, 1862-01-27
TIRE ILLINOIS STATE CONSTITUTIONAL
CONTENTION.



SPRINGFIELD, January "a, 1852
The President called the Convention to order
and invited Rev. Mr. Huschmann, who dclir-
er.d o prayer in the German language.
The minutes were but partially read; further |
reading was dispensed with.
zI1e special orler-the banking question-was t
Postponed, on motion Of MF. Thornton Of |
Shelby, till Wednesday next at IL o'clock.
QUESTION Of ADJOURNMENT.
Mr Singleton of Adams moved that when |
tic Convention adjourn it adjourn to Tuesday
morning at 10 O'clock
Mr. Riley Of Randolph moved to amend that !
the Convention draw pay during the recess. |
h1r: Singleton moved to lay it on the table
Mr Burr Of Scott moved that the gentleman
from Randolph have leave of absence for i
week and that he draw pay during his absence.
NJ: Singleton accepted the amendment.
Mr.. Ferry Of Lake moved as an amendment
that when tile Convention adjourn it adjourn
over to The first Tuesday in june. MIR: Ferry
made pointed and telling speech in favor Of
his proposition, which, notwithstanding con
siderable excitement in the Convention, was
listened to with profound attention By the
Democratic members Mr.. Ferry said that bis
constituents We're opposed to the holding Of
the Convention at the present time, and that
the State be taken to-day there would be a
Que hundred in favor Of adjournment to one
against it.
Nj. Edwards Of sangamon moved to lay the
amendment upon the table.
The ayes and noes were called upon Mr. Ed
wards motion, and Mr.. Ferry's amendment
was laid upon the table By vote Of 43 yeas to
| Is puys.
On the resolution Of Afr. Singleton to ad-
| journ till Tuesday next, the ayes and noes stood
| IS ayes TO 20 noes.
aIr. Singleton Of Adams asked whether it
! would be In order to hare the names Of the
| absentees recorded in the affirmative. Laugh
teri
would be recorded in the negative US they
would have voted "no'' had they been here.
| ILaughter.]
The President remembered that the pre-
| sumption is that when gentleman is absent
lie votes in the affirmative. (Laughterl
PAT OF PAGES, DC.
Mr. Allen of williamson, offered resolu-
each to pages, and the question Of compen-
sation to be decided hereafter; also 81 per day
for Superintendent OF Committee rooms.
1r. Hanna Of Wayne was granted leave Of
absence during Tuesdag aud Wednesday Of
next week
coMaus1cAT1oS FROM TUE GOVERNOR.
A communication Was received from tic
Governor on the subject Of the war contracts
entered into By the State. It was ordered
printed with the regular proceedings. II was
subsequently referred to Committee on Fl
I nance.
QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE.
Mr. Riley Of Randolph rose to question Of
privilege. He pitched into Mr. Duff Of Frank
lin for some alleged personal al}usions to him
on yesterday bfr- R., it appears, just dis
covered that Mr. Duff had called him dema-
gngue.
1fr, Duff responded in humorous manner,
and the debate vas closed by Mr. Riley hoplns,
that their remarks would not be placed before
the public. Laughter.1
STATIONERY FOR LAST LEGISLATURE.
The Secretary Of State sent in a communica'
| tion in reply to 4 resolution OF the Conven-
tion, giving statement in detail Of articles OF
stationery furnished to the last General Assem-
bly, The gross amount paid for said articles
: | is set down ut s. 56G S.; but portion Of the
! articles were not used, and are now being used
By The Convention
LOSS OF TANE5.
Tie Auditor Of State sent in 4 statement o
State taxes lost in the several counties in tle
, ycars 1855 and 1860, for the want Of bidders a
The sales Of forfeited property.
:. 1855 1850.
5 Total loss $l,71 $4nT5t.7;
I The greatest loss Has in the following