...the yeas and nays on the resolution. Mr. Speight, of North Carolina, moved to amend the resolution by striking out all after the word "Resolved," and inserting the following: That a select committee be appointed, to whom shall he referred the communication of the hon. William Sfan6enry,...

...elective by the people is constitutional or not, and that they report by bill or otherwise. Mr. Monroe moved to amend the same by striking out all after the word "Resolved," and insert the following in lieu thereof, viz: "That the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire...

...in the county of Tazewell. An unsuccessful motion was made by Mr. BROWNE of King George and Stafford to amend the same, by striking out all after the word " resolved," and inserting as follows : That a board, to be composed of five commissioners, be appointed to inspect the books...

...take a recess at 2 o'clock, and resume its session at 4 o'clock PM A motion was made by Mr. ECHOLS to amend the same, by striking out all after the word "resolved," and inserting as follows: " That from and after this day this house will, besides the morning sessions, hold a session...

...which motion did not prevail. The question recurring upon the resolution of Mr. Spencer, Mr. Hammond moved to amend the same, by striking out all after the word "resolved," and by inserting the following io lieu thereof: Mr. Rogers, Mr. Root, Mr. G. Spencer, Mr. Sprague, Mr....

...suffering poor of that town. This resolution being read, A motion was made by Mr. Blair, of South Carolina, to amend the same, by striking out all after the word resolved, and inserting as follows: " That the Sergeant-at-Arms be required to deduct from the compensation of the members...