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 of the resolution, submitted by Mr Randolph, which respects the Executive—in order to take up the consideration of the resolution respecting the second branch of the Legislature.

And on the question to postpone

it passed in the negative

it was then moved and seconded to postpone the consideration of these words namely

“to be chosen by the Natl. Lege”

in order to take up the following resolution submitted by Mr Wilson. namely.

“Resolved that the Executive Magistracy shall be elected in manner following.

“That the States be divided into Districts—and that the persons, qualified to vote in each District, elect  Members for their respective Districts to be electors of the Executive Magistracy

“That the electors of the Executive Magistracy meet and they or any … of them shall elect by ballot, but not out of their own Body, … Person in whom the Executive authority of the national government shall be vested.”

“and on the question to postpone

it passed in the negative [Ayes—2; noes—7; divided—1.]

It was then moved and seconded to agree to the words in the resolution, submitted by Mr. Randolph, so as to read

“To be chosen by the national legislature for the term of seven years”

And on the question to agree to these words.

it passed in the affirmative. [Ayes—8; noes—2]

It was then moved and seconded to postpone the consideration of that part of the resolution, as submitted by Mr Randolph, which respects the stipend of the Executive, in Order to introduce the following motion made by Dr Franklin namely