611
U. Dennis, Crisfield, Dashiell, Williams, Hodson, Eccieston,
Phelps, Chambers, of Cecil, McCullough, Bowie, Sprigg, Mc-
Cubbin, Spencer, Grason, Wright, Dirickson, MeMaster, Fooks,
Jacobs, Sherwood, of Balt. city, Davis and Anderson.— 37.
NEGATIVE—MeSSrS. Sellman, Lloyd, Sherwood, of Talbot,
Miller, McLane, George, Thomas, Johnson, Gaither, Biser,
Annan, Sappington, McHenry, Magraw, Schley, Fiery, Neill,
John Newcomer, Harbine, Michael Newcomer, Brewer, Waters,
Weber, Hollyday, Slicer, Fitzpatrick, Parke, Shower and
Brown—29.
So the Convention accordingly adjourned until Monday
morning half-past 11 o'clock.
MONDAY, April 28th, 1851.
The Convention met.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Griffith.
The Proceedings of Saturday were read.
Mr. Jenifer, presented a memorial of sundry citizens of Charles
county, praying for restrictions on the present system of gtanting
license for the sale of ardent spirits.
Which was read, and
Referred to the select committee appointed on that subject.
Mr. Magraw, submitted the following order
Ordered, That a committee of three be appointed by the Chair
to examine the Record of the Journal of Proceedings as kept by
the Secretary, and to report the same to the Convention, that it
may be deposited in the State Library, and also to report what
compensation the Secretaty is entitled therefor.
Which was read and adopted.
In pursuance whereof the President appointed Messrs. Magraw,
Morgan and McCubbin the committee.
Mr. Crisfield (in accordance with the notice heretofore given,)
moved to reconsider the vote of the Convention on the 42nd sec
tion of the report of the committee on the Legislative Depart
ment, abolishing imprisonment for debt, and to substitute in lieu
thereof the following:
"As soon as practicable after the adoption of this constitution,
laws shall be passed to abolish imprisonment for debt, punish
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