Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02

mighty God to visit some of the members of the Con-
venon with most affective dispensations Our bereavsd
colea have had our heartfelt sympathy But we
should acknowledge with humble gratitude th.fit
has been His good pleasure to spare the members If
lhs BODY La August last the people elected one hun
au tllly hVe citizens TO represent them here;
w,ou, one case OF mortality, you all return to your
CONSTITUENTS 10 fender an account OF the manner in
which you have discharged the high trust
WISH you, gentlemen, safe return TO your homes;
may each and all OF you enjoy health and happiness;
ana may you long live to see this ancient Common
wealth united and happy at home, honored and re.
pected abroad ~ ~
The Convention then adjourned to meet at o'clock
FRIDAY, Aug. l. 1851
Inc Convention met pursuant to adjournment, and
alter prayer by The Rev. DR.. Early
Mi. HALL presented the following resolution which
passed unanimously: '
Resolved, That the thanks of this Convention are
due, and are hereby rendered to S Decatur white
Secretary of the Convention. for his indea,igable A.
ehloh 10 the duties OF his Office and his gentlemanly
and courteous bearing TO each and all Of the mem.
bers
Mr.. STUART of Patrick, offered The following
which also parsed unanimously:
Resolved, That the Convention highly appreciate the
faithful services Of their Doorkeeper and Pages
Mi. WISE said that something more substantial was
due to the Doorkeeper and moved that he be paid the
same mileage as voted the members and Sergeant
at Arms tor going home and returning during the re.
cess. Passed.
Mr.: CARLILE moved the following resolution. which
was also adopted unanimously
Resolved, That the thanks of the Convention are
hereby rendered to VIM. G. Bishop, Reporter to this
oody, ana MS assistants for the faithful and efficient
manner IN which they have performed their duties
Mr.. SnEFFEY presented the following resolutions
which were adopted:
Resolved That the roll containing the draft of the
amended Constitution and Schedule, adopted by this
Convention, and by it submitted the people of this
commonwealth, for their ratification and rejection,
De enclosed by the Secretary in proper for its
preservation and deposited for safe keeping with the
keeper of the Rolls
Resolved, That the Secretary certify for payment
the accounts for binding the Journal, documents and
Appendix; aud for other printing and necessary port
age.
Resolved, That the Secretary certify the accounts of
William Culley, allowing him the same rates allowed
to the Public Printer to the Legislature: Provided his
bills are certified and approved by Messrs. Colin and
Nolan, and Richie & Dunnavant.
The Convention then took recess until IL O'clock
At II the Convention re. assembled.
Mr. SHEFFEY presented the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolved, That the Secretary be allowed the sum of
S25 tor causing the constitution and schedule to be en-
rolled.
Mr.. WATTS, as Chairman of the Committee oil En-
rolment presented the enrolled Constitution ready to
receive the signatures OF the President and Secretary of
the Convention.
The Constitution then, in the presence of the mem
bers still remaining in the city, many of them standing
around the Secretary's table, anxious to witness that
which to give the formal sanction TO their abours
as tar as the Convention concerned received the
signatures OF the President and Secretary of the Con-
vention.
After few remarks from Mr.. JOHNSON, the Governor
elect, he moved that the Convention "do now adjourn
sine de-, and the motion was carried
The President then, at about twelve o'clock pro-
nounced the Convention adjourned without day.