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A motion was then made by Mr. Fleming,

To postpone the further consideration of the said resolution until Saturday next.

Which was disagreed to.

A motion was made by Mr. M'Dowell,

To amend the resolution by striking therefrom all after the word "Resolved," and inserting in lieu thereof the words as follow, viz: "That the President be authorized to employ the clergy of this city to open the Convention with prayer each morning."

And on the question,

Will the Convention agree to the amendment?

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So the question was determined in the negative.

A motion was then made by Mr. Keim,

To amend the said resolution by adding to the end thereof the words as follow, viz: "Provided, that they render services without pay from the public treasury."

Which was disagreed to.

A motion was then made by Mr. Darlington,

To postpone the further consideration of the said resolution. until to-morrow.

Which was disagreed to.

A motion was then made by Mr. Earle,

To postpone the further consideration of the safd resolution until Friday next.

And on the question,

Will the Convention agree so to postpone ?

The yeas and nays were required by Mr. Earle and Mr. Overfield, and are as follow, viz:

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Will the Convention agree to the resolution ?

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A motion was made by Mr. Fuller, and read as follows, viz: Resolved, That it is inexpedient for this Convention to debate or vote on any abstract question, not having for its object an amendment to the constitution.

A motion was made by Mr. Fuller,

That the Convention proceed to the second reading and consideration of the same.

And on the question,

Will the Convention agree to the motion?

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So the question was determined in the negative.

A motion was made by Mr. Hiester, and read as follows, viz:

Resolved, That until otherwise ordered, this Convention will meet at half past nine o'clock A. M., daily, Sundays excepted, and that the order for a daily recess be rescinded.

And on motion,

The said resolution was read a second time.

And being under consideration,

A motion was made by Mr. Read,

To amend the same by striking therefrom all after the word "Resolved," and inserting in lieu thereof the words as follow, viz: "That when this Convention adjourns, it will adjourn to meet at half past nine o'clock to-morrow morning, and that such be the standing hour of meeting till otherwise ordered; and that the Convention will each day, except Saturday, take a recess from one till three o'clock, P. M."

And the amendment being under consideration,

A motion was made by Mr. M'Cahen,

To amend the amendment by striking therefrom the words "half past nine o'clock," where they occur before the word "tomorrow," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "ten o'clock;" and by striking therefrom the words "three o'clock," where they occur before the letters "P. M.," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "four o'clock."

Which was disagreed to.

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