additional delegates to the Southern Convention, introduced this morning, be made the special order of the day for this afternoon;
Which was agreed to.
Mr. Dilworth of Jefferson called up his resolution of yesterday, asking the appointment of a Committee on the Constitution;
Which was agreed to.
Mr. Ward of Leon offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Convention, through their President, communicate to the Governor of Alabama, their high appreciation of the conduct of the Alabama troops in the late operations at Pensacola; and that the thanks of this Convention, representing the State of Florida, are hereby tendered to Gov. Moore for his promptness and patriotism;
Which was unanimously adopted.
On motion, the Convention took a recess until half-past three o'clock, P.M.
3½ O'CLOCK, P.M.
The Convention resumed its session—a quorum present.
Mr. Folsom moved that no member of this Convention shall speak longer than five minutes at a time on one subject;
Which was adopted.
A letter from W. A. Marvin, was, on motion of Mr. McIntosh, read and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
Resolution instructing the Military Committee to recommend the Legislature to prescribe a uniform dress for the line, General and Staff Officers of Florida;
Which was read and ordered to be placed among the orders of the day for to-morrow.
An ordinance to amend the Constitution of the State;
Which was read, and referred to the Committee on the Constitution.
Resolution that no more new business be introduced,
Was withdrawn.
An ordinance to repeal the 5th Section of the 16th Article of the Constitution,
Was withdrawn.
Resolution calling upon the Committees to report business,
Was withdrawn.
On motion of Mr. Gettis of Hillsborough, the rule was waived, and he allowed to offer the following resolution:
