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So the Convention refused to second the previous question.
The question again recurred upon the adoption of the 2nd sec.
tion as amended;
Mr. Dorsey moved further to amend said section by striking out
in the 3rd line thereof, the words "the general elections," and insert
ing in lieu thereof, "their respective elections except in cases of
elections to fill vacancies in unexpired terms;"
Determined in the affimative.
The question then recurred upon the adoption ofihe 2nd section,
as amended
Mr. Dirickson moved the question be taken by yeas and nays,
and being ordered appeared as follows
AFFIRMATIVE—Messrs. Morgan, Donaldson, Dorsey, Wells,
Kent, Mertick, Buchanan, Welsh, Chambers, of Cecil, Miller,
Tuck, Sprigg, Spencer, George, Wright, Shriver, Biser, Stephen
son, McHenry, Nelson, Stewart, of Caroline, Presstman, Ware,
Jr., Brewer, Anderson, Weber, Hollyday, Fitzpatrick, Cockey,
Paike, Shower and Brown—32.
NEGATIVE—Messrs. Chapman, President, Ricaud, Chambers,
of Kent, Mitchell, Dalrymple, Howard, Ridgely, Lloyd, Dickin
son, SheFwood, of Talbot, John Dennis, Williams, Hicks, Hod
son, Phelps, Bowling, Dirickson, Hearn, Jacobs, Thomas, Gaith-
er, Annan, Carter, Schley, Fiery, Neill, Jr., John Newcomer,
Harbine, Michael Newcomer, Waters and Smith---31.
So the 2nd section as amended was adopted.
On motion of Mr. Ricaud,
The Convention adjourned until Monday morning 11 o'clock.

MONDAY, February 17th, 1851,

The Convention met.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Griffith
The proceedings of Saturday were read.

Mr. Wells, chairman of the committee on Accounts, submitted
the following report:
The committee of Accounts respectfully repot that they have
examined and passed the account of Hayward, Bartlett, and Co.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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