Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-13

was read andapproved.
On motion OF Mr.. Moncure, the Con-
vention resolved itself into Committee of
the Whole, for the purpose offurther con-
sidering the Basis question. Mr.. Miller re-
sumed the Chair.
Mr.. Neeson being entitled to the floor,
addressed the Committee at length in sup
port Of the White Basis; at about half past
two o'clock, Mr.. n. concluded. After
which the Committee rose.
Mr., Whittle has the floor for to-day
r. Eng. IF Friday.
On Friday, 7th, the Convention met at
10 o'clock pursuant to adjournment, and
the journal Of the day previous was read
and approved.
Mr.. White being entitled TO the floor,
spoke in favor of the MIXED Basis
He was followed BY Mr.. Smith of Ka-
nawha, who advocated the White Basis
Giving way TO a motion for the Commit
tee to rise, Mr.. s. viii continue his speech
this morning.
Mr. Wise introduced motion to hold
Evening Cto-ipHs HcTtditct-WHiSH HlO-
ton hes on the table for the present, to
come up again to-day or on Monday
From indications thrown out yesterday,
in discussing the propricty of afternoon or
night sessions, we suspect that the debate
on the basis question viii yet be extended
to a long period. Mr. Wise, in his char
acteristic style, declared himself to be a
rebel, in case any attempt was made to
establish any restriction on the range Of de-
bate. He expressed the opinion thar this
question might be presented in fifty differ
ent phases, and thatphysical endurance,
as wen as intellectual power, might be
brough, into requisition. He limited at a
repeal by the governmental majority Tin
the Legislature) ofthe law assembling the
Convention, which would be revolutions
ry." This, we are satisfied, has not been
seriously though, Of He also intimated
that the discussions might be extended
even into the "dog-days." Heaven defend
the Conventionand the people ofVirginia
from such consummauon.-R. Enquirer.
On Saturday the Sth, the Convention met
pursuant to adjournment, and the journal
OF Friday was read and approved.
The President submitted communica-
tion from the Second Auditor, which was
read as follows:
SECOND AupIToR's OFFICE,
9TH March, 1851.
| Sir; | have the honor 10 transmit here
with sundry statements, furnishing the in
formation called Tor by resolution of the
State Convention. adopted on the 18th OF
October last, on the motion of Mr.. Garlic,
accompanied by report explanatory Of the
same, which you viii please lay before that
honorable body.
! Other statements are being prepared in
compliance with calls of the Convention,
which VIII be transmitted at the earliest
practicable moment.
It's cause of deep regret on my part,
that | have been unable to perform this
duty sooner the constant and heav; nres.
sure OF the dally current business of the Of
fee, added to my personal indispositio1
since the beginning ofJanuary last, having
interfered to mike il impracticablc.
With great respect, | am, Sir, your OBJ
serv't, j. BROWN, Jr., I'd Auditor.
To HoN. JonN Y. Mason:
President ofMe Va Reform Correction
On motion of Mr. Lucas, the communi.
cation was laid on the table and ordered to
be printed. And on motion of same, one
thousand extra copies of these document.
We're ordered to be printed, for the use d
the Convention.
EVENING SESSION.
The motion Of Mr.. Shelley, made OF
Friday, to lay Mr.. Wise's resolution in ia
vor Of evening session on the table, came
up, when, b. leave Of the Convention, Mr.
Shelley withdrew the motion to lay on the
table, and the resolution was thcrcupor
modified so as to read as follows:
Resolved, That on and after Monday
next, there shall be afternoon sessions O.
the Convention" Mr.. Claiborne moved
to amend the same by adding at the END
thereof the following words-"at 7 O.
clock"
MIR. Scogginmoved to amend the amend
ment by striking therefrom the word sev
en-" and substituting therefor -four"
Mr.. Miller moved TO indefinitely post
pone thercsouuon and mendments-disa.
greed to by ayes SO, noes 65.
The amendment of Mr. Scoggin was de.
feated-ayes 46, noes 55.
Mr.. Claiborne's amendment was ther
adopted-aycs 80, noes "A.
Mr.. Byrd of Frederick, then offered the
following as a substitute for the whole a.
amended:
"Resolved That it be standing rule o.
the Convention, that from and after Mon
day next, the session of the committee o.
the whole, shall commence at 10 O'Clock
IN the morning of each day, and continue
until 4 o'clock"
Mr.. Bolts moved to add sunless they
choose TO adjourn earlier"
Mr.. Byrd thereupon moved to amend
Mr.. Bolts amendmentby odding,he word.
"by vote of two-thirds."
The question being put on said amend
ment, 1t was rejected, and the amendment
Of Mr.. Bolts was adopted. The whole 0
Mr. Byrd's proposition, as amended, wa
subsequently rcjected-ayes 33, noes 65
The question recurring upon the origina
proposition Of Mr.. Wise as amended b,
!. Mr.. Claiborne, it was adopted--ayes 81
noes ~. SO the convention determined t,
hold evening" sessions on and after Monday
commencing at o'clock.
On motion Of Mr.. Summers, the Conven
vention resolved itself into Committee O
the Whole in further consideration of tn
Basis question.
| Mr. Smith Of Kanawha, being entitled Il
the floor, continued his remarks; but beior
concluding, gave way for motionto rise
On motion Of Mr.. NJ. Garnett, the Secre
tary was instructed to certify for paymen
to the account of F. Regnault, for the sun
Of 1912 50, for materials and work don
in fitting up the Convention Hall.
On motion of Mr.. Pendleton, the Con