Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-11-23
NORTH-CARoLINA STATE CONVENTION
Adjourned Session.


suant TO adjournment
The journal of yesterday was read and approved
MeSSrS. Robert Strange of New Hanover, and
Neill Kelly of Baden, delegates elect, presented
their credentials and took their seats in the Conyen
ton ...--.
Mr. Leak introduced a resolution that the Con-
ventOn, at the present session. will consider sub
jects OF constitutional REFORM and looking to an ear
ly day of adjournment.
Mr.. Biggs moved to refer the resolution to a Spe-
cial committee of one from each judicial district
The motion prevailed and the President appointed
for the lst district Mr. 'Pettgrew, for the I'd Mr.
Warren, for the Ord Mr.. BiggS, for the 4th Mr. Me-
bane for the 9Th Mr.. Leak Of Richmond for the 9th
Mr.. Schenck, and for the 7th Mr.. Mcdowell Of
Madison.
The calendar of the unfinished business of last
session then read.
Mr.. Biggs enquired if the calendar represented
the business in the order in which it was introduced
and asked that 1t might be printed for the use Of
the Convention.
Mr.. Mebane objected to the printing as useless
He said that it would be reasonable to ask the
judge to have the court docket printed for the
of the lawyers. lie presumed the clerks would
keep the calendar properly.
Dir. Barnes thought there would be an inconsis-
tency in ordering the printing of the calendar pend
ing the resolution Of the gentleman from Richmond
(Mr Leak combining the action of the Convention
alN iOOhIlS 10 an carry SClCurnlnenL
Mr.. Leak of Richmond said that although his re.
solution was opposed to taking action on constitu-
tiONal questions at the present session, no doubt
many other subjects would occupy the attention of
the Convention which would require the printing of
the calendar. .,
The President stated that there is a rule requiring
the printing of the calendar weekly and that debate
the subject out of order, unless that rule be
suspended by twOthird vote.
The clerk then ordered to have the calendar
printed in pursuance of the rule
Mr.. Foster OF Randolph introduced a resolution
calling the Comptroller for certain statistical in
formation in relation to taxes, and it was adopted
Mr.. Badger called the attention of the Convention
to the subject of unjust speculation in articles Of
prime necessity, and gave notice that tomorrow
he would introduce an ordinance for the purpose of
remedying the evil.
Air. RayneI introduced an ordinance to provide
for the immediate wants of the Treasury. (The or
dnance repeas the 9TH of the act of the late
sion of the General Assembly, postponing the issue
of treasury notes TO the 18th day Of February 1862
The ordinance passed the first reading
Mr. Rayner moved suspension of the rules. that
the ordinance might be put upon its second and
third reading The motion prevailed, and the ord-
nance passed the second reading.
Dir. Rutfin objected to putting it now on its third
reading. He thought a matter involving grave
constitutional questions, should not be so hastily
he devised to meet the demand upon the treasury
the issuing of bonds bearing interest or some other
plan, so that the Convention might not by its ac
ton authorize breach Of the Confederate Consti-
tuition He said he had scruples of conscience on
the subject and wished further time for considera-
ton. lie moved to refer the ordinance to the f.
nance committee.
Mr.. Rayner stated that upon consultation with
the Treasurer and others, it had been found that
this vas the only resource to provide ways and
means to supply the treasury-the banks could
lend no more money, and that money must be had
to meet accommodating demands
Mr.. Battle of Wake said, that although the banks
could extend their loans, yet there were several
hundred thousand dollars lying idle in the banks
on deposit, that he had no doubt would be readily
invested IN State bonds bearing interest and that
this resource might be resorted to until after Feb
ruary.
Mr. Kittrell and Mr.. Leak of Richmond, favored
the reference to the finance committee.
Mr. Badger suggested that several members of the
finance cor1mittee were absent and as the subject
required early consideration he moved its reference
to special committee.
The motion prevailed and the President appoint
ed MeSsrs. Rutiin, Rayner Satterthwalte, Strange
and Carson. Mr.. Badger having asked to be ex-
cuSed from serving.
Mr. Badger moved that a committee of two be ap-
pointed to wait his Excelency the Governor. and
would receive any communication on the subject of
public affairs that he might be pleased to make
either now or from time to time during the session
The motion was adopted and the President an
pointed Messrs. Badger and Ruin to constitute the
committee.
Mr. Satterthwaite moved that the President fill
the vacancies in the several committees, caused by
designations, and the motion was adopted
Mr.. Osborne announced the death, since the ad.
journment of the last session of the Convention of
Mr.. A. q. Stewart delegate from the county of AL
exander, and offered the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
ResoLoed, That this Convention have learned with
regret the death Of A. G. Stewart the delegate to
this Convention from the county Of Alexander
ResoIred, That in the untimely decease of one so
young-so amiable and intelligent-with life prom
isiRg such usefulness to the COMMUNICATIVE Con-
venton unite their sympathies with those of his
friends and relations and will wear the usual badge
. of mourning for thirty days.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be communicate
ed by the President to the family of the deceased
Mr.. Hargrove offered a resolution granting the
use of the Hall on Wednesday evening, to Mrs.
Heavlin., { Granville for public reading in behalf
of our sick soldiers and the resolution was aopted
On motion of Mr. Bachelor, the Convention ad-
journed to 10 o'clock Tomorrow morning
: wEDsEsDAr Nov. 90, 1861.
The President called the Convention 10 order pur.
suant to adjournment. -
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Broadus.
The Journal Of yesterdays proceedings was read
and approved.
The President announced memorial from the
: grand jury of Currituck county against the stay
law passed the late session of the General Assem-
bly,, which was read, and on motion of Mr.. Biggs,
laid on the table. es.5s. 3
Peyton A. Atkinson, delegate elect from the copn-
~ of Pitt presented his credentials and took bus
seat IN the Convention.
The special comnittee on the resolution of Mr.