Mr. RUFFIN gave notice, that at the proper time he wished to offer two amendments to the second section of the propositions reported by the committee.[1] [Footnote 1: Mr. RUFFIN stated the substance of the amendments he proposed in a voice so low, as not to be audible to the greater part of the Conference. They are not to be found in the Journal, nor in the documents printed by order of the Conference, nor were they heard by me.] Mr. FIELD and Mr. DODGE rose and made motions at the same time. The floor was given to Mr. DODGE, who moved, that when the Conference adjourn, it adjourn to meet at ten o'clock to-morrow. Mr. RANDOLPH moved to amend, by inserting half-past ten o'clock. Several motions were made by different members, and much confusion arose, which was suppressed. Mr. CHITTENDEN:--We all, no doubt, wish to economize time as much as possible. The prevailing wish seems to be to meet about eleven o'clock to-morrow. That can be accomplished by a simple motion to adjourn, which I make, and which should take precedence of all others. The PRESIDENT put the motion to adjourn, and declared it not carried. A MEMBER:--I move to amend Mr. DODGE'S motion, by inserting seven o'clock this evening. This motion did not prevail, and the question was taken upon Mr. DODGE'S motion, which was adopted, and the Conference then adjourned. THIRTEENTH DAY. WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, _February 20th, 1861._ The Conference was called to order by President TYLER at ten o'clock, and after prayer by the Rev. Dr. SAMPSON, the Journal of yesterday was read and approved. Mr. HARRIS:--I desire to call the attention of the Conference to the fact, that the time has not yet arrived when the Conference, by its rules, should commence business. The rule is, that the daily session shall commence at eleven o'clock. The PRESIDENT:--The Conference, previous to its adjournment yesterday, adopted the motion of Mr. DODGE, fixing this hour for the commencement of the present session. Mr. WICKLIFFE:--I wish to call attention to the 9th rule in the printed list. It has not been adopted by the Conference. It is in here by mistake. The Committee on Rules did not intend to recommend it. I ask now that it be stricken from the record. Mr. FIELD:--I rise to debate that motion. Mr. WICKLIFFE:--Then I withdraw it. Mr. HARRIS:--I wish to offer a preamble and resolutions, and would like to have them read for the information of the Conference. I ask to have them printed and laid upon the table, so that I can move them as an amendment at the proper time. The resolutions were laid upon the table and ordered to be printed, and are as follows: _Whereas_, The Federal Constitution and the laws made in pursuance thereof, are the supreme law of the land, and should command the willing obedience of all good citizens; and _whereas_ it is alleged that sundry States have enacted laws repugnant thereto. Therefore,