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the motion. He believed that the resolutions were like a firebrand thrown into the midst of the Convention, to inflame excitement and produce dissension. Mr. Clemens, of Ohio, rose to a question of order. He said there was no quorum present, and it was incompetent for the Convention to proceed to the transaction of any busiorth, the sceptre of manufacturing and commercial supremacy would saver be restored to her. In the course of his remarks, Mr. Randolph was interrogated by Mr. Clemens, and very promptly answered. Mr. Clemens indicated his purpose to reply hereafter to some of the positions assumed by the member from Richmond. The speakerMr. Clemens indicated his purpose to reply hereafter to some of the positions assumed by the member from Richmond. The speaker drew a distinction between a condition of free trade with the South and free trade with the North, showing that in the former we were in less danger from foreign competition. In the Southern Congress Virginia would have a larger representation than any other State; she would have a leading voice in the councils, but he hoped to G