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believed it was not that the ministers were not as good or
as patriotic as other citizens, or less devoted to the public
welfare, but, because it was feared that their influence
over their particular sects might lead to the formation
of a politico-religious combination. This was a wise and
just reason, and he was in favor of handing down the
provision.
The amendment of Mr. Wickes was rejected.
The amendment of Mr. Gill was rejected.
Mr. Maulsby moved to strike out the word "teacher, "
which, he said, would meet the views of his friend from
Baltimore, (Mr. Gill. )
The amendment was adopted, and no further amend-
ments being proposed,
Sections 8, 9 and 10 were read and passed over without
amendment.
Mr. Marbury moved to reconsider section 10, as he
wished to offer an amendment to provide for annual ses-
sions of the Legislature.
The motion was rejected.
Section 11 was read and several amendments proposed
and rejected.
Section 12 was read and passed over without amend-
ment.
Section 13 was read and slightly amended.
Sections 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 were read and passed
over without amendment.
Section 20 was read and amended.
Sections 21 and 22 were passed over without amend-
ment, and section 23 was slightly amended.
Mr. Dobbin, by unanimous consent, made the follow-
ing report from the committee appointed to take action
relative to the proposed visit of the President to An-
napolis:
"The committee appointed on behalf of the Conven-
tion to confer with his Excellency the Governor and the
President of the Convention as to the measures proper to
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