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shall decide that the same shall not now be put, the main question
shall be still under consideration."

Determined in the negative,
The said 17th rule was then adopted as amended.
The 18th, 19th and 20th rules were severally read and adopted.
On motion of Mr. Bowie,
The 21st rule was amended by striking out in the 10th line
thereof, the word "three," and inserting in lieu thereof, "one."
On motion of Mr. Biakistone,
Said rule was further amended by striking out the words "but
the question shall not be taken on the motion to reconsider on the
same day on which the decision proposed to be reconsidered shall
take place unless by unanimous consent."
Mr. Blakistone, moved to reconsider the vote of the Convention,
upon the amendment of Mr. Bowie, amending said rule by strik
ing out "three," and inserting, "one;"
Determined in the negative.
The said rule was then adopted as amended.
Mr. Bowie moved to strike out the 22nd rule.
Determined in the negative.
The said rule was then read and adopted.
The 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th rules were severally read and
adopted.
The 27th rule was then read,
Mr. Bowie, moved to amend said rule by striking out the words
"two thirds," and inserting in lieu thereof "a majority."
Determined in the negative.
Mr. Ricaud, moved that the Convention adjourn;
Determined in tIre negative.
Mr. Neill, submitted the following order:
Which was twice read and adopted.
Ordered, That the clerks of the court of Appeals for the
Eastern and Western Shores, be requested to inform this Conven
tion of the number of cases argued and decided in said courts,
during the years 1847, 1848 and 1849, and that said reports be
made by the 15th of December next.
On motion of Mr. Neill,
The Convention adjourned until to-morrow morning, 10 o'dock.