trial or appeal for six months after the reorganization of the State Government under this Constitution, and no execution or other process shall issue under such judgment or decree until after the expiration of six months, provided that the party asking for such rehearing, new trial, or appeal, shall make it appear to the satisfaction of the court that the case on his part has not been fully heard upon the merits, before such motion shall be granted.

Done in open Convention, Nov. 7, 1865.

RESOLUTIONS.

[ No. 1.]

A Resolution making it the duty of the Secretary of the Convention to have published and to distribute the Ordinances and Constitution adopted by the Convention, and for other purposes.

Resolved, That, as soon as practicable after the adjournment of this Convention, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the same, to have published the ordinances and Constitution adopted by this Convention, with a general index thereto, and with such marginal notes and references as may be proper, and that, when so published, he shall send to each member of this Convention three copies of said ordinances and Constitution, with three copies of the journal of proceedings; and that for his services he shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by the next General Assembly.

SEC. 2. Be it further resolved, That when the Secretary shall have discharged the duties required of him by this resolution, he shall file with the Secretary of State all the enrolled ordinances and the Constitution adopted, with all other books and papers remaining in his hands and appertaining to the proceedings of this Convention.

Adopted in open Convention, Nov. 3, 1865.

[No. 2.]

A Resolution in reference to Jefferson Davis of Mississippi.

WHEREAS, the Convention of the State of Florida feel deep solicitude for the President of the late Southern Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, and being mindful that he was but an instrument of the people of the Southern States, and guilty only to the extent of others, who have already been pardoned for the same offence, and respectfully suggesting that in his release the Government would illustrate its wisdom, magnanimity and clemency, not; only to the people of the United States, but the world at large:

Resolved, That his Excellency, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, whose administration has been signalized in a

most extraordinary degree by the great virtues of clemency and mercy, be requested to extend a pardon to the said Jefferson

Davis.

Resolved further, That the President of this Convention be requested to communicate this Resolution to his Excellency, President Johnson.

Adopted in open Convention, Nov. 4, 1865.

[No. 3.]

A Resolution in reference to S. R. Mallory, and others, of Florida.

WHEREAS, the Convention in common with the people of Florida, take a deep interest in their eminent fellow- citizens, the Honorable D. İ. Yulee, S. R. Mallory, and Gov. A. K. Allison, now for a long time detained in confinement by the General Government, and feeling assured that they are not only well disposed, and loyal to the Government, but by their talents, energy and fair standing, would exert a favorable influence in restoring order and prosperity to the State, in her present disturbed condition, whilst their own private affairs and the condition of their families require also their presence at home: Be it therefore resolved by this Convention, That a deputation consisting of three persons, be selected by the Convention to wait upon the President of the United States at an early period, and respectfully to present the cogent claims of these individuals to his clemency, and to express to him the great gratification it would afford the Convention and People of Florida to have their speedy release.

Adopted in open Convention, Nov. 4, 1865.

[No. 4.]

A Resolution requesting his Excellency the Provisional Governor to appoint a Commission of three qualified gentlemen to examine and report to the next session of the General Assembly for their action thereupon, certain matters therein mentioned.

Resolved, That his Excellency, the Provisional Governor, be requested to appoint a commission of three qualified gentlemen to examine and report to the next session of the General Assembly, for their action thereupon, the changes and amendments to be made to the existing statutes, and the additions required thereto,

so as to cause the same to conform to the requisitions of the amended Constitution, and with reference especially to the altered condition of the colored race, under the operation of the President's Proclamation of emancipation, and the action of this Convention.

Adopted in open Convention, Nov. 6, 1865.

[No. 5.]

A Resolution requesting his Excellency the Provisional Governor to exert himself to have removed from the interior of the State, at as early a day as possible, the Colored Troops of the United States, and for other pusposes.

Resolved, That his Excellency the Provisional Governor be respectfully requested to exert himself to have removed from the interior of the State, at as early a day as possible, the Colored Troops of the United States, and to the end that good order and peace may be preserved, the Provisional Governor is hereby authorized to organize the Militia forces of this State for such purposes, when in his opinion it may be necessary.

Adopted in open Convention, Nov. 6, 1865.