taken and counted the tellers appointed for that purpose reported that the whole number of votes cast for the said office was 92. Necessary to a choice 47-of which La Fayette Kellogg received 48 votes; Wm. W. Treadway received 41 votes; Hiram Taylor received 1 vote; and Blank 2 votes.

La Fayette Kellogg, having received a majority of all the votes given, was declared by the President duly elected to the office of secretary of the convention for the present session.

Moses M. Strong then moved that the remaining officers be elected viva voce, which was agreed to.

Mr. Noggle nominated Hiram Taylor for the office of assistant secretary. And the question having been put on the said nomination, it was decided in the affirmative.

Moses M. Strong nominated Edward Hayes for the office of sergeant at arms. Mr. Dennis nominated John Starkweather for the same office. The question was first put on the nomination of Mr. Hayes and was decided in the negative. And a division having been called for, there were 32 in the affirmative and 50 in the negative. The question was then put on the nomination of John Starkweather and was decided in the affirmative.

Moses M. Strong then nominated Edward Hayes for the office of doorkeeper. And the question having been put on the said nomination, it was decided in the affirmative.

George B. Smith then nominated R. T. Davis for the office of doorkeeper. And the question having been put on said nomination, it was decided in the negative.

Mr. Ryan nominated Wm. Kirkpatrick for the office of doorkeeper. And the question having been put on said nomination, it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Crawford nominated Henry Brown for the office of messenger. And the question having been put on said nomination, it was decided in the affirmative.

Moses M. Strong nominated Henry Starks for the office of messenger. And the question having been put on said nomination, it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Baker nominated Elisha Isham for the office of fireman. And the question having been put on said nomination, it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Baker introduced the following resolution, which was adopted, to wit: "Resolved, That the secretary be directed to invite the resident clergymen of Madison to attend alternately and open the convention each morning with prayer."

Moses M. Strong introduced the following resolution, which was read and on his motion laid on the table, to wit: "Resolved, That the secretary prepare and cause to be printed an alphabetical list of the members of this convention."

William R. Smith introduced the following resolution: "Resolved, That the following select committees, to consist of seven members each,

be raised for the purpose of having submitted to them, respectively, the several following subjects for the consideration of the convention.

1. The subject of legislation.

2. The subject of the judiciary.

3.

The subject of the executive department.

4. The subject of election and suffrage.

5. The subject of a bill of rights.

6. The subject of corporations and privileges.

7. The subject of official appointments and tenure.

8. The subject of learning, education, and science.

9. The subject of the militia.

10. The subject of currency and finance.

11. The subject of public highways by land and water and the eminent domain of the state.

12. The subject of internal improvement.

13. The subject of constitutional amendments."

The resolution introduced by Mr. Agry on yesterday having been first withdrawn, the resolution above named was read and on motion of William R. Smith laid on the table, and 150 copies thereof ordered to be printed.

George B. Smith moved that the convention now proceed to the election of a printer. Moses M. Strong moved to lay said motion on the table, which was decided in the affirmative. And a division having been called for, there were 44 in the affirmative, noes not counted.

Mr. George B. Smith took occasion to offer a resolution, "Resolved, That the convention proceed to elect a printer," which was upon motion of Moses M. Strong laid upon the table by a vote of about two-thirds of the members. Mr. Smith's exceeding anxiety to thrust forward the claims of his special favorite to that portion of the spoils raised quite a din about the ears of the gentleman.-Express, Oct. 12, 1846.

Mr. Gray moved that the resolution introduced by him this morning relative to printing be now taken up, which was agreed to. Mr. Ryan moved to amend the said resolution by striking out the words "and also for printing the journal of this convention," and pending the question on said amendment, on motion of Mr. Gray the said resolution and amendment were laid on the table until tomorrow at ten o'clock A. M.

Mr. Gray then called up his resolution to contract with the lowest bidder for the necessary printing, and his motion prevailed.

Upon a second reading of the resolution Mr. Ryan moved that "and the journal" be stricken, and confine its operation to the incidental printing exclusively.

Marshall M. Strong thought that although there might be a necessity for having the incidental printing of the convention done at Madison there existed no good reason why the journal of its proceedings could not as well be printed elsewhere, as it could in all probability be done cheaper and better. Mr. Strong was opposed by Mr. Dennis, who was in favor of giving the whole together, as the incidental printing would be a trifle, scarcely worth accepting, whereas the printing of the journal would cost some thousands; he was in favor of giving the fat job to the person who should do the lean ones, and to save unnecessary discussion upon the matter moved that it lie upon the table, to be brought up again tomorrow at ten o'clock, which motion prevailed.-Express, Oct. 12, 1846.

Moses M. Strong introduced the following resolution: "Resolved, That this convention will adjourn without day on Monday the twentysixth of October instant," which was read and on his motion laid on the table.

Mr. Parsons introduced the following resolution, which was adopted, to wit: "Resolved, That the members of this convention who shall hereafter introduce written resolutions place their names and residence and the county they represent on the same."

On motion of Mr. Baker the convention adjourned until three o'clock P. M.

Mr. Strong spoke in favor of this resolution. He was aware that it might somewhat surprise some that this subject should be introduced at this early stage of the proceedings and he merely wished to call the attention of the convention to it. He was of the opinion that with a due regard to dispatch and proper diligence in carrying on the proceedings the time allowed by this resolution would amply suffice for the prosecution of their duties. The people in his section of the territory were of this opinion; and he believed the people of the territory, generally, were opposed to a protracted session of this body, involving as it would such a large expenditure of the public money. If the members would therefore apply themselves diligently upon the business upon which they were sent here, all the

business could be concluded in three weeks, and a useless waste of time and money be thereby prevented.

The resolution was laid upon the table, to be called up by Mr. Strong when he deemed necessary.

Mr. Parsons of Racine offered the following resolution: "Resolved That members hereafter introducing written resolutions shall append to the same their name and the county they represent," which was adopted.

Mr. Chase inquired if the report of the committee on rules and regulations was not in order; and was answered by Mr. Judd, chairman of the committee.

Mr. Judd said the committee had been allowed so short a time that they had been unable to finish a complete report upon the matters they had under consideration, but would do so at the earliest possible period.

Mr. Ryan asked when the committee would probably be prepared to finish their report.

Mr. Judd replied that they would most probably do so at the next meeting of the convention, at 3 P. M.

Mr. Baker moved an adjournment until 2 [3] P. M. which was carried, and the convention adjourned.-Express, Oct. 12, 1846.

THREE O'CLOCK, P. M.

Mr. Steele introduced the following resolution to wit: "Resolved, That the resolution offered by the gentleman from Iowa for the appointing of standing committees be taken up from the table and referred to a select committee of five, to be appointed by the president of the convention, to report upon the same and to suggest and make such alterations or additions in the number and duties of the standing committees as to them shall seem proper, and that they be instructed to report tomorrow morning, immediately after the opening of the convention."

Mr. Agry moved that said resolution be laid upon the table, which was agreed to. And a division having been called for, there were 45 in the affirmative and 27 in the negative.

Mr. Steele thought the resolution of Mr. Smith was calculated to expedite the business of the convention at least one week and consequently save a considerable expenditure of the peo

ple's money-it was this opinion alone that influenced him in offering the resolution.

Upon a call for the reading of the previous resolution, the Chairman stated that, it being out of the possession of the house, in the hands of the printer, such could not be done.

Mr. Ryan knew not how the paper could be out of the possession of the house while in the hands of the printer any more than while the same was in the hands of the secretary.

The Chair took occasion to inform the gentleman that the resolution was not literally out of the possession of the house, although constructively so.

Mr. Agry moved that Mr. Steele's resolution lie upon the table until the previous resolution was received from the printer and read; which motion, after a few characteristic remarks from Mr. Ryan, prevailed.-Express, Oct. 12, 1846.

Mr. Judd, from the committee appointed to report rules and regulations for the government of the proceedings of this convention, made the following report:

"The committee appointed to report rules and regulations for the government of the proceedings of this convention respectfully report the following rules:

"First. The president shall take the chair at the hour to which the convention shall have adjourned, shall immediately call the members to order, and on the appearance of a quorum shall cause the journal of the preceding day to be read and corrected.

"Second. The president shall preserve order and decorum and decide questions of order subject to an appeal to the convention. He shall have the right to order any member to perform the duties of the chair; but such substitution shall not exceed beyond an adjournment. He shall also appoint all committees unless otherwise directed by the convention.

"Third. The president shall be required to vote on all questions, and on calling the ayes and nays his name shall be called in alphabetical order as Mr. President.

"Fourth. After the journal has been read and corrected the order of business shall be as follows, viz:

1. The presentation of petitions.
2. The reports of committees.

3. Resolutions.

Provided, That [no] resolution shall be acted upon on the same day upon which it is presented.

4. Unfinished business of the preceding day.

"Fifth. The rules observed in convention shall govern as far as practicable the proceedings in committee of the whole, except that a