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Virginia State Convention.Eleventh day.--[Second session.] Richmond, June 25, 1861. The Convention was called to order--Mr. Southall in the chair. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Duncan. [It may not be out of place here to copy a letter from Bishop McGiLL. of this city: "Richmond, Va., 22d June, 1861. "Dear Sir: --I am sensible of the honor the Convention does me in the invitation through your favor of the 21st inst. But I hope to be excused; as, besides that I am just recovering from a sickness which has kept me in my room all this week. I must plead want of experience in the functions expected from those who officiate on such occasions. If I cannot pray before the Convention, I shall continue with my people to pray for it, that God may guide and control it in its decisions and ordinances. Very respectfully, yours, "J. McGiLL, Bishop of Richmond. "Hon. J. L. Eubank, See, of Convention."] The different committees were called on for reports. Mr