Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-05
virginia REFORM CONVENTION.
FRIDAY, AuG. |, 1851.


The Convention met pursuant 10 aJdurnmen. and ae
prayer by the Rev. Dr. Early
To THE SECRETARY.
DR. HALL presented the following resolution, WhIch pass
ed UNANIMOUSLY:
Resolved That the thanks of this Convention are due ant
are hereby tenderGd D. Decatur Whitte Secretary OF tn
Conven,n for his indefatigabe attention 10 the duties OF MI
olcc and his eenleany and courteous bearing 10 eacl
and all of the members.
THANKS TO pooRkEEpEn AND PAGES.
Mr.. STUARrp p Patrick, offered the following which also
passed unanimously
Resolved That Convention highly appreciate the faith
full services of their 'urkteper and Pages.
NJ WISE said that something substantial was due to
Tie poerEeeper and moved that he be paid the same eaee
as was voted the lebIs and Scrgeant-at Arms for going
home and returning during the recess Passed.
THANKS TO THE REPORTERS.
Iir. CAHLlLE. nn about TO propose 10 the Conven-
ton resolution which will receive tho unanimous
approval ot the members OF this body That the proceed
ins5 OF this Convention have been futhuy reported all
will admit The Courteous aud genemanly bearing Of ar.
BISHOP and his associates well the IN which
they have discharged the arduous and important duty Of
repnrng debates and proceedings has induced me- after
consultation with many members Of the Convention, 10 move
The adoption of the following resolution:
Resolved That The thanks of the Convention hereby
tenaefrd To VIM. G. Bshop official Reporter this bndy,
and his associates for the fithfu and efficient in
which they have performed their duties.
MILEAGE TO THE DouRxEEPERs.
Mr. WISE hope The Convention will du something more
snosant" than lender Of thanks merely the highly
spccahe fihfu and doorkeepers Of this body
when bring 10 its attention the act that whilst We have
POORER paid than any Of MS, have received there
fore that the secretary be authorized 10 certify the
c unis o! DANIEL FsHEn and LAWRENCE WAY, for their
expenses in gong from and returning the Convention
the recess Adopted.
Mr. SHErrEy presented the following resolutions which
were adopted:
Resolved Thar the roll containing the draft Of the
dGd Constitution and Schedule adopted by this Convention
and by il submitted the people of this Commonwealth,
for their ratification and rejection, be- enclosed by the Secre
ary proper for Its reservation and deposited Tor
safe Keeping with the Keeper ut the Rolls.
Resolved That the Secretary certify Tor payment the ac-
for binding Journal documents and appendix and
and Tor other printing and necessary portage.
ACCOUNTS PRINTER.
Mr. TAyLou offered the following resolution, which was
adopted
Resolved Tint the Secretary certify The accounts Of Will
liam Galley allowing him the rates allowed to the
Public Printer Legislature Provided his bills GER
,ifira ard approved by Messrs. Colin s. Nowlun, and
Richie and Dunnavant
The Convention then took a recess until II o'clock
~ l2 the Convention re-assembled
Mr. SHEEFEY presented the following resolution, which
was adopted
Resolved That the Secretary be allowed the of SIS
for causng the constitution and schedule 10 he enrolled.
SIGNING JF THE CONSTITUTION ASp ApjorRNhEST
NJ " ATS Chanun o. the Com .ntce on ENROLMENT
presented enroll Constitution ready receive the Sig
of the President and Secretary Of the Convention
Tie Constitution then. in the presence OF tie members
still remning in the city, many ut them standing around
ne Secratrys table, anxious witness th which was 10
.:c the formal sanction their lbor FAR as the Conven
concerned received the signatures OF the President
md Secretary Of li- Convention
After few remarks from Mr. JOHNSON, the Governor elect
lie moved that the Convention do adjourn sine die
ind the motion was carried.
The President theu about twelve O'Clock, pronounced
The Convention adjourned without day.