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him on Friday, the 14th inst., moved to reconsider the 22nd rule
of the Con vention, for the purpose of introducing the following
amendment:

"Whenever a question shall have been decided by yeas and
nays, no motion to reconsider shall prevail, unless there shall be cast
in favor of a reconsideration a larger number of votes than those
of the majority on the original vote."

Mr. Bowie, moved as a substitute for said amendment, the fol
lowing:

"Resolved, That hereafter so much of the rule allowing a mem
ber who voted in the minority to move a reconsideration of any
question, be and the same is hereby rescinded;"

Which was read.

Mr. Chambers of Kent, by permission of the Convention with
drew the amendment first offered by him and substituted in lieu
of it, the following

"Whenever a question shall have been decided by yeas and nays,
no motion to reconsider shall prevail unless there shall be cast in
favor of a reconsideration a number of votes at least equal to the
number of votes given by the majority on the original question;"
Mr. Chambers of Kent, moved to lay said amendment and sub
stitute on the table

Determined in the affirmative.

Mr. Bowie, gave notice that on to-morrow he should move to
take up said amendment and substitute.

Mr. Dorsey, gave notice that on to-morrow, he should move, to
amend the 17th rule, by adding at the end thereof, the following:
"But no member who has discussed any subject before the Con
vention, shall be permitted to move the previous question thereon,
until at least two or more members have had an opportunity of
replying to the mover of the previous question."

Mr. Wright, presented a petition of sundry citizens of the State,
praying that provision be made in the new constitution, that the
privilege to sell intoxicating liquors in small quantities shall not be
granted to any person in any part of the State or city, except the
same shall first be sanctioned or approved by a majority of the voters
in the county, election district or ward where the same is to be
sold;

Which was read, and

Referied to the select committee already appointed on that
subject.

Mr. Hicks, save notice that on to-morrow he should move to re
consider the vote of the Convention on the resolution adopted in
relation to dispensing with the services of certain committee clerks.