Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-02-29

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so by converting the present frontier of free ST.
into foreign frontier, by surrendering theright to
redress for injuries Of this nature in the Courts OF
the United States, the power to demand the snrrta-
der of fugitives from Justice by the Governora.of
States ard the right to the capture and return,of
fugitive slaves with all the force and at the expe
of the United States.
9. That in our opinion much relief may be =
tanned against such injuries by revision OF the >
lice laws of the Southern States and that whene
these frontier States shall find annoyances to Il r
proper enjoyment Of this species Of property call
for redress by force we shall be ready to hearken 70
their voice, and to make their cause our own.
TO- That in States which have violated the fee :
al Constitution by statutes designed to nullify
laws of the United States for the arrest and ret,
to their owners of fugitive slaves the federal V
should be maintained by the rigorous punishm t
Of all persons guilty of this violation, such St G
laws to the contrary notwithstanding.
II. That We re-affirm our long cherished opini )
in favor of the distribution of the public lands,
their proceeds among all the States Of the I'm In
as more than ever desirable as relief to the pi =
pie of this State against the present burdens OF
alton. e- 4
-. The internal improvements of North Carol =
should be fostered and prosecuted as rapidly as
resources and financial condition OF the State y
or injuring the public credit
WHEREAS Great inequality exists in the pres t
mode of taxation, and it is just and right that |
property should contribute its proportion towai )
the burdens of State:
l. Resolued That we recommend convention Of
the people of the State be called on the fede III
basis early practicable, for the purpose OF 0
modifying the Constitution that every species Of
property may be taxed according to its value, W IA
pouor IN fe only favnr nf the nafij q
products of our State and the industrial pursuits Of
her citizens
2. That the proscriptive policy of the Democr; &c
party of this State in excluding from the jude i
Office well from all places of honor and tru {,
all who do not subscribe to the behests of par :,
meets our decided condemnation.
8. That an executive committee of eight perso y
one from each Congressional District, be appoint
by this Convention to confer with our friel )
throughout the State and Union as to the best me
of carrying out the objects of this Convention.
The Register, saws "Mr. Turner of Orar Z
moved to take the vote on Ad Valorem, offering l
amendment against taxing such small matters US Il
cups, plates &C.
Mr.. Badger proposed change in his amendmeI,> :,
which was accepted. The amendment of Mr.. II =
ner was then adopted.
Mr.. Henry of BERTHE, then moved reconside :
ton of the amendment entering his protest again t
it.
Mr.. Barringer, of Cabarrus, seconded Mr.. Hen,
Mr.. Rayner hoped Mr.. Turner would Withdraw
The motion to reconsider prevailed.
Not being withdrawn the amendment was reject. /.
The question then recurring on the passage of l.
Ad Valorem resolution. itpassed almost UNANIMOUSLY
Resolutions were also adopted nominating Will:
A. Graham, of North Carolina, as first choice
Washington Hunt of New York, as a second cho;
for the Presidency.
Mr.. Smith, of Halifax, offered the following re:
luton, which, after some debate, was adopted:
"Resolred, That the thanks of the whole cou
try are due to the Opposition members of Congr
from this State for their persistent and patriotic
forts to organize the House of Representatives
The following substitute proposed by Mr.. Rayn
for the above resolution was rejected
"Resolred, That the Southern Opposition me-
berS in Congress of the United States have our c,
dial support and confidence in the position viii
they now occupy in the national councils as the
gans representatives of the conservative elemen
of the country-that we will sustain and defer
them in their resistance to the tyranny and m
rule of Democracy. and their opposition to the m
chievous influences Of fanaticism, whether North 4
South"
The Hon George f. Badger and DR.. R. X. Spec i
were nominated as Electors for the State at large;
and Hon John NJ Morehead and Hon Kenneth Ra |.
ner were appointed delegates to the national Co
vention, with Hon. R. S. Donnell and Hon. n Boydt
as alternates