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 Simpson, Solana, Stephens, Thomas, Tift, Turman, Ward, Wright of Escambia, Wright of Columbia, and Yates—62. Nays—Messrs. Baker of Jackson, Gregory, Hendricks, McCaskill, Morrison, Rutland and Woodruff—7. The ordinance was declared adopted at 22 minutes past 12 o'clock. Mr. Dawkins of Alachua oftered the following resolutions: Resolved, That the ordinance be enrolled under the direction of the Judges of the Supreme Court of this State, and signed by the members of the Convention, at one o'clock to-morrow, on the portico of the east side of this Capitol, and then be deposited in the archives of the State. Resolved, That a message be sent to his Excellency the Governor and to both branches of the Legislature, inviting their attendance at the Capitol at one o'clock to-morrow, and that this Convention, in the presence of the constituted authorities of the State and of the people, ratify the Ordinance of Secession. Resolved, That the President of this Convention invite the Rt. Rev. Bishop Rutledge to attend at 1 o'clock to-morrow, to return thanks to Almighty God on behalf of the People of this State and to invoke His blessings upon these our proceedings. Which were unanimously adopted. Mr. Anderson of Jefferson offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the President of this Convention be instructed to inform the proper authorities of our sister Southern States of the action which Florida has just taken. Which was adopted. The Convention was engaged some time in secret session, after which, on motion, adjourned until 11. o'clock to-morrow. SEVENTH DAY. FRIDAY, January 11th, 1861. The Convention met pursuant to adjournment—a quorum present. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Rutledge addressed the Throne of Grace as follows: Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid, and who art ever wont to give more than either we desire or deserve, we approach the throne of Thy august majesty this morning, as humble suppliants, imploring Thy benediction and grace. Thou hast nourished and brought us up as children, but we have rebelled against Thee. Nevertheless, let not, we pray Thee, our sins and our iniquities to prevail against us, as that we may feel ourselves to