were they to divile that department? Were they to divide between two or three committees all the various subjects connected with that department-was one committee to report in regard to the construction of the legislative body-another to determine the number of members of it, and a third to judge of the qualifications necessary to entitle a man to an election to that body? partments. Jurisprudence had relation to the laws to be administered-the judiciary to the courts by which the laws were administered. Mr. ARCHBOLD said the human mind was always some time in coming to a decision. The gentleman had drawn a distinction between the two committees alluded to, but was the distinction so very strong as to be appreciable on its being first brought to notice? Mr. STANBERY proceeded. The next committee was that on the apportionment of Representatives. A very important one, and one with which they would have trouble. The committees on" Corporations, other ing and Currency were the next in order. The former consisted of five, and the latter of seven members. Here the whole subject of corporations and corporation franchises, were divided; but, the subject matter divi and currancy, were clearly distinct and divisable from corporations for other different objects. He thought, that as the subject of banking and currency had always excited much attention throughout the State, and as some gentlemen in this Convention entertained strong opinions on the subject, it was right to send it to a special committee. There would be great difficulty, he considered, in their harmonizing so as to produce a complete result. It would certainly be most necessary that they should work together so as to make one system. There was only one subject, in his opini n, that could be legiti-than banking corporations," and the committee on Bankmately separated from the legislative department, and that was the appointment of representation-why was it? First-because it was easily divisible from the matters to come under the consideration of the committee on the legislative department-and secondly, be-ved was easily divisable, for corporations for banking cause the duties of the committee having charge of the apportionment would not conflict with those of the former committee. They could be working harmonious ly at the same time. The first committee, for instance, would settle the entire of the legislative department. When all that was effected there was another thing of importance to be done, and that was, how were their representatives to be elected-whether they were to be elected by the white basis, or by the white and black basis-by the separation of cities from counties or whether they were to be elected by single or double districts; all these very important questions belonged to a different department from the legislative. The consideration of such subjects was apart froc. and for eign to it, therefore, they were separated. Then came the committee on Public Works and Public Debts, having for consideration a subject which did not interfere with any question coming before any of the other committees. The next committee was that on the future amendment of the new constitution. There was one mode of amending it, by the calling of a Convention; but that was a very objectionable and dilatory mode. There was, however, another mode The tenure of members, their qualifications and eli- which recommended itself strongly to his mind, and gibility, the organization of the Legislature-what that was by specific amendment. It was a mode which would constitute a quorum, authorize the calling of the would effectually avoid all that discord and debats yeas and nays, the right of protest, the privileges of which would result from calling a Convention. Each members, the appropriation of public money, the specific amendment having been passed by both Houses power to fill vacancies in the Legislature, the doctrine of the Legislature, were then to be submitted to the of impeachment, whether the Legislature should sit people, singly-they would not be obliged to vote on biennially or annually, and the duration of the session, the good and the bad all joined together, but on each were all subjects belonging to the legislative depart-singly. It was for that reason they sent the subject to ment. And when they had got those matters settled, they had gotten every thing that belonged to the legislative department, according to the Constitution as now framed. He then came to the committee on the "Executive;" it was to consist of only seven members-that was a sufficient number. The qualifications which were necessary for voting for Governor, or the Judges, or any other officer, were the same as for voting for a Representative; so it was not necessary to send the subject of qualification to any other committee. a seperate committee. The committee on Education followed, and then comes the committee on the Militia. That was a subject which should occupy an important position in our constitution, therefore, they seat it to a seperate committee The next committee was the committee on Finance and Taxation. That was the only one which might conflict with the operations of any other committee. Its reports might run into those of the committee on the Public Debts, &c., &c. The subject of taxatio was intimately connected with the publie debt; however, for one, he acquiesced, and would vote for the appointment of the committee. He Then there was to be a Judiciary committee, and the number of members was to be thirteen. In the first The fourteenth committee was that on the Preamble committee, the number was nine-in the second and the Bill of Rights, a very important matter. seven, and in the third thirteen-that increase of did not intend to enlarge upon the subject, as every number had been decided on for very obvious reasons. member saw the importance of it. The fifteenth was What was the judiciary committee to provide for?- the committee on Jurisprudence-he was not much in it was to provide for the number of judges in the vari- favor of it, but he saw a very clear distinction between ons courts-the nature of those courts, and their num- the subject and the Judiciary. And then came the ber, together with the qualifications of judges for the omnium gatherum, the committee on Miscellaneous office. Those were all very important matters. He Subjects. Now the Convention had the whole of considered that as the judges were to be elected by the them. If there were any other committees that should people-which he for one was in favor of—it was im- be raised -any other subjects more important in thempor ant that the persons charged with the judicial de-selves, than the subjects to be taken into considerapartment, should define the qualifications necessary for tion by these committees, it was quite competent for ajudge. He did not think that the question of qualifi-auy member to move that they be referred to a select cation should be sent to any other committee.-committee. The report did not require that there In his opinion, there was no impropriety in having a should not be any greater number of committees than distinct committee for the judicial deparment, and sixteen. a different committee for jurisprudence; for the Mr. HOLMES said that having made the motion to gentleman from Monroe should see that there was lay on the table, perhaps it would be right to make a distinction, as clear as light, between the two de- I single remark. He did not desire to embarrass the ac ber. He considered that committees having important subjects committed to their charge should be composed of a reasonably large number. He merely threw out the suggestion that some gentlemen might take it up. Mr. ARCHBOLD moved to amend by striking out the word "nine" and inserting the words "twentyone." He wished to amend the proposition by mak tion of this Convention, in any manner, but to give his entire attention to facilitating its action on any matter that came before it. It had been the practice to refer most matters to committees in order that they should report on them, so that actiou might be had knowingly and understandingly. He desired that the Convention should take action forthwith, and in order to expedite business he begged leave to withdraw his motion to laying the committee to consist of twenty-one, in order on the table. Leave being granted, the motion to reconsider was then put and carried. The motion to lay on the table and order the report to be printed, was lost. Mr. HAWKINS asked a division of the question by taking a vote on that portion of the report recommending the appointment of the committees. Mr. HOLMES did not see the necessity of taking a seperate vote on the propositions, as they had been openly and fully discussed. He hoped that the gentleman would withdraw his motion and take a vote directly on the entire proposition. that there might be one from each Congressional district on the committee. There were many parts of the State which had no share in those public works; why, then, should they be excluded from representation on this committee, and make it to consist of but nine members, who might perhaps be from those portions of the State the most benefitted by the public works. Mr. MITCHELL observed that he considered it Mr. STANTON asked for a further division of the right to submit to the Convention the reasons which question, by taking a separate vote on the appoint-operated on the committee in assigning to that comment of each of the committees. mittee the number designated. In determining the numbers that they would apportion, the committee were principally actuated by a consideration of the duties devolving on those committees. It would be seen also, that the committees to which they had given the largest number had to depend in a great measure on local information. These were the reasons which had actuated them in assigning the numbers to the committees designated in the report before the Convention. In regard to the committee under consideration, he would say that all information relative to the subject matter to come under its observation could be had in this city. They had within their reach all the public documents, reports to the General Assembly, reports from the Board of Public Works and the Auditors' reports, from which they were to draw the facts upon which their report would be predicated. Those were the reasons which induced the committee to assign this number to the committee on Public Debts, &c., &c. The motion to strike out was not agreed to. Mr. STANTON replied that the reason he requested a division was, because some of the committees were not necessary, and the appointment of them would hereafter result in some waste of time. There was the committee on Jurisprudence. which would bring up the entire question of law reform, and a vast amount of discussion would inevitably ensue. Mr. STANBERY thought it best to decide the matter now. So far as the question of time was concerned it was advisable to ra.se the committee now.The gentleman would find that question of law reform a Hydria-it was a subject that would be constantly recurring. He thought, therefore, that it would be much better to have it go to the committee now, as there was a large amount of public opinion bearing on the subject. Mr. STANTON remarked that there were other things which occurred to him in relation to the committees proposed. He thought that some of the committees would necessarily couflict, and for that reason some were unnecessary. For instauce, how could the committee on the Apportionment act definitely unless they knew how many members the committee on the Legislative department had decided that the Legislature should consist of? He therefore called for a division of the question. Mr. CURRY said he felt rather backward in moving an amendment to a report coming from a committee consisting of so many gentlemen of worth and talent. It seemed to him, however, that the number of members of some of the committees provided for in the report, was too small. Mr. HAWKINS begged to ask what was the question now before the Convention. Mr. LARSH moved to amend, by striking out the words "public debtsa nd public works," and inserting the words "the public debt, finance and taxation." The amendment was not sustained. The resolution was then passed. The ninth proposition was adopted. The tenth proposition reads "A committee on Education to consist of five." Mr. CURRY moved that the word "seven" be inserted in lieu of "five" The amendment was agreed to, and the proposition was then adopted. The eleventh preposition reads--"A committee on the Militia to cansist of seven." Adopted. The twelfth propostion reads-"A committee on Finance and Taxation to consist of five." Mr. CURRY moved to strike out the word "five" and insert the word "seven," which motion on a divis- The original proposition was then put and adopted. The PRESIDENT replied that it was on the adop-read and agreed to. tion of that portion of the committee's report recommending the appointment of the first committee. The first, second, third, fourth, filth, sixth and seventh propositions having been severally read, were then adopted. The eighth proposition was then read as follows: "A committee on Pablic Debts and Public Works, to consist of nine." The fifteenth proposition reads, "A committee on Jurisprudence, to consist of nine members." Mr. STANTON thought it right to ascertain now, whether they were to go into all the perplexing details of legal reform, or were they to confine themselves to the duty for the performance of which they were sent there, which was to frame a new Constitution. He could not imagine what business this convention had with a committee on jurisprudence. He could not see why they should embarrass themselves with a com Mr. CURRY rose merely to say that not only were many of the committees too small, but the committee now under consideration, and others, such as the committee and reports on questions to which the Convenmittee on Corporations other than banking corporations, and the committees on Education, and Finance, and Taxation, were composed of too few members. It seemed to him that they should be increased in num tion would not turn its attention ultimately. He supposed that this Convention was like all other deliberative bodies-that they thought they had more wisdom than any other body that would ever sit hereafter, and that it would not be safe to leave anything to be determined by future generations. He felt a good deal disposed to make a stand on the question now, and there fore demanded the yeas and nays on the adoption of the proposition. The question was upon agreeing to the 15th proposition, to wit: A committee on jurisprudence, to consist of 9 members. Mr. STANTON demanded the yeas and nays, which being ordered, resulted as follows: Those who voted in the affirmitive, were: Messrs. Andrews, Barbee, Barnet of Montgomery, Barnett of Preble, Bates, Bennett, Blair, Blickensderfer, Brown of Athens, Brown of Carroll, Cahill, Case of Hocking, Cham bers, Clark, Claypoole, Collings, Cook, Curry, Cutler, Ewart, Ewing, Farr, Firestone, Florence, Forbes, Gillett, Graham, Gray, Groesback, Hard, Harlan, Hawkins, Henderson, Hitch cock of Cuyahoga, Hitchcock of Geauga, Holmes, Holt, Hootman, Horton, Humphreville, Hunt, Johnson, Jones, Kennon, King, Kirkwood, Larsh, Larwill, Leech, Leadbetter, Lidey, Loudon, Manon, Mason, Mitchell, Morehead, Morris, McCormick, Nash, Norris, Orton, Otis, Patterson, Peck, Perkins, Quigley, Ranney, Reemelin, Riddle, Robertson, Roll, Sawyer, Scott of Harrison, Scott of Auglaize, Sellers, Smith of Highland, Smith of Warren, Smith of Wyandot, Stanbery, Stebbins, Stilwell, Stickney, Stidger, Struble, Swan, Swift, Taylor, Thompson of Shelby, Thompson of Stark, Townshend, Vance of Butler, Vance of Champaign, Warren, Way, Woodbury, and Mr. President,-96. Those who voted in the negative, were: which the public mind was not now prepared. Such propositions receiving the action of this body, would not go to the committee until they should have been considered and debated. He did not consider the proposition in the nature of a rule which should emanate from the committee on rules, to govern this body and regulate its action on any proposition that might be presented, but to attach a right to submit a proposition and to have it considered before this body, and have it disposed of before it went to the committee. He would add in conclusion, that he did not know but the resolution may have received the unanimous approbation of the committee of twenty-one. And it did not receive it without consideration and debate. Propositions and amendments were before the committee, and were considered, and this resolution was at last adopted unanimously, as one which gave a larger scope to fair debate, leaving every member to submit his proposition in a written form to the Convention. He could see nothing in it that might not be adopted as a great convenience and suitable rule to regulate the conduct of members in regard to the introduction of propositions, not interfering at all with the method of transacting business. Mr. ARCHBOLD again expressed his opinion in fa vor of referring propositions, in the first instance, to a Messrs. Archbold, Dorsey, Greene of Defiance, Green of committee of the whole. It was in that committee Ross, Hamilton, McCloud, Stanton, and Williams.-8. So the proposition was concurred in. When the name of Mr. Smith of Warren was called, he asked and obtained leave to explain the vote he would give. He said he was opposed to the Convention going into what was denominated "Law reform." He thought however, that there was no impropriety in raising the committee at present ;-in all probability it would be raised at some future period of the session, and he therefore would vote in the affirmative. The sixteenth proposition reads. A committee on such miscellaneous subjects and propositions as are not referred to in the foregoing fifteen committees, to consist of seven members. The proposition was adopted. The Convention then concurred in the first resolution of the report, recommending the appointment of the before named sixteen committees. Whereupon the question turning, being on the adoption of the second resolution, viz: Resolved, That all propositions made by any member, for the amendment or alteration of the constitution, be first sub mitted to the consideration of the Convention before referred to any committee." Mr. HAWKINS moved that the resolution be laid on the table. The reading of the resolution was demanded and had. Mr. HAWKINS then said that at the suggestion of a gentleman he would ask to have his motion changed to a reference to the committee on rules. Mr. MASON said the object was, if any member of this body desired to amend or alter the constitution, or any part of it, by that resolution he was required first to submit it to the consideration of the Convention before it should be sent to a committee. The proposition did not, nor would it, if adopted, interfere at all with the action of any of the committees instituted by the resolution which had just been adopted. They would be untrammeled in their inquiries, their examinations and their actions. But if any gentleman in that body, having a proposition to offer, and not feeling en tirely safe or willing to submit to the deliberation of the respective committees some long cherished principle, it would be his privilege to rise and offer it in the form of a resolution, to be adopted by this body. There might be, in the progress of their deliberations, propositions offered, that a majority of this body would consider eccentric propositions, for the reception of that advances towards unanimity were made in the consideration of debated subjects. He thought the work of the Convention could be best got through by adopting the principle of the committee of the whole. The "committee of the whole" was a labor saving machine. If the gentleman from Clark [Mr. MASON] would allow the matter to go to a committee of thirteen, he [Mr. A.] would insure that much attention would be given to the subject. He did not wish to be understood as desiring that everything should go to the committee of the whole. But, it would be well to consider whether or not a great amount of business could not be sent to that committee. Mr. FORBES remarked that he would feel much better satisfied if the subject were referred to the committee on Rules, as it would not thus retard the action of the Convention. Mr. SMITH of Warren did not see any impropriety in adopting the present resolution He thought it did not come within the range of the action of the committee on Rules. Mr. GREEN, of Ross, said that, as one of the committee of twenty-one, he had assented to the proposition without well understanding it. He did understand it now. It seemed to him a work of supererogation. He would ask gentlemen, how could any proposition be submitted to a committee until brought before this body? This body, if they thought it expedient, would order a proposition to be referred; if inexpedient, they would say so. This was not a declaration of preliminary action; it was a declaration of common sense, and he hoped they would make many of them. Did gentlemen expect that members, with their various resolutions and propositions, could obtain access to the standing committees when sitting in secret conclave? Much inconvenience would manifestly ensue, if resolutions, &c., were in the first instance referred to the committees. In the Parliament of Great Britain, abstract propositions were made, on which future legislation was predicated, and discussed, before legislative action was taken on the subjects. If that were the proposition made here, it might save much time. He wanted information-he wanted to know how they could get a proposition referred to a committee, standing or select, without bringing it before this body. Mr. HAWKINS considered that the resolution effected nothing whatever, it required nothing, nor did it Mr. GREEN wished to inquire of the gentleman if he supposed the effect of the resolution would be the adoption of any proposition submitted to this body. Mr. SMITH, in reply, said that he did not. Mr. GREEN remarked that he could see no use in the resolution, because all propositions should come before this body, before they could be referred. Legislature shall, by their adjournment, prevent its return, in laid upon the table and printed, which was agreed to. elicit answers in time for the deliberations of the Con- Mr. ROLL. Since yesterday, I have had a conversation with the gentleman from Cuyahoga and have I consulted with other gentlemen on the subject of the information proposed to be obtained in the report made by Mr.HITCHCOCK. I believe that by a modification of those inquiries, all the information,which it is desirable Mr. SMITH understood the objections made. He should be laid before this body, may be submitted to them and I shall now vote to have this matter recomdid not suppose the resolutions contemplated that every proposition would receive the sanction of the Conven-mitted to the committee who reported it in order that tion, but that they would be referred to one of the these inquiries may be made in a different form. And, standing committees, and that it would be in the pow-information that I may be able to obtain, before this so far as I am concerned, I will endeavor to lay all the body with as little delay as possible. er of the Convention to refer. Mr. ARCHBOLD asked what was the advantage of sending a question to the committee of the Whole. Mr. SMITH of Warren presumed that one of the rules to be reported would be that by which the Convention could resolve itself into a committee of the Whole, on the motion of any member. Mr. REEMELIN had been convinced from the observations of the gentleman from Ross (Mr. GREEN) that there was no necessity for passing the resolution. He would vote for the reference, as he thought it right and proper. The motion to refer was carried. Mr GREEN inquired if it was understood that the report was to be printed? It seemed to him to be well to have it printed and laid on the tables of members, in order that they would be able to ascertain of whom the standing committees were composed, to which their dif ferent propositions would be referred. He moved, therefore, that so much of the report of the committee of twenty-one as had been adopted, be ordered to be printed. Mr. CHAMBERS suggested that it would be best to withdraw the motion until the committees were appointed. Mr. GREEN would ask to withdraw his motion; which was agreed to. And on motion of Mr. RANNEY, THREE O'CLOCK, P. M. Mr. MASON offered the following: "Resolved, That it is expedient so to amend the constitution as to create the office of Lieutenant Governor, provide for his election and to prescribe his qualifications, powers, duties and compensation. "Resolved, That the Constitution be so amended as to pro vide that every bill or resolution which shall have passed both houses of the Legislature, shall, before it becomes a law, be presented to the Governor; if he approve, he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it with his objections to that House in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the objections at large on their journal and proceed to reconsider it. If after such reconsideration a majority of the whole num: ber present shall agree to pass the bill or resolution, it shall be sent together with the objections, to the other house, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by a majority of all the members present, it shall become a law, notwithstanding the objections of the Governor. But in all such cases, the votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of members voting for or against the bill or resolution, shall be entered on the Journal of each House respectively. If any bill or resolution shall not be returned by the Governor within days, (Sunday's excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall be a law in like manner as if he had signed it, unless the The report was then taken up and recor: mitted. Mr. HITCHCOCK of Cuyahoga. I move that two members be added to the committee. I make the motion with the hope that the President will appoint gen tlemen who have been Clerks of courts. Messrs. ROLL and EWART were added to the committee. Mr. ARCHBOLD. I move that we take up the resolutions presented this morning relative to the adjournment of this body. Which being agreed to, upon motion of Mr. ARCHBOLD the following resolution was also agreed to. Monday morning at 10 o'clock." "Resolved, That when this Convention adjourn it be until Mr. NASH moved that the convention now adjourn. Which was disagreed to. Mr. RANNEY. I now move to take up the report made by Mr. LIDEY as Chairman of a select committee, in regard to the selection of a printer for this Convention. Which was agred to. The PRESIDENT, in answer to an enquiry made by a member, observed that when the report was laid on the table, there was pending an amer.dment proposed by the gentleman from Gallia and an amendment offered by the gentleman from Geauga-to strike out the word "debates." Mr. RANNEY. I move to take it up at this time, because I regard it of great importance, that the Convention should at once come to a determination in regard to this matter of printing. We are constantly ordering printing to be done; and we should know, as early as possible, upon what terms it is to be done. I agree entirely, Mr. President, with my colleague, that the first thing necessary, in order that this Convention may procure its printing to be done, is the appointment of a printer for this body, who shall be considered one of its officers. This is the only method by which we can reach the matter, under the act calling the Convention. I have heard no objections against the appointment of the individual named in this resolution. I do not know that any individual sincerely objects to the appointment of Mr. Medary, as not being a fit and proper person to discharge the duties of the station.For my part, so far from that being the case, it would If we should elect be, in every sense, agreeable to me. him a printer to this Convention, we have made an ad. vance so far, and we shall have a Printer, amenable to this body, and under its control. The next thing after such appointment, would be to see what they would require that Printer to do, and what printing is neces one or to the same re-appointed. This is what I understand the rule to be. If the gentlomen saw fit, the President could appoint another or retain the old one. The resolutions and amendments were then re-committed to the same committee who reported them. Mr. NASH. As this matter has been referred back again, I would move that two additional members be added to the committee. Which was agreed to, and Messrs. CHAMBERS and LARWILL were designated by the President as the additional members. Mr. TAYLOR. The report already laid upon the table by the committee on reporting, makes an incidental reference to the subject of printing the debates and proceedings of the Convention. I think that if the resolution were before us, this whole subject of printing our reports and debates, might be discussed. I therefore move, the resolution reported by the committee be taken us. Mr. HITCHCOCK, of Geauga. That report has been laid upon the table and ordered to be printed. It ought to be printed before we act upon it, and I hope it will not be taken up until then. The question upon taking up said report being then taken, the motion was lost. Mr. ROLL then moved to adjourn, and according to a previous vote the Convention then adjourned till Monday morning at ten o'clock. sary for our use. When they have decided that, and ordered what their Printer shall do, the next question that naturally occurs, is, what shall he be paid for such work? Now in regard to the compensation, I will say, generally, that I agree entirely with the gentleman from Fairfield; I go for a fair and liberal compensation, whoever may be appointed to do our printing. I would give him a fair compensation, upon the same ground that I would to the Sergeant-at-Arms, or any officer of this body, for I look upon it as exceedingly important, that the Convention should, both by precept and example, allow a fair equivalent to labor of every kind, and none is more useful than this of printing. In pursuance of such a purpose, I am extremely desirous that the Convention should, at an early day, fix upon the amoun' they will pay. I have no doubt, from the testimony of the committee, that in regard to the printing of all our proceedings, except the debates, the prices fixed upon are fair and just. We have already authorized the publication of the debates and proceedings of the Convention, and I can only say, for one, I am in favor of that course; and in favor of having the work performed by the Printer to this Convention, and under the general principle which I have stated, at a fair equivalent. I will say further, that I am in favor of publishing a larger number of the debates of the Convention, than are indicated in the resolution offered by the gentleman from Auglaize, or that are mentioned in the report of the committee to whom was referred the Report of J. V. Smith. I am in favor of having a larger number, because I believe it will add comparatively little to the expense. What shall be paid for the publication of the Debates? Having settled that, we or ght to forward and authorize the publication of these re- Mr. QUIGLEY presented the credentials of his ports. I think, that upon the compensation to be al- colleague, HENRY H. GREGG, who appeared, took the lowed for the publication of these reports, the committee requisite oath of office, which was administered by Mr. have not given us so full a report as I could have wish-Hitchcock of Geauga, and took his seat as a Delegate ed. It seems to me that the committee have not had from Columbiana and Mahoning. their attention directed to this matter. For the purpose of affording to the Convention information upon this subject, and ascertaining what would be a fair equivalent for the publication of these debates, I will move that this resolution be re-committed to the committee who had the same subject under consideration, and who have already reported to us, that they may give us the benefit of their experience, extend their inquiries still farther, and obtain specific information as to the prices for which this work can be done. For my part, at the present stage of the debates, I have not suf ficient information to enable me to say whether the to which was referred a resolution to furnish the memMr. VANCE of Champaign, from the committee price named in the amendment offered by the gentle-bers of the Convention with certain newspapers, reman from Hamilton, would be a fair equivalent for the work or not. I am in favor of the publication of the debates, and therefore am opposed to the motion of my colleague, to strike out of the resolution the word "debates." I think we ought retain it, and decide at an early day, how many copies of these debates we will publish, and what we will pay for them. The rule that shall guide my vote throughout, will be a fair, honorable and liberal equivalent for the labor required. Mr. PERKINS. If I understand the motion, it is equivalent to an amendinent I offered to the original resolution. I do not know what rule has been adopted here, but if I understand the rules of a body of this chamber, a committee, when it has once reported, is disbanded. There is no committee, in a correct sense of the term, to which propositions can now be referred; for a special committee differs from a standing committee in this, that the latter is in existence during the session, to which any thing can be referred at any time. But when any proposition has been referred to a spe cial committee, there is an end of it, after the committee shall have reported, as far as it is concerned; and if; it goes to a special committee again it must be a new SIXTH DAY-MONDAY, MAY 13-10, A. M. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. HITCHCOCK. NEW MEMBER, Mr. BARBEE stated that his colleague Mr. DORSEY, had been called home by the news of the sudden illness of a member of his family, and he (Mr. B.) asked leave of absence for a few days-which was granted. Mr. SMITH of Warren, offered the following which was agreed to. Resolved, That a standing committee to consist of five members, be appointed by the President, which shall be styled "the Committee on Accounts," and to which shall be referred for examination and allowance, all claims properly incidental to the Convention. ported "that it is inexpedient to furnish any papers at constituents, and ask leave to be discharged from the the expense of the State for distribution among our further consideration of the subject." Which report was agreed to. Mr. STIDGER offered the following: ted to furnish for the use of this Convention, in addition to Resolved, That the Auditor of State be and is hereby reques his report to the Oeneral Assembly of March 13, 1850, on the subject of the surplus revenue, full and distinct answers to the following questions: 1st. What per centum of the interest on sums originally deposited with the several counties, was applied to the use of common schools, and what was the aggregate amount of the school fund derived from that source? 2d. What amount of the surplus revenue, (if any,) has been repaid into the State Treasury, since the date of the report referred to, and how much is now due from the counties severally? of the principal of surplus revenue repaid to the State by the 3d. In what manner and to what purposes has the amount several counties been applied? 4th. Whether the repayment of the principal of surplus revenue to the State, has in any wise diminished the common school fund? if so, how much? 5th. If a diminution of the school fund has been occasioned by the causes referred to, from what sources is it contempla |