Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-03-25

understood am surs that eur western friends need
aot be under any apprehension that any gentleman
from the cast supposes for moment that they called
for the question under the idea that they might get
la majority. | very we'll satisfied of it, and
do know the fact that many the side called
Tor the question the other and perhaps more on
he eastern than the western eide but presume the
IA: did not from side or the other with any
seriousness My principle object in rising was to notice
remark OF the gentleman from Fauquier, Mr. CHrIToN)
~ reference to myself Really do not know how it is
out seem TO nye been traded for and disposed OF ast
evening and this morning by various gentlemen without
my consultation with myself and without making
party Ia the arrangement. As said this morning,
hou be glad To address the committee this subject
ut the earliest period possible but came here in no
Expectation Of doing it to-day from the physical
lition in which find myself. 1t ia possible that
N Il very short tim. may recover, and be able to make
at least such IN argument the occasion may require.
As to the present difficulty of the Convention if gentle
men will permit the motion that the committee to
BIZ made with tho understanding that all which has
passed IN reference to the question shall Do considered
a. o No effect am satisfied that IT will DO obvated
Believing that such is the desire of all now move that
| the committee rise
The motion was agreed TO- and the committee accord
| lnSiy rose, and the Precedent resumed the chair
ucrR OF MEETING
Mr. Chiffon. would inquire of the Chair whetll-
er it IL in the power of the ma ory of the Convention
10 adjourn until 10 o'clock tomorrow, notwithstanding
| The order of Saturday.
The PRESIDENT. II will require an Independent
notion and will not be reached under mere motion
| to al ourn.
| Mr. WISE ask whether any such motion can be
made without resembling the order of Saturday
| Tie PRESIDENT. The effect of such motion if
adopted would be to recnd that order.
Mr.. WISE. Then move that the Convention do now
adjourn
Mr.. Chiffon. The motion Of tho gentleman from
Accomac takes precedence, believe aud call for the
yeas and navs upon il.
! The PRESIDENT. The Chair will take this occasion
TO lay of the general order on Saturday. that it not
construed to The effect is TO have two
sessions day, and therefore it requires motion to adj
ioIrn and not to take a
Mr.. GARRETT Cannot we amend it By moving to
The PRESIDENT. There is now motion to adjourn
pending
Mr.. WISE. mean TO say that unless motion TO
the other order be adopted that the proposition
OF the gentleman from Fauquier (Mr CHILroS) is not
in order. have, therefore, moved TO adjourn and
that will bring lis here in the evening
The PRESIDENT The motion to adjourn will take
precedence, Of course of all others
Mr. GARRETT. Then ii the motion TO adjourn is
decided in the affirmative, adjourn to meet to-mor
row morning at 10 o'clock. Is that not So
| The PRESIDENT As this is the first occasion on
which the question has ariscn the Chair would state
that ns opinion the general order adopted on Saturday
is that tho Convention will hold two sessions day-
one in the morning and ona in the evening TO tcrin
nate the morning session requires motion 10 adjourn
and if that is carried in the affirmative the Convention
adlorns TO meet at clock in the evening Iii not
like tho of legislative body determining al a
particular hour to take reco,, Int il il an ,bsoIuc
adjournment Therefore. if IN. motion Of tho oen,le.
man from Accomac prevails tho Convention will adiomrr
to meet o'clock.
| The yeas and nays were then ordered
| Mr.. SUMMERS. | wish 10 inouirc of the gentleman
from Albemaric (Mr. ScurHALL) who is entitled to the
ioor wheiE': 1t would suit his convenience better for
the Convention 10 adjourn till 10 O'Clock tomorrow
morning. His answer 10 that inquiry will decide my