The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-12-14
MARYLAND Constitutional, Convention.

Maryland Constitutional Convention.
pcccm@er 6. Mr.. Ridgrly offered an
order directing it to be placed upon the
Journal that himself and Messrs. Shri-
yer, Dickinson, and Sherwood, of Tai
bot county, voted against the resolution
Of committee in favor of the eligibility
Of certain members, and did so because
they did not approve Of the reasoning OF
the report, and not as ohecting to the
resolution itself. Not adopted.
Mr.. Freshman called up an order pre-
viously offered by himself, requiring the
It 'nding committees simply to report
clauses for a new constitution, without
argument, by way of report.
December T. Mr.. Biscr offered an Or
der directing the appropriate committee
to inquire into the eXpediency of proyi-
ding in the Bill of Rights, that no re-
ligious test shah be required as quail
fication for Office; in favor of the free
federation of religion; and that religious
preference shall not interfere with the
case Of witnesses; which was adopted.
Mr.. Hicks submitted an order direct
ing the appropriate committees to in
quire into the propricty Of making the
scriptures part Of public school educa-
ton. Laid on the table.
Mr.. DAVIS offered an order directing
inquiry into the propriety of providing
for the free transportation Of agricutu-
raj implements and fertilizers by incor-
poratcd railroads, steamboats, and plank
rods; which was amended, on the mo-
ton Of Mr.. Ware, so as to include me-
chanicai Instruments: and it was ulti-
mately laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. Phelps, the COM
mittee on representation was directed
to inquire into the propriety of consti-
tnting the House Of Delegates of forty
members.
Mr.. McHcnry submitted an order d.
recting the committee on the Exccu-
tive Department, to inqure-lst, into
the propriety of rlccting Governor
and Lieutenant biennialIy-2d, giving
the Governor qualified veto power
Sd, also his exercising a pardoning pow
cr OILY by sanction Of judges and jury
who may have acted upon the pariicu-
lar case; lth, prohibiting change Of sala-
ry Of any Office during term Of service
9TH, respecting military appointments,
which was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Dirrickson, the
committee on inspections was directed
to inquire into the propriety of abolish
ing the system Of appointing inspectors
and authorising any person desiring TO
take out license.
December 9. The following orders of
inquiry were adopted, and referred 10
the appropriate Standing Committees:
by Mr.. Biser-To have published
annually in the first week in January,
in one newspaper published at the seat
OF Government, and in the volume of
laws, detailed statement OF the money
paid out of the Treasury, for what pur-
pose, TO whom paid, and by what law
By Mr.. Ficry-To hold elections on
the ID "Wednesday of October.
By Mr. Gwynn--lhat the Lcgisla-
turc consist of d Senate and House of
Delegates. The house to be constituted
In the following manner Every coun-
~ and city of Baltimore to have a del
rgatc for 1000 inhabitants, to be elect
ed by general ticket of said county or
city, where entitled to more than one
The Senate to be composed of Senate
rial districts, of which Baltimore shall
be one; the other districts to be so ar
ranged as that the population of each
shall equal as near as possible that Of
Baltimore; and each district shall con-
s'st OF adjoining counties, and be cnti-
tied to four Senators, each to be elected
by general ticket in their said districts,
by MIR. Spencer, TO take from the EN-
ecutlve the power to grant pardons in
cases of bribery at elections.
By Mr.. Randall, for the division of
counties and Baltimore into as many
separate election districts, as they may
be entitled TO delegates in the popular
branch OF the Legislature, so that one
delegate may be elected by the resident
voters of each of said districts.
by Mr.. Jenifer, to make Annapolis
the permanent scat of Government.
By Mr.. Egg, for the application of all
University, College and Academic ap-
made by the State, to
general school fund, to be distributed to
each county and city according to pop
By Mr.. McI1enry, that the Legisla-
tive Department consist of Senate
whose members shall be elected for
three years, Zone third chosen annually,)
and a House of Delegates, to be elected
for one year; to give the members of the
Legislature fixed compensation instead
of per diem and perquisites; to specify
the powers of the Legislature, and to
reserve to the local Legislative boards
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