The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-02

whole scheme as n magnificent delusion---as
the political fireworks of the Administration,
to give new hue and complexion. Il was
all piece OF fanfaronade, and nothing more.
The scheme would eventually burst like a
bubble. Cuba would ultimately come to us
Of its own accord, and it was hardly worth
two hundred millions to relieve their impa-
tence, There was much to be done to de-
velop the resources and promote the pro-
gress OF our own country, and Government
would do better to turn its attention to these
things than to engage in these impracticable
schemes abroad"
A BILL CONCERNING A CONVENTION TO
AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE
STATE.
WHEREAS, The Constitution of North
Carolina, unjustly excludes a portion O! its
citizens from Office, because OF their religi-
Gus opinions and faith, and unjustly exempts
from taxation q large and valuable portion Of
the slave property Of the State and whereas
great abuse exists in the present mode Of
appointing justices Of the peace and where
as the Legislative Interpretation Of the Con-
law designates as infants, are capable Of act
ing as Legislators and law makers; and
whereas this General Assembly have reason
to believe that a majority Of the freemen Of
the State are DESTROYS TO amend the Consti.
tuition thereof. in these any many other par.
ticulars, as is manifest from the number of
bills now before this General Assembly pro,
passing changes and amendments to the Con-
stitution BY Legislative enactments; and
whereas this General Assembly consider it
their duty TO adopt measures tor ascertain
ing the will their constituents, and TO pro-
vide the means for carrying that will into ef-
feet, when ascertained: Therefore.
SIC. l. BE IL enacted by lie General a.
setnbiy Of The STATE Of North. Carolina, and Il
is hereby enacted By authority Of hs same,
(two-thlrds Of all the members Of each House
concurring.) That the court Of pleas and
quarter sessions Of each and every county in
the State, at the first term that shall be field
after the first day Of March 1859, shall APP
point two inspectors to super'ntenh the polls.
TO be opened at each and every election pre-
cinct 10 said counties. for ascertaining by
ballot. the viii Of the freemen OF Non ih- Caro-.
lima, relative 70 the meeting Of State con.
vention. And il any court or courts should
fail TO make such appointments. Or ifany in
spector so appointed shall fail TO act IL Shall
be the duty Of the sheriff. or the person act
ing as his deputy on such occasion, with the
advice Of the justices Of tie peace. 20 appoint
an inspector or inspectors, 10 the place Of
him or them. who failed to act, which Inspec-
tors. when duly sworn By some Justice Of the
peace. TO perform the duties Of the place
with fidelity, shall have the same authority
as if appointed BY the court.
sEc. 2. be Il further enacted, That il shall
be the duty Of the sherifrs Of the respective
counties in this State, to open polls at the
several election precincts in said counties,
on the FIRST Thursday 10 August next. when
aud where all persons qualified By the Con.
stliutinn to vote for members of the House
Commons may vote for or against a State
Convention. Those who wish a convention.
voting with 4 printed or written ticket,
/" Convention" and tliuse who do not want
. convention, voting in the same way. No
Convention" or against Convention.
SIC. 3. Beh further enacied, That il shall
be the duty Of Tie sheriffs to make out dupli.
cate statements Of their polls in their respec-
tive counties, sworn 10 before the clerk ol the
county court, one copy Of which shall be
deposited in said clerks Office, and tile other
copy transmitted to the Governor Of tie
State, at Raleigh, Immediately after the
election.
SIC. 4. Bet llrfhsr enacted. That il shall
be the duty u the Governor, as soon as he
shall have received the returns 81 the sheriffs,
IN the presence Of the Secretary Of State,
Public Treasurer and Comptroller, to CON-
pare the number Of votes Tor aud against a
convention; and. il il shall appear that a
majority Of the votes polled are in favor Of
i, be shall forthwith publish proclamation
Of the fact IN such 81 the newspapers IS he
may think proper aud shall issue writ Of
election 10 every sheriff Of the State, requir-
ing him 10 open polls for the election Of
delegates IN the convention, at the same
places aud under the same rules as are .pre.
scribed for holding other State Elections.
and the said election shall take place OH The
FIRST Thursday in November next.
SIC. 5. BE Il further enacted, That the
same persons who were appointed to hold
polls, in taking the vote on convention, shall
hold them for The election Of delegates
Provided, That ii any such inspector shall
fail TO attend or act, the sherifs, and their
deputies, shall supply their places, in the
manner hcrein.before pointed out.
SEC 8. BE Il further enacted, That The
several county courts shall allow the sherifIs
the sane compensation for holding said cleo.
lions, that they usually allow for holding
other state elections. And IL any sheriff Or
other officer appointed to hold said elections
shall fail to comply with the requisitsons Of
this act. he shall be liable to hne Of two
thousand dollars. recoverable before any
Competent inrisdiction. 10 The usA az lie