presented a Petn. from & others to lay & open Water Street commencing at Stret running East to the Charter line.

Which was rejected upon Motion.—

A Bill for an Ordinance in Relation to the Registry of Deeds, and other Instruments of Writing, was presented, recd. the first & 2nd. Readings, The Col went into a Committee of the whole,— The Vice Mayor was called to <​& took​> the Chair,— & The took the Floor, & spoke to some length, in favour of the Bill.—

Colr. spoke at length in favour of the Bill.—

The again spoke in Support.—

The Vice Mayor spoke upon the Charter &c, (from the Chair) and occupied a considble length of Time.—

The spoke further upon the Subject, & Moved That the Committee Rise & Report, & they Reported in favour— of the Bill, which is to be read a third time at the next meeting of Council.—

The Names of the Col. were Called.

Adjourned to meet on the first Saturday in March next. [p. 16]