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Newcomer, Brewer, Weber, Slicer, Smith, Parke, Shower, Cockey
and Brown—30.
So the resolution as amended was rejected.
On motion of Mr. Bowie,
The report submitted by Mr. Chambers, of Kent, on the 13th
ult., from the committee on the Elective Franchise, was made
the special order of the day for Tuesday next, the 7th inst.
On motion of Mr. Smith,
The Convention adjourned until to-morrow morning, 11 o'clock.

SATURDAY, January 4th, 1851.

The Convention met pursuant to adjournment.
Present the same members as on yesterday.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Graff
The proceedings of yesterday weie read.
The President laid before the Convention a report from the
Secretary of State and Ex-officio Superintendent of Cotnmon
Schools of the State of Illinois;
Also, a communication from the President of the Ohio Con
stitutional Convention;
Also, a report from the Secretary of State of the State of
M assach usetts:

Also, a report from the Superintendent of Common Schools
of the State of Connecticut;
Also, a report from the Secretary of State of the State of
Wisconsin;
Also, a report. from the State of Florida;
Also, a communication from His Excellency the Governor of
the State of Ohio;
Also, a report from the commissioner of Public Schools of the
State of Rhode Island;
Also, a communication from His Excellency the Governor of
the State of New Jersey, severally accompanied with reports and
acts of Assemblies in relation to Education.
Which were severally referred to the committee on Education.
The President also laid before the Convetition a report from
the Commissioners of Lotteries, in obedience to the otder of the
Convention of the 19th November.
Which was read, and
On motion of Mr. Donaldson,
Laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
The President also laid before the Convention a communica
tion from Samuel Tyler, Esq., of Frederick city, asking the at