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ness. The salary had never been more than $1, 000, and
he did not think the Convention should raise the salaries
of offices of this kind.
Mr. Maulsby said the first Secretary of State was the
late Cornelius McLean, and he received a salary of $2, 000.
The salary of the office had been reduced, but the expen-
diture for the duties of that office had not been de-
creased.
Mr. Hollyday said he had been Secretary of State once,
and he could assure gentlemen that a thousand dollars
was scarcely enough to begin on.
The amendment was agreed to.
Mr. Wethered moved to place the salary at $1, 400 per
annum. He was in favor of every officer of the State of
Maryland getting a due reward for his labors. It was im-
possible for any gentleman to live here at $1, 000.
Mr. McKaig said the Convention by its action had prac-
tically said that no person living out of Annapolis should
fill the office of Secretary of State, as it would be impos-
sible for any gentleman from the counties to come here
on such a salary. He was in favor of consolidating the
office of Secretary of State and Private Secretary to the
Governor, and then giving to the Secretary of State a fair
and reasonable compensation.
Mr. Mackubin moved an amendment, that the salary
shall be $2, 000, the Secretary to reside at the seat of gov-
ernment and abolishing the office of Private Secretary to
the Governor.
After considerable discussion the amendment of Mr.
Mackubin was agreed to.
Section 23 was then read and slightly amended.
Mr. Stoddert moved a reconsideration of the section,
pending which the Convention adjourned.
TWENTY-FIFTH DAY.
ANNAPOLIS, SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1867.
Convention met at 10 1/2 o'clock. Prayer by the Rev.
Mr. Leech. The roll was called and forty-eight members
answered to their names.
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