258 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION [1776.

Agreeable to the order of the day the convention took into con-
sideration the report relative to the conduct of Isaac Costin, and
after hearing the evidence produced, as well against as in behalf
of the said Isaac Costiri, were of opinion, that he hath shewed him-
self inimical to the cause of American freedom; therefore Resolved,
That the said Isaac Costin enter into bond with good security to
the president of this convention, in the penalty of two hundred
pounds common money, for his future good behaviour, and there-
upon be discharged on paying the charges of his prosecution.

Mr. Hooe and Mr. Semmes have leave of absence.

Convention adjourns till to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

TUESDAY, September 17, 1776.

Convention met. All members present as on yesterday, except
Mr. Hooe, Mr. Semmes, and Mr. Worthington. The proceedings
of yesterday were read. Mr. Chamberlaine has leave of absence.

On motion, Resolved, That three persons be added to the com-
mittee appointed to examine and report the state of the accounts
and proceedings of the commissioners of the loan office; and Mr.
T. Ringgold, Mr. J. Smith, and Mr. Worthington, were elected
by ballot to be of the said committee.

On motion of Mr. Fitzhugh, That the question be put on the fol-
lowing :

As the establishing a bill of rights and the formation of a new
government on the authority of the people only, are matters of the
utmost importance to the good people of this state, and their pos-
terity; and as the bill of rights and form of government reported
to this convention by the committee chosen for that purpose, have
been referred for consideration to Monday the thirtieth instant,
occasioned by the necessary attendance in congress of several of
the representatives of the people; in order therefore that the fullest
consideration may be had thereon,

Resolved, That the said bill of rights and form of government be
immediately printed for the consideration of the people at large,
and that twelve copies thereof be sent without delay to each county
in this state.

The previous question was called for by Mr. Gustavtis Scott, and
put, whether the above question be now put? Resolved in the af-
firmative.

AFFIRMATIVE.

Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Schriver, Mr. W. Ringgold,
B. Mackall, Ridgely, S. Wright,
Fitzhugh, Deye, Bruff,