Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-07
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sr,rv co.... RALEIGH, July g
eVinces determination to examinc and discuss
~ every proposition submitted TO its consideration and
as there are several important matters vet 10 be disc
ed and settled it is still impossible to form even CO..
lecture as to the time when its labors will terminate =
! our last, only one question of moment has been
reo'Gca VIZ; On Thursday, after able and interest
ing debate which consumed several days il was agreed
70 abolish borough representation entirely by vote of
On Friday, the Convention proceeded. in conm;,,ees
OF me whole to the consideration of the proposition to
the following words ""''" 70 ~
SeGt. 81 That no person who shall deny the being
OF God or the truth of the Protestant RELIGION or The
divine authority either of the Old or New ,Testamcn, ar
who shall hold religious PRINCIPLES ncou,o,t;be vii H.,
freedom and safety Of the State shall be capable Of hold
ing any once or place OF trust or profit in the civil de-
PaItment within this State"
me debate on this subject thus far has been very ami
mated; and characterized by great ability; and yyb,n
published, will no doubt be by the public wb great
aydty and pleasure. The speech of Judge Castor
WINCH from his peculiar situation awakened The highest
uegree OF curiosity and isercst,Nwas one of his most
happy and powerful efforts and wilereaiter be reeardrd
Us The chef TUpre of his public performances me- 10
bate has attracted great crowds of spectators who from
1sy 70 Day hrong the gallery, doors, and windows Of
On Tuesday, after considerable discussion it was DE-.
cided III Conmittee Of the Whole TO amend the section
~ question, by striking out the word Protestant and
inserting IN lieu thereof the word Christian Rnt as
this was not the final action of the Convention on n Tic
w 0'O'' - sun SUBJECT 10 further amcndDeBl.-Slur.
Our brief sketch of proeeed5S s" aygd ,e
MARKS IN Convention up Saturday last will be found
IN preceding columns.-On Monday Mr. Lgyrinotou
from the committee TO whom was relcrcd the l3t Ics
luton IN regard TO the election Of Aornc v
reported an amendment TO the Constitution re- ouirit t
oihcer to be elected by joint ballot Of both Houses If lie
Legislature, and to hold his Office for term Of 49, vcars
MI Occn, from the committee the 10th rcsolntion
Tciatiyc TO filling vacancies in the General Asseohlo
reported the foowing That IL vacancies siall occny
by DEATH resignation otherwise before The roee,;n ~
the General Assembly, wrts may be issued bv f,e u
vernon, under such regulations may be prescribrd
by law MIR. AOyetc0d from the committee an tbc
subject Of impeachment Of judges and other officers re-
ported an amendment to the Constitution providing that
the Governor, the Judges Of the Supreme and Superior
Courts and a other officers except Justices Of The peace
and militia officers may be impeached for wul viola
ton OF this constitution, NAL administration OF corruplnu
judgment agmnst them not 10 extend further than ro
noyai rom ohcc, and disqualification from holdnO ony
otier Office under tie Satcbal shall be lisble io IN
ucment Tor such offence in any court of con,pcte
jurisdiction, the House Of Commons 10 have tho nov,
or Of impeachment; ard the Senate 20 constitute thc
Cour Tor the trial of such impcachmcnts t,othirds Of
tue senators being necessary to convict the Chief os
cc o. nc Supreme Court 20 preside except he be tho
person impeachcd be excused when tho Senate sbal
appoint The presiding officer These reports were laid
on INC table. and ordered 10 he printed
MI DoeheTy made an effort get his resolution for
evening sessions coDsdercd butt was laid on the table
ana me Convention went into committee Of the whole
and TOOK Up the 23d article Cen Spirit and Meesrs
Sfet and " QReen spoke at length against AMENDING
vac afucej ard Nj Ro5mcy and Judge Custom in favor