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Senate Journal 1837 (30-318514-P017B.pdf)
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-ernor of the State of Maine. After which, Robert P. Dunlap came in, attended by the Council, Secretary of State and Sheriff of Kennebec County, and before the President of the Senate, and in the presence of the Convention of the two House of the Legislature, took and subscribed the oaths required by the Constitution to qualify him to enter upon the discharge of his official duties. The Secretary of State then made proclamation that Robert P. Dunlap is Governor of the State of Maine, for the current political year and to be respected and obeyed as such. The Governor and Council then withdraw and the Convention separated.
In Senate.
Ordered, on motion of Mr Benson, that when the Senate adjourn, it adjourn till two o'clock in the afternoon. And the Senate accordingly Adjourned.
Afternoon Met according to adjournment On motion of Mr Ham. Ordered, that Messrs Ham, Woodbury and J. Redman be committee, with such as the House
Description: The journal of the Senate documents the proceedings in the chamber, including actions taken on bills, petitions and reports from committees read, and votes taken. The journals are not transcripts and therefore do not include floor speeches that are found in the modern Legislative Records.
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Language: English
Date: 1837
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