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Proceedings and Debates of the 1850 Constitutional Convention
Volume 101, Page 382   View pdf image
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Mr. Crisfield, moved to amend said amendment by inserting
after the word "law," "within twenty days next before the adjourn
ment of the Legislature ;"
Determined in the affirmative.
The question then recurred upon the amendment as offered by
Mr. Brent, of Balt, city, and amended on the motion of Mr. Gris
field; and
Determined in the affirmative.
The question then recurred and was put on the adoption of the
13th section as amended; and
Determined in the affirmative.
The 14th section was then read
On motion of Mr. Dorsey,
Said section was amended by striking out the word "and," in
the 1st line
The said 14th section was then adopted.
The 15th section was then read.
On motion of Mr. Grason,
Said section was amended by striking out in the 5th line, the
words "one year,'' and inserting in lieu thereof, ‘‘two years ;‘‘
On motion of Mr. Grasou,
Said section was fu rther amended by striking out in the last
line the words, "according to law ;"
On motion of Mr. Grason,
Said section was further amended by inserting in the 1st line
after the word "appointed," the word, "biennially ;"
On motion of Mr. Dorsey,
Said section was amended by striking out in the 5th line, the
word ‘‘or," and substituting the word ‘‘and ;‘‘
On motion of Mr. Chambers, of Kent,
Said section was further amended by striking out in the 5th
line, the words, "they are
Mr. Dorsey, moved further to amend said 15th section, by add
ing at the end thereof the following:
"Unless the appointment be made to fill a vacant office, when
the appointees term shall commence as soon as he shall have
qualified;"
Which was read.
Mr. Dorsey withdrew said amendment.
The said 15th section was then adopted as amended.

The 16th section of said report was therm read.

Mr. Grason moved to amend said section by adding at the end
thereof the following: "or the law creating the office."

Determined in the affirmative.


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