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the expediency of engrafting in the new constitution, the same or
a similar article as is contained in the present constitution, respect
ing the relation of Master and Slave.
Mr. Johnson, presented a petition of sundry citizens of Freder
ick county, ptaying that a clause be inserted in the constitution
for the removal from within the limits of this State, all free people
of color.
Which was read, and
Referred to the committee on the Free Colored Population.
On motion of Mr. McHenry,
The Convention tesumed the consideration of the unfintshed
business of Saturday, being the report submitted by Mr. Chambers,
of Kent, as chairman of the committee on the Elective Franchise.
The question pending before the Convention being upon the
amendment offered by Mr. Brown, to strike out in the 1st section,
2nd line, the words "for thirty days."
After debate thereon, and
At 3 o'clock P. M.;
On motion of Mr. Bowie,
The Convention adjourned until to-morrow morning 11 o'clock.

TUESDAY, December 17th, 1850.

The Convention met pursuant to adjournment.
Present the same members as on yesterday.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Graff.
The proceedings of yesterday were read.
The President laid before the Convention the following letter
from His Excellency, the President of the United States:
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 1850.
My Dear Sir:—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of
the report and resolutions "on the late acts of Congress forming
the compromise, &c.," adopted by the Maryland Reform Conven
tion, which you forwarded to me; and beg leave to express the
high gratification which I derived from their perusal. I trust that
my future conduct will justify the confidence expressed by the
Convention, that I will faithfully perform my duty in the present
crisis; and I am gratified with the assurance of the cooperation
of the people of Maryland, in any emergency which may require
it, in support of the laws and constitution of our country.
Truly yours, MILLARD FILLMORE.
Hon. Jno. G. Chapman, Pres't of Con.
Which was read.