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The question then recurring upon the amendment submit-
ted by Mr. Barnes,
It was rejected.
Mr. Alvey submitted the following amendment:
Art. 1. After the word " expedient," in the last line, add
the words, " provided it be done according to prescribed forms
of law."
Pending the consideration thereof,
Mr. Syester submitted the following amendment to the
amendment :
In the fifth line, after the word " expedient" insert, " ac-
cording to the mode prescribed in this Constitution."
Mr. Peters submitted the following amendment as a sub-
stitute :
Strike out all after the word " government," and insert
the words, " in such manner as may be prescribed by their
organic law;"
Which was rejected.
The question then recurring upon the amendment submit-
ted by Mr. Syester,
It was rejected.
"The amendment submitted by Mr. Alvey was then rejected.
Mr. George submitted the following amendment:
Art. 1. That all government of right originates from the
people, is inherent in them, and founded on their authority,
being instituted solely for the good of the whole; they have
at all times the inalienable right to alter, reform or abolish
their form of government in such manner as they may deem
expedient;
Which was rejected.
The Convention then proceeded to the consideration of the
2nd article of the Report,
Pending which,
Mr. McKaig submitted the following amendment:
In the 2nd article strike out the words, " or which shall be
made'' in the first and second line.
Strike out in the third line,, "and shall be," and in the
fifth line strike out the words, "and shall be."
Mr. Peters submitted the following amendment as a sub-
stitute for the whole article :
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