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After debate thereon,
On motion of Mr. Henkle,
At fifteen minutes past nine o'clock, the Convention ad-
journed.
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WEDNESDAY, June 22d, 1864.
The Convention met at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. McNemar,
All the members present except the following:
Messrs. Belt, Brooks, Clarke, Dail, Daniel, Dellinger,
Dent, Hatch, Jones, of Somerset, Kennard, Lansdale, Mace,
Mayhugh, Noble, Peter, Swope, Todd, Wilmer—18.
The proceedings of yesterday were read and approved.
Mr. Scott submitted the following order:
Ordered, That immediately after its final action on the
Declaration of Rights, the Convention adjourn till twelve
o'clock on the sixth of July, and that until said adjournment
the Convention hold evening sessions, commencing at eight
o'clock, P. M.
Mr. Brown submitted the following amendment:
Strike out all after the word "ordered. " and insert "That
when the Convention adjourns to-morrow, it shall stand ad-
journed until the 6th day of July next, and that the per
diem of the members and officers be suspended during said
. recess;
The question being upon the adoption of the amendment,
Mr. Hebb moved to lay it on the table;
Mr. Berry, of Prince George's, demanded the yeas and
nays,
The demand being sustained,
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