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A. Abbott, Amos, and others, (taken from files of last year,) Pet. 90 ; O. N. 144; Recommitted, 496 ; Bill, v. “ Andover." Abbott, Nathan, and others, Pet. 390 ; L. W. 1294. Abbott, John H., Pet. 460 ; L. W. 779. Abbott, Joshua, and others, Pet. 584. Abbott, John T., and others, Pet. 731. Abercrombie, David, and others, Pet. 664 ; Remon. 938. Academies, Bill in furtherance of the Discipline in, 718, (Pet. J. W. P. Jenksand others,) 867, 1011 ; Enacted, 1156. Accounts, Report of Committee on, 307. Accounts of Committees of the Legislature, Order, 1311; Bill, 137S, 1417, 1433; Enacted, 1591. Acuslmet River, in New Bedford, Bill to build a Bridge over, 1334, 1469, 1483 ; Enacted, 1541. “ Bill in addition to an Act to build a Bridge over, 1691 ; En’d, 1711. Ackley, A. J., and others, Remon. 535. Actions under the Statute of 1852, concerning Manufacture and Sale of Spiritu­ ous and Intoxicating Liquors, Order concerning, 482 ; Bill limiting time of bringing, 691, 845, 869, 970 ; Enacted, 1023. Adams, John, and others, Pet. 115. Adams, Owen, and others, Pet. 122; O. N. 213; Recommitted, 402; Bill, v. “ Quincy Point and Germantown Ferry Company." Adams, Seth, Pet. 143; O. N. 162 ; Recommitted, 254; L. W . 1353. Adams Bank, Pet. 243 ; Res. in favor of, 723, 847, 872 ; Enacted, 958. Adams, Nathaniel, Remon. 408. Adams, Joel, Pet. 601. Adams, Chester, and others, Pet. 701 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1118. Adams, J. G., Pet. 768. Adams, A. S., and others, Pet. 808 ; Bill, v. “ Boston and Worcester Railroad Mutual Benefit Association," 917, 943, 1012 ; Enacted, 1147. Adams, John B., and others, Pet. 899. Adams, B. P., Pet. 962. Adjutant-General, Report of, 91 ; Order relating to, 448; Estimate of Expendi­ tures for 1855, 1329 ; Res. v. “ Quartermaster-General’s Department." Adjournment, Order relating to, 734, 1095, 1306, 1423, 1457, 1474, 1511, 1545. Agricultural Improvement, Order relating to, 73 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1330. 1 INDEX.

Agricultural Improvement, Order relating to, rejected, 93. Agricultural Meeting, Use of Hall granted for, 57. Agriculture, State Board of, Bet. 1-18 ; lies. v. “ To purchase Lands in Westboro’.” “ “ “ Order relating to Report of, 78. Agricultural Branch Railroad, Remon. of, 799. Agricultural Societies that receive the Bounty of the State, Bill concerning, 1041, 1136, 1168, 1264; Enacted, 1463. Agent for the Commonwealth to purchase Intoxicating Liquors, Order relating to, 211; Bill to create, 1374, 1458, 1464, 1480, 1613, 1614, 1616, 1638. Aldrich, Lydia R., and others, Bet. 396. Alexander, Hannah, and others, Bet. 373. Alien Passenger Commissioners, Order relating to, 70 ; Rep', of Com. 195. Aliens holding Real Estate, Order relating to, 109. Alien Passengers, Order relating to, 329 ; Ref. 671; Remon. 446, 478 ; Rep. 1083. “ “ Order relating to, 522 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1145. “ “ Rep. of Commissioners on, 590, 611, 641, 648 ; Bill, v. “ In ad­ dition to an Act to appoint a Board of Commissioners in relation to Alien Passengers and State Paupers,” 1543, 1621, 1677 ; Enacted, 1710. Alias and I’lures Executions, Order relating to, 160, 174; Rep. inexpedient, 193. Allen, Joseph, and others, Pet. 258. Allen, Joseph, and others, Pet. 314 ; O. N. 401 ; Recommitted, 929 ; Bill, v. “ South Plymouth." Allen, Jared, and others, 369. Allen, B. I,., and others, Pet. 616 ; Bill, v. “ Eaneuil Hall Insurance Company." Allen, T. Prentiss, and others, Pet. 639. Allen, Walter, and others, Pet. 886. Alger, Cyrus, Pet. 259; O. N . 488 ; Recommitted, 70S. Amendment to the Constitution, relating to Trial by Jury, 159. - “ “ “ relating to Districting the State for the choice of Senators and Representatives, 454, 591, 648, 883, 1103, 1124. «rxo « “ “ relating to Qualification of Voters, 398. 5 x 3 ? - “ “ “ relating to Imprisonment for Debt, 772, 940, 1024, 1171; Agreed to, 1180. “ “ “ relating to Eligibility to Office, 1199, 1264 ; Agreed to, 139S. “ “ “ Second, relating to Eligibility to Office, 1254, 1285, 1291; Agreed to, 1411; Reconsidered, 1418, 1425; Amended, 1442, 1447; 1451, 1468, 1469, 1520, 1586, 1623 ; Agreed to, 1624; Reconsidered and amended, 1691; Agreed to, 1692, 1714, 1715; New Draft, 1740 ; Agreed to, 1741. « “ “ relating to Representatives, 1451, 1514, 1613, 1648, 1656 ; Agreed to, 1657. ii “ “ relating to Right of Suffrage, 1198, 1265 ; New Draft, 1373, 1488, 1594; Substitute, 1595, lO-i 1631; Indefinitely postponed, 1633. Amendments to the Constitution, Order relating to, 74, 77, 91, 99, 298. *i ii ‘i Article relating to Councillors, 284, 337, 364, 454 ; Agreed to, 591. '[yrrvJ^s. 'S. T1? V1--fX:4 XcJ, .•u a -^s u :-. i

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Amendments to the Constitution, relating to Secretary, Treasurer and Receiver- General, Auditor, and Attorney-General, 284, 337, 384, 454 ; Agreed to, 620.^ “ relating to Sheriffs, Registers of Probate and Coroners, 284, 337, 364, 454 ; Agreed to, 6 2 8 ./ “ relating to Civil Officers, 281, 337, 364, 454 ; Agreed to, ASflx 4 P ' '-..V, ■ ♦.-'VI p.-ad';:, relating to Annual Meeting for choice of State Officers, 285, 337, 364, 513 ; Agreed to, 571. “ relating to Sectarian Schools, 285, 337, 364, 454 ; Agreed to, 564. “ “ “ 610, 725, 744. relating to Representation, 744 ; Rep. inexpe­ dient, 1087. relating to Representation, 859 ; Rep. inexpe­ dient, 1071. “ “ relating to Judicial Officers, Rep. inexpedient, 1071. “ Articles of Proposed, Order relating to Submit­ ting to thePeople, 1055,1224; Enacted, 1333. “ “ Articles of Proposed, Order relating to Publish­ ing in Newspapers, 1233, 1242, 1285, 1344. “ “ Articles of Proposed, Res. concerning Notifica­ tion of Meetings to which are to be submit­ ted, 1467; Enacted, 14S6. “ Articles of Proposed, Res. concerning Meetings, 1681 ; Enacted, 16sH Amendment or Alteration of Existing Laws, Order relating to, 197. American Almanac, Order relating to, 71, 92; indefinitely postponed, 110. American Patriot, Order relating to, 159 ; Res. v. “ Boston Bee and American Patriot.” American Hall Company, Bill to incorp. 615, 679, 696, 780, 836, 923, 967, 1021; Enacted, 1060. (Pet. George B. Parrott.) American Institute of Instruction, 931; Res. 953, 1101, 1160 ; Enacted, 1319. American Insurance Company, (Pet. J. E. Bowly and others,) Bill, 831, 868, 935 ; Enacted, 1060. American Manufacturing Company, Bill, 1088, 1101, 1161; Enacted, 1215. American Inventors’ Association, (Pet. J. R. Howell and others,) Bill, 1123, 1159, 1241; Enacted, 1360. American Circular Plane Company, Bill, 1634 ; Indefinitely postponed, 1686. American Hospital and Home for Surgery, Bill, 1679, 1698 ; Enacted, 1708. American Patriot, Bill to incorp. 1711. American Crusader and Newspaper Corporation, Bill, 1715, 1717. Andrews, Malachi, Order relating to, 73 ; Rep. inexpedient, 264. Andrews, John A., Pet. 287 ; L. W . 1382. Andrews, Collin, and others, Pet. 465. Andover, Town of, Res. 530; Bill to divide Town of, 1138. j, Angell, H. C., and others, Pet. 740. Anthony, William, and others, Pet. 479. Appleton, J. P., and others, 666. Appleton, Edward, and others, Pet. 68 ; Enacted, 1276. IV INDEX.

Appollonio, N . A., Pet. 759, 1221 ; Bill, v. “ Registration of Births,” &c. Apthorp, R. E., and others, Pet. 189, 285. Archer, Samuel, and others, Pet. 639 Arnold, John F., and others, Pet. 518. Arnold, Noah J., 818. Arnold, Oliver, and others, 1137. Ashby, Mrs. William, and others, Pet. 396. Ashcroft, E. A., and others, Pet. 801. Assistant Clerk, appointed, 13. Assessors, Overseers of the Poor and School Committees, Order relating to, 184 ; Rep. inexpedient, 242, 255. Assessors, Pay of, 857 ; Bill to establish, 916, 913. Assessors and Selectmen, Bill establishing the Pay of, 1224 ; Enacted, 1262. Assignment of Rooms in the State House, Bill, 956, 983, 1013 ; Enacted, 1074. Assessment of Taxes, Bill in addition to an Act concerning, 1349; Indefinitely postponed, 1408, 1495, 1507. Attendance of Children at School, Order relating to, 148 ; Bill concerning, 280, 335, 351, 780, 873, 880, 1332, 1366, 1398 ; Enacted, 1485. “ “ “ Order relating to, 60; Rep. inexpedient, 264. “ “ “ in adjoining Towns, Order relating to, 318, 780, 846, 872; Enacted, 958. Atlantic Mills, Overseers and Operatives in, Pet. 987. Atlantic Avenue and Harbor Insurance Company, Bill, 1646, 1680. Atlas Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Pet. 505 ; Bill, 644, 696; Indefinitely postponed, 839, 850. Atwell, Pickering, and others, 531. Atwood, Stephen, and others, 521. Atwood, G. B., and others, Pet. 709. Attleborough Bank, Pet. 532 ; Remission of Fine. Attorney-General’s Office, Res. concerning, Order relating to, 183, 212, 868, 945 ; Enacted, 1098. Auctioneers, Order relating to, 1016; Rep. inexpedient, 1177. Auctioneers, Order concerning, 1175 ; Ptep. inexpedient, 1312. Auditor of Accounts, Communication from, 13. “ “ Annual Report of, 112; Bill to assess Tax of $449,986.50, 1508, 1540 ; Enacted, 1708. “ Time assigned for choice of, 226, 242, 243. “ Communication from, 236. “ Communication from, 403. “ Annual Report of, 295, 307, 334, 386. “ Chosen, 403; Notified, 417 ; Accepted, 491. Avery, Eben, and others, Pet. 711.

B. 'son, Gorham, and others, Pet. 981; Ref. 1234. Amei’Ib William P., and others, Pet. 1001. uT, John, and others, Pet. 1031. bert, and others, Pet. 664. INDEX. V

Bailey, B. F., Pet. 86 ; O. N . 162; Recommitted, 254; Order relating to, 559 ; Pets, in aid, 668, 669. Bailey, 0 . S., and others, Pet. 358. Bailey, John, and others, Pet. 319. Bailey, John B., and others, Pet. 394. Bailey, John, and others, 605. Bailey, Kendall, and others, Pet. 533. “ “ “ Pet. 777. Bail in Criminal Cases, Bill concerning, 1259, 1299,1323, 1368 ; Enacted, 1428. Balter, Isaiah, and Ozias Baker, Pet. 937 ; L. W. 1008. Baker, Lemuel K-, and others, Pet. 937. Baker, Seth I!., and others, L. W. 689. Baker, A., and others, Pet. 177; O. N. 264 ; Recommitted, 676. Balch, William S., and others, 766. Balch, John, and others, Remon. 856. Balch, E. H., and others, Pet. 1317 ; L. W. 1382. Baldwin, John, and others, Pet. 424. Baldwin, John F., and others, Pet. 876. Ballou, Adin, and others, Pet. 518. “ “ “ another Pet. 1115. Ballou, Alexander, Jr., and others, Remon. 584. “ “ “ another Remon. 607. Baltic Insurance Company, Bill to incorp. 1506, 1527, 1588 ; Enacted, 1644. Bank of Worcester, Pet. of, 121. Bank Tax, Order relating to, 275. Banks, Country, Redemption of Bills of, Order relating to, 275. Bank Bills, Order relating to, 321, 335. Banks and Banking, Order relating to, 469 ; Rep. inexpedient, 967. Banks, Publication of the Condition of, Order relating to, 510; Bill concerning, 695, 848, 930, 971 ; Enacted, 980. Banking and other Companies, Order relating to, 618. Banks, Res. relating to the Remission of certain Fines, 752, 935, 1012 ; Enacted, 1148. Banking, Order relating to, 949 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1153. Banks, Order relating to, 950 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1153. Bank Notes, 857 ; Rep. inexpedient, 966. Banks and Bank Officers, Bill concerning, 996 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1087. Bank of Mutual Redemption, Bill, 1155, 1238, 1268, 1678; Enacted, 1707. Banks, Order relating to Publication of the Condition of, 1197. Bank of Cape Ann, in Gloucester, Bill, 1365, 1669, 1700 ; Enacted, 1710. Banks and Banking, Rep. of Committee explanatory of their Doings, 1423 ; Agreed to, 1640. Bangs, Paul L., Pet. 166 ; O. N. 245, 402 ; Bill, 719, 845, 870 ; Enacted, 970. Barstow, Roger L., Pet. 205 ; O. N. 318 ; Recommitted, 929 ; L. W. 1176. Barstow, William C., Pet. 1105. “ “ Remon. 1232. Barnstable County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Bill to continue, 303, 335, 352 ; Enacted, 448. Barnard, Emory, and others, Pet. 311; (A. Lee.) Barnard, John P., and others, Pet. 326 ; L. W, 1294. Barker, Richard, Jr., Remon. 367. VI INDEX.

Barker, D. P., and others, Pet. 465. Barnstable, Town of, Pet. 577 ; lies, on Pet. of, 739, 817 ; Enacted, 971. Barrows, Peleg, and others, Iiemon. 825. Barrows, E. D., and others, Pet. 963. Barnes, S. A., and others, Pet. 951. Barnes, Baxter, and others, 1031. Bardwell, Edwin, Order relating to, 1255. Barton, W. E ., 1382. Bassett, Zenas D., Pet. 89. “ “ and others, Pet. 603. Bascorn, Dorus, and others, 393. Batclielder, D. W ., and others, 518. > Batchelder, Moses, and others, Remon. 878. Bates, E. C., and others, Pet. 637. Bates, Gilbert, and others, Pet. 663. Bates, "William B., 1 lemon. 1286. Baury, A. L., and others, Remon. 727. Beal, George W ., and others, 325. Beard, John B ., and others, Remon. 938. Beekman, J. P., and others, 702; O. N. 882 ; Recommitted, 1197 ; Ref. 1714. Beebe, Richard, and others, 732. Bee Printing Company, Bill to incorp. 1691; Enacted, 1707. Beecher, Mrs. Lyman, Pet. 311; v. “ Female Medical Society.” Benson, Jared, and others, Remon. 607. Bernham, William, and others, Remon. 549. Berkshire County Mutual Life Insurance Company, Bill to change the Name of, (Pet. H. S. Briggs and others,) 1319, 1369, 1429 ; Enacted, 1541. Berry, Wesley, and others, 394. Berin, Abner P., and others, 713. Bethel Society of Boston, 1300 ; Bill to incorp. 1445, 1452, 1482 ; Enacted, 1526. Beverly Steam Manufacturing Company, Pet. 1000 ; Bill, 1260, 1284, 1325 ; Enacted, 1395. Bible in Schools, Order relating to, 59 ; Bill to secure the Daily Reading of, 674, 838, 942 ; Recommitted, 1120 ; New Draft, 1331, 1458, 1480 ; Enacted, 1607. Bigelow, T. B., and others, 762. Billiard Rooms and Bowling Alleys, Bill to regulate, 1461, 1521, 1524, 1545, 1546, 1587, 1679, 1705, 1706 ; Enacted, 1716. (Pet. Isaac Stebbins.) Billings, Dwight, and others, 664. Billings, George B., 191; O. N . 318 ; Recommitted, 929 ; Bill, 1040, 1092, 1129, 1154, 1169, 1240; Enacted, 1421. Binney, W. C., and others, 807. Bird, Charles, and others, Remon. 996. Birds, Preservation of Useful, Order relating to, 704, 751. Bisbee, L. J., Pet. 88 ; Bill, v. “ Merchants’ Exchange Insurance Company.” Bishop, J. P., Pet. 370. Blackwood, Benjamin, and others, Pet. 152. Black, M., Jr., & Co., Pet. 115; O. N. 162; Recommitted, 402; Bill, 490, 562, 682; Enacted, 786. Black, Moses, Jr., and others, 705. Blaisdell, J. M., and others, Pet. 531. Blakinton, J. R., and others, Pet. 784; L. W. 925. INDEX. VII

Blake, Hosea, and others, Pet. 640. Blanen, David, and others, Remon. 457. Blanchard, James M„ and others, Pet. 601, 716 ; O. N. 864 ; Ex. 918, 1079 ; Re­ committed, 1137 ; L. W . 1224; Rem. 1097 Blanchard, George, and others, Pet. 639. Blanchard, H. V. V., and others, Pet. 768. Bliss, Abijah, Jr., Remon. 765. Blood, Joseph, and others, 640. Boardman, Nathaniel, Remon. 1005. Board of Examiners for Votes for County Commissioners, 127 ; Bill, v. “ County Commissioners.” Board of Trade, Remon. of, 1685. Boston Light Dragoons, Pet. 729. Boston and Maine Railroad, (Saugus and South Reading Branch,) Pet. 102 ; O. N . 148; L. W. 918. Boston, City of, Pet. Back Bay Lands, 23, 88, 302, 559 ; L. W. 918. Boston Hemp Manufacturing Company, Pet. 54; Bill, 186, 202, 215; Enacted, 266. Boston and Maine Railroad, Pet. (to refile) 68 ; O. N. 144 ; Bill, 905, 934, 1026 ; Enacted, 1075. Boston Wharf Company, Pet. 87 ; O .N . 151; Recommitted, 254; Bill, 360, 420, 427, 564, 757, 1054, 1056, 1133, 1137, 1250, 1262, 1296, 1300, 1326, 1327, 1328, 1337, 1367 ; Enacted, 1607. Boston, City of, Pet. relating to Trust Funds, 133; Bill, 208, 247, 359, 491, 658 ; Enacted, 1463. “ “ Pet. for Temporary Railroad over South Bay, 134; Bill, 278, 335, 351; Enacted, 470. “ “ relating to North Charles Street, Pet. 165 ; O. N . 245 ; Bill, 450, 513, 680 ; Recommitted, 691, 738, 845, 870 ; Enacted, 970. “ “ Pet. to extend Albany Street, 166; O. N. 245; Bill, 619, 680, 848 ; Enacted, 906. “ “ relating to Street Improvements, Pet. 166, 199 ; O. N. 283 ; Re­ committed, 402 ; L. W. 1072. “ “ relating to Errors in Accounts in Suffolk County, 189. « “ relating to Pauper Accounts, Pet. 249 ; L. W. 1585. “ “ relating to Pawnbrokers, Pet. 405 ; Bill to regulate Pawnbrokers, 614, 696, 935 ; Enacted, 1060. << “ to extend Acts of 1779 to Streets and Sidewalks, 405 ; Dis. 544. “ “ relating to Harbor Fees, 685. “ “ to suppress certain Nuisances, 1053 ; Bill, 1331, 1458, 1483; Enacted, 1592. “ “ relating to Burial Grounds, 1151; Rep. inexpedient, 1372. “ “ relating to Precepts issued to, 1614. Boston Daily Bee, Order relating to, 108 ; Res. Boston Daily Bee and American Patriot, 300, 337, 363, 385 ; Enacted, 648. Boston and Lowell Railroad Corporation, Pet. 177; O. N. 303; Recommitted, 487; Bill, 905, 1008 ; Enacted, 1074. Boston and New York Central Railroad, Pet. for extension of Time, 426 ; Bill, 723, 933, 1008, 1248, 1269 ; Enacted, 1428. Boston and Salem Ice Company, Remon. 484. Boston, City of, relating to employing Convicts on Public Works, Pet. 602. Till INDEX.

Boston Harbor and Back Bay, Commissioners’ Third Annual Report, G17, 675, 65/, 6/0, 70/, 708, / 24, 990, 1121, 1586,1613 ; Res. v. “ Additional Powers,” 1335, 1469, 1484 ; Enacted, 1541. Boston Mutual Benefit Association, (Pet. D. Humphrey Storer) Bill, 673, 837, 908; Enacted, 1007. Boston Iron Company, Pet. 776 ; Bill, 956, 1009, 1026 ; Enacted, 1099. Boston Sewing Machine Company, Bill to ineorp. 866, 934, 1012 ; Enacted, 1074. Boston Bagging Company, Bill, (Pet. Henry Edwards and others) 992, 1010, 1025 ; Enacted, 1138. Boston and Maine Railroad, for leave to widen Bridge, Pet. 1000; O. N . 1048; Recommitted, 1196; Bill, 1494, 1508, 1528; Enacted, 160S; Remon. 114. Boston City Charter, 1174 ; Order relating to, 1191, 1237 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1302. Boston Veterinary Institute, (Pet. George H. Dadd) Bill, 1235, 1267, 1289; Enacted, 1361. Boston and St. John Navigation Company, Bill, 1256, 1283, 1323; Enacted, 1483. Boston Homoeopathic Hospital, Bill to ineorp. (Pets, in aid, 531, 709, 637, 740, 1029, 579, 536, 12.33, 637, 519, 477, 549, 531, 438, 653, 531, 769, 439,) 1356, 1458, 1481; New Draft, 1543, 1638; Enacted, 1671; Res. in favor, 1356, 1487, 1594. Boston and New York Central Railroad Company, Bill to issue Preferred Stock, 1418, 1470, 1496, 1507, 1513 ; Enacted, 1541. Boston and Chelsea Railroad Company, Bill, 1363, 1494, 1508, 1528 ; Enacted, 1608. Boston Harbor and Back Bay, Bill to change the Title of Commissioners, 1543, 1587, 1612; Enacted, 1655. Boston Harbor, Scientific Board for the Examination of, Res. 1470, 1521, 1524, 1529. Boston, City of, to build a Bridge, Bill, 1585, 1611, 1639 ; Enacted, 1078. Boston Emigrant Aid and Mining Company, Bill, 1543, 1612 ; Enacted, 1655. Boston and European Steamship Company, Bill, 1609, 1637, 1680, 1709. Boston and Lowell Railroad Company, Bill to alter Bridge, 1635, 1646, 1700, 1706; Enacted, 1717 ; Remon. 445. Boston and New York Central Railroad Company, Pet. to extend their Wharf, 1690; Ref. 1713. “ “ “ “ “ Pet. for State aid, 721. “ “ “ “ “ to issue Preferred Stock, 1713; Enacted, 1716. Boston and Worcester Railroad Company, Order to pay, 1729. Boutelle, David, and others, 534, 802; L. W. 1382. Books for Inmates of various Public Charitable Institutions, Res. 816, 847, 944 1061, 1197 ; Enacted, 1361. Bounty Lands, Claims for, Order relating to, 989. Bourne, Meletiah, L. W. 1247. Jloutwell, George S., and others, Pet. 463. Bowles, Samuel, and others, Remon. 1097. Bowles, Samuel, and others, 372. Bowker, Daniel R., and others, Pet/ 272. Bowly, J. E., and others, 270 ; Bil.i v. “ American Insurance Company.” Boyd, William, and others, 810. Boyce, James P., and others, 394./ Bowling Alleys, Order relating to 447 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1293. INDEX. IX

Bradbury & Co., Pet. 53. Bradish, Polly D., Pet. 608. Bradford, David, and others, 585. Bradbury, William, and others, 505. Bradley, Thomas, and others, 392 ; O. N. o il ; Recommitted, 70S. Brainard, Samuel, and others, Pet. 553. Braintree, Town of, Pet. 11. “ “ Pet. 87; 0. N. 151. “ “ Pet. 426 ; Ref. 1421. Brainard, Samuel, and others, Pet. 503 ; Ref. 605. Bramhall, Ann R., Pet. 479. Braman, Charles, and others, Remon. 580. Brackett, Rufus C., and others, Pet. 668. Brainard, Edward H., 818. Braman, Milton P., Remon. 881. Braman Manufacturing Company, Remon. 911. Brewster, Rep. of Committee on Pet. of the Selectmen of, 128 ; Bill, “ Fisheries in Tow'n of,” 360, 455, 563. Brewer, H., and others, Pet. 741. Bresford, Henry P., and others, Pet. 257 ; L. W. 671. Briggs, II. S., 257, Bill, v. “ Berkshire County Mutual Life Insurance Company.” Brigham, Charles, Trustee, Pet. 393. Brighton Market Bank, Pet. 107; Bill to increase Capital Stock of, 1410, 1489, 1539; Enacted, 1619. Brighton, Voters of the Town of, Pet. 750. Bridgewater State Almshouse, Rep. of Inspectors of, 110. Brigham, David, and others, 583. Bridges and Turnpikes, Pree, Bill relating to, 7^2 ; Ref. 1381. Brinstall, Joseph, and others, Pet. 1029. Bristol County, Bill to authorize County Commissioners to borrow Money, 1068, 1093, 1127 ; Enacted, 1236. Brinley, Prancis, and others, Pet. 1229, (Fire Insurance Company, City of Boston.) Brigham, Francis, and others, 324 ; O. N. 488; L. W. 1281. Brooks, Obed, Pet. 56, 117 ; O. N . 545 ; L. \V. 814 ; Recommitted, 955. Brown, Moses, Pet. 122 ; L. W . 1059. Brown, Ephraim, Pet. 122 ; O. N . 113, 402; Bill, 1020, 1091, 1126; Enacted, 1235. Brown, Simon, notified, 25. Brown, CatharineS., Pet. 361; Ref. 1381. Brown, Zenas, and others, 444. Brorvn, George H., and others, Pet. 534. Brown, Harriet N., and others, Pet. 582. Brown, Samuel, and others, 711; L. W. 1473. Brown, C. Allen, and others, 721. Brown, Ezekiel, and others, 766. Browne, J. Vincent, Pet. 135 ; Bill, v. “ Salem Five Cents Savings Bank.” '• “ and others, 788. Brow'n, John, and others, 899. Brown, Abraham, Pet. 954; Res. on, 1084, 1161; Enacted, 1319. Brown, William C., and others, Pet. 1066. Brown, I., and others, Pet. 1309. 2 X INDEX.

Brownell, L., and others, Pet. 1030. Brooks, A. L., and others, Pet. 283. Brooks, Obed, Jr., Pet. for Fishery, 367 ; Bill, v. “ Fisheries in Harwich.” Brooks, Hiram, and others, 812 ; O. N. 996 ; Recommitted, 1196 ; Bill, v. “ Cam­ bridge Railroad Company another Pet. 786. Brookline Hotel Company, Bill to incorp. (Charles Wilde,) 589, 757, 869, 956, 1021, 1060. Brookline, Memorial of Town of, 1016 ; O. N . 1071; Recommitted, 1196 ; L. W. 1281. Broderick, Patrick H ., and others, 761. Bruce, Smith, and others, 885. Bryant, Paul, and others, Pet. 973. Bryant, Martin, and others, Pet. 340. Buffum, Israel, and others, Pet. 638. Bullock, Benjamin N., Pet. 155, 180. Bull, George, and others, 1030. Burr, Cushing, and others, 128. Burnett, James F., and others, Pet. 339 ; L. W. 1294. Burnham, Abraham, and others, Pet. 310 . O. N. 545; Recommitted, 955, 1057 ; Bill, v. “ Fisheries in Ipswich River.” Burial Grounds, Com. on, 230 ; Bill, v. “Concerning Burials and Burial Grounds” ; Pet. relating to, 270, 105, 113 ; Bill, 692, 891, 959, 971 ; New Draft, 979, 984, 1141, 1149, 1160, 1195, 1333; Enacted. Burfee, J. A., and others, Pet. 579. Burley, Ferdinand, and others, 640. Bugbee, Aurin, and others, Pet. 787. Burns, L. A., and others, Pet. 823. Burnap, Lewis, and others, 878. Buck, Joseph, and others, 887. Burdon, Amos, and others, Pet. 639. Burleigh, Hale, Pet. 853, 915; Rep. inexpedient, 1298. Burgess, Nathaniel, and others, Pet. 1230 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1304. Burgess, Tristram, and others, Remon. 855. Butler, Keith & Hill, Pet. 554. Butler, Albert, and others, Pet. 550. Buttrick, Francis, and others, 443. Buckland, Pet. Town of, 988 ; O. N . 1071 ; Recommitted, 1196 ; Bill, v. “ Troy and Greenfield Railroad Stock.” Burial Grounds of the Monthly Meeting of Friends, (Pet. Overseers of,) Bill con­ cerning, 1304, 1396, 1432; Enacted, 1591. By-laws and Ordinances, Bill relating, to, 965, 1018, 1091, 1126 ; Enacted, 1262. By-laws of Cities and Towns, Bill, 1041, 1178, 1238, 1268 ; Enacted, 1428.

c.

Cabot, Joseph S., and others, Pet. 191; Bill to incorp. the Great Pasture Company, 330, 364, 386, 419 ; Enacted, 515. Cad well, William P. S., and others, Pet. 407. Cambridge Railroad Company, Pet. of, 166; Bill to incorp. 362, 385, 455; Enact­ ed, 523. INDEX. xi

Cambridge, City of, and Somerville, Town of, Pet. 312 ; Bill, v. “ Mill Creek Bridge.” Cambridge, Division of, Remon. 762; Pet. 474. Cambridge Cemetery, Bill concerning, (Pet. Z. L Raymond,) 452, 539, 683 ; Un­ acted, 821. Cambridge Bank, Pet. for increase of Capital Stock, 368 ; R e f. 1294. Cambridge and Hancock Free Bridge Corporation, 918; O. N. 981; Bill, 1444, 1455, 1483, 1507; Enacted, 1526. Cambridge Railroad Company, Bill, (Pet. L. M. Stevens,) 1494, 1509, 1529; En­ acted, 1655. Cambridgeport Railroad Company, Bill, (Pet. 11. Brooks and others,) 1544, 1586, 1612 ; Enacted, 1671. Campbell, William C., and others, Pet. 312. Canon, George, Decease of, 82 ; Res. concerning, 83 ; Precept issued, 411; Order- relating to, 447. Capitation Tax, Order relating to, 358. Capital Punishment, Rep. of Com., Bill, Death Penalty, 1258, 1259. Cape Cod Harbor, Bill for preservation of, (Pet. James Small,) 1495, 1509, 1529 ; Enacted, 1655. Cape Cod Telegraph Company, (Pet. Charles Spear and others,) Bill to incorp. 1315, 1385, 1424; Enacted, 1591. Cape Cod Bank, Bill to incorp. 1670, 1700 ; Enacted, 1709. Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, (Underwood, N.,) Bill, 483, 561, 681; Enacted, 888. Carruth, Thomas H., Pet. 101; O. N. 151; Recommitted, 254; Bill, 490, 561, .698 ; E n a c te d , 755. Carpenter, E. P., and others, Pet. 800 ; Bill, v. “ Foxborough Five Cents Savings B a n k .” “ “ “ 165 ; Com. appointed, 199 ; Rep. 1341; Pets, in aid, 898, 1116, 787, 949, 855. Carter, Robert, and others, Pet. 260. Carter, Henry, and others, Pet. 517. Carter, Henry W ., and others, 703. Carleton, James W ., and others, Remon. 788. Carleton, James H ., and others, 961. Carleton, Thomas H., L. W . 1177. Case, Albert, and others, 603. Castles, Stephen, and others, Pet. 1065 ; Rep. 1314 ; Bill, v. “ Conveyances and Devises of Estates for Religious Purposes.” Cazneau, Edward, and others, Pet. 312, 449; O. N. 619; Recommitted, 929; L . W . 995. Certifying Copies of Criminal Proceedings, Order relating to, 327 ; Bill, v. “ T o prevent delays in.” Champney, E. W ., and others, 533. Chapman, E. Gy, and others, Pet. 988 ; L. W . 1210. Chapin, Chester W ., and others, Pet. 810 ; O. N. 975 ; Bill, v. “ Western, Albany and W est Stockbridge, and Hudson and Boston Railroads.” Champney, S. P., and others, Pet. 855. Channing, W alter, and others, Pet. 323 ; Com. 358, 411 ; Bill, v. “ Relating to the M ilitia.” Chaplain, Assignment of time for choice of, 7 ; Chosen, 14 ; Notified, 15. xii INDEX.

Chaplains of the Legislature, Order relating to, 103 ; Com. I ll ; Res. to pay, 483, 661, 938, 1021, 1036, 1051 ; Enacted, 1098. Chapman, C. W ., and others, Pet. 457 ; L. \Y. 1044. Chapin, Bill to incorp. Town of, (Pet. J. W . Leland and others,) 1319 ; Rejected 1370. Chapman, Lydia E., and others, Pet. 503. Charles River Railroad, Pet. 115, (alteration of Charter) ; O. N. 151; Order relat­ ing to, 859; Bill to change location and extend line, 931, 945, 959, 984; Enacted, 997; Pets in aid, 369, 370, 713, 741, 777, 324, 727, 290, 749, 462, 712 ; Remon. 607, 584, 474, 534, 713, 502, 443, 290, 341, 371, 423, 667. Charlestown, Remon. of Mayor and Aldermen of, 292. Charlestown, Memorial of School Committee of, 258, 1003, 1038, 1050. Charles River and W arren Bridges, Annual Pteturn of Agent, 294, 1180. “ “ “ “ Rep. of Commissioners for rebuilding, 294. Charlestown, Mayor and Aldermen of the City of, Remon. 326. Charles River Bridge and W arren Bridge, Bill establishing a tariff of Tolls, (For- ristall& Parmelee,) 527, 744, 75S, 782, 804, 1013, 1158. Charles River Bridge and W arrenBridge, Tolls on, Order relating to, 750 ; Remon. 326, 339, 292, 326, 365, 288 ; Bill relating to, 1003, 1251, 1366; Indefinitely postponed, 1686. Charlestown Branch Railroad, Bill, 965. Charlemont, Town of, Pet. 1016 ; O. X. 1071; Recommitted, 1196. Charles River Railroad Company, for extension of line, 1020, 1197; Order relat­ ing to, 1394 ; Bill, 1635, 1640, 1674 ; Enacted, 1683 ; Remon. 555, 584, 854, 556, 1152, 1423 ; Pets, in aid, 1362, 324. Charlestown, Annexation to Boston, Order relating to, 1042, 1286; Remon. 1131, 1208, 1339, 1230, 1253, 1391, 1040, 1208; Pets. 1189, 1253, 1219, 1207. Charles River Railroad, Bill to extend the time for the construction of, 1204, 1261, 1272 ; Pets, in aid, 749, 702, 741, 713, 309, 1041, 584, 574, 534, 713, 443, 290, 341, 371, 423, 667, 713. Charlestown City Council, L. W . 1294. Charlestown Dock Company, Bill to incorp. 1334, 1370, 1398 ; Enacted, 1486. Charles River Bridge, Bill to obtain land to widen, 1543, 1587, 1612; Enacted, 1655. Chase, Samuel, Pet. 97 ; L. W . 835. Chase, Samuel, and others, Pet. 339 ; Bill, v. “ Five Cents Savings Bank in Haverhill.” Chase, Jonathan E., and others, Pet. 121; L. W . 362. Chase, Remark, and others, Pet. 259; O. N. 419; Recommitted, 706; Remon. 367 ; Bill, v. “ Tide Gates in Herring River.” Chace, S. Angier, and others, Pet. 461; Bill, v. “ Fall River Five Cents Savings B a n k .” Chase, Erastus, and others, Pet. 475. Chase, C. LI., and others, Remon. 607. Cheshire, Selectmen of, Pet. 715. Chelsea, Police Court in Towm of, 334, 382, 455, 564; Enacted, 700. Chelsea Savings Bank, Pet. 964.; Bill, 1123, 1241 ; Enacted, 1360. Chelsea Bridge, Order relating to Tolls on, 1247 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1381. Child, Lydia Maria, and others, Pet. 583. Child, Linus, and others, Pet. 666 ; Bill, v. “ Middlesex North Agricultural S ociety.” INDEX. x i i i

Chicopee, Inhabitants of, Pet. 947. Choate, David, Rep. on Pet. of, 46, 489; Res. David Choate, 1585, 1598, 1621, 1648 ; Enacted, 1711. Churchill, A., and others, Pet. 89 ; Bill, v. “ Dorchester Mutual Eire Insurance C o m p an y .” Chubbuck, Thomas, and others, Pet. 809. Church, Cephas, and others, Pet. 841; L. W . 1294. City Hotel in Worcester, Bill to incorp. (Pet. 783) 1213, 1236, 1278, 1335, 1389 ; Enacted, 1672. “ “ Pet. of, 1229. City of Boston Eire Insurance Company, Bill to incorp. (Francis Brinley) 1306, 1335; Refused, 1338. City Bank of Worcester, Bill to increase Capital Stock of, 1410, 1489, 1539; Enacted, 1619. Citizens’ M utual Fire Insurance Company, Nevrburyport, Bill, 1462, 1497, 1509, 1520 ; Enacted, 1527. Clafflin, C. W ., and others, Pet. 876. Claflin, Aaron, Pet. 151; Bill, a. “ Milford Hotel Company.” “ Pet. 616 ; Bill, v. “ Milford Aqueduct Company.” Clark, George, Jr., and others, Pet. 313 ; L. W . 1382 ; Pets, in aid, 974, 764, 502, 477, 550, 439, 409. Clark, Alonzo B., and others, Pet. 505. Clark, S. F., and others, Pet. 703. Clark, Elijah, and others, Pet. 749. Clark, Bradley M , and others, Pet. 764. Clark, Mary, and others, Pet. 807. Clark, Alfred, and others, Pet. 825. Clark, John M., Resignation of seat, 1083. Class or Text Book, Order relating to, 1303. Clayborn, Bartlett, and others, Pet. 764. Clerk, Chosen, 4 ; Qualified, 5. “ Order relating to, 843. “ Res. in favor of late Acting, 75. “ and Assistant, Vote of Thanks, 1747. Clerks of Court of Common Pleas, Bill relating to, 168; Rep. inexpedient, 613. “ in the Office of Secretary of State, 1287, 1371, 1387, 1418, 1430, 1687 (Pet. D. H. Rogers.) “ of the Courts, Order relating to, 858; R e f. 1358. Clerk’s Lobby, Order relating to, 640. Clement, Asa, and others, Pet. 238. “ “ “ Pet. 442. Cleverly, Joseph, and others, Pet. 444. Clifton, John, Pet. 551; O. N. 722 ; Bill, 991, 1023, 1091 ; Enacted, 1194. Closson, H ., and others, Pet. 826. Coal, Hard or Glance, Order relating to, 74 ; Rep. 181; Accepted, 203. “ Order relating to Duties on, 169. “ Res. relating to, 752, 808, 944 ; Enacted, 1214. “ Bill regulating the Sale of Anthracite, Bituminous and Mineral, 318, 334, 350, 614, 782, 1011; Enacted, 1124. “ Inspection of, Order relating to, 413 ; Rep. 617 ; Rep. inexpedient, 830. “ Order relating to, 1255. XIV INDEX.

Coburn, George W ., and others, Pet. 553. Coburn, Daniel P., and others, Pet. 553. Codman, John T., and others, Pet. 1001. Codding, John C., and others, Pet. 190. Coffin, John, and others, O. N. 779; Recommitted, 955 ; Remon. 825, 955; Bill, v. “ Traps Creek Fishing Company.” t Coffin, Charles G., and others, Remon. 651. Coffin, C. G., and others, Remon. 1144. Coggswell, George, and others, Pet. 15G ; Bill, v. “ Union Bank, Haverhill.” Cole, Joshua, and others, Pet. 11,88; O. N. 151; Recommitted, 402 ; Bill, v. “ Great Pond Ice Company.” Colby, Gardiner, and others, Pet. 702. Colburn, John, and others, Pet. 102. C o lb u rn , jST. P., and others, Remon. 442. Colburn, Jonas, and others, Pet. 444. Colonial Records, Order relating to, 448. Colony Records of New Plymouth and Massachusetts, 678, 838, 983. Collateral Security, Bill to prevent the disposition of, 865, 900, 919, 1045, 1092, 1128; Enacted, 1215. Committees, Joint Standing and House, 31, 35, 79. Committee of the W hole, 419. Committees, Order relating to, 890, 858. Commissions, Order relating to, 108. Common Fields, Order relating to Proprietors of, 1175; Bill, 1331, 1469, 1496; Enacted, 1672. Common Lands, Order relating to, 159. Commissioner to attend the Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations, Res. 173, 202, 215 ; Enacted, 252. Commissioners of Insolvency in the County of Essex, 506 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1303. Commissioners, Order relating to, 939, 1714. Commissioner to purchase certain Lands in W estboro’, 964, 1140, 1149, 1163, 1168. Commissioners on Alien and State Paupers, (on Governor’s Message,) Bill, 1070, 1158, 1264, 1520, 1622, 1631; Rejected, 1645. Common Schools, Order relating to, 234. Commissioned Officers, Company G, Remon. 854. Commercial Insurance Company, Pet. 1208 ; Bill, 1355, 1396, 1432;. Enacted, 1592. Combs, Milton, Death of, 321; Res. 322 ; Precept, 412. Combs, James, and others, Pet. 441. Combs, Stephen, and others, Pet. 800, 749. Comstock, J. F., and others, Pet. 555. Comstock, William H., and others, Pet. 558 ; O. N. 779; Bill, v. “ Milford and Woonsocket Railroad.” Company, Fictitious, Order relating to, 641; Rep. inexpedient, 1068. Concurrent Jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace with Police Court in Town of Blackstone, 1343 ; Rejected, 1483. Concealed Arms, Order relating to, 59. Connecticut River Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Bill, (Pet. J. M. Stebbins,) 1019, 1090, 1159, 1239. Constitutional Debates of 1820, 337, 844. Constitution W harf Company, 1636, 1647 ; Enacted, 1688.

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Constitution of the various States, 109. Contracts for Convict Labor in the State Prison, Rep. inexpedient, 1363. Contingent Expenses, 538 ; Bill, Council and House of Representatives, 1211, 1239, 1269 ; Enacted, 1452. Converse, J. W ., and others, Pet. 369; 0. N. 488 ; Recommitted, 929 ; R ef. 1421 ; Ttemon. 887. Convicts, Rep. of Agent of Discharged, 90. Convention of House for Qualification of Governor and Lieutenant-Governor, 29. Conveyance and Devises of Estate for Religious Purposes, 647, 1022, 1100, 1170, 1314; Enacted, 1475. Conway Stock and Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Bill, 1670, 1676, 1700 ; Enacted, 1710. Cook, William, and others, Pet. 206 ; O. N. 303 ; Recommitted, 402 ; Bill, 1358, 1396, 1432; Enacted, 1591. Cook, George D., and others, Pet. 361. Cook, M. D., and others, Pet. 473, 507 ; Bill, v. “ Newburyport Submarine and Wrecking Company.” Cook, George L., Pet. 819. Coolidge, Joseph C., and others, Remon. 903. Coolidge, Josiali, and others, Pet. 474. Coolidge, Lyman, and others, Pet. 582. Cooley, Isaac, and others, Pet. 536. Councillors, Election assigned, 16 ; Chosen, 40 ; Convention to qualify, 42 ; Noti­ fied, 42; Qualified, 62, 76. County Commissioners, Bill relating to, 140, 154, 163 ; Enacted, 252. County Commissioners, Order relating to, 228, 380. County Taxes, Communication from Secretary of State relating to, 329. County Treasurer, Order relating to, 343. County Treasurers and Registers of Deeds, Bill concerning the Election of, 845, S69, 970. County Commissioners, Order relating to appeal from, 8S9 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1176. County Commissioners, Salary of, 1032; L. W . 1191 ; Bill, v. “ County Auditor.” County Auditor, Bill to establish the Office of, 1374; Indefinitely postponed, 1489, Council, Senate and House of Representatives, Res. providing for the pay of, 1258, 1346, 1358 ; Enacted, 1485. Counterfeiting, Bill for the prevention of, (Pet. C. B. Hall and others,) 869, 890, 1025 ; Enacted, 1147. Court of Common Pleas in Bristol County, Order relating to, 379 ; Bill relating to, 643, 696, 873, 908 ; Enacted, 1124. Courts in Worcester County, Order relating to, 481; Bill relating to, 901, 988, 1087, 1016, 1179, 1195. Courts in Essex County, 124, 180, 137, 182, 446, 487,507, 778, 653, 899, 551, 855, 962, 578; Remon. 788 ; Pets. 962, SOI, 766, 951, 807, 705, 766, 788, 710, 520, 720, 876, 767, 766, 788, 701. Court of Mediation and Arbitration, Bill, (Order relating to Referee Courts,) 833, 1049, 1243, 1268. Court of Common Pleas for Middlesex County, Bill relating to, (Pet. A. V. Lynde,) 1410, 1431, 1496, 1516; Rejected, 1517. Corporations, concerning Organization of, Bill, 942, 1013, 1099. “ Reduction of Stock, Order relating to, 1080 ; Bill, v. “ Joint Stock Companies.” XVI INDEX.

Corporations, to make certain Returns to Assessors, Bill, 1070,1691; Enacted, 1710. Corcoran, W illiam, and others, Pet. 1065 ; Rep. 1145. Cowell, W illiam H., Pet. 1473. Cox, Milton, Pet. 961. Cowing, Mrs. C., and others, Pet. 424. Criminal Proceedings, Bill to prevent Delays in, 776, 867, 944 ; Enacted, 1124. Crowell, P. S., and others, Pet. 582. Crowd, Daniel, and others, Pet. 128, 154 ; L. W . 677. Crane, George, and others, Pet. 974. Criminals coming into this Commonwealth, Order relating to, 1054; Bill, 1119, 1159, 1251, 1262; Enacted, 1282. Crocker, H. J., and others, Pet. 465. Crowley, Daniel, Pet. 1143 ; L. W . 1382. Crocker, Joseph, and others, Remon. 748 (Oyster Bay.) Crossman, Lloyd, and others, Pet. 762. Cross, Amos W ., Qualified, 813. Criers of Courts, Order relating to, 171, 281; Bill to abolish, 673, 838, 943. Curtis, Paul, and others, Pet. 994 ; O. N. 1043, 1061, 1075, 1138, 1232 ; Remon. 1232 ; Pets., in aid, 1066, 1281 ; Bill, v. “ East Boston Eree Bridge.” Cushman, P. L., and others, Pet. 393. Cushing, H. W ., and others, Pet. 616. Cummings, Allen, and others, Pet. 666. Cummings, A,, and others, Pet. 764. Cummington, Ladies of the Town of, Pet. 1173. Cutler, S. N., and others, Pet. 770. Cutler, Isaac, and others, Pet. 877.

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Dadd, George H ., and others, Pet. 552. Day, Gilman, Pet. 116 ; Pet. in aid, 207. Darrow, Ira, and others, Pet. 551; O. N. 722 ; Recommitted, 995 ; Bill, 1057, 1092, 1127; Enacted, 1235. Dale, Henry W ., and others, Pet. 270 ; another Pet. 1280. Oamrell & Moore, and George Coolidge, Pet. 53. Damrell, W . S., and others, Pet. 503. Damages from defects in Highways and other Ways, Order relating to, 379 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1340. Damon, Samuel G., and others, Pet. 792. Damon, Charles L., and others, Pet. 1232. Damages for Mortgaged Land taken by Railroads, Bill, 1087, 1136, 1179, 1256, 1283, 1324; Enacted, 1360. Danvers Railroad Company, Pet. 161; O. N. 162 ; Bill relating to, 426, 661, 690 ; Enacted, 699. “ “ “ Bill concerning, 174; Enacted, 217. Danvers, Town of, Pet. 332 ; L. W . 930. Danforth, George, and others, Pet. 340. Danforth, Joseph, and others, Pet. 356 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1017. Dana, Eraneis, and others, Pet. 502. INDEX. XVII

Dana, Edward T„ and others, Pet. 665, 742; 0. N. 865 ; Recommitted, 995; Rill (Drains and Dykes m Cambridge,) 1057, 1092, 1127, 1225, 1242, 1248; (also Dams and Dykes in Cambridge,) 1545, 1587, 1612; Enacted, 1678. Danvers, Inhabitants of, Pet. 710. Daniels, R. S., Pet. 767. Danvers, Town of, Pet. 824. Dana, Benjamin, and others, Pet. 1131. Dana, James, O. N. 930; Recommitted, 995, Davis, George T., and others, Pet. 237 ; L. W . 1329. Davenport, Mrs. Alonzo, Pet. 367. Davenport, S. D. and others, Pet. 1377. Davenport, Moses, and others, Pet. 520. Davenport, W . R., and others, Pet. 1377. Davis, John, and others, Pet. 542 ; L. W . 1234. Davis, Charles G., and others, Pet. S24. Davis, W endell T., Pet. 578 ; L. W . 1382. Davis, Adolphus, and others, Pet. 703 ; O. N. 803 ; Bill, v. “ Horn Pond Branch R a ilro a d .” Davidson, A. C , and others, Pet. 583. Davidson, Andrew, and others, Pet. 605. Davidson, John, and others, Remon. 1208. Day, Gilman, and others, Pet. 144, 163, 187, 384 ; Pet. in aid, 102. Days of Grace on Commercial Paper, Bill, 362, 416, 561, 757, 781 ; Enacted, 958. Day Cordage Company, Bill to increase the Capital Stock of, (Pet. Samuel Sewall and others) 865, 934, 1012, 1074. Day, George T., and others, Pet. 876. Day, Julius, and others, Pet. 1253. Dean, R. S., and others, Remon. 875. Death Penalty, Bill for Repeal of, 1259, 1350, 1378, 1465, 1477, 1478, 1504, 1525, 1622 ; Pets, relating to, 518, 603, 768, 899, 638, 826, 787, 709, 768, 550, 665, 504 ; Remon. 768. Debates in the Constitutional Convention, Order relating to, 72, 126. Debate limited, 1479, 1511, 1685. Decennial Census, Bill to secure, 1713 ; Enacted, 1719. Dedham, Selectmen of, Pet. 288. Defendants in Real and Mixed Actions, 1274 ; Bill relating to, 1305, 1453, 1480 ; Enacted, 1607. Dennison, Arad, Pet. 902 ; Res. 1261, 1288, 1324; Enacted, 1384. Depositions in Criminal Cases, Bill, 693, 773. Dennison, Henry, Jr., Pet. 1204 ; Bill, v. “ Police Court, Pall River.” Dewey, Daniel X., Pet. 1047 ; Bill, (District for Administration of Criminal Law) 1260, 1288, 1325; Enacted, 1335. Dennett, Horatio N., 116 ; O. N. 144 ; L. W . 803 ; Remon. 617. Dickinson, Dennis, Pet. 898. Dickinson, William, and others, Pet. 479 ; Bill, v. “ Fire Department in West Cambridge.” Diffusion of General Knowledge and Citizenship, 168. Dighton and Berkley Bridge Company, Bill (Pet. Charles II. Gooding) 1178, 1265, 1288 ; Enacted, 1386. Dighton, Selectmen of, Pet. 1151; Rep. inexpedient, 1294. Dike, S., and others, Remon. 768. 3 xviii INDEX.

Dill & Lincoln, Pet. 85 ; Res. 1081, 1102, 1101; Enacted, 1360. Dill, Israel, and others, Pet. 710, 917 ; Pill, v. “ Stratsville Iron Company.” Dimond, Henry, Jr., and others, Pet. 685, 730, 754 ; O. N. 864, 1327 ; Rep. ac­ cepted, 1385. Directors in M anufacturing and llailroad Corporations, Election of, 314 ; Bill, 718, 930, 1049, 1092, 1127, 1259, 1290; Rejected, 1372. Directors of W estern Railroad, Time assigned for choice of, 453, 512; Chosen, 724; Notified, 742. Disfranchisement, Order relating to, 47. District-Attorney and Assistant District-Attorney for Suffolk, Order relating to, 172, 414, 427, 452 ; Bill, 738, 870 ; Enacted, 1359 ; Message to Governor re­ lating to, 1441; Amended and Enacted, 1503. Disbanded Volunteer Companies of Militia, Order relating to, 174, 197; Res. 1357, 1477, 1496 ; Enacted, 1607. Disposal of Property by Chance, Bill, 1544, 1643. District-Attorneys, Bill relating to the Election of, 1681, 1689, 1690; Enacted, 1707. Divorce, Order relating to, 169 ; Bill, (v. “ Libels for Divorce and for Alimony,”) 525, 725. Divorce, Order relating to, 251 ; Rep. inexpedient, 735. Divorce in cases of Fraud and Insanity, Order relating to, 315 ; Bill, (». “ Juris­ diction of the Supreme Court in cases of Divorce,”) 347, 363, 456, 560; Enacted, 648. Divorce, Libels for, Order relating to, 378 ; Bill to amend Sect. 1 Chap. 82 of Acts of 1851, 450, 661, 681 ; Enacted, 833. Divorce, Libels for, Bill relating to, 867, 944, 1089 ; Enacted, 1139. Divorce, Order relating to, 889 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1068. Divorce, Bill relating to, 1133, 1679, 1703 ; Enacted, 1727. Division Pences, Bill relating to, 1062 ; Rejected, 1241. Dix, Dora L., Res. in favor of, 1059. Documents, Order relating to, 47, 276, 331, 350. Dodge, P. F., and others, Pet. 616. Dodge, Benjamin, and others, Pet. 583. Doggett, Samuel W ., and others, Pet. 877. Dole, Edward, Pet. 293; Rep. inexpedient, 736 ; Remon. 549. “ “ another Pet. 421. Domestic Fowls, Order relating to, 811; Rep. inexpedient, 967. Dorchester, to set off a part of, and annex to Boston, (Pet. Joshua Jenkins and others,) Bill, 1543, 1621, 1647; Enacted, 1710. Dorchester Antiquarian and Historical Society, Bill, 1260, 1284, 1324 ; Enacted, 1429. Dorchester Avenue Railroad Company, Pet. 370; O. N. 721; Bill, 1088, 1101, 1170, 1236. Dorchester M utual Fire Insurance Company, (Pet. A. Churchill,) Bill, 804, 846, 872, 883. Dorchester Bay, Rep. of Com. on, 1281. Dower, Action of, Bill, 1597, 1611,1638 ; Amended, 1703 ; Enacted, 1716. Dow, Joseph, and others, Pet. 273. Dow, J. T., and others, Pet. 445. Douglas Axe Manufacturing Company, Pet. 69 ; Bill, 173, 203, 216, 235, 247 ; Enacted, 267. Doorkeepers, Messengers and Pages, Res. in favor of, 990, 1211, 1269; Enacted, 1428. INDEX. xix

Drake, Francis H ., and others, Pet. 42-1. Drunkenness, Order relating to, 274 ; Bill concerning, 399, 455, 563 ; Enacted 820. Draw-Bridges, Order relating to, 143. Drew, F. C„ and others, Pet. 440 ; Bill, v. “ Hawkers and Pedlars.” Drew, Joseph, and others, Pet. 809 ; 0. N. 904 ; Recommitted, 1048 ; Indefinite­ ly postponed, 1430 ; Reconsidered, 1446, 1453. Dudley, E. M., and others, Demon. 878. Dunham, Charles F., Pet. 122 ; O. N. 113, 402; Bill, 658, 696, 848; Enacted, 971. Dunham, Nathaniel, and others, Pet. 532. Dunbar, Peter, and others, Pet. 1189. Durcut, Augustus, Pet. 581. Durgin, H . P,, and others, Pet. 664. Durgan, John H ., and others, Pet. 1117. Duties of School Committees in signing School Returns, Bill, 1235, 1268, 1289; Enacted, 1361. Dwight, William, and others, Pet. 105. Dyke, Solomon, Pet. 1351.

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Eagle Fire Insurance Company, Pet. 101 ; Bill, 201, 214, 235 ; Enacted, 267. Eames, William, Pet. 273 ; O. N . 401 ; Recommitted, 955 ; Bill, 978, 1141, 1249 ; Enacted, 1476; Remon. 686 ; Pet. in aid, 762. Eames, Ezra, Pet. 416; (Remission of Fines to certain Banks.) Earl, Milton, and others, Pet. 340. “ “ “ another Pet. 5S0. Earle, Sarah H ., and others, Pet. 502 ; Rep. inexpedient, 814. East Bridgewater Iron Company, Pet. 710 ; Bill, 917, 943, 1012 ; Enacted, 1147. East W ing Lobby, No. 10, Order relating to, 58. Easton, Jemima, Pet. 103 ; Bill, 1494, 1509, 1529 ; Enacted, 1620. Easton, W illiam R., Pet. 777 ; O. N. 843; Recommitted, 955 ; Bill, ». “ Fisheries in Nantucket.” Eastern Railroad Company, Pet. 249; O. N. 303; Order, 412, 488; Recommit­ ted, 743; Bill, 970, 1009, 1027 ; Enacted, 1074; Remon. 484, 767, 408. Eastern Railroad to widen their Bridge over Charles River and Miller’s River, Pet. 1070, 1382; Bill, 1506, 1517, 1529 ; Enacted, 1620. Eastburn, Manton, and others, Remon. 823. Easterbrook, Ebery, and others, Pet. 789. East Boston Free Bridge, (Pet. Paul Curtis and others,) Bill, 1316, 1385, 1155; Enacted, 1591 ; Remon. 1298. Eastern Avenue Corporation, Bill, 1706 ; R e f. Eaton, Lilley, and others, Pet. 409. Eddy, Daniel B., and others, Pet. 460; O. N. 619; Recommitted, 706; Bill, ®. “ Somerset Ferry Company,” 1315. Edgeworth Company, Pet. 819; Bill, 1495, 1508, 1517, 1528 ; Enacted* 160S. Edmands, Barnabas, and others, Pet. 365 ; L. W . 1294. Edwards, Elisha, and others, Pet. 1120. Edwards, Henry, and others, Pet. 897 ; Bill, v. “ Boston Bagging Company.” XX INDEX.

Education, Eighteenth Annual Report of the Board of, 642. “ “ of Secretary of the Board of, 642. Egremont, Overseers of the Poor of the Town of, 636 ; L. W . 1082. Eldridge, Thomas L., (see Kendrick) Bill, 709, 846, 871; Enacted, 956. Eldridge, William W., Pet. 20,69; 0. N. 201, 469; Recommitted, 954; Bill, 977, 1010, 1026; Enacted, 1147. Eldridge, Barnabas W „ Pet. 156; O. N. 264 ; Recommitted, 955 ; Bill, 816, 847, 870 ; Enacted, 957. Eldridge, James, and others, Pet. 249. Elective Franchise, Order relating to, 41, 47, 60, 92, 179. Election Sermon, 49 ; Order, 404. “ “ Election of Preacher of next Annual, 210, 305 ; Notified, 304 ; Accepted, 1720. Eleventh Rule, Decision upon, 248. Elections, Manner of Voting, Order relating to, 250, 794; Bill, 831, 942, 1102, 1129, 1140. Election Returns, Order relating to, 988 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1340. Election of Sheriffs, Registers of Probate. &c., Order relating to, 1631, 1634 ; Bill, v. “ District-Attorneys and Election of County Officers,” 1680; Enacted, 1689. Electric Telegraph Companies, Order relating to, 586. Eligibility to Office, Order relating to, 100, 525. Eligibility to certain Offices, Bill relating to, 882. Ellis, W . N., and others, Pet. 475 ; O. N. 619 ; Recommitted, 1086 ; R e f 1121; Pet. in aid, 651. Eliot Bank, Pet. 148; L. W . 612. Elliot, Moses, and others, Pet. 485. Ellis, Morrill D., Pet. 667; L. W . 1443 ; Accepted, 1451. Elmer, Nelson L., and others, Pet. 424. Elmer, W illard, and others, Pet. 479. Embezzlement by Town Officers, Order, 990 ; Bill, 1494, 1516, 1531, 1595, 1611; Enacted, 1709. Emerton, Increase N., Res. 1261, 1288, 1324; Enacted, 1395. Emerson, George H., and others, Pet. 826. Emery, George, and others, Pet. 389, 410 ; (see Salary of County Commissioners, 1032.) Employment of Children in Manufacturing Establishments, (Pet. Mayor of Law­ rence,) Bill, 1023, 1267, 1289, 1585, 1590, 1598; Enacted, 1619. Encampment Law, 234, 1256. Eudicott, Charles, Rep. 12S, 418. Endicott, W illiam, and others, Pet." 787. Engine Companies, Volunteer Fire, 275 ; Bill, 7S0, 1010, 1094 ; Enacted, 1157. English and Classical School in W est Newton, Bill, 956, 1009, 1094 ; Enacted, 1157. Enlargement of the State House, 93 ; Order relating to, 196 ; Communication from Auditor, 126. Episcopal Society of Andover, Pet. 425 ; Bill, 905, 1024, 1093 ; Enacted, 1214. Equitable Marine Insurance Company, Bill, 1034, 1094 ; Enacted, 1214. Equity, Jurisdiction and Proceedings in, Bill, S67, 1011, 1147 ; Enacted, 1193. Erection of Bounds, Bill, 693, S67, 909; Enacted, 954. Erving, Pet. of Inhabitants of, 19,55; O. N. 114, 426; Pet. in aid, 577; Bill, 817 ; Refused, 1011; Pet. relating to, 30. Essex Railroad Company, Pet. 45 ; O. N. 144. INDEX. x x i

Essex Company’s Charter, Order, 467; Rep. 623, 1352. “ “ Dam, Order, lll?t, —- //. ~ , Essex, First Congregational Society in, Pet. 1537. Essex, Universalist Society of, Pet. 1173; Bill relating to, 1343, 1453, 1481 1598 1019. Essex, Houses of Correction in, Bill, 1354, 1388, 1446 ; Enacted, 1683. Essex Merrimack Bridge, Bill, 1444, 1455 ; Enacted, 1592. Everett, Lucretia, Pet. 233 ; Bill, v. “ Industrial School for Girls.” Everett, Joshua F., and others, Pet. 505. Evening Session, Order relating to, 153S, 1548, 1549, 1551. Executors, Administrators, Guardians and Trustees, Bill, 362, 416, 513, 562; Enacted, 648. “ “ “ Bill, 1679, 1689, 1703; Enacted, 1717. and Administrators, Bill to perpetuate, &e., 919, 969, 1010, 1027 ; Enacted, 1099. “ Suits against, Bill, 1032, 1118, 1159, 1240; Enacted, 1421. Executors’ Bonds, Bill relating to, 969, 1018 ; Enacted, 1470. Exemption, 559. Exemption from Execution of Tools and Implements, 377 ; Bill, 641, 696, 936; New Draft, 976, 1100, 1243 ; Enacted, 1383. Examination of Private Schools, (Pet. D. Pitts,) 1332 ; Indefinitely postponed, 1459. Exposition of the Industry of all Nations, 117, (see Commissioner to attend ) Extrajudicial Oaths, 196; Bill relating to, 1373, 1396, 1432; Enacted, 1592.

F.

Fabens, William, and others, Pet. 421, 737 ; L. W . 1382 ; Remon. 457. Fairhaven Bank, Pet. 542; Bill, 1410, 1489, 1539 ; Enacted, 1619. Fairbanks, W. W ., and others, Pet. 760. Fairbanks, Stephen, and others, Pet. 1203 ; Bill, v. “ Sale of Ileal Dstate in Fed­ eral Street.” Fairhaven M utual Marine Insurance Company, Bill, 904, 934,1013 ; Enacted, 1075. Fall River, Pet. of Mayor and Aldermen of, 106, 144 ; L. W . 1134. “ Institution for Savings, Pet. 317 ; Bill, 1035, 1092, 1128, 1139 ; Enact­ ed, 1215 ; Remon. 541. “ Bill to authorize City of, to widen a Street, 1409, 1431, 1459 ; Enact­ ed, 1486. “ Mayor and Aldermen of, Pet. 1030 ; Rep. 1250, 1271 ; Bill sub., .1367, 1470, 1481; Enacted, 1673 “ Five Cents Savings Bank, (Pet. S. A. Chase,) Bill, 775, 942, 1010 ; Enacted, 1147. Falmouth Bank, Pet. 368. “ Selectmen of the Town of, to authorize Seines to be tised, Bill, 1123, 1159, 1241, 1323, 1367; Enacted, 1422. False Imprisonment, 1001; Rep. inexpedient, 1043. Faneuil Hall Insurance Company, (Pet. B. F. Allen,) Bill, 1059, 1100, 1249; Enacted, 1360. XXII INDEX.

F a rw e ll, J . 1'-., P e t. 273 ; P ill, v. “ Boston Daily Bee and American Patriot.” Farrington, Alvira P., and others, Pet. 395. Farnum, D. D., and others, Pet. 741. Favre, Lydia O. L., Pet. 395. Fay, Frank B., Pet. 291. Fay, A. C., and others, Pet. 1031. Fay, Joel, and others, Pet. 340. Fay, Isaac, and others, Pet. 1362. Fayette Mutual Fire Insurance Company, (Pet. Dana Sargent,) Bill, 976, 1010, 1025; Enacted, 1098. Federal Delations, Com. on, 41, 57, 99, 618, 819, 1407; Minority Rep. 1406, 1687. Felton, Oliver C., Pet. 687. Felton, Daniel, and others, Pet. 1230. Female Medical Education Society, Pet. 164; Res. 1261, 1285, 1371; Enacted, 1422 ; Pets, in aid, 1173, 367. Fencing Lands, Order relating to, 251, 262, 285. Fenno, John, and others, Pet. 709. Ferry Companies, 93. Fessenden, Samuel, and others, Pet. 375. Field, C. C., and others, Pet. 518. Fiftieth Rule, 119. Fifield, Noah, and others, Pet. 542. Finance, Rep. of Com. on, 1537. Firth, Abraham, and others, Pet. 478. Fire Departments, Order relating to, 656 ; Bill, 816, 847, 708 ; Enacted, 1060. Fireman’s Life Insurance Company, Pet. 1070; Bill, 1225, 1267; Rejected, 1291. Fish, Levi, and others, Pet. 374. Fisher, Calvin R., and others, Remon. 555. , Fisher, Francis, and others, Pet. 741; Bill, v. “ Merchants’ Steam Toiv Boat C o m p an y .” Fish W eir in Yarmouth, Bill, 1024, 1093, 1214. Fish W eirs, Order relating to, 1086 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1304. Fisheries in Danvers and Beverly, (Pet. II. Fowler and others,) Bill, 1046, 1092, 1127; Enacted, 1235. “ in Ipswich River, (Pet. A. Burnham,) Bill, 1057 ; Enacted, 1147. “ in Taunton Great River and Newmasket River, Bill, 1084, 1179, 1279, 1385, 1433, 1455; Enacted, 1672. “ in Chilmark, (Pet. Abner Mayhew,) Bill, 1222, 1239, 1269; Enacted, 1383. “ in Harwich, (Pet. O. Brooks, Jr.,) Bill, 1232, 1267, 1289 ; Enacted, 1462. “ in Neponset River, (Pet. E. Ford,) Bill, 1257, 1284, 1323 ; Enacted, 1422. “ in Falmouth, (Oyster Pond River Company,) Bill, 1357, 1396, 1432, 1502. “ at head of Buzzard’s Bay, (see Hook Fishing,) 1358, 1474 ; R ef. 1511. “ Rep. of Com. on, relating to Merrimack River, 1686. Fiske, W . C., and others, Pet. 713. Fisk, C., and others, Pet. 1339 ; Bill, v. “ Supreme Judicial Court for County of S uffolk.” Fitchburg, Selectmen of, Pet. 383. “ and Worcester Railroad Company, Pet. 106; O. N. 234 ; Order relating to, 1405 ; Bill, 1409, 1470, 1480 ; Enacted, 1619, 1671, 1704 ; Pet. in aid, 383 ; Remon. 186, 728, 534, 535, 585. INDEX. XX) n

Fitchburg Railroad Company, Pet. 147; 0. N. 40i ; Recommitted, 487; Bill, 1123, 1270 ; Enacted, 1333 ; Remon. 260, 585. “ “ “ Remon. 186. “ to make solid their Viaduct, Pet. 370, 510; O. N. 560, 743 ; Bill, 1088, 1244, 1272, 1295, 1371; Enacted, 1395. Bill in addition to incorp. 1146, 1248, 1251, 1270 ; Enacted, 1333. Pitts, D. P., Pet. 809 ; Bill, v. “ Examination of Private Schools.” Plats in Boston Harbor, Order relating to, 587, 647. Pletcher, J. B., and others, Pet. 445. “ “ “ another Pet. 357. Fletcher, S. T., and others, Pet. 685. Fletcher, Samuel R., and others, Pet. 809. Fletcher, J. \V., and others, Pet. 444. Flower, Samuel, and others, Pet. 652 ; O. N. 742 ; Recommitted, 928, 994 ; Bill, v. “ South Springfield.” Fogg, John L., Pet. 9. Folger, P. F., Pet. 86 ; Remon. 651 ; L. W . 1082. Forms under Bill concerning Manufacture and Sale of Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Bill, 1545, 1549 ; Enacted, 1678. Ford, E., and others, Pet. 1116 ; Bill, v. “ Fisheries in Neponset.” Forristall & Parmelee, Pet. 23, 55, 201 ; O. N. 130; Bill, ( v. “ R ates of T oll on Charles River Bridge and W arren Bridge,”) 234, 247, 256, 320. Forest Hill Cemetery, Bill, 934, 982, 1124. Fort Hill Corporation, Pet. 115 ; O. N. 162 ; Recommitted, 402; L. W . 1353. “ “ “ to build an Avenue, 1706. Forbush, Edwin A., Pet. 134. Fortune Telling, Order relating to, 795 ; Bill, (». “ Frauds and Cheats,”) 831, 934, 944 ; Enacted, 1098. Fosgate, Oliver, and others, Pet. 783 ; Res. 968, 1010, 1026; Enacted, 1263. Foster, Jerome W ., Pet. 98. Foster, E. D., and others, Pet. 533. Foster, Roswell, and others, Pet. 554. Foster, W illiam H., and others, Pet. 799. Foundation Walls of Buildings, 855. Fowler, Henry, and others, Pet. 390 ; O. N. 545 ; Recommitted, 955 ; Bill, v. “ Fisheries in Danvers and Beverly.” Fowler, Samuel, and others, Remon. 485. “ “ “ Pet. 864, 929 ; L. W. 1382. Fowler, Samuel P., and others, Pet. 720. Fowler, Henry, and others, Pet. 902 ; Bill, v. “ Fisheries in Danvers.” Fowler, Harvey, Rep. on Pet. of, 173 ; Res. 1004, 1102, 1243,1248, 1272 ; Enact­ ed, 1384. Foxboro’ Five Cents Savings Bank, (». E. P. Carpenter,) Bill, 1004, 1024, 1093, 1167; Enacted, 1235. Foxboro’, Bill to legalize Proceedings of Fifth School District in, 1198, 1216; Enacted, 1271. Fraudulent Arrests, Bill to prevent and punish, 255, 868, 945 ; Enacted, 1007. Framingham Savings Bank, Pet. 332 ; Bill, 511, 562, 682 ; Enacted, 755. Free Grammar School in Brimfield, Bill, 1281, 1295, 1325 ; Enacted, 1365. XXIV INDEX.

Fremont, Town of, (Pet. B. Rockwood,) Bill, 1311, 1116. Freeman, K. \V., and others, Pet. 321; Bill,®. “ Pilotage in Provincetown Har­ b o r.” Freeman, E., and others, Kemon. 1117. Freight on Railroads, Bill, 1123, 1159; Indefinitely postponed, 1252. French, Moses, and others, Remon. 160. French, Rodney, and others, Pet. 478. French, Benjamin, and others, Pet. 651; Rep. inexpedient, 1017. French Spoliations, Order relating to, 1152; Res. 1125, 1488, 1510 ; Enacted, 1593. French, B. A ., Pet. 1219 ; Res. v. “ State Farm at Westboro’.” Frogg, W illiam A., Pet. 219, 398. Fugitive Slave Law, Order relating to, 68S ; Res. 720, 868, 984; Enacted, 1098. F u lle r, A . .1., an d others, P e t. 535. Fuller, Abbie K., and others, Pet. 466. Fuller, A. M. B., and others, Pet. 309.

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Gage, Hittinger & Co., Pet. 1047 ; O. N. 1059 ; Recommitted, 1196. Gale, S. M., and others, Pet. 438. Gale, Leroy M., and others, to construct Marine Railway, Bill, 905, 934, 1013 ; Enacted, 1099. Gambling, Order relating to, 900, 923. Gardner, Henry J., Notified, 24 ; Qualified, 50. Gardner, Henry, Remon. 1103, 1132, 1353. Gardner, Uriah, Pet. 117 ; Res. in favor of, 316, 336, 351 ; Enacted, 470. Gardner, E. M., and others, Pet. 147 ; L. W . 779. Gardner, Johnson, Pet. 273 ; Res. 1088, 1169 ; Enacted, 1320. Gardner, M. F., Remon. 1339. Garter, Alfred H., Pet. 392; Bill, v. “ Salaries of certain Officers in the State P ris o n .” Gas Companies, Order relating to, 152; Bill, 661, 740, 941, 982, 1018; Enacted, 1099. Gates, James W ., and others, Pet. 912. Gay, Ebenezer, and others, Pet. 768. Gay Head Indians, (Pet, Overseers, 243,) Res. 415, 514, 563 ; Enacted, 821. General Statutes, Rep. of Commissioners for Consolidating, 128,130, 153 ; Order relating to, 213 ; Bill, 304, 336, 352 ; Enacted, 417. George, Nathan, and others, Remon. 877. Gifford, William, and others, Pet. 676 ; O. N. 834, 955. Gifford, Nathan B., and others, Pet. 466 Gifford, Stephen B., and others, Pet. 550. Gilbert, Arad, and others, Pet. 554. Gilmore, M. H., and others, Pet. 466. Giles, Mary O., and others, Pet. 826. Gill, Moses, and others, Remon. 476. Glazer, Lewis, and others, Pet. 375. Glendon Rolling Mill, Remon. 1298. Governor qualified, 50. Governor's Address, 51, 77, 143, 164, 174, 181. INDEX. XXV

Governor s Message, 253 ; (j>. Communication from Secretary of Treasury.) y 294 ; (y. Charles River and W arren Bridges.) “/ 512 • (*• Massachusetts School for Idiots and Feeble-Minded Y o u th .) ~ “ 543 ; (a. State Almshouse.) / “ 590 ; (v. Alien Passengers.) “ ; “ 617 ; (V. Boston Harbor and Back Bay.) “ 612 i (»• Board of Education,) Rep. inexpedient, 1334. “ “ 6 5 7 ; (v. Back Bay.) “ 802 ; (a. M. Vattemare.) “ 927 ; (». Pilot Laws.) “ 805 ; (y. Insane of the Commonwealth.) “ “ 8 1 2 ; (v. Lands in Maine.) “ 1080 ; (v . L a n d A g e n t.) Governor, Com. to wait upon, to prorogue Legislature, 1748. Gove, John, Pet. 181, 299. Gove, Hiram, and others, Pet. 1233. Gooding, Charles H., Rep. of Com. on Pet. of, 56 ; O .N . 143 ; Recommitted, 187, 418, 862, 891; Bill, v. “ Dig’nton and Berkley Bridge.” Gpodspeed, Levi L., Pet. 151 ; Res. 163 ; Enacted, 242. Goodridge, B. F., and others, Pet. 288, 326, 333 ; O. N. 488 ; Recommitted, 741 ; Pets, in aid, 502, 341, 903 ; Bill, v. “ South Danvers.” Goodrich, Jesse W ., and others, Pet. 340. Goodwin, James L., and others, Pet. 876. Gott, Addison, Pet. 1301 ; Bill, v. “ Town of Rockport to take Stock in Rockport R a ilro a d .” Goulding, Ephraim, and others, Pet. 607. Goulding, John, and others, Pet. 135. Goulding, Jason, and others, Pet. 505. Goulding, Henry, and others, Pet. 577 ; R e f. 716, 801, 802; B., 829 ; O. N. 904, 1204, 1234. Gould, Abraham, and others, Pet. 585 ; Rep. inexpedient, 779. Gould, David, and others, Pet. 637. Grant, Franklin, and others, Pet. 825. Graves, J. W ., and others, Pet. 445. Grant, W hiting, and others, Pet. 519. Grant, Moses, Mem. 928 ; Bill, v. “ Boston and Yew York Central Railroad.” Grain, Order relating to, 536 ; Rep. 613. Gray, Liber, and others, Pet. 552. Gray, Smith, and others, Remon. 555. Graves, John G., and others, Pet. 1041, 1061, 1075, 1121 ; L. W . 1210. Great Pond Canal Company, (Pet. Joshua Cole,) Bill, 1019, 1090, 1126, 1235. Greenwood, C. S., and others, Pet. 207. Greenwood, II. C., and others, Pet. 423 ; L. W . 774. Greenwood, Lyman, and others, Pet. 579. Greene, Franklin, Jr., and others, Pet. 136, 774 ; Bill, v. “ Jamaica Plain Bank.” Gregory, Samuel B., and others, Pet. 766. Greenfield Tool Company, Pet. 543 ; Bill, 970, 1009, 1027; Enacted, 1100. Greenleaf, Benjamin, and others, Pet. 1174. Gregg, Samuel, and others, Pet. 477. Groveland, Res. of Town of, 767. 4 XXVI INDEX.

Grovelaiul Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Pet. 668; Bill, lorti, 1024, 1094; Enacted, 1194. Grover, W illiam O., and others, Pet. 458. Grover, Charles E,, and others, Pet. 788. Grover, E. B., and others, Pet. 1377. Grouse, or Heath Hen, Order relating to, 42a ; Bill, 798, 846, 870 ; Enacted, 1006. Guardians to render their Accounts, Bill, 1225, 1267, 1278, 1323, 1368 ; Enacted, 1422. Guild, Chester J., Remon. 417. Gunnison, N., and others, Pet. 665.

H.

Hall, Charles B., Pet. 289, 525, 773 ; Bill, v. “ To prevent Counterfeiting.” Hall, Christopher, and others, Pet. 287. Hall, I). C., and others, Pet. 530. Hall, Samuel, Pet. 937, 997 ; Bill, v. “ Shawmut Iron Company.” Hall, Edward S., and others, Pet. 1132, 1139, 1148, 1208 ; Bill, v. “ Concurrent Jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace with Police Court in Blackstone." Hall of the House of Representatives, Order relating to, 125,141. Hall, Samuel, Pet. 440 ; O. N. 560 ; Recommitted, 706; Bill, 1069, 1101, 1160 ; Enacted, 1359. Hall, Welcome, Remon. 584. Hamant, Luther, and others, Pet. 473. Hampden Stock and Mutual Eire Insurance Companj', (Pet. John Mills and others,) Bill, 490, 562, 6S2, 849, 978 ; Enacted, 1023. Hampden and Hampshire Railroad, Pet. 1224 ; R e f. 1714. Hancock Free Bridge Corporation, Pet. 800, 864, 1086 ; Bill, 1445, 1454, 1482 ; Enacted, 1541. Hand Organs, Order' l relating to, 1067, 1192, 1212 ; Bill, r. “ To extend 143d chap. of Revised Statutes.” Hanson, M. P., and others, Pet. 711. Harbor Lines in South Bay, Order relating to, 995. Harvard University, Board of Overseers of, 77; Chosen, 119; Notified, 130. Harvard Branch Railroad, Pet. 115 ; O. N. 234 ; Bill, 693, 869, 958. Hardy, Harriet II., and others, Pet. 424. Harris, W illiam, and others, Pet. 1201. Harris, George, and others, Remon. 451. Harris, li. W ., and others, Pet. 475 ; Bill, »\ “ Insurance by Cities and Towns.” Harris, C. W ., and others, Pet. 549. Harnden, Jesse, and others, Remon. 617. Harris, Sidney, and others, Pet. 769. Harris, Charles, and others, Pet. 842; O. N. 930 ; Recommitted, 995 ; L. W . 1382. Harwood, Elihu, and others, Pet. 478. Harrington, Adam, and others, Pet. 792. Hart, A. O., Pet. 987. Harlow, W illiam, and others, Pet. 854. Harlow, John H., and others, Pet. 1273. Haskins, Andrew, and others, Pet. 54 ; O. N. 144, 333; Remon. 948 ; R e f. 1606. Hatch, Anthony, and others, Pet, 272. INDEX. XXVI1

Hatch, Job, and others, Pet. 651. Hatch, Silas, and others, Pet. 948 ; O. N. 1020 ; Recommitted, 1157 ; I,. W. 1277. Haven, John, and others, Pet. 347. Haven, Josiah, and others, Pet. 406. Haverhill, West Parish of, Pet. 710; 0. N .820; Recommitted, 908; Bill, 1022 1091, 1128, 1215. Haverhill Fire Department, Bill, 1133, 1316, 1346, 1368, 1503. Hawes, Susan, and others, Pet. 582. Haws, Amos, and others, Remon. 728. Hawkes, Joshua, and others, Pet. 732. Hawkes, Benjamin, and others, Pet. 792. Hawkers and Pedlars, (Pet. W m. Spencer,) Bill, 815, 868, 944 ; Enacted, 1021. Haynes, Samuel, and others, Pet. 898. Haynes, Gideon, and others, Pet. 113. Haynes, J. C., and others, Pet. 208, 241, 255, 284, 296, 320, 349, 402. Hayden, Lewis, and others, Pet. 394. Hayward, Rufus, Pet. 555. Hayden, W . H., and others, Pet. 1233. Hazen, Nathan W ., Remon. 114. Heath, Nathaniel, and others, Pet. 921; Bill, v. “ Monument Fire and Marine Insurance Company.” Hector, John, and others, Pet. 784. Hell Gate Navigation Company, Order relating to, 1097, 1166. Hendee, Charles J., and others, Pet. 87, 1202 ; Bill, v. “ Boston and St. John Nav­ igation Company.” Herring Pond and Marshpee Indians, Rep. of Treasurer, 348, 427. Herring, Charles, and others, Pet. 577. Herrick, E. B., and others, Pet. 823. Herrick, James D., and others, Pet. 687. Herring Pond Indians, Pet. 810 ; Res. 1005, 1024, 1094, 1225, 1263. Herring River, Tide Gates on, (Remark Chase and others,) 1004, 1024, 1093 ; Enacted, 1195. Heywood, Samuel R., and others, Pet. 603 ; R e f. 1381. Highway Surveyors, Order relating to, 345. Higgins, Albert, and others, Pet. 928. Highways and Townways, Bill relating to, 1445, 1454, 1482; Enacted, 1541. Highways, Laying out, Order relating to, 1210 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1312. Hill, Dan, and others, Pet. 1208 ; Bill, v. “ Concurrent Jurisdiction.” Hill, J. C., and others, Pet. 790. Hill, Edwin A., and others, Pet. 313. Hills, George, and others, Remon. 355. Hill, Jonathan, and others, Pet. 409. Hilton, Leander, and others, Pet 542. Hinsdale, Theodore, and others, Pet. 1015 ; L. W . 1177. /H iss, Joseph, Com. to investigate, 1226, 1290, 1298, 1306-8, 1321, 1322, 1345, 1371, 1465, 1501, 1518, 1530, 1533-6, 1550, 1553-83, 1614, 1615. Hitch, Frederick, and others, Pet. 457. Hitchcock, Emily, and other#, Pet. 582. Hitchins, J. B., and others, Pet. 788. Hittinger, Jacob, and others, Pet. 902; O. N. 930; Recommitted, 1048 ; Pets, in aid, 927, 928 ; Remon. 1077. xxviii INDEX.

Hixon, Charles D., and others, Pet. 604 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1277. Hoar, Timothy, and others, Pet. 167. Hoar, Samuel, and others, Pet. 728; Bill, v. “ Massachusetts School for Idiots and Feeble-Minded Youth.” Hobbs, Prentiss, and others, Remon. 636. Hockey, Joseph, Pet. 90, 99, 283. Hodgdon, Norris C., and others, Pet. 550. Holden, W arren, and others, Pet. 763. Holton, Elijah, and others, Pet. 69, 151, 426; Remon. 369; L. W. 693. Holmes, Benjamin, and others, Pet. 422. Holmes, E. N., and others, Remon. 611. Holman, Susan A., and others, Pet. 583. Holman, S. W ., Pet. 665. Holmes, E. N., and others, Remon. 617. Holt, Daniel, and others, Pet. 531. Holyoke Savings Bank, (Pet. James II. Mills,) Bill, 362, 384, 455 ; Enacted, 515. Homer, Charles W ., and others, Pet. 192 ; O. N. 488 ; Recommitted, 741 ; L. W. 1191, 1204 ; Pet. in aid, 474. Homestead Exemption, Order relating to, 224 ; Bill, 330, 384, 644, 691, 996, 1045, 1121, 1122, 1234; Enacted, 1359. Home Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Bill, 1036, 1091, 1170, 1195. Hood, George, and others, Pet. 1316 ; Bill, v. “ Lynn Five Cents Savings Bank.” Hoops, Manufacture and Sale of, Order relating to, 344 ; Rep. inexpedient, 508. Hook Fishing, Order relating to, 879 ; Bill, V. “ Fisheries at Buzzard’s Bay.” Hopkiuton, Selectmen of, Pet. 551; Res. (». “ To sell Common Lands,”) 719; O. N. 843, 849; Recommitted, 1349 ; Res. on Pet. of, 1355, 1397, 1432, 1497 ; Remon. 727, 823. Horn, George W ., and others, Pet. 503. Horn Pond Branch Railroad Company, (Pet. Adolphus Davis,) Bill, 1445,1454, 1488 ; Enacted, 1526. Hospital for the Insane in W estern Massachusetts, Bill, 1380, 1493, 1509, 1615; Enacted, 1707. Hotchkiss, Carver, and others, Remon. 437 ; Bill, v. “ Fire District in Shelburne F a lls .” How-was-wee, Zaccheus, and others, Pet. 213 ; Res. 490, 563, 699 ; Enacted, 756. Howard, Lucius, and others, Pet. 750. Howell, J. R., and others, Pet. 459 ; Bill, ». “ American Inventors’ Association.” Ilowe, Joseph N,, and others, Pet. 258; O. N. 619; Recommitted, 706, 743 ; L. W . 1138. Howe, George W ., and others, Pet. 503. Howe, John, Jr., Pet. 440; O. N. 560 ; Bill, 1069, 1093, 1127; Enacted, 1236. Howe, Sarah L., and others, Pet. 395. Howe, Estes, and others, Pet. 720. Howes & Baker, Pet. 1597. Howes, Hall J., and others, Pet. 807 ; L. AV. 1341. Howes, Abram, and others, Pet. 793. Howe, G. W ., and others, Pet. 790. Howe, S. G., and others, Pet. 728 ; Bill, v. “ Massachusetts School for Idiots and Feeble-Minded Youth.” Howe, Joseph N., and others, Remon. 260. Howland, Henry, and others, Pet. 686. INDEX. XXIX

Howland, George, and others, Pet. 999; L. W . 1177 “ “ “ another Pet. 370. House of Representatives called to order, 1 ; List of Members of, 2 ; Members qualified, 3 ; H our of Meeting fixed, 16. Session of, Res. relating to, 64 ; Use of H all of, 125, 141; Sergeant-at-Arms instructed relating to, 141. Hall of, Order relating to, 142, 153, 171; Hour of Meet­ ing, 14S5 ; Adjournment of, 1548, 1618, 1655, 1677, 1715. Houghton, Samuel, and others, Pet. 790. Hours of Labor in Incorporated Establishments, Order relating to, Pet. 277, 987. 937, 947, 807, 310 ; Remon. 875, 911, 793 ; Bill concerning, 509, 610, 694, 753, 946, 972, 997, 961. Hubbell, P., and others, Pet. 964. Hubbell, J., and others, Remon. 974. Hubbard, Charles, and others, Pet. 117, 162, 254 ; Bill, 490, 562, 699 ; Enacted, 755. Hubbard, Henry, and others, Pet. 787 ; Bill, v. “ Jubilee Hill Female Institute.” Hubbard, George B., and S. B. Smith, Pet. 878 ; L. W . 1246. Hughes, James, and others, Pet. 322; O. N. 419; Remon. 459 ; L. W. 779. Huntington, A., and others, Pet. 1207. Huntington, Charles P., Pet. 22, 1728. Hunking, Hewes & Company, 67 ; O. N. 234. Hunt, James L., and others, Pet. 68 ; Pet. in aid, 406; Bill, v. “ Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank.” Hunt, Eben, and others, Pet. 100 ; R e f. 1234. Hunt, Atherton N., and others, Pet. 208. Hunt, Warren, and others, Pet. 502. Hunnewell, Anna, and others, Pet. 461; O. N. 647, 921 ; R e f. 1234. Huntress, Leonard, and others, Pet. 534. Hurd, Daniel, and others, Pet. 609. Husband and Wife, Bill in addition to several Acts concerning, 1410, 1431, 1471; Enacted, 1506.

I.

Imbert, Lewis B., Remon. 911. Imprisonment, W rongfully, Order relating to, 211; Rep. inexpedient, 736. Imprisonment for Debt, Order relating to, 181; Bill, 1468, 1487, 1517, 1525, 1548, 1670, 1688, 1711. Incendiarism, Order relating to, 160, 174; Bill, 472, 513, 681, 820; Enacted, 866, Incendiaries, Conviction of, Order relating to, 185. Incendiarism, Bill to prevent and punish, 1720 ; Enacted, 1727. Incidental Expenses of Public Schools, Order relating to, 223 ; Bill, 278, 335, 351, 452 ; Enacted, 515. Indian Lands, Bill to protect, 1198, 1238, 1267; Enacted, 1361. Industrial School for Girls, (Pet. L. Everett,) Bill, 350, 363, 385; Enacted, 470. Indigent Insane, Bill relating to, 1225, 1239, 1270 ; Enacted, 1360. Index, General, Order relating to, 1685. Inebriates, Asylum for, Order relating to, 827 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1351. XXX INDEX.

Ingalls, lames B., and others, Pet. 900. Ingalls, Nathaniel, and others, Pet. 292; 0. N. 453; Kemon. 701, 834; Pet. in aid, 1120 ; L. W . 1299 Injunctions against Railroad Companies, Order relating to, 1042 ; Bill, v. « Boston and New 5 or It Central Railroad Company.” Insanity and Idiocy, Order relating to, 1505. Insolvent Debtors, Order relating to, 222 ; Bill to amend 124th chapter of Acts of 1841, 450, 513, 680; Enacted, 820. “ Kill in addition to an Act for the relief of, 382, 716, 1480. “ “ 527. “ Kill in addition to several Acts for the relief of, 1342, 1453; Enacted, 1606. Insolvency, Proceedings in, Order relating to, 609 ; Bill, 798, 934, 1011 ; Enacted, 1319. Insolvent Laws, Order relating to, 1311. Inscription over Speaker’s Desk, Order relating to, 109, 125. Insurance Agents, Foreign, Order relating to, 210, 227, 245 ; lie f. 1364. “ Commissioners, Order relating to, 138. “ “ another Order relating to, 254; Bill, 589, 781, 872, 907, 944 ; Enacted, 1007. “ “ another Order relating to, 1197 ; Res. providing for the Expenses of, 1544, 1611, 1639 ; Enacted, 1683. “ Companies, Order relating to, 136. “ “ another Order relating to, 162, 254. “ “ Foreign, Order relating to, 656 ; Rep. 1191; R e f. 1364. “ by Towns and Cities, Order relating to, (Pet. B. W. Harris,) Bill, 1355, 1405, 1481, 1691 ; Enacted, 1707. Institution for the Blind, Pet. 282. Inspector of Beef and Pork, Order relating to, 751; Rep. inexpedient, 1380. Inspector of Prisons, Order relating to, 1071. Interest, Order relating to, 186, 197. Intemperance, Com. on, 1S1; Minority Rep. of, 491. Intoxicating Liquors, to indemnify Officers for having seized, (Pet. J. H ockey,) Bill, 1260, 1288, 1370; Enacted, 1422. International Exchanges, Res. concerning, (M. Yattemare,) 1544, 1587, 1613; Enacted, 1644.

J.

Jackson, 'William, and others, Pet. 324. Jackson, W illiam I*\, and others, Pet. 355 ; Bill, v. “ Boston Homoeopathic Hos­ p ita l.” Jackson, Charles, and others, Pet. 703. James, Horace, and others, Pet. 584. Jamaica Plain Bank, in W est Roxbury, Bill, 1632; Enacted, 1669. Jaques, A. F., and others, Pet. 502. Jaques, W . E., and others, Pet. 371. Jarves, Deming, and others, Pet. 709. Jenks, J. W. P., and others, Pet. 135; L. W . 1276. “ « “ another Pet. 635 ; Bill, v. “ Academies.” INDEX. Xxxi

Jenkins, John, and others, Pet. 290; 0. X. 419, 706; BUI, llofi, 1169, 1240; Enacted, 1883. Jenkins, Joshua, and others, Pet. 1317 ; Bill, v. “ To set off part of Dorchester.” Jewett, Sylvanus, and Joseph Dana, Pet. 87, 151, 427 ; 0. X. 676 ; Recommitted, 929. Jewett, John P., and others, Pet. 653. Johnson, Vvr. H., and others, Pet. 761. Johnson, Earl \Y., and others, Pet. 317 ; Pet. in aid, 616. Johnson, John, and others, Remon. 520. Joint Committees, Order relating to, 974. “ Defendants, Order relating to, 1275 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1341. “ Stock Companies, Order relating to, 260. “ “ “ another Order relating to, 377 ; Bill concerning, 678, 696, 849, 906. “ “ “ BUI in addition, 1134, 1279, 1331, 1469, 1481. “ “ “ Bill in further addition, 1635,1673, 1698; Enacted, 1708. Jones, Henry, and others, Pet. 213, 402 ; BUI, 483, 561, 696 ; Enacted, 843. Jones, Elisha A., and others, Remon. 809. Jones, Joseph S., and others, Pet. 947; L. W . 1248. Jones, William, and others, Pet. 1016. Jones Manufacturing Company, Pet. 1233; Bill, 1334,1388, 1424; Enacted, 1463. Johnson, B. E., and others, Pet. 824. Johnson, Ebenezer, and others, Pet. 963 ; O. N. 1048 ; Recommitted, 1157 ; Bill, 1156, 1168, 1240 ; Enacted, 1383. Josselyn, Luther, and others, Pet. 655. Josselyn, Otis, Pet. 711. Journal, Printed, 21; Trimmed, 28 ; Order relating to, 219; Reading dispensed with, 205, 355, 421, 473, 501, 529 ; Index to, 1728 ; Amended, 1321. Joy, Elizabeth, Remon. 585. Jubilee H ill Eemale Seminary, (Pet. Henry Hubbard,) Bill, 1022, 1091, 1128, 1194. Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, Order relating to, 172, 414. Judges of Probate, Order relating to, 1293, 1317. Judge of Probate, Order relating to, 275; Rep. inexpedient, 1002. Judicial Officers, Order relating to, 348. Jurors, Duties of, 59 ; Bill, v. “ Duties and Rights of.” Jurors, Order relating to, 169 ; Bill, 775, 943, 959, 1012, 1148. Jurors in Criminal Trials, Order relating to, 240 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1350. Jurors’ Pees, Order relating to, 468 ; Bill relating to, 796, 846, 1060. Jurors, Duties and Rights of, Bill, 266, 336, 352, 364, 384, 472, 499, 528, 546, 699, 745 ; Enacted, 1060. Jurors, Res. on Pet. of City of Boston relating to Fees of, 1533, 1612 ; Enacted, 1644. Jurisdiction granted to United States over certain Lands in Gloucester, 253 ; BiU, 316, 335, 351 ; Enacted, 469. Jurisdiction granted to United States over Egg Rock and certain other places, (Pet. Alonzo Lewis,) 185 ; Bill, 278, 335, 351 ; Enacted, 469. Jurisdiction ceded to United States over Lands in Barnstable, Bill, 926, 944, 1060. Jurisdiction of Sheriffs, Deputy-Sheriffs, Constables, &c., Order relating to, 1153 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1275. Jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace in certain cases, Bill, 1378, 1379, 1409, 1496, 1395, 1597; Rejected, 1610. xxxu INDEX.

Jurisdiction of Police Courts in cases of Larceny, Order relating to, 1532. Juries, Empaneling of, Order relating to, 239; Rep. inexpedient, 735. Justices of the Peace, 378 ; Bill, v. “ Duties of Town and City Clerks.” Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, Order relating to, 138; Bill,®. “ New Trials in Supreme Judicial Court.” Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, Memorial of, 127, 191; Res. 232, 246, 256 ; Enacted, 360. Justices of the Peace, Jurisdiction of, Order relating to, 149; Rep. inexpedient, 179 ; Recommitted, 214 ; Bill relating to, 449, 660.

K.

Kansas, Res. relating to Territory of, 1457, 1488, 1518 ; Enacted, 1708. Kellogg, Charles D., and others, Pet. 668. Kendrick, Henry, and others, Pet. 19, 83 ; 0. N. 201; Recommitted, 954 ; Bill, v. “ Thomas L. Eldridge.” Kellogg, Martin R., and others, Pet. 811. Kendall, Oliver S., and others, Pet. 257. Keen, Samuel, and others, Pet. 519. Kenrick, Alfred, and others, Pet. 504. Kehew, Charles M., and others, Pet. 793. Keyes, Anson, and others, Pet. 290 ; Com. appointed, 291; Bill, v. “ Regulating Pees of Registers of Deeds and other Recording Officers.” Keys, John L., and others, Remon. 1230. Kilbourn, Eli, and others, Pet. 790. Kimball, H. C., and others, Pet. 555. Kingsbury, Henry, Pet. 676 ; O. N. 779, 995, 1086 ; Bill, 1281, 1269, 1325; Enacted, 1395. Kingsbury, Stephen, and others, Pet. 765. Kingman, Joseph, and others, Pet. 786. King, Edward R., Pet. 556. King, Sarah D. P., and others, Pet. 582. Kinsman, Lydia, Pet. 366 ; Res. 1287, 1296, 1325 ; Enacted, 1463. Kinsman, John, Thanks to, 938. Knapp, C. L., and others, Pet. 712. Knight, E. C., and others, Pet. 531. Knowlton, William H., and others, Pet. 764, 995, 996; Bill, 1281, 1296, 1325; Enacted, 1395. Knowles, Edward, Pet. 1078 ; R e f. 1493. Krebbs, E. H ., and others, Pet. 769.

L.

Ladd, Charles li., and others, Pet. 1143. Ladies’ Collegiate Institute, Pet. 927 ; Bill, 1022, 1091, 1128, 1194. Lakeville, Inhabitants of, Pet. 426. Lakeville, Citizens of, Remon. 948. Lakeman, II., and others, Pet. 999. Lampson, E. P., and others, Pet. 325. INDEX. XXXlll

L am so n , D . XI., a n d others, P e t. 783. Lamson, Benjamin, and others, Remon. 1254. Lane, George F., and S. F. Mowrey, Pet. 53, 127, 140. Lanesboro’, Inhabitants of, Pet. 729. Lanesboro’ Hotel Company, Bill, 1485. Lancaster, Selectmen of, Pet. 1165. Landon, A. H., Pet. 374. Lancaster, Citizens of, Pet. 1000. Ijand Agent, Communication from relating to Lands in Maine, 812, 844 ; Res. de­ claring when certain Lands are forfeited, 1246, 1284, 1324; Enacted, 1464. “ “ Order relating to Rep. of, 1055; Rep. of, 1080, 1158. “ “ Rep. of Com. on Governor’s Address relating to, 1220. “ “ Res. relating to, 1585. “ for School-houses, Bill concerning, 1246, 1283, 1323, 1444 ; Enacted, 1476. Larceny, 772 ; Bill, v. “ Frauds and Cheats.” Lawrence, Ambrose, and others, Pet. 238 ; O. N. 349; Pets, in aid, 639,409, 554, 517, 445, 686, 534, 477, 408, 357, 339, 639, 462, 534, 408; Bill, v. “ In d e ­ pendent Line of Railroad Communication between Boston and Lowell.” Lawrence, Daniel, and others, Remon. 250; Pet. in aid, 764, 530. Lawrence, Mayor, School Committee, and others, of, Pet. 269 ; Bill, v. “ E m p lo y ­ ment of Children in Manufacturing Establishments.” Laws Repealed, Order relating to, 327 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1176. Lawrence, Daniel, Pet. 519; L. W . 1120. Lawrence, City of, Pet. 521 ; Bill, 940, 100S, 1025, 1156. Lawson, Peter, and others, Pet. 729. Lawrence, Ambrose, and others, Pet. 635 ; Bill, ■». “ Register of Deeds for North­ ern District of Middlesex County.” Lawrence, Bill to regulate Fisheries, 1017, 1352. Lawrence, J., and others, Pet. 1144 ; L. W. 1275. Lawrence Insurance Company, Bill, 1495, 1508, 1528; Enacted, 1608. Layers, J. H., and others, Pet. 584. Lazelle, Emily, and others, Pet. 1353, 1145 ; Bill, a. “ Trustee Process.” Leland, Daniel, and others, Pet. 789. Leland, Joshua W ., and others, Pet. 56, 116, 151; O. N. 426 ; Remon. 878, 855. Lee, Artemas, and others, Pet. 116 ; Pets, in aid, 505, 444, 445, 447, 579, 789, 790, 877, 898, 463, 356, 790, 550, 443, 485, 557, 357, 367, 789, 476, 356, 205, 789, 200, 791, 790, 463, 443, 239. Learned, James, and others, Pet. 463. Leave of Absence, 672, 774, 814, 863, 1002, 1043, 1055, 1192, 1407, 1502, 1590, 1504, 1620, 1643, 1676, 1686. Lee, Noah, and others, Pet. 1310. Leeds, Joseph, and others, Pet. 332. Lee, John, and others, Pet. 766. Leeds, James, and others, Pet. 999 ; Res. 1069, 1093, 1127, 1263. Legal Voters, Order relating to, 240 ; Rep. 317. Legislature, Res. for the pay of, 164, 174, 202, 299 ; Pay of, 261, 670 ; Session of, 343, 344, 647, 657, 678, 836, 829, 850 ; Short Session of, 923, 1532; Two Sessions per day, 951, 1067, 1085, 1144, 1532 ; Three Sessions per day, 1463 ; Close of, 1166, 1223, 1274; Prorogued, 1799. Liens on Ships, Order relating to, 1222; Bill, 1087, 1101, 1170; Enacted, 1320. 5 XXXIV INDEX.

Leland, Francis, and others, Pet. 760; Bill, v. “ To secure General Vaccination.” Leland, Luke, and others, Pet. 705. Leland, L. E., and others, Pet. 770. Leland, Alden, and others, Pet. 962. Leland, E., and others, Pet. 1058. Leland, J. F., and others, Pet. 1079 ; R e f. 1714. Leonard, Orville, & Company, Pet. 417. Leonard, Hartford, and others, Pet. 553. Leonard, Jacob, and others, Pet. 605. Lesure, Ansel, and John Orcutt, Pet. 987. Lewis, Alonzo, and others, Pet. 144, 334; Bill, v. “ Jurisdiction over Egg P^ock.” Lewis, J. A. B., and others, Pet. 808; Bill, 1235, 1267, 1289 ; Enacted, 1360. Lewis, S. W ., and others, Pet. 1253. Lewis, A. J., and others, Pet. 1349, 1464. Lexington and West Cambridge Railroad Company, Pet. 810 ; O. N. 981 ; Re­ committed, 1197. Lexington and W est Cambridge Railroad Corporation, Bill, 1282, 1296, 1325 ; Enacted, 1384. Lexington and Chelmsford Railroad Company, (Pet. Joseph Reed and others,) Bill, 1544, 1586, 1612; Enacted, 1683. Libels for Divorce, Order relating to, 125. “ “ Trials of, Order relating to, 221; Bill, 299, 335, 351 ; Enacted, 820. Libel, Order relating to, 413 ; Bill in relation to Trials for, 1459, 1464, 1477, 1480, 1496, 1635; Enacted, 1671. Lieutenant-Governor qualified, 50. Limitation of Actions, Order relating to, 922; Bill, 969, 1009, 1025 ; Enacted, 1139. Limiting Time of Debate, Order relating to, 1055, 1174, 1191. Timiting Time of bringing Actions under 322d Chapter of Acts of 1852, Bill, 1450, 1477, 1496 ; Enacted, 1671. Lines in Boston Harbor, Act in addition, 1334, 1385, 1425 ; Enacted, 1475. Lincoln, Luther B„ Death of, 1599, 1600, 1602. Lincoln, Citizens of, Pet. 1000. Lincoln, A. J., and others, Pet. 356. Linikin, M., and others, Pet. 375. Lindsay, A., and others, Pet. 439. Lincoln, Levi, and others, Remon. 663. Lindsey, John B., and others, Remon. 750. Little, Josiah, and others, Pet. 791. Little, Charles C. P., and others, Pet. 1152. Littlefield, Laomi, and others, Pet. 913 ; L. W . 1138. Livermore, G. W ., Res. on Pet. of, 1334, 1455, 1483 ; ; Enacted, 1740. Livermore, Isaac, Remon. 1423. Loan and Fund Associations, Order relating to, 143, 276, 1277. « « “ another Order relating to, 670. « « « Bill 528, 725, 739, 941, 1036, 1271, 1291, 1295 ; Enacted, 1361. <• « “ another Bill, 1235, 1241, 1290, 1367, 1392. Locke, John G., and others, Pet. 1201. Loomis, Jason B., and others, Pet. 1058 ; R e f. 1234. INDEX. XXXV

Lord’s Lay, Bill concerning, 927. Loughan, James, and others, Pet. 1039, lo ll. Lord, Bracket, and others, Pet. 824. Lord, John A., and others, Pet. 341. Lovett, Samuel, and others, Remon. 1031. Lovett, W illiam H ., Pet. 107. Lowe, John, and others, Pet. 1020 ; R ef. 1234. Lowell, Mayor of, Pet. relating to Pines, 841, 994. Lowell Municipal Court, (Pet. L. B. Worthen,) Bill, 113.5, 1249, 1365, 1397, 145S, 1518, 1519, 1521, 1593 ; Pet. 607 ; Remon. 1593; Substitute, 1594, 1597, 1610, 1632, 1640, 1646 ; Enacted, 1719. Lowell, Pet. of City of, 155, 179, 349 ; Bill, 1679, 1700; Enacted, 1709. Lowell Young Men’s Christian Association, (Pet. Aaron W alker and others,) Bill, 400, 514, 681; Enacted, 844. Low, John V., Order concerning, 222; Res. in favor of, 414, 680, 698 ; Enacted, 821. Lowe, W inthrop, and others, Pet. 701. Low Lands and Swamps, Order relating to, 873, 1313. Lovell, James, Remon. 270. Lovejoy, A. P., and others, Pet. 288. Lovett, Charles W ., and others, Pet. 759. Lotteries, Order relating to, 343, 381. Loring, H ., and others, Pet. 607. Long, H ., and others, Pet. 608. Longley, Israel, and others, Pet. 476. / Loring, Edward Greeley, Removal of, Pets, for, 358, 319, 424, 465, 372, 732, 664, 479, 503, 608, 583, 750, 582, 340, 703, 441, 792, 824, 581, 395, 542, 478, 374, 554, 466, 287, 711, 987, 665, 609, 639, 533, 911, 1054, 655, 687, 677, 609, 763, 949, 466, 842, 777, 791. <• >< “ Remon. of, 407; Referred, 906. ,< “ “ Removal of, Remons. against, 712, 750. ,i “ “ Removal of, Rep. of Com. on, 979, 982, 1037, 1050, 1072, 1103, 1136, 1186, 1187, 1199,1200, 1205, 1206, 1216, 1218, 1226, 1237, 1248, 1430, 1486, 1549, 1605.

M.

Macreading, Charles S., Pet. 220. Mace, Nelson, and others, Pet. 638 ; Rep. inexpedient, 779. Mack, David, and others, Pet. 902. Maintenance of Wives whose Husbands are under Guardianship, Bill, 1494, 1515, 1605, 1620, 1674; Enacted, 1709. Malden Bridge, Order relating to, 404. Malden, Inhabitants of, Pet. 542. Malden Manufacturing Company, Pet. 1208 ; Bill, 1278, 1295, 1326, 1328, 1385, 1542 ; Enacted, 1607. Mann, W illiam H., Pet. 1048. Mann, Elbridge, and others, Pet. 113. Manning, James, and others, Pet. 369 ; O. N. 619 ; Recommitted, 743 ; Bill, t>. “ Rockport Railroad Company.” “ “ “ another Pet. 653 ; L. W. 1247. Mansfield, George, and others, Pet. 244; O. N. 318, 418, 1006, 1035, 1191; L. W . 1204. Manufacture and Sale of Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Order relating to, 376 ; Bill, 678, 745, 821, 884, 894, 920, 933, 941,972,1027, 1037, 1038, 1198, 1226 ; Enacted, 1302. Manchester, Town of, Pet. 899. Manufacturing Corporations, Bill concerning, 981, 1281, 1296, 1325 ; Enacted, 1429. Marsh, J. E. P., Pet. 863 ; Bill, v. “ Measurement and Sale of Milk.” Marsh, M. W ., and others, Pet. 653. Marshpee, Selectmen, of, Pet. 485, 677 ; Res. 1033, 1161, 1320. Marshall, A. Iv., and others, Pet. 405 ; L. W . 1044. Mariners’ M utual Insurance Company, Pet. 271 ; Bill, 741, 504, 756, 891. Marine Bank of New Bedford, Pet. 579 ; Bill, 1410, 1489, 1539 ; Enacted, 1619. Marlboro’ Branch Railroad Company, Pet. 333 ; Bill, 350, 363, 386 ; Enacted, 470. Marston, John, and others, Pet. 374. Martin, Henry, and others, Pet. 1029. Marvil, William, and others, Remon. 541. Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society, Pet. 134, 196. Massachusetts Medical Society, Memorial of, 301; Bill, v. ‘‘ R e g istra tio n of Births,” &e. Massachusetts School for Idiots and Feeble-Minded Youth, Pet. 728 ; Res. 953, 1126, 1249, 1261, 1283 ; Enacted, 1592. Massachusetts Coal Mining Company, Pet. 741 ; Bill, 1128, 1159, 1241 ; Enacted, 1320. Massachusetts Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Order relating to, 1378. Massachusetts Historical Society, Bill, 1635, 1645, 1674 ; Enacted, 1710. Mason, William, and others, Pet. 342 ; L. W . 916. Mason, George W ., and others, Remon. 474. Mason, William II., and others, Remon. 534. Mason, William, and others, Pet. 748. Mattfield Manufacturing Company, Pet. 323 ; Bill, 526, 679, 696 ; Enacted, 823. Matthews, Elijah, and others, Pet. 1065 ; Rep. of Com. on, 1145. INDEX. xxx vn

Matthews, Nathan, Pet. to build Wharf in Chelsea, Bill, 1156, 1169, 1264 ; Enacted, 1503. Mayhew, Joseph, Remon. 1116. Mayhew, Theodore P., and others, Pet. 654. Mayhew, A. C., and others, Pet. 243 ; O. N. 383 ; Bill, v. “ Milford Bank.” “ “ “ another Pet. 253. “ “ another Pet. 930. Mayhew, Abner, Pet. 173 ; O. N. 303, 954 ; Remon. 1116 ; Bill, v. “ Fisheries in C h ilm a rk .” Mayhew, A. C., and others, Pet. 116, 151, 187, 802 ; R e f. 1234 ; Pets, in aid, 113, S77, 1031, 770, 962, 1085 ; Remon. 1031, 770. May, Mary, and others, Pet. 407. May, Samuel, and others, Pet. 287, 407. Maynard, Eleazar, and others, Pet. 393. Maynard, Edward, and others, Pet. 730 ; Bill, v. “ Bank of Mutual Redemption.” May & Huffman’s Legislative Telegraph, Order relating to, 1210. McCollan, Haskell, and others, Pet. 580. McVey, W . G-. D., Pet. 129 ; L. W . 835. McKay, Donald, and others, Pet. 1190; Bill, v. “ Republican Mutual Fire Insur­ ance Company.” , Measurer of Corn and Grain, Order relating to, 222; Bill concerning, 482, 661, 659. Measurement of Corn, Order relating to, 522’. Measurement and Sale of Milk, (Pet. J. E. F. Marsh,) Bill, 866, 1202, 1266. Meachim, George, and others, Pet. 341. Mears, J., and others, Pet. 606; Rep. inexpedient, 819. Mechanics’ Bank of Newburyport, Pet. 178. Mechanics and others, Payment of, for Labor and Material by them expended, Bill, 75, 415, 660, 838, 1222, 1271, 1366, 1397, 1640, 1704, 1727 ; Enacted, 1728. Mechanics’ M utual Fire Insurance Company, (Pet. Ichabod W ashburn,) Bill, 905, 934, 1012 ; Enacted, 1075. Medford, Pet. of Inhabitants of, 116 ; O. N. 187, 245. Medford and Charlestown Railroad Company, Bill, 1409, 1454, 1484 ; Enacted, 1541. Medway', Selectmen of, Pet. 760 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1002. Medical Science, Order relating to, 139 ; Com. appointed, 153. “ another Order relating to, 239; Bill concerning the Study of Medicine, 832, 942, 1013, 1038, 1050, 1062, 1155, 1252, 1266, 1283, 1321, 1322, 1345, 1346, 1368 ; Enacted, 1503. Mediation and Arbitration, Bill, 1084. Meigs, Loring, and David Pratt, Pet. 190 ; O. N. 303 ; Recommitted, 402 ; Bill to extend W harf in Rochester, 815. Melrose, Citizens of, Pet. 1219. “ « Remon. 1391. Mercantile Affairs and Insurance, 1380. Merchants’ Insurance Company, Pet. 339 ; Bill, 471, 513, 681 ; Enacted, 833. M arrett, L., and others, Pet. (for Division of Cambridge,) 220 ; O. N. 488,544, 741. Merrick, Mary H ., Pet. 108, 126 ; Res. 209, 235, 247 ; Enacted, 359. Merrimack M utual Fire Insurance Company, Pet. 366 ; Bill, 991, 1024, 1102,1235. Merriam, H . C., and others, Pet. 602. xxxviii INDEX.

Merriam, Lewis, and others, Pet. 639. Merriam, Amos, and others, Pet. 763. Merchants’ Steam Tow-Boat Company, (Pet. F. Fisher,) Bill, 905, 942, 1013; Enacted, 1099. Merriam, Joel, and others, Pet. 948. Merritt, F. S., and others, Pet. 1066. Merrill, Aaron, and others, Pet. 1077; Pep. of Com. on, 1145. Merchants’ Exchange Insurance Company, (Pet. S. J. Bisbee,) Bill, 1155, 1251. Meserve, John S., Pet. 272 ; L. TV. 1294. Messenger, Austin, and others, Pet. 640. Messer, William, and others, Pet. 1189 ; R e f. 1318. Methuen, School Committee of, Pet. 190 ; Res. in favor of Methuen, 280, 336, 352, 363, 385 ; Enacted, 515. Metcalf, John G., and others, Pet. 357. Metcalf, Luther, and others, Pet. 371. Metropolitan Railroad Company, (Pet. J. Ober,) Bill, 866, 942, 1128, 1195. Metropolitan Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Order relating to, 1362. Middleboro’ and Taunton Railroad Company, Pet. 1085 ; Bill, 1260, 1284, 1325; Enacted, 1395. Middlesex County, Pet. 759 ; Res. to borrow Money, 1202, 1266 ; Enacted, 1504. Middlesex County, Mem. of, 1040. Middlesex County North Agricultural Society, (Pet. Linus Child,) Bill, 1202, 1239, 1269, 1444 ; Enacted, 1476 ; Pets, in aid, 553, 666, 1117, 552, 729, 876, 1152, 458, 602, 729. Middlesex, County Commissioners of, to borrow $50,000, Bill, 1239. Milford Aqueduct Company, (Pet. A. Claflin,) Bill, 1167, 1238, 1270 ; Enacted, 1361. M illbury and Southbridge Railroad, Pet. 300 ; Bill, 693,867, 945 ; Enacted, 1007. Milford Hotel Company, Bill to incorp. 934, 1102, 1195. Mill Creek Bridge, (Pet. Cambridge and Somerville,) Bill, 820, 847, 872 ; Enact­ ed, 957. Miller, Seth, and others, Pet. 853 ; Bill, v. “ To change time of holding certain Courts in Plymouth.” Miles, S. R., and others, Pet. 877. Miller, Samuel, and others, Pet. 913. M illbury and Southbridge Railroad, Pet. 1254 ; Bill, 1305, 1335, 1368, 1503. Milford and Woonsocket Railroad Company, (Pet. TV. H. Comstock,) Bill, 1261, 1284, 1422. Milford Bank, (Pet. A. C. Mavhew,) Bill concerning, 1410, 1489, 1539; Enacted, 1619. Militia, Bill relating to, (Pet. W alter Channing and others,) 1266, 1392 ; Indefi­ nitely postponed, 1497, 1507, 1516; Pets, in aid, 375, 518, 375, 1174, 542, 422, 786, 948, 765, 787. “ Rep. of Com. on, 1383, 1392; Accepted, 1687. “ Order relating to, 49. “ another Order relating to, 170; Rep. inexpedient, 1381. Mills, James K., Pet. 55 ; Bill, v. “ Holyoke Savings Bank.” Miller, Henry, and others, Pet. 259. Miller, Herman B., and others, Pet. 480. Mills, John, and others, Pet. 301; Bill, v. “ Hampden Stock and Mutual Fire Insurance Company.” INDEX. XXXIX

Minors under G uardianship, Order relating to, 610 ; Bill concerning Taxation of, 797, 846, 870 ; Enacted, 1006. Minot, W illiam, Pet. 728 ; Bill, v. “ Massachusetts School for Idiots and Feeble- Minded Youth.” Milk, Order relating to, 302 ; Bill concerning, o il, 659, 1063. Militia, Order relating to, 333. Milford Bank, Pet. 383. Missouri Compromise, lies, concerning Repeal of, 674, 692 ; Enacted, 754. Mitchell, E. W „ and others, Pet. 293, 689 ; O. N. 721; Recommitted, 929; Pels. in aid, 663, 921; Remon. 911, 938 ; L. W . 1082. Monitors, Appointed, 10, 13. Monks, John P., and others, Pet. 263 ; O. N. 318, 402; L. W . 1333. Monument Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Bill, 1146, 1237,1268; Enact­ ed, 1475. Moody, L. A., and others, Pet. 994 ; O. N. 1006 ; Recommitted, 1197 ; Pets, in aid, 1253, 1207, 1143, 1230; Remon. 1120 ; R e f 1714. Mortgaged Real Estate, Order relating to, 138. “ “ “ another Order relating to, 171, 212, 228, 246 ; Rep. inex­ pedient, 346. Mortgaged Personal Property, Order relating to, 172; Rep. inexpedient, 672. Mortgage Deeds, Sales under, Order relating to, 184; Rep. inexpedient, 689. “ “ Discharge of, Order relating to, 327 ; Bill, 415, 660. Mortgaged Land taken for Railroads, Order relating to, 722 ; Rep. 903. Morton, Elbridge, Pet. 237 ; O. N. 349. Morton, Ichabod, Pet, 740; R e f. 955. Morton, Elbridge G., Bill, v. “ County Commissioners of Bristol County to bor­ row Money.” Morton, James H., Pet. 1273 ; L. W . 1313. Morton, W illiam S., and others, Pet. 1030. Morrill, Joseph, and others, Pet. 310, Morrill, J. A., and others, Pet. 374. Morrill, D. L., and others, Pet. 911. Morgan, John M., and others, Pet, 533. Morey, D. B., and others, Pet. 638. Morse, Curtis, and others, Pet. 785. Morse, Jason, and others, Pet. 1040. Morris, Henry, and others, Remon. 107S. Mount Washington Avenue Association, Pet. 243; Bill, 1543, 1621, 1647; Enacted, 1688. Mussey, B. B., & Co., Pet. 461. Murdock, Ephraim, and others, Pet. 464. Mudge, B. F., and others, Remon. 834. « “ “ Pet. 646. Murrell, John C., and others, Pet. 731. Mussey, B. B., and others, Remon. 740. McMullen, John, and others, Pet. 1039 ; Rep. 1314. Munroe, Jonas, and others, Pet. 1207. Mystic River W orks, Pet. 318 ; Bill, 804,846, 872; Enacted, 958. “ “ Corporation, Pet. 460 ;* Bill, 526, 679, 843. .< “ another Pet. 886 ; Bill, 1635, 1649, 1C56, 1684, 1688 ; Enacted, 1717. xl INDEX.

Mystic River Railroad Company, (Pet. J. G. Stone and others,) Bill, 804, 848, 1063, 1179, 1374, 1391. “ County Commissioners authorized to lay out a Highway over, (Pet. George Mansfield,) Bill, 489, 561, 698 ; Enacted, 755. “ “ Boston Harbor and Dorchester Bay, Commissioners on, Rep. of, 1281; R e f. 1634. “ “ Commissioners on, Rep. of, 1379 ; R es. v. “ Scientific Board for Examination of Boston Harbor.”

N.

Naumkeag, Bank of, in Salem, Pet. 342. Nantucket, Town of, Pet. 762 ; Bill to regulate Fisheries in the vicinity of, 863, 934, 1011; Enacted, 1139. “ to indemnify Field Drivers, Bill, 1318; R ef. 1381. “ to regulate Fisheries, (Pet. W. B. Eaton,) Bill, 1343, 1453, 1481; Enacted, 1592. “ and Cape Cod Steamboat Company, (Pet. Matthew Starbuck,) Bill, 1446, 1454, 1482; Enacted, 1540. Nash, Zadoc, and others, Pet. 655. Nash, Nathaniel, and others, Pet. 331; L. W . 489; Reconsidered, 508; L. W. 1033. Nash, Edward T., and others, Pet. 462. Nason, George W ., Jr., and others, Pet. 477. National Exhibition of Horses, Bill, 1462, 1517, 1587 ; Enacted, 1677. Naturalization, Order relating to, 170, 194, 216. Nautical State School, Bill, 1344, 1396, 1446, 1510, 1513, 1514, 1520, 1527. Naturalization, Bill relating to, 266. “ another Bill relating to, 330, 363, 385, 647, 868. “ Laws, and Nationalizing the General Government, Res. 776, 1012, 1122, 1224. “ Papers, Order relating to, 1067. Nell, W illiam C., and others, Pet. 605. Nelson, John, and others, Pet. 711. Nesmith, John, and others, Pet. 310. Nesmith, A., and others, Pet. 885. Nesmith, Thomas, and others, Pet. 947 ; O. N. 1002 ; Recommitted, 1214; Pet. in aid, 9 7 3 ; R e f. 1299. Neptune Submarine W recking Company, Bill, 1036, 1237, 1271, 1290 ; Enacted, 1360. Newspapers, Order relating to, 6, 19, 26. New England Scandinavian Benevolent Society, (Pet. C. A. Thulin,) Bill, 695, 848, 970 ; Remon. 457. “ “ Magnetic Alarm Manufacturing Company, Pet. 361 ; Bill, 546, 695, 883. “ “ Glass Company, Pet. 652 ; Bill, 1063. “ “ Mutual Life Insurance Company, Pet. 963; Bill, 1193, 1268; Enacted, 1503. " “ Education Society, Bill, 1468, 1508, 1528; Enacted, 1619. “ “ Worsted Company, Pet. 270; Bill, 471, 561, 757, 883. INDEX. xli

New England Emigrant Aid Society, (Pet. Eli Thayer,) Bill, 316, 335, 351; Enacted, 515. New Bedford, President of Common Council of, Pet. 1634; Bill, 1682, 1689; Enacted, 1707. Mayor of, Pet. 397 ; Bill to regulate the erection of Wooden Build- ings, 558, 695, 848 ; Enacted, 957 ; Bill to reulate the erection of Lumber Yards, 558, 696, 848 ; Enacted, 980. “ “ Bridge Company, Pet. 786, 1086. Newburvport, Danvers and Georgetown Railroad, Pet. 89 ; Bill, 319, 336. 352, 375. “ Railroad, Bill to construct a Branch, 545, 695, 848, 883, 980. Submarine and Wrecking Company, (Pet. M. D. Cook,) Bill, 738, 9,07, 919, 1125, 1250, 1269, 1282; Enacted, 1428. New Haven, Mayor and Aldermen and Common Council of, Pet. 713. Newell, Charles W ., and others, Pet. 608. Newell, C. F., and others, Pet. 551. New Trials in Supreme Judicial Court, Bill, 588, 757, 1011 ; Order, v. “ Justices of the Court of Common Pleas.” Xewhall, F. S., and others, Pet. 799; Bill, v. “ Shoe and Leather Dealers’ Insur­ ance Company.” Newton, S., and others, Pet. 854. Newbury, First Parish of, Pet. R ef. 1381. Newburyport, Charter of, Order relating to, 880; Bill amending Act to incorp., 952, 1007, 1025, 1147. “ Railroad in Newburyport, Bill, 10S8, 1101, 1171, 1199, 1263. New Bedford Five Cents Savings Bank, (Pet. Thomas B. W hite,) Bill, 1022, 1091, 1128 ; Enacted, 1194. “ “ Monthly Meeting of Friends, Overseers of, Pet. 1029 ; Bill, v. “ B u ­ rial Grounds.” Nickerson, John, and others, Remon. 310. Nickerson, Seth, and others, Pet. 731; L. W . 1353. Nichols, William H ., and others, Pet. 438. Nichols, Isaac, and others, Pet.'356. Nicholson, Samuel, and others, Pet. 1280. Night-W alkers, Order relating to, 274; Bill to punish, 451, 501, 681, 905. Norwich and Worcester Railroad, Bill, 1391, 1487, 1528 ; Enacted, 1708. Norfolk and Bristol Turnpike Corporation, Pet. 1317 ; Bill, 1445, 1455,1482, 1592, Northampton Mutual Fire Insurance Company, (Pet. Gustavus D. Peck,) Bill. 1088, 1243, 1270, 1362, 1375, 1385. Northerly Shore of South Boston, to improve, (Pet. George W. Rice,) Bill, 1379, 1367, 1504, 1616, 1617, 1638 ; Enacted, 1708. Northrup, B. G., and others, Pet. 1054. North Chelsea, Selectmen of, Pet. 963 ; Bill concerning Beaches in the Town of, 1222, 1267, 1428. Normal Schools and School Agents, Rep. of Com. on, 931 ; Res. 953, 1101, 1243, 13S4. Norwich, Town of, Pet. 121; Bill relating to, 490, 561, 675 ; Enacted, 754. Northampton, Selectmen of, Pet. 282 ; Res. 546, 696, 958. Normal Schools, Order relating to, 345. North Reading, Selectmen of, Pet. 458 ; L. W . 774. Northfield, Town of, Remon. 462. Northampton Institution for Savings,Pet. 522 ; Bill, 615, 805, 869 ; Enacted, 1463. 6 xlii INDEX.

Nourse, Stedman, and others, Pet. 205. Noyes, George N., and others, Pet. 7G5. Nuisance, Abating, (Pet. City of Boston,) Bill, 1635, 1645, 1675, 1680 ; Enacted, 1700. Nuisances, Suppression of certain Common, Bill, 1331, 1458, 1483 ; Enacted, 1672. Nunneries and Convents, Order relating to, 58 ; Rep. on, 194. “ “ another Order relating to, 518. “ “ another Order relating to, 808 ; Referred, 924. “ “ Pet. of E. P. Carpenter on, 165 ; Committee appointed, 199; Rep/1341; Pets in aid, 825, 963, 973, 885, 787, 809, 190, 876, 1238, 1066, 913, 785, 854. “ “ Order relating to Com. on, 1089 ; Rep. 1209, 1250, 1251, 1262, 1283. Nute, A. T., and others, Pet. 667. Nye, Thomas, Jr., Pet. 11, 70, 239. Nye, D., and others, Pet. 856 ; Pet. in aid, 877 ; Ite f. 1121.

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Ober, Reuben H., and others, Pet. 732. Ober and Preston, Pet. 530 ; O. N. 722 ; Recommitted, 995 ; Bill, 1668, 1240 ; Enacted, 1383. Ober, John P., and others, Pet. 615 ; Bill, v. “ Metropolitan Railroad Company.” Ocean Bank in Newbury port, Pet. 730 ; L. W 1081 ; Bill substituted, 1190, 1382, 1417, 1418, 1489, 1539 ; Enacted, 1672. Ocean M utual Insurance Company, Bill, 1123, 1248, 1270 ; Enacted, 1380. Odiorne, George, and others, Pet. 638. Office, Qualifications to hold, Order relating to, 48, 586, 647. Officers, Judicial, in the State of Massachusetts, Order relating to, 348 ; Rep. inex­ pedient, 951. Officers under the United States Government, Order relating to, 795. Officers under State and National Governments, Order relating to, 950. Offences against the Public Health, Bill, 1133, 1177, 1238, 1268 ; Enacted, 1359. Offensive Trades, Bill relating to, 1319, 1366, 1398; Enacted, 1644. Old Colony Insurance Company, Pet. 101; Bill, 173, 202, 215 ; Enacted, 252. Old Colony Iron Company, Remon. 721. Orders of Notice, Order relating to, 72, 277, 928. Orders of the Day, Order relating to, 536. Orchards and Gardens, Order relating to, 1080, 1144, 1359. Orchards, Nurseries and Gardens, Bill, 1428, 1476. 1594, 1647, 1705; Enacted, 1707. Organization of House of Representatives, 5. Orne, Adoniram C., Pet. 178 ; Rep. 195. Osborn, Miles, Jr., and others, Pet. 1047. Osgood, John II., Pet. 89. Osgood, George, and others, Pet. 712. Osgood, Gayton P., and others, Pet. 1058. Owens, Eliza, and others, Pet. 441. INDEX.

Paddock, George, and others, Pet. 603. Page, Selden, and others, Pet. 550. Page, William, and others, Remon. 762. Page, Green, and others, Pet. 1120. Paine, Augustus, Pet. 57. Paine, E. M., Remon. 480. Paine, S. C., and others, Pet. 881. Palmer, Lucy, and others, Pet. 961. Palmer, Samuel, and others, Remon. 834. Parkhurst, David, Pet. 107; O. X. 162; Recommitted, 254, 284; Pill, 381, 4.35, 563 ; Enacted, 821. Parkhurst, Samuel, and others, Pet. 391. Partridge Ministerial Fund in Duxbury, Rep. on Pet. of Trustees of, 200 ; O. X. 303 ; Recommitted, 617; Bill, 723, 845, 871, 958. Parker, Augustus, Pet. 1173. Parker, Theodore, and others, Pet. 207 ; lie f. 1358. Parker, PI. G., and others, Pet. 322; Pets, in aid, 393, 340, 368, 461; I.. W. 677. Parker, John, and others, Pet. 464. Parker, E. Wing, and others, Pet. 465. Parker, W . B., and others, Pet. 669. Parker, Jonas, and others, Pet. 687. Parker, Samuel, Communication from, 812 ; Rep. 1695. Parker, George H., and others, Pet. 825. Parker, Gardner, and others, Pet. 876. Parrott, George B., and others, Pet. 440. “ “ “ another Pet. 1253. Parsons, John R., and others, Pet. 395. Partridge, L. W ., and others, Pet. 467. Passengers, Safety of, at Railroad Crossings, Bill, 1635, 1680, 1711. Patten, Asa, and others, Pet. 949. Paupers, Foreign, Order relating to, 771; Rep. 830. “ “ another Order relating to, 794 ; Com. appointed, 813, 829 ; Res. for appointment of Commissioners for revision of Pauper Laws, 1332, 1539 ; R e f. 1622. “ Right of Suffrage, Rep. inexpedient, 524. *■ Order relating to, 468 ; Rep. 734. Pauper Laws, Order relating to, 467 ; Bill, v. “ State Almshouse, and support of P a u p e rs .” Pay Roll, Orders relating to, 118, 974, 1640, 1641, 1683, 1700, 1747. Pearson, W . B. C., and others, Pet. 767. Peck, Gustavus D., and others, Pet. 993. Peck, A. G., and others, Pet. 85 ; Bill, v. “ Spy Pond W ater Company.” Pecker, W illiam, and others, Pet. 899. Felton, Joseph, and others, Pet. 484 ; L. W . 1059. Pembroke, Town of, Remon. 686. People’s Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Order relating to, 1035 ; Rep. 1443, 1451, 1474, 1475. xliv INDEX.

Personal Liberty, Hill, 1635, 1673, 1676, 1698; Enacted, 1710; Governor’s Veto, 1721; Enacted, 1721; Pets, for, 1031, 663, 325, 1030, 639, 407, 260,703, 533, 442, 1001, 340, 273, 687, 466, 607, 478, 582, 763, 793, 750, 900, 584, 257, 515, 712, 374, 553, 375, 1000, 287, 580, 640, 259, 732, 464, 532, 189, 711, 664, 504, 307. Perkins Institution and Asylum for the Blind, Annual Rep. of Trustees of, 803 ; Res. 1135, 1169; Enacted, 1540. Perkins, Gideon, Jr., and others, Pet. 206. Perkins, S. L., and others, Pet. 383 ; Bill, v. “ Revere Insurance Company.” Perkins, John, and others, Pet. 406. Perkins, John, Jr., and others, Remon. 408. Perkins, Asa, Jr., and others, Pet. 439. Perkins, Isaac, and others, Remon. 443. Perkins, Enoch, and others, Pet. 443. Perry, Darius, and others, Remon. 1053. Petitions, Memorials, &c., Order relating to, 21, 41, 57, 64, 92, 93. Peterson, P., and others, Remon. 457, 672. Peterson, George J., and others, Pet. 703. Pettengill, Merrill, and others, Pet. 300 ; L. W . 677. Pettengill, Benjamin, and others, Pet. 748. Pews in Churches, Order relating to, 129 ; Bill, 545, 695, 719, 867, 943, 1060. Phelps, E., and others, Pet. 520. Phelps, Eli, and others, Pet. 1377. Phinney, S. B., and ethers, Pet. 897 ; Bill, v. “ Jurisdiction over Lands in Barn­ sta b le .” Phinney, Ezra, and others, Pet. 712. Phillips, Stephen C., and others, Pet. 766. Phillips, John C., and others, Pet. 763. Phillips, Daniel, and others, Pet. 762. Phillips, Stephen C., and others, Pet. 606 Pickering, Asa, Pet. 290. Pierce, W illiam W ., Rep. on Pet. of, 302 ; L. W . 864. Pierce, Joseph, and others, Pet. 532. ^Pierce, M. P., and others, Pet. 686. Pierce, Thomas M., and others, Pet. 701. Pilot Laws, Commissioners to revise, Order relating to, 835 ; Rep. 927, 1048. Pilot Commissioners, to establish Board of, Bill, 1502, 1525, 1610, 1638, 1705 ; Enacted, 1719. Pilots of the Port of Salem, Remon. 1213. Pilotage, Order relating to, 224. Pilotage in the Harbor of Provincetown, (Pet. Iv. W . Freeman,) Bill, 1479, 1550, 1606, 1636, 1673, 1679 ; Enacted, 1700. Pilots of Newburyport, Remon. 1254. Pitman, Isaac, and others, Pet. 609. Pitman, Samuel C., and others, Pet. 962. Plummer, Israel, and others, Pet. 655. Plummer, George D., and W illiam Macy, Pet. 122. Plumb, David II., and others, Pet. 152; L. W . 819. Plummer Farm School for Boys, Bill, 1609, 1621, 1648 ; Enacted, 1710. Plymouth, Town of, Pet. 86 ; O. N. 234; Recommitted, 743 ; Bill, 835, 883. Plymouth Cordage Company, Pet. 192 ; Bill, 511, 562, 682 ; Enacted, 755. INDEX. xlv

Plymouth, Com. of Town of, Pet. 325 : O. N. 488 ; Kecommitted, 929 ; Bill, *. “ South Plymouth.” Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank, (Pet. James L. Hunt and others,) Bill, 865, 993, 1010, 1027; Enacted, 1099. Plympton Branch Railroad, Pet. 902 ; R e f. 1714. Plympton, Joseph W ., and others, Pet. 341. Poisonous Substances in Liquors, Bill, 1373, 1458, 1481; Enacted, 1591. Police Court in Boston, Order relating to, 1603 ; Bill, 1682, 1689 ; Enacted, 1707. “ “ in Chelsea, Bill, 1545, 1605, 1621, 1648 ; Enacted, 1710. “ “ of Fall River, (Pet. Henry Dennison, Jr.,) Bill, 1538, 1587, 1611, 1690 ; Enacted, 1716. “ “ in Worcester, (Pet. Henry Goulding,) Bill, 1493, 1516, 1539, 1622. “ “ in the City of Charlestown, Order relating to, 149. “ “ in Williamstown, Bill, 511, 542, 804, 871, 932 ; Enacted, 957. “ “ in Newburyport, Order relating to, 556 ; Bill, 775, 975, 846, 932, 1100, 1129, 1140; Enacted, 1493. “ “ in Taunton, O. N. 904 ; Bill, 1410, 1431, 1486 ; Pet. in aid, 801. “ ' “ in Chicopee, Bill, 931, 976, 1010, 1027, 1038, 1051, 1687 ; Enacted, 1708, 1712. “ “ in Lee, (Pet. M. Wilcox,) Bill, 1221,1267, 1289 ; Enacted, 1467. “ “ in Lawrence, (Pet. B. W . Woodbury and others,) Bill, 1281, 1295, 1325 ; Remon. 687, 825 ; Enacted, 1422. Police Officers, Order relating to, 139 ; Bill, 381, 455, 563 ; Enacted, 821. Political Economy, Order relating to, 1042 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1363. Pollock, William, and others, Pet. 372 ; Pets, in aid, 438, 462, 729, 368 ; O. N. 511; Order relating to, 828, 835, 888, 1058. Potter, J. S., and others, Pet. 105 ; Res. v. “ Printing of the Commonwealth.” Poor, Joseph, and others, Remon. 390. Pope, William, & Sons, Pet. 668. Pond, Samuel D., and others, Pet. 1371 ; L. W . 1511, 1632, 1649. Porter, Edward F., and others, Remon. 459. Porter, Alfred H ., Pet. 1085 ; Bill relating to salaries of certain Officers, 1085, 1500. Practice Act, Order relating to, 225 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1351; Bill relating to Ju ­ risdiction and Proceedings in Equity, 797. Pratt, John S., and others, Pet. 664. Pratt, L., and others, Pet. 732. Practice of Law, Order relating to, 1175 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1340. Preferred Claims for Labor, Order relating to, 73. Preston, B. U., and others, Pet. 391. Prentiss, Jonathan C., and others, Pet. 474. Prescott, P. G., and others, Pet. 789. Preston, Charles A., Remon. 864. Prisons and Houses of Correction, Order relating to, 74, 102, 111. “ Com. on, Order relating to, 882. “ Persons having charge of, Order relating to, 1190 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1352. Prison Inspection, Order relating to, 136. Printing, State, Order relating to, 72. “ Order relating to, 211, 328. <( for Commonwealth, Res. 890, 1125, 1161, 1318, 1327, 1335, 1363. Prebate Courts in Lanesborough and Adams, Bill, 350, 509, 562, 682 ; Enacted, 756. xlvi INDEX.

Probate Courts in Plymouth County, (Pet. Seth Miller and others,) Bill, 1279, 1295, 1324, 1444; Unacted, 1175. “ “ in North Andover, Bill, 1494, 1515, 1605, 1620, 1674; Enacted, 1709. “ and Chancery, Com. appointed, 183. Proctor, John W ., and others, Pet. 578, 856. Proceedings of the Convention of 1820, Order relating to, 1685. Property Exemption, Order relating to, 250 ; Rep. inexpedient, 960. “ “ another Order relating to, 1317. “ of Married Women, Order relating to, 537 ; Hep. inexpedient, 1341. Provident Institution for Savings in Salisbury and Amesbury, Pet. 177 ; Bill, 620, 805, 908. Providence, W arren and Bristol Railroad Company, Pet. 162 ; O. N. 527 ; Re­ committed, 743 ; Bill, 1088, 1161, 1168, 1263; Remon. 855. Provincetown First Congregational Parish, Pet. 111,302; O. N. 488; Recommit­ ted, 929 ; O. N. 981; Recommitted, 1280; Bill, 1445, 1454, 1460, 1482; Enacted, 1540. Prudential Committees, Order relating to, 795 ; Rep. inexpedient, 940. “ “ another Order relating to, 1303 ; Bill concerning Vacan­ cies in, 1452, 1477, 1497, 1609, 1727. Publishing Notices ordered by Judges of Probate, Bill concerning, 1318, 1351, 1454, 1510 ; Indefinitely postponed, 1645. Public Health, (v. 24th chap. Revised Statutes,) Bill concerning, 1304, 1370, 1397 ; Enacted, 1607. Public Charitable Institutions, Order relating to, 91, 1380 ; Rep. 1464. Public Schools, Order relating to, 14S ; Bill to amend Act concerning, 926, 1125, 1160, 1259 ; Enacted, 1359. Punkapoag Indians, Res. in favor of, 730, 847, 871, 971. Putnam, S. W ., and others, Remon. 535. Putnam, Aaron, and others, Remon. 864. Putnam, Matthew, and others, Remon. 875. Pulsifer, William, and others, Pet. 949.

Q. Quartermaster General’s Department, Order relating to, 1449; Res. 1467, 1488, 1510, 1672. Quincy Point and Germantown Perry Company, (Pet. Owen Adams,) Bill, 615, 679, 697 ; Enacted, 844. Quincy Eire and Marine Insurance Company, (Pet. Gideon F. Thayer,) Bill, 1019, 1126, 1289. Quincy, Josiah, and others, Pet. 912; Pet. in aid, 1030; O. N. 975, 1059; Re­ committed, 1197 ; R e f. 1714.

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Railroad Communication between Boston and Lowell, (Pet. A. Lawrence.) Bill, 1542, 1586, 1612; Enacted, 1671; Pets, in aid, 534, 669. ■* Fares, Order relating to, 1058; Rep. inexpedient, 1138. INDEX. xlvii

Railroads, to regulate use of, Bill, 905, 108, 1075. Railroad Charters, Order relating to, 914 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1351. “ Corporations, Order relating to, 881; Rep. inexpedient, 918. “ Crossings in Boston, Rep. of Commissioners, S06, 817, 873, 903, 924. “ “ Order relating to, 715, 733. “ “ another Order relating to, 123 ; Bill concerning, 645. “ Freights, Order relating to, 153. “ Bridges, Order relating to, 161. “ Fares, Order relating to, 184 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1381. “ Employees, Order relating to, 226 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1138. “ Corporations, Order relating to, 298. “ Law, Order relating to, 314. “ Tracks and Turnouts, Order relating to, 418. “ Fares, Order relating to, 506, 688. “ Branch, Order relating to, 544. “ Junctions, Order relating to, 586. “ Crossings, Order relating to, 704 ; Rep. 1033. “ Commissioners, Order relating to, 706 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1138. Rainsford Island, Hospital at, Inspectors’ Return, 153; Res. 1407, 1470, 1481 ; Enacted, 1672. “ “ Order relating to, 274; Bill, 416, 560, 681; Enacted, 820. Rand, J. R., Pet. 300. Rand, Thomas, and others, Remon. 408. Ramsdell, Zopher D., and others, Pet. 331; L. W . 489, 675, 1033. Rawson, H. G., Pet. 504. Raymond, Z. L., Pet. 253 ; O. N. 218 ; Recommitted, 929 ; Bill, v. “ Watertown to set off certain Lands.” Real Estate conveyed in fraud of Creditors, Bill, 1259, 1467, 1594, 1599, 1623 ; Enacted, 1707. Real Estate, Bill authorizing Judge of Probate to order conveyance of, 1225, 1267, 1342; Bill, v. “ W ritten Contracts.” Reading and North Reading, Pet. 1152. Real Estate, authorizing the Sale of, by Married W omen who are Insane, Bill, 904, 1135, 1168 ; Enacted, 1320. Real Estate held by possession, Order relating to, 221; Rep. inexpedient, 346. Real Estate, Attachments of, Order relating to, 252. Real Estate incumbered by Mortgage, Bill, 797, 867, 944, 1124. Read, Zaccheus, and others, Pet. 729. Reading Bible in Public Schools, Bill, 780. Read, Chester I., Pet. 801. Records of General Court, Order relating to, 159, 589. Reconsideration of the Previous Question, 628. Reconsideration of Votes, Order relating to, 1633. Recording of Deeds and other Titles, Bill, 1544 ; Rejected, 1604. Reed, Joseph, and others, Pet. 156 ; O. N. 234, 1006 ; Recommitted, 1197 ; Pets. in aid, 409, 391, 423; Bill, v. “ Lexington and Chelmsford Railroad.” Reed, Anthony, and others, Remon. 702. Raynham, Citizens of, Remon. 702. Referee Courts, Order relating to, 71, 92 ; Bill, v. “ Courts of Mediation and Arbitration.” xlviii INDEX.

Refunding certain Fines and Penalties to Cities and Towns, Bill, 1636, 1646, 1699, 1705 ; Enacted, 1717. Register of Deeds for Northern District of Middlesex County, (Pet. A. Law­ rence and others,) Order relating to, 481; Bill to establish, 718, 850, 870; Enacted, 980. Regulating the Fees of Registers of Deeds, (Pet. Anson Keyes,) Bill, 1334, 1388, 1471, 1486. Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths, (Pet. Selectmen of Tewksbury,) Bill, 1344, 1487,1509 ; Enacted, 1607. “ “ “ “ (Pet. N. A. Apollonio,) Bill, 1356; Rejected, 1489. Rehoboth, Town of, Remon. 326. “ Selectmen of, Pet. 393 ; Res. in favor of, 1522, 1546, 1586, 1644. Reporters, Order relating to, 48, 1603. Reports of School Committees, Order relating to, 412 ; Bill, “ School Reports.” Reports of Committees, Order relating to, 1190, 1350. Republican M utual Fire and Marine Insurance Company, (Pet. Donald McKay,) Bill, 1257, 1285. Returns for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor, Order relating to, 7, 24. Returns from Savings Institutions, Order relating to, 61. Returns of Banks, to amend chap. 307, see. 3, of Acts of 1854, Order relating to, 244 ; Bill, 540. Revere Copper Company, Pet. 233 ; Bill, 512, 562, 682; Enacted, 755. Revere Insurance Company, (Pet. S. L. Perkins,) Bill, 560, 756, 849, 906. Revised Statutes, Chap. 15, Order relating to, 150 ; Bill, 202, 215 ; Enacted, 320. “ “ “ 28, Order relating to, 149 ; Bill, 201, 215, 320. “ “ “ 19, Order relating to, 138 ; Rep. inexpedient, 209, 246; Reconsidered, 262. “ “ “ 163, Sect. 28, .Order relating to, 232. “ “ “ 116, “ 2, Order relating to, 522 ; Rep. inexpedient, 715. “ “ “ 50, “ 4, Order relating to, 879 ; Bill, v. “ L o rd ’s D a y .” “ “ “ 42, “ 2, Order relating to, 879; Rep. inexpedient, 918. “ “ “ 143, Bill to extend the provisions of, 1212, 1266, 1289 ; B ill, v. “ Hand Organs.” » « “ 211, Rep. 1304 ; Bill,!!. “ Public Health.” “ “ Order relating to, 1720. « “ Chap. 39, Sect. 61, Order relating to, 65, 70 ; Bill, 201, 214; Enacted, 338. “ « “ ’97, Sect. 6, Rep. inexpedient, 216. Reynolds, W illiam B., and others, Pet. 1039 ; Bill, v. “ Measurement and Sale of G ra in .” Rhoades, John'C., and J. F. Jackson, Pet. 367 ; O. N. 545 ; Recommitted, 955 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1352. Rice, John II., Pet. 1116. Rice, Charles, and others, Pet. 1203, 1211 ; Bill, r. “ Union Straw W orks.” “ “ another Pet. 1143 ; I,. W. 1382. Rice, John, and others, Remon. 948. Rice, Aaron, and others, Remon. 762. Rice, Joseph H ., and others, Pet. 762. Rice, George W ., and others, Pet. 485; O. N. 560; Recommitted, 706; Bill, v. “ Northerly Shore of South Boston.” INDEX. xlix

Rice, Marshall S., Pet. 29. Rice, Alexander H ., Pet. 88. • Rice, George T., and others, Pet. 115. “ another Pet. 200. Rice, Edwin, Pet. 366; O. N. 511; Recommitted, 7 0 6 ; B ill, 9 9 2 , 1 0 2 3 , 1 0 9 3 - Enacted, 1193. Richardson, George W ., and others, Remon. 778. Richardson, John, and others, Pet. 442. “ “ “ another Pet. 441. Richardson, George W „ and others, Pet. 442 ; Bill, v. “ Bank of Mutual Redemp- tio n .” Richardson, J. L., and others, Pet. 423. Richardson, George W ., Pet. 132; Bill in addition to establish City of Worcester, 232, 247, 256, 285, 453, 514, 611. Richardson, Elisha, and others, Pet. 371. Richmond, Ebenezer, and others, Pet. 207. Richards, Lawrence, and others, Pet. 250 ; O. N. 318 ; Recommitted, 402 ; L. W . 1353. Richards, Nathaniel, Pet. 358 ; Bill, v. “ Remission of Fines to certain Banks.” Richmond, Rowell, and others, Pet. 438 ; Bill, v. “ Watch Districts.” Richardson, Benjamin F., and others, Pet. 878. Richardson, R. M., and others, Pet. 1120. Rider, Joseph, and others, Pet. 676 ; O. N. 779, 955; Bill, v. “ Seining in Ap- ponigansett River.” Rights of Juries, Res. for amendment to Constitution, 140, 154, 163, 175, 200. Rights of Married Women, Order relating to, 537; Bill concerning, 843, 952 1009, 1093. Rights of Massachusetts Men in Kansas, Order relating to, 1474. Ripley, Franklin, and others, Pet. 778, 954; Bill, v. “ Additional District for the administration of Criminal Justice.” Ritchie, James, and others, Pet. 1333. Riverside Academy, to alter Name of, (Pet. J. E. Woodbridge and others,) Bill, 1046, 1092, 1126, 1235. Roads and Drains, Order relating to, 486. Robbins, James W ., and others, Pet. 898. Robinson, C., and others, Pet. 898. Robbins, Daniel J., and others, Pet. 1016. Robinson, Joseph H ., and others, Pet. 731. Roberts, Andrew, Pet. 289. Roberts, George H., and others, Pet. 238. Roberts, Joseph, and others, Pet. 98, 162; O. N. 402; Remon. 748 240 748 - L . W . 916. Roberson, Andrew, and others, Pet. 466 ; L. W . 1138. Robinson, Benjamin R., and others, Pet. 397. Robinson, Eli, and others, Pet. 580. Robinson, John L., and others, Pet. 564 ; L. W . 1382. Robbins, Lewis W ., and others, Pet. 667. Rockwood, Benjamin, and others, Pet. 426 ; Remon. 869, 765, 897, 765 ; Bill, v. “ Town of Fremont.” Rockwood, Erastus, Remon. 897, 85'5. Rochester, to extend a W harf in, (Pet. Loring Meigs and David Pratt,) Bill, 815> 847, 870 ; Enacted, 970. INDEX.

Rochester, Selectmen of, Pet. 666; L. W . 1330, 1650, 1385, 1459. Rockport, Town of, Pet. 1247. Rockport Bank, Pet. 777 ; Pet. in aid, 949 ; Bill relating to, 1452, 1490, 1540 ; Enacted, 1619. Rockport, Town of, to take Stock in Rockport Railroad Company, (Pet. A. Gott,) Bill, 1511, 1527, 1588, 1644; Remon. 1273. Rockport Railroad Company, Pet. 818; Bill, 1022, 1091, 1127, 1195. Rogers, Eleazer, Jr., and others, Pet. 289 ; O. N. 401; Recommitted, 955 ; Bill, 978, 1010, 1026 ; Enacted, 1138. Rogers, "W. M. D,, and others, Pet. SOD ; Pet. in aid, 474 ; R e f. 1714. Rogers, David, and others, Pet. 357. Rogers, Eleazer, Pet. 636 ; O. N. 779. Rogers, George II., and others, Pet. 949. Rogers, D. H., Pet. 1207. Rockport Breakwater, (Pet. John Stimson and others,) Bill relating to, 1319,1326 ; Enacted, 1384. Roll Call, Order relating to, 875. llolfe, Abiel, and others, Pet. 458 ; Pets, in aid, 602, 729. Roxbury, Mayor of, Pet. 437 ; Bill relating to Sidewalks in City of, 643, 696, 849; Enacted, 957. “ “ Pet. 85; Rep. inexpedient, 1363. “ “ Pet. 1077 ; Bill concerning the Storage and Transportation of Gunpowder, 1193, 1238, 1268 ; Enacted, 1428. “ “ Pet. 1132; R e f. 1364. “ “ Pet. 760 ; Bill concerning Police Court, 901, 942, 983 ; Enact­ ed, 1147. « “ Pet. 760 ; Bill, v. “ Forest Hills Cemetery.” Roman Catholics, Order relating to, 170, 194, 216. Ropes, R. W ., and others, Pet. 921; Bill, v. “ Sale of W heat and other Grain. Roundy, George II., and others, Pet. 785 ; O. X. 930 ; Recommitted, 995; L. Yv. 1277. Rowe, Allen, and others, Pet. 260; Bill, v. “ Stoneham Five Cents Savings B a n k .” Roundy, George, to build a Wharf, Bill, 1444, 1455, 1483 ; Enacted, 1740. Rugg, Abel, and others, Pet. 1339. Rugg, Erastus, and others, Pet. 282; O. X. 419, 864 ; Pet. in aid, 711 ; R. W. 1234. Rugg, Sarah D., and others, Pet. 441. Ruggles, Nourse & Mason, Pet. 639. Rules and Orders, Orders relating to, 7, S, 9, 16, 95, 129, 141. Russell, John, Pet. 23, 55, 426. Russell, John, and others, Pet. 55. Russell, James, Pet. 67. Russell, Thomas, and others, Pet. 327 ; Res. v. “ In favor of P. F. Williston.” Russell, Nathaniel, and others, Pet. 748. Russell, George, and others, Pet. 769. Russell, James, and others, Remon. 1077. Rutherford, J. C., and others, Remon. 480. Ryder, George D., and others, Pet. 580. Rysley, Frank, and others, Pet. 885. INDEX. li

Sage, Orrin, and others, Pet. 347 ; Bill, v. “ Ware River Railroad.” Sailmakers and Riggers, Order relating to, 447 ; Bill, 613, 079, 097 ; Enacted, 843. Sale of Goods by Samples, Order relating to, 241. Sale, Cyrus, and others, Pet. 532. Salem, Mayor and Aldermen of, Pet. 578, 1221. Sale of Wheat, Corn, and other Grain and Meal, (Pet. R. W. Ropes,) Bill, 991, 1150, 1169; Enacted, 1819; Bill supplementary, 1543, 1598, 1621, 1648; Enacted, 1688. Salaries of certain Officers in State Prison, (Pet. A. H. Garter,) Bill, 1085, 1159, 1240 ; Enacted, 1591. Salem, Bill in addition establishing City of, 1133, 1221, 1239, 1269 ; Enacted, 1428. Salaries of Eirst Clerk in the Offices of Secretary and Treasurer, (Pet. I). H. Rogers,) Bill, 125S. Salisbury and Amesbury Mutual Pire Insurance Company, Bill, 1275, 1450, 1470, 1431; Enacted, 1672. Sale of Real Estate in Federal Street, (Pet. S. Fairbanks,) Bill, 1445, 1454, 1482 ; Enacted, 1541. Salaries of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, Order relating to, 1603 ; Bill, 1682 ; Enacted, 1719. Salaries of certain Public Officers, Bill, 1728. Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, (Pet. J. Y. Browne,) Bill, 399, 455, 563 ; Enact­ ed, 754. Sandwich, Citizens of, Remon. 637. “ “ Pet. 269. Sanger, Ralph, and others, Pet. 324. Sandwich, Yoters of, Pet. 617. Sandford, Philo, Communication from, 619, 694. Saugus Branch Railroad, Pet. 101 ; Bill, 1123, 1159, 1241 ; Enacted, 1320. Sargent, Dana, and others, Pet. 854 ; Bill, v. “ Fayette Mutual Fire Insurance C o m p a n y .” Saunders, Thomas, Pet. 161; O. N. 217 ; Bill, v. “ Municipal Court in Lowell.” Savings Institutions, Order relating to, 137 ; Rep. inexpedient, 265. Savings Bank of Salem, Order relating to, 224 ; Rep. 751. Sawyer, Timothy T., Pet. 86. “ “ another Pet. 113; Bill to regulate Sidewalks in the City of Charlestown, 194, 235, 247; Enacted, 359.

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Seaver, Charles, and others, Pet. 208. Seat of Government, Order relating to, 922, 939 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1044. Seals of Corporations, Rill relating to, 966, 1069, 1092, 1127, 1262. Sears, William, and others, Remon. 1263. Seavery, Solomon, and others, Pet. 1015. Secretary of Commonwealth, Election of, 15, 40, 43, 64; Rep. of, 76 ; Communi­ cation from, relative to Annexation of Charlestown to Boston, 1311. Secret Ballot, Rep. inexpedient, 524. Seining in Apponigansett River, (Pet. Joseph Rider,) Bill, 1022, 1091, 112S, 1194. Seekonk, Town of, Remon. 912. Seekonk, First Baptist Church and Society in, Pet. 856. Selectmen, Assessors, Overseers of the Poor, &c., Order relating to, 655; Rep. inexpedient, 915. Selectmen and School Committees, Pay of, Order relating to, 1293. Senate, Vacancy in, filled, 20. Senator, United States, Communication from Governor relating to, 82 ; Special Assignment for choice of, 82, 93, 142, 118, 120; Chosen, 1S7, 286; Sec. of Commonwealth to notify, 304. Senatorial Districts, Order relating to, 641. Sergeant-at-Arms, Order relating to, 6 ; Time assigned for choice of, 6 ; Chosen, 13, 22; Notified, 24; Accepted, 30; Orders, 142, 296, 486, 741, 1056. Sessions of the House, Order relating to, 1590, 1614, 1617, 1618. Severance, J. F., and others, Pet. 885. Sewall, Samuel, and others, Pet. 543 ; Bill, v. “ Day Cordage Company.’ Sewall, C. C., and others, Pet. 855. “ “ “ another Pet. 1377. Seymour, J., Memorial of, 1530. Schools, Order relating to, 123, 242, 255, 264. “ Private, Order relating to, 199. « Order relating to, 244 ; Bill, v. “ Employment of Children in Manufactur­ ing Establishments.” “ High, Order relating to, S59 ; B e f. 1330. School Committees, Election of, Order relating to, 296 ; Bill to regulate, 615, 839, 884, 933.

Shawmut Sugar Refining Co., Pet. 1040; Bill, 1260, 1234, 1388; Enacted, 1422. Sherwin, Levi, and others, Pet. 365. Shepardson, Hiram, and others, Pet. 489 ; L. \V. 930. Sheriffs’ Returns, Communication from Secretary relating to, 139. Shelburne Falls Five Cents Savings Bank, Bill, 692, 845, 933; Enacted, 1007. Shelburne, Selectmen of, Pet. 988; O. N. 1071 ; Recommitted, 1196. Shelburne Falls, Fire District in, (Pet. Carver Hotchkiss,) Bill, 1134, 1159, 1240 ; Enacted, 1394. Sheldon, P., and others, Pet. 791. Shoe and Leather Dealers’ Fire and Marine Insurance Company, (Pet. F. S. New- hall,) Bill, 1260, 1291, 1800, 1322, 1345; Enacted, 1429. Shomberg, F. C., and others, Pet. 602. Shurtleff, Benjamin, and others, Pet. 309. “ “ “ Remon. 791. Sidewalks in Towns, Order relating to, 297 ; Bill, 545, 674, 755. Sidewalks in Boston, Bill relating to, 965, 1494; Indefinitely postponed, 1595, 1599, 1610. Sidearms for Bands, Order relating to, 1381. Silver, William, and others, Pet. 272. Simpson, John, and others, Pet. 609. Simpson, James, and others, Pet. 652 ; O. N. 779 ; Recommitted, 995 ; L. W . 1382. Sisson, William, and others, Pet. 747 ; L. W . 1177. Skinner, Isaac, and others, Pet. 439. i Skinner, Charles A., Pet. 841. Slade, Henry, and others, Pet. 253 ; O. N. 303 ; Recommitted, 402 ; Bill, 868, 935, 1007. Slane, Patrick F., and others, Pet. 834. Small, James, Pet. 281, 294 ; Bill, v. “ Cape Cod Harbor Preservation.” Small, Ruth, and others, Pet. 582. Smith, James, Pet. 54 ; O. N. 144; Recommitted, 955 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1018. Smith, George N ., Pet. 107, 137 ; O. N. 140 ; Recommitted, 726, 744. Smith, Mary H ,, and others, Pet. 374. Smith, L. C., Pet. 424. Smith, Mary A., and others, Pet. 440. Smith, Thankful, and others, Pet. 465. Smith, John A., and others, Pet. 635 ; L. W . 737. Smith, George, and others, Pet. 657. Smith, W illiam R., and others, Pet. 728. Smith, James, and others, Pet. 747 ; L. W . 1230. Smith, Morgan, and others, Pet. 777. Smith, Benjamin, and others, Pet. 787. Smith, Joel, and others, Pet. 938. Smith, Rufus, and others, Pet. 964 ; O. N. 1059 ; Recommitted, 1196 ; L. W . 1294. Smith, Joel, and others, Pet. 1001. Smith, Joseph, and others, Pet. 1039 ; Rep. 1145. Smith, Mark, and others, Pet. 1079. Smith, S. P., Pet. 1038. r Smith, J. V. C., L. W . 1364. Smith, L. J., and others, Pet. 1377. Smith, S. S., and others, Pet. 325. IV INDEX.

Slater, N. H., and others, Pet. 543. Slater, H. W ., and others, Pet. 727. Snow, Benjamin, and others, Pet. 307. Snow, David, and others, Pet. 368 ; L. W . 774. Soliier, William, and others, Pet. 539 ; Res. 541, 680, 698, 844. Somerset Ferry Company, (Pet. Daniel B. Eddy,) Bill, 1315, 1346, 1368 ; Enact­ ed, 1526. Somerville, Selectmen of, Remon. 1457. South Reading Branch Railroad and Eastern Railroad, Pet. 54 ; O. N. 144; Re­ committed, 743 ; Remon. 408. South Hadley Falls Bridge Company, Pet. 459 ; Bill, 868, 935 ; Enacted, 1007. Southworth, Amasa, and others, Pet. 769. Southboro’, Selectmen of, Remon. 789. South Boston Flats, Order relating to, 1032, 1049, 1062 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1381, South Bay Mill Company, Pet. 1017 ; Bill, 1260, 1284; Enacted, 1395. South Springfield, (Pet. Samuel Flower,) Bill to incorp. 12S6, 1335, 1388 ; Enact­ ed, 1606. South Plymouth, (Pet. Joseph Allen,) Bill, 1609, 1636 ; Remon. 585, 1253. South Danvers, (Pet. B. Goodridge,) Bill to incorp. 1464, 1521, 1525, 1546, 15SS, 1623, 1688 ; Pets, in aid, 288, S24, 1047 ; Remon. 881,1005 ; Enacted, 1716. “ “ Bill in addition to Act to incorp. 1720 ; Enacted, 1727. Sparrow, Thomas, and others, Pet. 69 ; O. N. 201; Bill, 798, 846, S70, 954 ; Enacted, 956. Spaulding, Sidney, and others, Remon. 220. Spear, Charles, and others, Pet. 1245 ; Bill, v. “ Cape Cod Telegraph Company.” “ “ “ another Pet. 730. Spear, Catharine H ., and others, Pet. 581. Speaker, Chosen, 3 ; Pay of, 1728 ; Tote of Thanks to, 1729 ; Reply of, 1730. S p eak er pro tem ., Chosen, 517, 1523, 1524 ; Mess, concerning, 1529, 1532 ; Res. of Thanks to, 1595. Spencer, W illiam, and others, Pet. 421; Bill, v. “ Hawkers and Pedlars.” Spencer, Sylvester P., and others, Pet. 1219. Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Bill concerning, 1740. Spinney, Edwin B., and others, Pet. 731. Spooner, Bourne, and others, Pet. 464. Spooner, John A., and others, Remon. 1131. Spooner, Daniel H., and others, Pet. S18 ; O. N. 864, 928 ; Recommitted, 930, 994; Remon. 1131; L. W . 1382. Spy Pond W ater Power Company, (Pet. A. G. Peck,) Bill, 214, 235, 359. Springfield Fourth Congregational Church, Pet. 973 ; L. W . 1364. Stationery, Order relating to, 31. State Map, Order relating to, 874, 507, 590, 1406 ; Res. concerning, 1449, 1510 ; Recommitted, 1513. “ Paupers, Order relating to, 71; Bill for Classification of, 1427, 1489, 1509; Enacted, 1672. # “ “ another Order relating to, 657, 343; Bill relating to, 619, 737, 867 ; Enacted, 945. “ “ Bill relating to, 1643, 1673, 1079; Enacted, 1719. “ Almshouses, and Support of Paupers, Bill, 690, 845, 1011, 1157. 11 “ Res. in favor of, 1449, 1470, 1482 ; Enacted, 1684. INDEX. lv

.State Almshouses and Lunatic Hospital at Taunton, Mess, from Gov. concerning, 543 ; Bill, v. “ Books for use of Inmates,” &c. “ Lunatic Hospital at Taunton, Res. for improvement of, 1392, 1432, 1471 ; Enacted, 1607. “ Reform School for Girls, Rep. of Commissioners of, 294, 982. “ “ “ Order relating to, 226. Library, Order relating to, 118 ; Rep. inexpedient, 527 ; Annual Report of Librarian, 130. “ House> Board of Commissioners on Extension of, Order relating to, 170. Enlargement of, Order relating to, 659 ; Rep. of Commissioners on, 221, 253, 263, 590, 919 ; Res. 1178, 1264,1291, 1300, 1336 ; Enacted, 1592. “ another Res. 1691, 1705; Enacted, 1716. “ “ Res- to pay for Fuel and Lightfor, 1211, 1239, 1296; Enacted, 1503. “ “ Res- for Repairs upon, 1379, 1417, 1433, 1678 ; Enacted, 1708. “ Reform School for Boys, Order relating to, 544 ; Res. in favor of, 1258, 1386, 1392, 1423 ; Enacted, 1607. “ for Girls, Order relating to, 544 ; Bill to incorp. 1530, 1621, 1647; Enacted, 1716. “ “ “ “ Res. in favor of, 1531, 1621, 1648; Enacted, 1719. “ Prison, Annual Rep. of Directors of, 556. “ “ Order relating to, 588 ; Res. in favor of, 1356, 1397, 1433 ; Enacted, 1607. “ Commissioners, Order relating to, 688, 705. “ Printer, Order relating to, 771. , “ Lunatic Hospital at Worcester, Rep. of Trustees of, 996, “ “ Rep. of Commissioners of, 805, 906 ; Res. v. “ To establish a new Hospital in W estern Massachusetts.” “ Earm at W estboro’, Res. in favor of, 1287, 1370, 1399, 1423 ; Enacted, 1608. Statutes of 1854, Chapter 322, Order relating to, 164 ; Bill, 174, 202, 303 ; Enact­ ed, 359. “ 1854, “ 453, Order relating to, 240. “ 1851, “ 290, Order relating to, 328; R ep . 1080. “ 1846, “ 223, Order relating to, 328; B ill, v. “ Incidental Ex- penses.” 1851, “ 247, Order relating to, 586 ; Rep. inexpedient, 717. 1849, “ 211, Order relating to, 828. “ 1841, “ 124, Sect. 5, Bid, 866. 1852, “ 240, “ 4, Order relating to, 1245 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1330. 1852, “ 312, “ 87, Order relating to, 1301. “ 1848, “ 237, Order relating to, 1165. “ 1851, “ 208, Order relating to, 314. Statute of Limitation, Order relating to, 1302 ; Bill to extend, 1373, 1470,1481, 1490, 1495, 1497, 1498. Staniels, E. A., and others, Pet. 534. Standing Committees, Order relating to, 1505. Stationary Steam Engines, Order relating to, 704 ; Bill, 953, 1009,1025 ; Enacted, 1617. Statistical Information, Order relating to, 1153, 1176; Bill to obtain, 1531, 1610, 1674; Enacted, 1711. Iv i INDEX.

Starbuck, Matthew, and others, Pet. 1280 ; Bill, v. “ Nantucket and Cape Cod Steamboat Company.” Stables and Bowling Alleys, Bill, 1167, 1231,1350, 1391, 1419, 1431 ; Enacted, 1609. Stebbins, John M., and others, Pet. 178 ; Pet. in aid, 238 ; Bill, v. “ Connecticut River Mutual Fire Insurance Company.” Stebbins, Isaac, and others, Pet. 200; L. W . 1473. “ “ “ another Pet. 1309 ; Bill, v. “ Bowling Alleys.” Stevens, P. R., and others, Pet. 485 ; Bill, v. “ Indemnifying Officers for destroy­ in g L iq u o rs.” Stevens, Joshua, and others, Pet. 549 ; Bill, v. “ To regulate the Trustee Process.” Stevens, Harriet O., and others, Pet. 581. Stevens, C. A., and others, Pet. 842. Stevens, L. M., Pet. 1207. Stiles, J. C., and others, Pet. 1233. Stiles, Gideon, and others, Pet. 1230. Stiles, Thomas, and others, Pet. 1196. Stimson, John, and others, Pet. 504 ; O. N. 722 ; Pet. in aid, 778 ; Recommitted, 995 ; Bill, v. “ Breakwater in Rockport.” Stocks, Fraudulent Issue of, Order relating to, 297 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1312. Stocks, Returns of, Order relating to, 795. Stocks held by the Commonwealth, Orderrelating to, 913 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1313. Stoddard, Hartford, and others, Remon. 789. Stone, P. J., and others, Pet. 101, 144; Bill, v. “ Mystic River Railroad.” Stone, H . O ., a n d others, P e t. J>74. Stone, S. S., and others, Pet. 446; O. N. 779; Recommitted, 995 ; Bill, 1085, 1101, 1160 ; Enacted, 1359. ' Stone, James, and others, Pet. 463. Stone, Jasper, and others, Pet. 640. Stone, Edward, and others, Pet. 769. Stone, J. S., and others, Pet. 826. Stone, Leonard, and others, Pet. 927. Stone, Daniel, and others, Pet. 1201 ; L. W . 1341. Stoneham Branch Railroad Company, Pet. 510. Stoneham Five Cents Savings Bank, (Pet. Allen Rowe,) Bill, 546, 695, 935 ; Enacted, 1007. Storage and Transportation of Gunpowder in Roxbury, Bill, 1193. Storer, D. Humphrey, Pet. 392, 673 ; Bill, v. “ Boston Mutual Benefit Associa­ tio n .” Storrow, Charles S., and others, Pet. 687. Storrs, R. C., and others, Remon. 606. Story, Joseph, and others, Remon. 637. Stow'e, William, Res. in favor of, 75; Enacted, 145. Stowe, Asa, and others, Pet. 981. Straitsville Iron and Coal Company, (Pet. J. Dill,) Bill, 917, 945, 1090, 1126. Stuart, Sarah E., and others, Pet. 581. Sturtevant, Herman, and others, Remon. 887. Sturgis, William, and others, Remon. 392. Suffrage, Res. giving Paupers Right of, 186 ; Rep. of Com. on, 209, 236. Sumner, Elias, and others, Pet. 617. Sun M utual Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Bill, 1059, 1092, 1128, 1194. INDEX. Ivii

Supreme Judicial Court for County of Suffolk, (Pet. C. Fiske,) Bill, 1374, 1396, 1455. Sutton, William, and others, Pet. 148 ; L. W . 398. Sutton, Hichard, and others, Pet. 637. Supreme Judicial Court and Court of Common Pleas in Essex, (v . C ourts in E ssex County,) Bill, 1542, 1598, 1633, 1678. Swan, \\ illiam !>., and others, Pet. 401 ; Res. v. “ American Institute of Instruc- tio n .” Swain, Joseph, and others, Pet. 663. Swanzey, Town of, Pet. 46, 88, 122 ; L. W . 524. “ “ another Pet. 520 ; L. W. 612. First Baptist Church and Society in, to sell Real Estate, Bill, 1305,1336 ; Enacted, 1503. Swift, Benjamin P., and others, Pet. 357 ; O. N. 545, 714 ; Recommitted, 945 ; B ill, v. “ Selectmen of Falmouth to authorize Seines to be used in certain P o n d s .”

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Tabor, George C., and others, Pet. 1229; Rep. inexpedient, 1312. Taft, Zadock, and others, Remon. 606. ‘ Taft, Robert, and others, Pet. 770. Taft, Amariah, and others, Pet. 1031. Talbot, J . W ., and others, Pet. 653. Talbot, Josiah W ., and others, Pet. 711. Tapley, Gilbert, and others, Pet. 962. Taunton Great River, Rep. of Commissioners on Fisheries in, 348 ; Bill, v. “ F ish ­ eries in Taunton Great River.” ' iaxes in the City of Boston, Order relating to, 94, 100 ; Bill to repeal an Act changing the time of assessing, 277, 320, 337, 941, 1158, 1336, 1640, 1680. taxation of Costs on Warrants of Distress issued by Justices of the Peace, Bill, 1410, 1431, 1460 ; Indefinitely postponed, 1490. Taxation of Real Estate, Order relating to, 168. Taxes, changing Time for assessing, Order relating to, 858 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1192. Taxes, Bill for the more equal assessment of, 952, 1125, 1160, 1263. Taxes for the several Counties, Res. granting, 1203, 1237 ; Enacted, 1359. Taxes, Bill concerning Collection of, 1220 ; Rejected, 1313. Taxation of Reservoirs of W ater, Order relating to, 1275 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1340. Taylor, George, and others, Pet. 484 ; L. W . 1382. Teachers, Qualifications of, Order relating to, 198. Teachers of Public Schools, Order relating to, 295, 319 ; Res. concerning payment of Teachers’ Wages, 752, 867, 943 ; Enacted, 1060. Telegraph Newspaper Company, Bill, 1450, 1514, 1518, 1527, 1622. Temperance Society, Legislative, Order relating to, 61. Tenny, W illiam C., and others, Pet. 307, 308. Ten Hour Law, R e f. 1686. Terry, John, and others, Pet. 281 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1281. Terry, Edwin, and others, Pet. 732. Terry, Job, resigned, 1407, 1408. Tewksbury, George P., and others, Pet. 97. 8 lviii In d e x .

Tewksbury, George R., Pet. 808, 839, 844 ; L. W . 1225. Tewksbury, Selectmen of, Pet. 1015 ; L. W . 1224; lies, in favor of, 1344, 1370, 1398 ; Bill, v. “ Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths.” Text Books in Schools, Order relating to, 261; Bill, v. “ School Books.” Thayer, William R., Pet. 1116. Thayer, Eli, and others, Pet. 155, 178 ; Bill, v. “ New England Emigrant Aid S ociety.” Thaxter, Leavitt, and others, Pet. 69; Bill, v. “ Vineyard Bank.” “ “ “ Remon. 825. Thayer, Daniel T., and others, Remon. 480. Thayer, D., and others, Pet. 769. Thayer, Henry, and others, Pet. 451. Thayer, Robert H ., and others, Pet. 422, 482 ; L. W . 1382. Thayer, Gideon, and others, Pet. 668 ; Bill, v. “ Quincy Eire and Marine Insur­ ance Company.” Thatcher, Rufus L., and others, Remon. 459. Thacher, Ezekiel, and others, Pet. 581. Thompson, James D., and others, Pet. 237 ; O. N. 803. Thompson, James M., and others, Pet. 366, 1079 ; L. W . 1382. Thompson, Charles, and others, Pet. 1219. Thompson, Abraham R., Pet. 1189. Thompson, Abijah, and others, Pet. 1309 ; Bill, v. “ W oburn Lyceum Hall.” Thurston, W ilder S , and others, Pet. 289. Thurston, John A., and others, Pet. 863. Tide Gates on Herring River, Bill, 1004. Tilden, Thomas W ., and others, Pet. 451; O. N. 619 ; Recommitted, 779 ; L, W. 1086. Tilden, Charles, Jr,, and others, Pet. 422. Tileston, E. P., and others, Remon. 652. “ “ “ Pet. 1120 ; Bill, ». “ Dorchester Antiquarian Society.” Tirrell, James, and others, Pet. 601 ; L. W . 734. Tobacco, Order relating to, 538, 888, 914, 924, 965. Tolland, Town of, Pet. 45, 116, 426 ; O. N. 144 ; Bill to define the Boundary Line between Sandisfield and Tolland, 993, 1023, 1160, 1162, 1167, 1372, 1393, 1433 ; Enacted, 1591. Tort, Bill concerning Arrest in cases of, 1225, 1267, 1289 ; Enacted, 1360. Torrey, Ebenezer, and others, Pet. 486. Towle & Poster, Pet. 69, 147 ; Res. in favor of, 491, 563, 691; Enacted, 756. Townways, Private W ays and County Buildings, Order relating to, 1461, 1521, 1598. Townways, in relation to laying out, Bill, 150, 183, 202, 213; Enacted, 388. “ “ “ another Bill, 1318; Rejected, 1411. Town and County Roads, Order relating to, 301. Town Officers, Order relating to, 989. Townsend, Town of, Remon. 464. Townsley, L., and others, Mem. 1040 ; Bill, v. “ Troy and Greenfield Railroad." Trask, Joshua P., Pet. 23, 56 ; L. W . 453. Train, Samuel, and others, Pet. 579. Trask, Eliphalet, and others, Pet. 638 ; Remon. 1078 ; Pet. in aid, 1143. Tracy, Joseph, and others, Pet. 749. Tracy, Cyrus M., Pet. 981; Bill, v. “ Lynn Musical Association.” INDEX. lix

Trap’s Creek Fishing Company, (Pet. John Coffin, Bill, 1257, 1284, 1324 ; Enact­ ed, 1462. Ireasurer ot the Commonwealth, Time assigned for choice of, 15 ; Postponed, 39 ; Chosen, 02 ; Notified, 7S ; Communication from, 142, 694, 714 ; Choice of, 723 ; No­ tified, 742 ; Accepted, 803. “ Communication from, 24. authorized to borrow Money, lies. 110, 131 ; Enacted, 175. “ Annual Report of, 380, 915. “ to borrow Money, Res. 1677 ; Enacted, 1708. Trials in Capital Cases, Bill, 266, 1354, 1487, 1517. Trowbridge, Asa R., and others, Pet. 290. Troy and Greenfield Railroad, Pet. 1301, 1473 ; Bill, 1515, 1538, 1617, 1630, 1632, 1649. “ “ Company, to authorize Towns to take Stock, in, (Pet. Town of Buckland,) Bill, 1512, 1613, 1639; Enacted, 1655; Pet. 1137. Trustee Process, Order relating to, 114. Trustees of Testators, Order relating to, 857 ; Bill authorizing Judges of Probate to appoint Trustees in certain cases, 1178, 1238, 1271. Trustees of Trust Funds, Bill, 1041, 1238, 1268. Trustee Process, Bill to regulate, (Pet. Joshua Stevens,) 1047, 1159; Enacted, 1463. Trustees of Charitable Funds bequeathed to Cities and Towns, Bill, 1135, 1463. Tucker, Ebenezer, and others, Remon. 686. Tucker, Joshua, and others, Remon. 727. Tucker, H. S., and others, Remon. 1427. Tufts, William, and others, Pet. 878 ; O. N. 930 ; Recommitted, 1048 ; L. W. 1294. Turner, Isaiah, Pet. 105 ; O. N. 162 ; Recommitted, 402 ; Bill, 969, 1009, 1025 ; Enacted, 1148. Turner, Samuel FI., and others, Pet. 475 ; O. N. 647; L. W. 967. Turner, Alvan II., and others, Pet. 484. Turner, Ezekiel, Remon. 1310. Turner, Calvin, and others, Pet. 1337. Tuttle, R. C., Pet. 309. Tuttle, Jesse, Pet. 134 ; O. N. 201 ; Recommitted, 954 ; Bill, 977, 1010, 1026 ; Enacted, 1157. Tyler, Philos B., and others, Pet. 1196, 1220, 1231. Tyler, Ignatius, and others, Pet. 722. Tyngsboro’, Citizens of, Pet. 606. Twing, A. M., and others, Pet. 373.*

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Union Charitable Association, Pet. 447 ; Res. 077, 1011, 1026 ; Enacted, 1286. Union Straw Works, (Pet. C. Rice,) Bill, 1334, 1386, 1387, 1396, 1464, 1521, 1529 ; Pet. 1377. lx INDEX.

Union Bank of Haverhill, (Pet. George Coggswell,) Bill, 1410, 1489, 1539, 1550 ; Enacted, 1619. Union Railway Company, Bill, 1445, 1454, 1482; Enacted, 1526. Underwood, Nathan, and others, Pet. 317 ; Bill, v. “ Cape Cod Five Cents Sav­ ings Bank.” Upton, Daniel, and others, Pet. 206. Upton, Franklin, and others, Pet. 903. Upper Locks and Canals in Hampshire Comity, Proprietors of, Pet. 400, 904; Bill, 1609, 1621, 1639, 1648; Enacted, 1709. Usury Laws, Order relating to, 94, 100, 302 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1020. “ “ Bill relating to, 315, 873, 646, 692, 880, 1083, 1076. “ “ Order relating to, 1209. Usher, James M., and others, Pet. 810 ; O. N. 904 ; Recommitted, 1197. “ “ “ another Pet. 106; O. N. 113; Recommitted, 384.

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Vaccination, to secure general, (Pet. Francis Leland and others,) Bill, 722, 1610, 1639 ; Enacted, 1683 ; Pet. in aid, 881. Vanhorn, Sumner, and others, Pet. 474. Varnum, A. O., and others, Pet. 769. Vattemare, M., Communication from, 802. Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad Company, Remon. 207. “ “ “ “ Pet. 400; Bill to aid, 998, 1008, 1162, 1170, 1180, 1199, 1264 ; Enacted, 1394 ; Governor’s Veto, 1433, 1441, 1456, 1457, 1461, 1466, 1488, 1480, 1687. Vessels, regulating the passage of, through Railroad Bridges, Bill, 1544, 1586 ; Enacted, 1688. Veterans, Independent, Boston, Pet. 1078 ; L. W . 1382. Vineyard Bank, (Pet. S. Thaxter,) Bill concerning, 490, 561, 699 ; Enacted, 756. Voters, Order relating to, 329 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1299. Voters, Qualifications of, Order relating to, 523 ; Rep. inexpedient, 814. Voting Lists, Bill relating to, 1494, 1531, 1595, 1611; Enacted, 1671. Vose, Henry, Pet. 954 ; Bill, v. “ Additional District.”

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Wages, Assignment of, Order relating to, 425. W aite, A., and others, Pet. 886. Waite, D. D., and others, Pet. 794. W aite, Joseph E., and others, Pet. 654, 655 ; L. W . 925. Wakefield, Horace G., and others, Pet. 408. W alker, Aaron, and others, Pet. 355 ; Bill, v. “ Lowell Young Men’s Christian Association.” Walbridge, P. D., and others, Pet. 213. Wall, Sarah E., Pet. 133 ; L. W . 193. W alker, Amasa, and others, Pet. 373. W alker, Betsey, and others, Pet. 583. W alker, Robert G., and others, Remon. 654. INDEX. x i

Waltham, Selectmen of, Remon. 1117. Waltham and W atertown Railroad, Bill, 1544, 1611, 1639; Enacted, 1678. Wanson, George F., and others, Pet. 406 ; L. W . 880. Warden of State Prison, Order relating to, 928 ; Res. relating to, 1357,1397,1433. Wardsworth, Charles, and others, Pet. 827. W arriner, H. R., and others, Pet. 792. W arring, G. W ., and others, Pet. 68 ; O. N. 151; L. W. 901; Recommitted, 954 ; Pet. in aid, 504; Remon. 856, 520, 460. W arren, Moses, Pet. 08 ; O. N. 151; Recommitted, 254, 301. W arren, Jonas, and others, Remon. 167. W arren, David, and others, Pet. 373. W arrants of Distress, Order relating to, 171; Bill, 091, 866, 907, 1072, 1081, 1136, 1149 ; Enacted, 1383. Ward, John S., and others, Pet. 368. Warren Institution for Savings, (Pet. Daniel W hite,) Bill relating to, 645, 680, 697; Enacted, 905. Ward, Annie, and others, Pet. 703. Ward, Andrew II., and others, Pet. 784 ; R e f. 1714. W arren, A., and others, Pet. 825. W are River Railroad, (Pet. O. Sage,) Bill, 1022, 1091, 1128, 1194. Wareham Savings Bank, Pet. 1429; Bill, 1542, 1587, 1612; Enacted, 1644. W arren Bridge, Bill relating to, 1490, 1504, 1528 ; Enacted, 1707. W ashburn, Ichabod, and others, Pet. 233 ; Bill, v. « Mechanics’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company.” W ashburn, W . B., and others, Pet. 461. W ashington’s Birth Day, Order relating to, 557. W ashburn, William, and others, Pet. 1073. Watson, John, and others, Pet. 46, 98 ; O. N. 151 ; Recommitted, 426 ; L. W. 802 ; Pet. in aid, 731; Remon. 765. W atertown, Selectmen of, Pet. 191; Bill, v. “ Burial Grounds.” W atch Districts, Order relating to, 379 ; Bill relating to, 738, 807, 1025 ; Enacted, 1394. W atertown, Selectmen of Town of, Pet. 379 ; Bill to authorize Fire Department in, 643, 674, 820. W atchmen, Bill respecting, 611, 673, 838, 869, 970 ; Enacted, 1023. Waters, B. P., and others, Pet. 766. W atson, Samuel, and others, Pet. 793. W atertown, Remon. 1117. Watertown, to set off certain Lands from the Town of, (Pet. Z. L. Raymond,) Bill, 1122, 124S, 1270 ; Enacted, 1360. Watchmen of the State House, Res. in favor of, 1340, 1355, 1397, 1433 ; Enacted, 1644. W averley Company, Bill, 1022, 1100, 1161, 1215, 1237, 1272. Ways and Bridges, Order relating to, 124 ; Bill, 279, 337, 966. Weatherbee, George H ., and others, Pet. 369, 410 ; O. 1ST. 560 ; Recommitted, 803 ; B ill to cut channel through Scituate Beach, 992, 1024, 1093 ; Enacted, 1194. Weaver, George, Pet. 917 ; Bill, v. “ Fish Weir in Yarmouth.” W ebster, Charles E., 12, 1490, 1491, 1492. Webb, T. C.,'and others, Pet. 135 ; Bill, v. “ Quincy Five Cents Savings Bank.” W ebster,'Lyman, Pet, 311; Res. 832, 869, 944 ; Enacted, 1081. lxii INDEX.

Webster Bank, Pet. 302 ; 1.. W . 705. Webster, M. G., and others, Pet. 441. Weeks, John, and others, Pet. 790. Weiss, John, and others, Pet. 004. Welch, Charles A., and others, Pet. 767; O. N. 996 ; Recommitted, 1196. W enham, Town of, Pet. 788. Western Railroad Company to issue Bonds, Bill, 1 7 0 1 ; Enacted, 1709. Western Railroad Sinking Fund, Order relating to, 21, 1018 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1247. Western, Albany, West Stoekbridge and Hudson and Boston Railroads, (Pet. C. W . Chapin,) Bill to unite, 1409, 1431, 1471 ; Enacted, 1526. Western Railroad Corporation, Pet. 1286 ; Bill to aid, 1338, 1387, 1424 ; Enacted, 1591; Governor’s Veto, 1649, 1675, 1699. W estern Railroad Director, A. B. Ely, Communication from, 1654, 1690. West Roxbury, Pet. 46, 69; O'. Is. 151; Recommitted, 426; Bill to improve Stony Brook, 817, 932, 1082, 1154, 1238, 1268 ; Enacted, 1485. West Newbury, Second Parish of, Pet. 365 ; Bill to sell Parsonage Land, 541, 679, 697; Enacted, 844. West Springfield, Pet. 391 ; O. N. 722 ; Amended, 881; L. W . 1003. W est Boylston, Citizens of, Pet. 607. West Cambridge Fire Department, (Pet. W . Dickinson,) Bill, 668, 680, 698 ; Enacted, 957. W est Springfield, Remon. 912. “ “ Selectmen of, Pet. 913; L. W. 1086. W est Newbury, First Parish in, Pet. 1254. W est Stoekbridge Branch Railroad Company, (Pet. J. T. Beckman,) Bill, 1462, 1487, 1509; Enacted, 1672; Pets, in aid, 1016, 811, 1219. Westford M utual Fire Insurance Company, Pet. 636 ; Bill, 849, 976, 1010, 1025 ; Enacted, 1148. Weston, Anna W arren, and others, Pet. 308. Weston, G. D., and others, Pet. 36S. Wetherbee, J. S., and others, Pet. 853. Wetherbee, Marshall, and others, Pet. 532. Wheaton, L. M., and others, Pet. 827. W heeler & Gillett, Pet. 712. Wheelwright, Eben, and others, Pet. 640. W heeler, Sarah M., and others, Pet. 441. Wheelock, Martin, Pet. 258; Res. 472, 562, 692 ; Enacted, 821. W hig Party granted use of the Hall, 110. W hipple, Milton D., and others, Pet. 105. W hipple, Charles K., and others, Pet. 607. W hipple, D. S., and others, Pet. 749. W hiting, N. H ., and others, Pet. 180, 241, 255, 284, 296, 320. Whittemore, W . P., Pet. 309. W hitney, C. F., and others, Pet. 443. W hite, Lyman, and others, Pet. 462. W hittemore, James F., and others, Pet. 543. W hitin, Paul, and others, Pet. 770. W hiting, Jacob, and others, Pet. 790. Whitmore, Enoch, and others, Pet. 792. White, M. E„ and others, Pet. 994 ; L. W . 1068. INDEX. lxiii

White, Thomas B., and others, Pet. 784; Bill, v. “ New Bedford Five Cents Savings Bank.” White, Rufus W ., and others, Remon. 1131. Whittemore, Benjamin, Jr., and others, Pet. 1310. W hite, Daniel, and others, Pet. 552 ; Bill, v. “ W arren Institution for Savings.” Widows’- Dower, Order relating to, 261; Rep. inexpedient, 773. Wiggin, George W ., and others, Pet. 730. Williams, William, and others, Pet. 458. Williams, Moses, Remon. 361. Williams, H., and others, Pet. 282 ; O. N. 318; Recommitted, 618; L. W. .1071. Wilson, Elizabeth B., Pet. 283 ; L. W . 1080. Wiley, Bethuel, Pet. 293, 689. W ild, Charles, and others, Pet. 439 ; Bill, v. “ Brookline Hotel Company.” Wilder, John, and others, Pet. 4G3. Wilcox, Marshall, and others, Pet. 501 ; Bill, v. “ Police Court in Lee.” Willard, A., and others, Pet. 603; O. N. 803, 1070 ; L. W . 1224. Williston, Samuel, and others, Pet. 608. Wilde, S. S., and others, Remon. 712. W ild, Charles, and others, Pet. 727 ; Bill, v. “ Brookline Hotel Company.” Willard, Samuel, and others, Pet. 786. W ills, John H., and others, Pet. 786. Wilson, Mark R., and others, Pet. 818. Wilde, Charles, and others, Pet. 826. W ilbur, Asa, and others, Pet. 1078. Wilder, Ann A., and others, Pet. 1151; L. W . 127G. Williston, P. P., (Pet. Thomas Russell,) Res. in favor of, 1495, 1509, 1616; Enacted, 1683. Wilder, David, Jr., to sell Real Estate, Res. 1606, 1621, 1647, 1676 ; Enacted, 1716. Winnisimmet Company, Pet. 401 ; O. N. 488 ; Recommitted, 706 ; Bill, 1155. Wing, Ezra, and others, Pet. 808. Winchester, Citizens of, Pet. 1189. Winnisimmet Company, Remon. 1000. Witham, Charles, and others, Remon. 1273. Witherell, E. R., Pet. 10, 56. Witnesses, Order relating to, 158. Witnesses' Certificates, Order relating to, 328. Witnesses, Imprisonment of, Order relating to, 342. Witnesses’ Fees, Order relating to, 345. Witnesses, Pay of, in certain cases, Order relating to, 988 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1017. Wixon, Ira, Pet. 121; O. N. 201; Recommitted, 954 ; Bill, 832, 868, 935 ; Enact­ ed, 1060. Woburn Lyceum Hall Association, (Pet. Abijah Thompson,) Bill, 1444, 1472; Enacted, 1512. Women, Married, Bill to protect the property of, (Order, v. “ Property held in their own right,” ) 1212, 1267 ; Enacted, 1463. Wood, J. P., and others, Pet. 536. Woodlawn Cemetery, Bill concerning, 1146, 1288, 1270; Enacted, 1360. Wood, P. G., and others, Pet. 1085. Woodbridge, J. E,, and others, Pet. 963 ; Bill, v. “ Riverside Academy.” Ixiv INDEX.

Woodman, James O , and others, Pet. 801; Order relating to, 1137. Wood, Charles, and others, Pet. 762. Wood, George W-, and others, Pet. 462. Woodbury, J. F., and others, Pet. 152 ; Rep. inexpedient, 819. Woodbury, Levi, and others, Pet. 291; Order relating to, 315 ; Pet. in aid, 291; B ill, v. “ Death Penalty.” Woodbury, B. W ., and others, Pet. 323, 382, 396; Bill, v. “ Police Court at Law­ re n c e .” W orcester County, Division of, Rep. of Com. on, 111. W orcester South Agricultural Society, Bill, 1088, 1101, 1161, 1213 ; Enacted, 1242. Worcester, City of, Bill in addition to an Act to incorp., (v. “ Fire Department in Worcester,”) Bill, 1212, 1239, 1296; Enacted, 1475. Worcester, Ira, and others, Pet. 312; L. W . 677. W orthen, I). B., and others, Pet. 271, 346; Bill, v. “ Lowell Municipal Court.” W orth, W illiam, and others, Pet. 921. W orcester Medical Institution, Pet. 529 ; Res. 1315, 1447, 1453, 1518, 1532, 1550; Indefinitely postponed, 1712. Worcester and Nashua Telegraph Company, Bill, 694, 845, 671 ; Enacted, 957. Worcester, Henry E., and others, Pet. 973. Worcester and Nashua Railroad Company, Pet. 1310, 1365 ; R e f. 1713. Wrecks, Commissioners on, Order relating to, 586 ; Rep. inexpedient, 1380. W right, Nathan, and others, Pet. 789. W right, Iliram , and others, Pet. 530. W right, Winslow, and others, Pet. 167, 401; L. W . 612. W right, W illiam, Pet. 45 ; O. N. 151 ; Recommitted, 254. W ritten Contracts, Specific Performance of, (Order, v. “ Real Estate,”) Bill relat­ ing to, 1342, 1431, 1471; Enacted, 1607. W rit of Personal Replevin, Bill to secure, 1699. 'Wyman, Benjamin, and others, Pet. 443. W yman, Samuel, and others, Pet. 423. W yman, William, and others, Remon, 762.

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Young, Samuel, Pet. 206 ; O. N. 303, 511 ; Recommitted, 955; Bill, 817, 847, S70 ; Enacted, 957. Young, W illiam F., and others, Pet. 239, 265, 319. Young, Thomas, and others, Pet. 504. Young, Joseph, and others, Pet. 777. Young, Samuel, and others, Pet. 791.