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Mr. Alvey moved to strike out "citizen of the United
States" and insert "citizen of the State of Maryland, " and
argued at length in favor of his amendment.
Mr. Stoddert argued against the amendment.
Mr. Wickes replied to the argument of Mr. Alvey.
After considerable debate the question was taken on
the amendment of Mr. Alvey, when it was disagreed to.
Section 2 was read, but without further action, the
Convention adjourned.
THIRTY-SECOND DAY.
ANNAPOLIS, MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1867.
Convention met at 10 1/2 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. Mr.
Leech.
The Chair presented a communication from the clerk
of the Superior Court of Baltimore city, showing the
revenue and expenditures of that office as follows: Ag-
gregate receipts from December 3, 1863, to the first Mon-
day in June, 1867, $106, 574. 04; aggregate payments to
State Comptroller and for expenses of office $97, 514. 51. —
Balance first Monday June, 1867, $9, 024. 58.
Mr. Giddings, from the committee on labor and agri-
culture, made a report, recommending the insertion of
the following in the constitution, under the article of sun-
dry officers:
"Section —. There shall be a superintendent of labor
and agriculture elected by the qualified voters of this
State at the first general election for delegates to the
General Assembly after the adoption of this constitution,
who shall hold his office for the term of —— years, and
until the election and qualification of his successor. His
qualifications shall be the same as those prescribed for the
comptroller; he shall qualify and enter upon the duties of
his office on the second Monday of January next succeed-
ing the time of his election; and a vacancy in the office
shall be filled by the Governor for the residue of the term.
He shall keep his office at the seat of the government,
and receive a salary of —— dollars per annum, and may
employ a clerk, who shall receive a salary of —— dollars
per annum, payable quarterly.
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