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The Committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred an order relative to Meeting houses; reported that Legislation on that subject is expedient, read and accepted in concurrence.

The same Committee, to which was referred an order relative to remitting penalties to town officers omitting to make return votes for State and County officers, reported legislation on that subject inexpedient; read and accepted, in concurrence.

The same Committee reported leave to withdraw on petition of Selectmen and Assessors of Edmunds; read and accepted in concurrence.

Bill additional respecting the attachment of Real Estate, on mesne process, reported by Mr. Chandler, from the Select Committee to which was referred an order relative to that subject, was read once and indefinitely postponed. Sent down for concurrence.

Petition of Thomas Sherman and others for a bridge over Eastern River in Dresden, was read and referred to the Committee on Turnpikes, Bridges, and Canals. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.

Mr. Bridgham from the Committee on the Militia reported leave to withdraw on petition of W. Caper and others, members of the Portland Light Infantry Company; read and accepted. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.

The same gentleman from the same Committee reported leave to withdraw on petition of Edward D. Preble and others, members of the Portland Rifle