Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-07


the inalienable rights of the people.
Where did dSloyalty exist? Our people had
poured out their blood and their treasure in defend
ing our common cause. few miserable wreckers
on the coast, and perhaps, now and then sEulklng
traitor on the confines of East Tennessee could alone
lie affected 10y it, and such as these no oath could
bind We're the loyal and the true to be subjected
to this gross indgnity, and merely for these!
Why, Virginia with $1,000 traitors within her
borders had deemed no such enactment necessary,
and no other State in the Confederacy had passed
such law.
Mr. Dick next addressed the Convention, oppos-
ing the ordinance which he styled "a bill Of abomi.
nations"
This speech was exceedingly eloquent and effec-
tive and the Reporter will hot do Mr. Dick the in
Justice of publishing the brief and scattered notes
which he hastily penci!ed. He but expresses the
wish of all who heard it, in hoping its early publ
cation in full
r When Mr. Dick concluded, the Convention ad-
journed on motion of Mr.. Speed.
WEDNESDAY, Dec f. 1861.
The Convention was called to order.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Broadus of the Baptist
Church.
The journal of yesterday was read and approved.
The President presented minority and majority
reports from the Board Of Claims relative to claims
allowed the Wilmington and Manchester, Whining
ton and Weldon and Western n. c. Railroads for
transportation, &c.
Mr.. Satterthwaite moved reference of the reports
to the finance committee and that they be printed
Mr.. Ruthn moved to amend by requiring said
committee 10 enquire also to the necessity of con-
tinuance Of the Board Of Claims for a longer time
than until the 10Th of December, and that they Ie-
port by ordinance or otherwise. Adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Reid, leave of absence was
granted to Mr.. Biggs for one week from and after
to-day.
al al
the Convention might proceed to elect commis-
sioner under the ordinance for the manufacture Of
salt on the seaboard. Agreed to-
Mr.. Woodhn put in nomination the name Of Phile-
mon b. Hawkins ESQ.,, Of Franklin county.
Mr.. Pettigrew nominated Edward Wood, Esq , Of
Edenton
Mr. Armfield nominated James Sloan, ESQ.,, of
GrecEs5orough, but withdrew the nomination on
being assured by Mr.. Gorre that Mr.. Sloan's en-
gagementS would preclude his acceptance.
Mr.. Christian nominated John ~ Worth, Esq, Of
Randolph.
Mr.. Ellison nominated D. W. Bagley,1 ESQ.,, of
Martin and
Mr.. Thomas of Carteret, nominated Benjamin L.
Perry, Esq, of Cartrret
The Convention proceeded to vote rirG roee with
the following result:
o. So votes cast, Mr. Hawkins received 80 Mr.
Worth 81; Mr.. Basley 4; Mr.. Perry 3. No cleo
ton.
The Chair announced the following committee on
the grievances Of Sundry citizens of Washington
county, viz: McsSrs Warren, MoSeley, Thomas Of
Cartcrct, Johnston and BrySon.
The Convention proceeded TO second ballot for
Commissioner.
Mr.. Holmes put in nomination William B. Giles,
Esq, OF New Hanover and the election resulted as
follows
Whole number of votes cast 81 OF these Mr.
Worth received % votes; Mr.. Hawkins Sc; Mr..
Perry ,. Mr. Worth elected
Mr. Mcneil, of Cumberland introduced reso-
luton instructing the committee on Coal fields to
inquire as to the propriety of modifying the charter
OF the Western Railroad company. Lies over.
Mr. Gorrel, petition for the repeal of the Stay
law. Referred to the Stay-law committee
Mr.. Fercbee, u resolution that the Convention
take recess from Saturday the 14th of December
next, until the 2lSt of January, 1862 Lies over.
Sundry resolutions and ordinances formerly in.
tro'uced were referred to appropriate committees.
On motion Of Mr.. Manning, the ordinance to con-
Struct Railroad from the Coal6eds to connect with
the \. {. Railroad was made the special order for
Tuesday next.
A communication was received from C. II. Brog.
den, Esq, State Comptroller asking that additional
| clerical force be allowed in his department.
The COmptrollers communication inter
estng Ii stated that the business Of his office
had been steadily increasing for years past with no
corresponding increase of pay. The Onerous bur
laturc and the Convention consequent upon the
adoption Of the al rdIOren system of taxation, and
the heavy issue of Treasury notes. had rendered ad
ditional clerical force in his office all absolute ne
ceSsty.
McSsrs. Ruffn and Badger thought the communi
cation an important one, and that the clerical force
of both the Comptroller's and Treasurer's offices
wholly inadequate to the burthen of business
! imposed upon them. In this connection Mr. Ruffir
said he had been informed that the Comptroller was
: two or three months behind with his books, anC
that this was owing to the number of additions
! duties devOlving upon HIM.
Messrs Badger and Ruffin also alluded in term!
of high approval to Mr. W. 4. Richardson, chic
clerk in the Treasury. The former said that Mr.
r. ordinary clerk, but accomplished &C
cOuntant-a thorough man of business, whose ser
vices were indispensable to that department Mr.
Ruffn stated that Mr.. Richardson had refused off
ceS less lsboriouS and of higher emoument because
the State had need Of his services, and assurances
had been given him that his salary would be in
creased.
On motion of Mr. Ruflin, the communication wa
then referred to the committee on the wants of tn
Treasury.
On motion of Mr.. Ferebee the Convention ther
adjourned until Friday, the use of the Commons
Hall having been first granted to the Electoral Col
lcgc, which meets today.
INoTE.-The Reporter would state in Justice L
Mr. Rutfin, that in his allusion on Friday last t
the luoscness with which the accounts of the Treas
ury Department we're kept Mr.. Rutin intended t
cast no lmputaton on the Treasurer for whom per
sonally he had the highest esteem. lie reprehend
ed merely the mode of keeping accounts, which ha
always existed, and for which the present Treasure
was by no means responsible.
HOw,TO CURE BACON WITH LITTLE SALT
DR.. Vim. B. Ioung:-
DEAR Sir In these times Of extreme scarcity q
salt you will confer q kindness on the public i
publishing recipe you gave me for curing mea
and making sausage. -.
10 .'' Yours truly, -aE e-
j. NJ MCCUE.
Col j. H. KcCue:-
DEAK SIR: In accordance with your request