amendment, that it is the identical language
of the present constitution. We have pro-
vided already in this article for two vacancies
in the office of governor. Although not at
all likely, yet it is possible that there might
be a vacancy still beyond those provided for,
and to guard against the occurrence of any
such vacancy not provided for, I offer this
amendment in the precise language of the
present constitution,
Mr. MILLER. Have any laws been passed
in pursuance of the provision of the present
constitution in relation to this subject? if
there are laws now in existence, then the
gentleman ought to say in his amendment—
"under such regulations as are now or may
be hereafter provided by law."
Mr. STOCKBRIDGE. There have been no
laws passed upon the subject.
The question being taken upon the amend-
ment of Mr. STOCKBRIDGE, it was adopted.
Mr. THOMAS moved to recur to the ninth
section, which was agreed to upon a divi-
sion—ayes 36, noes not counted.
The ninth section was then read as follows :
"Sec 9. Whenever the government shall
be administered by the lieutenant governor,
or he shall be unable to attend as president of
the senate, the senators shall elect one of their
own number as president pro tempore."
Mr. THOMAS. I move to amend this sec-
tion by striking out the word "government,"
and inserting the words "office of governor,"
The question being taken, upon a division
—ayes 40, noes not counted—the amendment
was adopted.
Mr. JONES, of Somerset, moved that the
convention take a recess; but withdrew the
motion at the request of—
LEAVE OF ABSENSE.
Mr. PURNELL, who said: I ask leave of
absence for Mr. Collins, one of the folders,
on account of the serious indisposition of
his family.
Leave was accordingly granted.
Mr. STOCKBRIDGE. I rise with considerable
regret to ask permission to be absent for the
session of this evening. I have just received
a telegram requiring my presence in Balti-
more.
Leave was accordingly granted.
Mr, .VALLIANT. I desire to ask leave of ab-
sence for a few days. I have received some
information from home that renders it absolutely
necessary that I should be at home for
a day or two.
Leave was accordingly granted.
On motion of Mr. JONES, of Somerset,
The convention then toots a recess.
EVENING SESSION.
The convention reassembled at 8 o'clock,
P.M.
The roll was called, and the following mem-
bers answered to their names: |
Messrs. Goldsborough, President; Abbott,
Annan, Billingsley, Brown, Carter, Cunning-
ham, Cushing, Daniel, Davis, of Washington,
Dellinger, Earle, Ecker, Edelen, Galloway, Hopper, Jones,
of Somerset, Keefer, Kennard, King,
Lee, Marbury, Markey, Mayhugh, McComas,
Mitchell, Miller, Morgan, Mullikin, Murray,
Nyman, Parker, Pugh, Purnell. Robinette,
Russell, Sands, Schlosser, Scott, Smith, of Car-
roll, Smith, of Worcester, Stirling, Swope,
Thruston, Todd, Wooden—46.
Not a quorum present.
Mr. MORGAN moved that the convention ad-
journ,
The motion to adjourn was not agreed to.
Mr. MILLER moved a call of the house, which
was ordered.
The roll being called, the following mem-
bers answered to their names :
Messrs. Goldsborough, President; Abbott,
Annan, Billingsley, Brown, Carter, Cunning-
ham, Cushing, Daniel, Davis, of Washington,
Dellinger, Earle, Ecker, Edelen, Galloway,
Hopper, Jones, of Somerset, Keefer, Kennard,
King, Lee, Marbury, Markey, Mayhugh, Mc-
Comas, Mitchell, Miller, Morgan, Mullikin,
Murray, Nyman, Parker, Pugh, Purnell, Rob-
inette, Russell, Sands, Schlosser, Scott, Smith,
of Carroll, Smith, of Worcester, Stirling,
Swope, Thruston, Todd, Wooden—46.
Not a quorum present.
Mr. STIRLING. Believing that it is perfectly
certain that we cannot get a quorum to-night,
1 move that the convention adjourn.
The question being taken, the motion was
agreed to;
And the convention accordingly adjourned.
SEVENTY-FOURTH DAY.
TUESDAY, August 16,1864.
The convention met at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Prayer by the Rev, Mr. Owen.
The roll was called, and the following mem-
bers answered to their names :
Messrs. Goldsborough, President; Abbott,
Annan, Audoun, Belt, Billingsley, Bond,
Brooks, Brown, Carter, Chambers, Crawford,
Cunningham, Cushing, Daniel, Davis, of
Charles, Davis, of Washington, Dellinger,
Dennis, Dent, Earle, Ecker, Edelen, Gale, Gal-
loway, Harwood, Hatch, Hodson, Hoffman,
Hopkins, Hopper, Jones, of Somerset, Keefer,
Kennard, King, Lee, Mace, Marbury, Mar-
key, Mayhugh, McComas, Mitchell, Miller,
Morgan, Mullikin, Murray, Negley, Nyman,
Parker, Parran, Peter, Pugh, Purnell, Ridge-
ly, Robinette, Russell, Sands, Schlosser,
Scott, Smith, of Carroll, Smith, of Dorches-
ter, Smith, of Worcester, Stirling, Swope,
Sykes, Thomas, Thruston, Todd, Turner,
Wickard, Wooden—71.
The journal of yesterday was read and ap-
proved. |
