And that no majority appearing no election was had.

The Convention proceeded again to vote when the Tellers reported the following result:

And that no majority appearing no election was had.

The Convention again proceeded to vote, when the Tellers reported the following result:

And that no majority appearing no election was had.
Mr. McMaster, offered the following resolution :

Resolved, That this Convention dispense with the system of voting "viva voce," in the election of its presiding officer, and that the Hon. John G. Chapman, of Charles county, be, and he is hereby declared the President of said Convention.

Mr. Stewart, of Caroline, moved to strike out the name of "John G. Chapman," and insert "Benjamin C. Howard." Mr. Mitchell, moved to lay the resolution and the amendment on the table.

Determined in the affirmative.

Mr. Thomas, moved that the Convention do now adjourn until to-morrow 12 o'clock.

Determined in the negative.

The Convention proceeded again to vote when the Tellers reported the following result:

And that no majority appearing no election was had.

On motion of Mr. Thomas,

The Convention adjourned until to-morrow 12 o'clock.

SATURDAY, November 9th, 1850.

The Convention re-assembled pursuant to adjournment.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Graff.

All the members present as yesterday.

The minutes of yesterday were read and approved.

Mr. Ridgely withdrew his name as a candidate for the office of President.

Mr. Ridgely moved that the Convention now proceed to the election of a President.

Determined in the affirmative.

The chairman called Mr. Sprigg to the chair.

The Convention then proceeded to vote for a President, when the Tellers reported the following result:

And that no majority appearing no election was had.

The Convention again proceeded to vote for a President when

the Tellers reported the following result: