Mr. J. T. S. Taylor offered the following, which was referred:

Whereas, The ballot is the palladium of American liberty, and whereas, the disloyal men of Virginia are seeking by every means in their power to prevent the free exercise of the elective franchise; therefore,

Resolved, That the Committee on the Elective Franchise and Qualifications for Office be requested to incorporate into the Constitution of the State of Virginia, that all voting shall be by ballot.