On motion of Mr. Bryant, of Saline, the Convention adjourned. to meet at 2 o'clock, P. M.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention was called to order by the President, when, on motion of Mr. Slack, of Livingston, the resolution offered by Mr. Moss, of Clay, together with the amendment offered by Mr. Peabody, which was pending when the Convention adjourned, was laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Field, of Lafayette, Major M. Oliver was requested to address the Convention, and to give his views on the different subjects now agitating this country, and which would be brought before this Convention; which he was proceeding to do, when the committee on resolutions, &c., asked leave to make their report, which was granted.
The committee then, through their Chairman, Hon. A. A. King, submitted the following report:
The Committee to whom was assigned the duty of designating permanent officers for this Convention, beg leave to report the following:
For President, Hon. W. G. Wood, of Lafayette county.
For Vice Presidents, Hon. J. T. V. Thompson, of Clay Co.
Hon. John J. Lowry, of Howard "
Secretaries, Hon. Samuel A. Lowe, of Pettis county,
L. A. Wisely, of Platte "