The Order of the Day, for taking into consideration the state of the Province, was read.

Ordered, That the same be referred for consideration till to-morrow.

The Convention adjourns till to-morrow morning, half after nine o'clock.

Tuesday, December 19, 1775.

Convention met. All Members present as on yesterday. The Proceedings of yesterday were read.

The Petition of Abraham Jarret and Robert Harris, Captains of Companies of Minute-Men in Harford Country, was read the first time, and ordered to lie on the table.

On motion, that the Proceedings of the Eastern Shore branch of the Council of Safety, together with the Depositions therewith sent, relative to Benjamin Shockley, be read; the same were read accordingly. Thereupon, it is

Ordered, That the Committee of Worcester County order Benjamin Shockley before them, and reprimand him, and upon his making proper concessions, that he be discharged.

The Order of the Day, for taking into consideration the state of the Province, was read.

The Convention resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House to consider the same, Mr. Carroll in the chair.

After some time spent therein, Mr. President resumed the chair, and Mr. Carroll reported, that the Committee, according to order, had under their consideration the state of the Province, but not being able to go through the same, had directed him to move for leave to sit again.

Resolved, That the same be referred for further consideration till to-morrow.

Mr. Wright has leave of absence.

Mr. John Duckett was appointed Clerk Assistant to the Convention.

On motion, Ordered, That the Committee of Claims estimate and report a proper allowance to a Guard, for the security of Prisoners or Offenders.

A Petition, from sundry Inhabitants of Harford County, was read the first time, and ordered to lie on the table.

Convention adjourns till to-morrow morning, half after nine o'clock.

Wednesday, December 20, 1775.

Convention met. All Members present as on yesterday. Mr. Sim and Mr. Gantt appeared in the House. The Proceedings of yesterday were read.

The Order of the Day, for taking into consideration the Petition from Baltimore County, which was referred on Thursday last to this day, being read, the same was considered, and, thereupon, it is

Resolved, unanimously, That Robert Alexander, Benjamin Nicholson, John Moale, Walter Tolley, Jun., and Jeremiah T. Chase, returned Delegates for Baltimore County, are duly elected.

The Petition of Samuel Dorsey, of Anne Arundel County, was read the first time, and ordered to lie on the table.

The Order of the Day, for taking into consideration the state of the Province, being read,

Ordered, That the same be referred for further consideration till to-morrow.

Convention adjourns till to-morrow morning, half after nine o'clock.

Thursday, December 21, 1775.

Convention met. All Members present as on yesterday, except Mr. Wright. The Proceedings of yesterday were read.

A Letter and Deposition of Thomas Hammond, and the Memorial of William Whetcroft, were read the first time, and ordered to lie on the table.

Mr. Mason appeared in the House.

Edward Davis was brought before the Convention on suspicion of attempting to convey intelligence to Lord Dunmore, and examined:

Ordered, That the said Edward Davis be committed to the custody of Mr. William Cayten, until the further order of this Convention; and that the Treasurer of the Western Shore pay the said William Cayten for his trouble and expense, during the confinement of the said Davis, three Shillings and six Pence, common money, per day.

Adjourned till three o'clock.

Post Meridiem.—Convention met. Mr. Sudler appeared in the House.

A Letter from the Committee of Kent County, dated December 20, 1775, was read the first time, and ordered to lie on the table.

Mr. Done has leave of absence.

On motion, Resolved, That the sum of fourteen Shillings, currency, per day, and reasonable itinerant charges, be allowed to each Member attending this Convention.

The Order of the Day, for taking into consideration the state of the Province, being read, the Convention resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House to consider of the same, Mr. Carroll in the chair.

After some time spent therein, Mr. President resumed the chair, Mr. Carroll reported, that the Committee, according to order, had under their consideration the state of the Province, but not being able to go through the same, had directed him to move for leave to sit again.

Resolved, That this Convention will, to-morrow, resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole House to consider of the same.

On motion, Resolved, That if any Member of this Convention depart the House without leave thereof, such Member shall forfeit his allowance for attendance.

Mr. Somerville has leave of absence.

The Convention adjourns till to-morrow morning, half after nine o'clock.

Friday, December 22, 1775.

Convention met. All Members present as on yesterday, except Mr. Somerville and Mr. Done. The Proceedings of yesterday were read.

Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Griffith have leave of absence.

A Memorial from Baltimore County Court, together with several Depositions therewith sent, were read the first time, and ordered to lie on the table.

Mr. John Duckett being unable, through sickness, to attend as Clerk Assistant to the Convention, Mr. John Callahan was appointed in his stead.

Ordered, That Mr. John Callahan qualify himself as such, by taking the oath of office and secrecy, as before directed to be taken by the Clerk.

Certificate of the qualification of the said Callahan was produced and filed.

On motion, Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to consider and report the most effectual method of establishing a Gun-Lock Manufactory, and the expense thereof; and Mr. Thomas Johnson, Mr. Sudler, and Air. Beatty, were elected by ballot a Committee for that purpose.

The Order of the Day, for taking into consideration the state of the Province, being read,

Ordered, That the same be referred for further consideration till to-morrow.

Mr. Hawkins has leave of absence.

Convention adjourns till to-morrow morning, half after nine o'clock.

Saturday, December 23, 1775.

Convention met. All Members present, as on yesterday, except Mr. Griffith and Mr. Hawkins. The Proceedings of yesterday were read. Mr. Moale has leave of absence till Monday next. Mr. Edmonson has leave of absence for a few days.

The Petition of Edward Parker, of Cecil County, relative to the establishing of a Linen and Woollen Manufactory, was read the first time, and ordered to lie on the table.

On motion, Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to receive all Proposals relating to the establishment of