Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-22

whole number 102, of which Mr.. Davidson received
90, and Mr.. Wood6n AZ.
Mr.. Biggs then proposed that the Convention
proceed to the election of three Commissioners of
the Board Of Claims, and the proposition was acce-
ded to-
The following nominations were made:
By Mr.. Satterthwaite B. F. Moore, ESQ.,, of Wake.
By Mr.. Spruill, of BERTHE P. II. Winston, Dr.,
Esq, of BERTHE.
By Mr. Smith, of Macon, R B. Vance, ESQ.,, of
Buncombe.
By Mr. Rufin, John H. billiard, Esq, of Rock
ingham.
By Mr. Lander, v A. McBee, Esq, of Lincoln
By Mr. Myers Thomas S. Ashe ESQ.,, of Anson
By Mr. Long, John Manning, Jr, ESQ.,, of Chat
By Mr. Graham, Samuel F. Phillips, Esq, of
Orange.
By Mr. Biggs. John Norfeet, Esq., of Edgecomb
BY Mr.. Galloway, Samuel F. Patterson, Esq, of
Forsyth.
BY Mr. Mcdowell, of Bladen, ]. B. Bachelor
Esq, of Warren.
By Mr. Moselcy, Patrick Murphy, Esq, of Samp-
son.
By Mr. Kittrell NJ V. Lanier, Esq, of Davidson.
BY Mr. Mcdowell, of Burke, j. j. Erwin, Esq of
Buncombe.
Upon the first ballot, the whole number of votes
cast was 103. of which of the nominees re-
ceveo majority.
The vote was again taken, when the committee
reported 103 votes were cast, of which Mr.. Moore,
only, received majority-(56 votes)
On the third ballot, the committee reported 1O4
votes, of which Messrs. Winston and Phillips re-
ceved majorities-the former GO, the latter 90.
MeSsrs. Moore, Winston and Phillips were de-
clared duly elected to constitute the board of Claims
Mr.. Lander by consent withdrew his vote on
the ordinance concerning the meeting Of the legisla
ture having voted u1thoughtedly after pairing off
with absent member.
Mr.. Jones' of Rowan, moved to reconsider the
vote of this morning. by which the ordinance con-
corning the meeting of the legislature rejected
on It's third reading.
A motion was made to lay the last motion on the
table, pending which
On motion of Mr. Badger, the Convention ad-
journed
WEDNESDAY, June 10, 1861.
The Convention was called to order by the Presi-
dent at 10 oclock-Prayer by Rev. Thomas E.
Skinner.
The journal of Tuesday was read and amended.
Mr.. Battle of Wake, from the committee on en-
rollments reported the following which were signed
by the President:
An ordinance defining treason against the state.
resolution in relation to the gallant conduct of
the officers and men Of the first regiment n. Z.
volunteers at the battle at Bethel Church, which is
as follows
ResOlred That this Convention, approaching the
valor and good conduct Of the officers and men IN
the first regiment of North-Carona volunteers, do
rs a testimonial, of the same authorize the said
regiment to nscribe the word "Bethel," upon the
regimental colors.
resolution in favor of l.. W. Joyner.
RESOLUTIONS &C. INTRODUCED.
By Mr. Rutfiu resolution to authorize the Gov
ernOr to receive additional troops of cavalry.
Mr. Smith, from the special Committee on the
the Revised Code concerning oaths, and requiring
suspected persons to take test OATH under process
from Judge or Justice of the Peace.
BY Mr.. Armfeld, resolution requesting o! the
Governor information concerning the striking of
certain names from the roll.
The following resolutions dc, taken from
the table and considered:
resolution to print 4, 900 copies of the Army
regulationS-paSSed second and third readings and
ordered to be enrolled
resolution of enquiry concerning change in the
basis of representatiOn-referred to the committee
on taxation and revenue.
Mr.. Ferebees ordinance creating a Court Of
Claims read second time and referred to the special
committee on the memorial from Wilmington
Mr. Battles amendment TO the 2lst rule of the
Convention. Rejected on the second reading
The resolution for raising committee the con-
tingent expenses of the Convention. Passed the
third reading and ordered to be enrolled.
All IaSIIlg lllTee regiments W est Ot
Smoky Mountain. Read second time and laid OH
the table.
A resolution requesting information of the Gov
ernor concerning military appointments, &c, was
read.
Mr.. Biggs called for the orders of the day.
Mr.. Battle moved to suspend tie special orders
until the above resolution was disposed of
After some discussion the motion prevailed, and
the resolution was put upon its passage.
Mr.. Rutfn offered amendment allowing the
Executive additional clerical aid if necessary, and
the amendment was adopted, and as thus amended
the resolution passed.
Mr.. Bachelor moved to further postpone the or
ders of the day, to take up the motion of Mr. Jones
of Rowan, to reconsider the vote had yesterday on
the ordinance concerning the meeting of the Legis-
lature After considerable discussion Of the notion
the question put and decided in the affirmative
yeas 55, nays 81.
The question then required on the motion made
yesterday, to lay the motion to reconsider on the
table, and that motion Withdrawn.
The question then required, "Sha the vote be
reconsderedY
The question was discussed at considerable length,
pending which,
communication received from the State
Treasurer concerning the finances of the State
which was read and referred to the finance COM
mittee
The consideration of the motion to reconsider was
resumed when,
Mr.. Jones, of Rowan, moved to lay the subject
on the table.
Mr.. Ferebee demanded the yeas and nays which
being ordered resulted, yeas AZ, nays g.
The question to reconsider was then put
Mr.. Ashe demanded the yeas and nays, which
were ordered and resulted yeas 81, nays 81.
The question then REQUIRED on the final passage
of the ordinance
Mr.. Howard offered an amendment that the Leg
islature shall meet on the Both of July, but after
ward accepted the modification making it the 18th
of August
Pending the debate on the above amendment the
hour arrived and Convention took recess.