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others, all of whom reside within the limits of the proposed
new county, praying its formation.
Mr. Covington presented the petition of Theodore W.
Williams, W. H. Rowley, and 135 other citizens of Worces-
ter county, against the formation of a new county out of
portions of Somerset and Worcester counties ;
Which were severally read, and,
Referred to the Committee upon a Proper Basis of Repre-
sentation in the two Houses of the General Assembly, and a
Proper Apportionment of Representatives in the same.
Mr. Wickes presented the following :
To the Honorable the Constitutional Convention :
Being anxious to visit my home for a few days, I respect-
fully ass your Honorable Body to grant me leave of absence
from the services of the Convention for that purpose.
Very respectfully,
N. T. MEGINNISS,
June 14th, 1867. Committee Clerk.
Which was read.
Mr. Wickes submitted the following order :
Ordered, That Mr. Meginnis, Committee Clerk, have
leave of absence from the services of the Convention until
Wednesday next;
Which was adopted.
Mr. Bradley submitted the following order:
Ordered, That the Hall Keeper be requested to keep the
State House open on the Sabbath, from 7 o'clock, A. M.,
until 9 o'clock, P. M. for the accommodation of the members
of the Constitutional Convention ;
Which was adopted.
Mr. Carter submitted the following order:
Ordered, That a committee of five be appointed by the
President, whose duty it shall be to take into consideration
all those parts of the present Constitution of Maryland which
have not been heretofore referred to any Standing Committee,
and also report to the Convention the provision proper to be
adopted by this committee for the purpose of submitting the
Constitution to be framed by this Convention, to the people
for adoption or rejection ;
Which was adopted.
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