§ Bill read a second time, and committed to a Select Committee of Nine Members; Five to be nominated by the House, and Four by the Committee of Selection.
§ Ordered, That all Petitions against the Bill presented two clear days before the meeting of the Committee be referred to the Committee.
§ Ordered, That the Petitioners praying to be heard by themselves, their Counsel, or Agents, be heard against the Bill, and Counsel heard in support of the Bill, with power to send for persons, papers, and records.
§ Ordered, That Three be the quorum.