100 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS [Jan. 20,

Mr, Blake presented a petition from George Reed, John
Jones, and one hundred and thirty four others, asking for a.
change in the management of the Steamboat Chesapeake.

Which was read and referred to the Committee on Ways.
and Means.

Also,

A petition from T. P. Stone ,Wm. Colton, and 100 others,
asking for a change in the law so as to make the term of the
Mayor of Baltimore city two years instead of four years.

Which was read and referred to the Baltimore city dele-
gation.

Mr. Crawford presented

A petition from sundry citizens of Sharptown District, of
Wicomico county, asking the passage of a law authorizing
the appointment of an additional constable in said district.

Which was read and referred to Messrs. Crawford, Gordy-
and Brattan.

Mr. Cameron presented

The petition of Jesse Hoshal, Sr., for a pension.

Also,

The petition of Amos Shipley for a pension.

Also.

The petition of Henrietta Towson for a pension.

Also,

The petition of Jane Green, of Montgomery county, for
a pension.

Which were severally read and referred to the Committee
on Pensions.

Mr, Blake presented

The petition of Eliza Owens to be placed on the pension
list.

Which was read and referred to the Committee on Pensions.

Mr. Garey presented

The petition of Catharine Hoal asking for a pension.

Also,

The petition of Elizabeth Christopher asking for a pension.

Which were severally read and referred to the Committee-
on Pensios.