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Mr. Kilgour moved for the yeas and nays,
Which motion was not sustained.
The question then recurred and was put, on the adoption of
the order, and
Determined in the affirmative.
Mr. Jcnifer, chairman of the committee of "twenty.one," sub
mitted the following
REPORT:
The select committee appointed to inquire and report what
method would be most expedient to bring before the Convention
the forms and provisions of a new Constitution, have had the same
under consideration, and ate of opinion that the most convenient
method is to adopt the following resolutions, viz
1st. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider and
report a Declaration of Rights.
2nd. Resolved, That a commiittee be appointed to consider and
report respecting the Executive Department.
3rd. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider and
and report respecting the Legislative Department.
4th. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider and
report respecting the Judiciary Depart ment, embracing Common
Law Courts, Courts of Equity, Orphans' Courts, Magistrates'
Courts and Justices of the Peace, and the mode of appointment
and tenure of office.
5th. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider and
report respecting the Treasury l)epartrnent.
6th. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider and
report respecting be office of Attorney General and his deputies.
7th. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider and
report respecting the appointment, tenure of office, duties and com
pensation of all civil officers, not embraced in the duties of other
standing committees.
8th. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider and
report respecting the Elective Franchise.
9th. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider and
report respecting the regulation of Inspections.
10th. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider and
report respecting the power of the Legislature on corporations,
municipal and others, and on the power of the Legislature to
create debt.
11th. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider
and report respecting Education.
12th. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider and
report respecting the Militia and Military Affairs.
13th. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider and
report respecting future amendments and revisions of the Constitu
lion.
14th. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider and
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