Committee of Worcester County directed to order Benjamin Shockley before them, and reprimand him

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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 County, 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 Shokley 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.