Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04

doubtless be restricted to the amount neeueo.
The above is bare outline of Mr.. Ruffin's speech
A stenographlc report alone could 90 it justice
The ordinance was now read by sections.
Mr. Graham did not think the Convention had the
right to issue bills intended to circulate as money.
The fact of their bearing interest made no difference
As he understood the case of Craig VS.. State OF
Missouri" previously cited.
Mr. Rufin said the notes referred to in that case
were not issued to pay the debts of the State.
Mr. Thompson moved to strike out the words
"one cent and sixty -four hundredths of cent per
diem," and insert the words six per cent"
Adopted.
Mr. Rutfin moved to strike out the words cal
culated and" in the 18th line of the Sth section.
Adopted. In this line the word "allowed" was
also inserted, having been omitted in printing.
Sundry other typographical amendments were made.
Mr. Satterthwaite offered an amendment Ito be
inserted an additional section between sections
- and lS) exeptng The interest Of the notes from
taxation.
Mr. Smith moved to amend the amendment by
allowing taxation of the principal.
After some discussion, Mr.. Satterthwaite WITH
drew the amendment he had offered
The question now being on the adoption ofthe sub.
sttute proposed by the committee for the original
ordinance,
Mr. Biggs said the discussion removed the obiec-
tons he had entertained relative to the constitu
tlonality of the measure. He then offered amend
ment additional section to precede the last, re-
quiring the Treasurer and Comptroller (as in the
second secton) to keep accounts of the Treasury
notes issued under the acts of the Legislature and
former ordinance of the Convention. Adopted.
Mr. ArInfeld moved to strike out in the third
section from the words january 1861" in the
third line, to the word land in the 9th, and insert
the words without interest"
/ Mr. Armfeld urged with much earnestness and
ability the adoption of this amendment. His re-
marks will appear hereafter.
Mr.. Rayner concurred in the main with the views
Mr. A. had advanced, but this matter had been fully
discussed before the committee and he had yielded
to the many furcbe arguments of those who thought
the bearing Interest" essential to the credit of tie
notes and success of the measure He appealed to
his friend to withdraw the amendment.
The question recurring, the amendment was 1e
jected
The ordinance then passed its second reading
The rule was suspended on motion of Mr.. Satterth
waite and it passed it's third and last reading; and
the Convention adjourned.
The Reporter enormously stated in Mondays
proceedings that Mr.. Smith of Macon mosed areter
snce of the ordinance to repeal the passed by the
Legislature establishing the status of Indians as
witnesses. Mr. Smith consistently opposed such
reference. The motion was made by Mr. RayncE
SATURDAY, November 80, 1861.
The Convention was called to order
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Hardie of the Presbyte-
rian Church
The journal Of yesterday was read and approved
On motion OF Mr. Holden, leave of absence was
granted to Mr. Meares of Brunswick, from and after
yesterday until Wednesday next
MIR Mcneil presented \ memorial from citizens
of Cumberland county, praying the passage of Or
diliances to protect the people of the State tIom
the grinding and ruinols actions of SPECTATORS
and Tho t,iI iSbp Of
ing at least in this regard. the imposition of hayy
tax on d,stil!ers. Referred to the cGnInIttee on
diStlieries
AIr. Arlington, Ike memorial from citizens of
Nash county. Referred to the same committee.
Mr.. Battle of Wake. for the Chairman of the
committee on coal fields reported AN ordinance
authorizing an exchange OF treasury notes and for
other purposes" a substitute for the ordinance
referred. Passed lst readng-ordcrcd to be printed.
BY Mr.. Bsgs, resolution requiring the Secreta-
~ OF State to furnish each member of the Conven-
ton with copy of the acts of the regular and ex-
ira sessions of the General Assembly Adopted
under suspension of the rules.
BY Mr.. Holmes, u resolution requesting the
Board Of Claims to report 10 the Convention the
claims allowed by that tribunal to the Wilmington
and Manchestcr, and Western \. G. railroads. as
heretofore reported to the General Assembly.
Mr.. Holmes moved to suspend the rule.
Much discussion ensued and the motion was
finally Withdrawn.
Mr.. Howard from the committee on military af-
fairs reported substitute for the Ordinance
corning the appointing and commissioning of mill
tia officers" also, from the committee the
resolution relating to exemptions from military
/ duty, requesting that the committee be discharged
/ from its further consideration any action in the
! premises having been rendered unnecessary by the
! action Of the Adjutant General These reports lie
! day.
Mr. Armicld moved reconsideration of the vote
by which the ordinance for the relief of the treasury
had passed its third reading-hls object being to
! propose again the amendment offered 10y himself on
yesterday and then rejected. (See Yesterdays pro-
: ceedngs) Mr.. \. stated that several delegates who
had voted against the amendment had since ex
pressed desire for its adoption.
MIR. Rutiin and others opposed the reconsidera.
ton.
The Convention refused to reconsider-ayes IS
nays 81.
The President laid before the Convention com
munlcaton IRON its principal Secretary requesting
an indefinite leave of absence which was granted.
Mr.. Schenck introduced resolution to appoint
committee of five to inquire into the condition o
sick and disabled soldiers in Raleigh and its vicini
ty, and report as to the proprety of the Conven
tons taking measures for their immediate relief
MIR. 5. stated that the situation of sick soldiers il
this city was deplorable one, and that the atten
ton they received was inadequate to the relief o
their urgent necessities.
Mr. Rayner said that the gentleman's remarks
without being so intended, might be construed al
rejecting in some degree, the manner in which
the Surgeon General discharged the duties of hi
responsible position.
Mr. Schenck discaimed all design of making sucl
imputaton.
Messrs. Rayner, Holden, Foster and Speed alik
testified to the untiring energy and fidelity witt
which the Surgeon General had met the onerou
responsibilities of his office.
Mr.. Speed moved to amend by adding anothe
resolution, to establish hospitals in Raleigh Eden
ton, Washington and other places.
, Mr.. Graham preferred a reference of the Who'll
matter to the committee on military affairs.
Mr.. Howard deprecated such reference because q
the heavy accumulation of business already enga
ging the attention of that committee.
Mr.. Schenck having accepted the amendmen
proposed by Mr. Speed, the resolutions passed. un
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