IN JOINT CONVENTION
On motion of Mr. STANTON, a Committee, consisting of Messrs Stanton, Belamy and Pierce (of Porter), was appointed to wait on His Excellency and inform him that the two Houses were in joint session under his appointment to deliver a message.
The Governor responded with the committee in person.
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. Gentlemen of the House of Representatives: We have met in joint convention, in compliance with a resolution of the two Houses, to [hear the message of the?] Governor. And I have learned that a resolution has been passed appointing a committee to procure the services of a minister of the Gospel to open the session with prayer. The committee inform me that they have procured the services of the Rev. Mr Sims, of this city, who is also before us. The convention will rise whilst he will address the Throne of Grace.
Mr SIMS prays
The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR The Convention is now ready to hear the message of the Governor.
