January 25, 1869

Mr. DIXON. I gave notice on Saturday of an amendment to the resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution affecting suffrage in the several States. I now ask that the amendment be printed. It is in line four, to strike out the words "Legislatures in the several States" and insert "conventions in the several States to be elected in the manner prescribed by the laws of said States," and in line six to strike out the word "Legislatures" and insert" ‘‘conventions.’’ I submit this amendment for the purpose of having it printed with the other amendments.

The amendment was received, and ordered to be printed.