councillors, to advise the Governor in the Executive part of the government for the current political year; and to request their immediate attendance - and the House concurred

An order came from the Senate for concurrence directing the Secretary of State to notify Elias Thomas Esquire that he has been duly elected Treasurer of State, for the current political year and the House concurred.

Agreeably to assignment, the two Houses of the Legislature assembled in Convention in the Representatives Chamber at twelve oclock, when Jonathan G Hunton, Governor elect came in attended by the Secretary of State, Treasurer of State & Adjutant General and in the presence of both Houses, and before the President of the Senate who administered the same, took and subscribed the oaths required by the Constitution to qualify him to enter upon the discharge of the duties of his office - The Secretary of State then made proclamation accordingly - The Governor & those who attended him withdrew -

The business of the Convention being accomplished the Senators also withdrew -

Petitions of John Webber & als of Shapleigh to be incorporated as a town - of Amasa Lessley & als of Sidney to be annexed to Waterville - were severally read & referred to the committee on the incorporation of Towns. Sent up for concurrence.