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In obedience to the proclamation of the Hon. W. S. Barry, President of the Convention of the State of Mississippi, the Convention re-assembled at the Hall of the House of Representatives, in the city of Jackson, this day, at 12 O'clock, M., and was called to order by the President.

Upon a call of the roll fifty-nine members answered to their names.

A quorum being present, the Convention proceeded to business.

The Convention being informed that F. A. Pope, Esq., the Secretary, was detained by sickness and would not be present.