Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-06-19
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EoRTH-CARoLINA STATE CONVENTION.

MONDAY, June 10, 1861.
The President called the Convention to order at
II o'clock.
Mr.. Williamson, delegate elect from Caswell, ap-
peared and took his seat in the Convention.
The journal Of Saturday was read.
Mr.. Speed moved to amend the journal by strik-
ing thereom the record Of the motion OF MI. ruler
for reconsideration of the vote by which the seven
regiment bill was passed on Friday. He raised the
point that the motion was made pending the debate
on another and different question, which was con-
trary to the rules of the Convention
The Chair decided that . question to reconsider,
when made by q member rightfully entitled to the
floor had precedence of all other questions, except
q motion to adjourn, and perhaps, motion tor
call Of the House.
Mr. Speed argued that the motion to reconsider,
made at the time the journal shows it was could not
be in order because it was contrary to the rules OF
the Convention.
Mr. Howard raised the point of order, that the
motion to strike out the clause from the record
could not be entertained unless it be shown that it
recorded fact which did not transpire.
Mr. Speed replied, if the motion was in order,
then it was in order to consider and decide on it at
the time it was made; cited the rule Of the Lower
House of Congress- requiring notice in such cases
Mr.. Biggs The record is correct because it states
what was done-the Chair had decided the motion
of the gentleman from Robson (Mr. FullerD to be
in order at the time it was made; that the point
should have been raised then and an appeal from the
decision of the Chair taken. As it was not done
then it cannot be now.
Mr. Kittrell asked if rule in Jeferson's Manual
can control specific rule adopted here.
Mr.. Holmes read from the rules to show that the
motion to reconsider in order when it was made.
Mr.. Reid stated that motion to reconsider might
be made and entered on the journal, though it was
not considered He read and commented on the
rules relative to the subject to sustain his position
Mr.. Badger said there was q difference between
questions Of privilege and privileged motions and
cited examples.
Mr.. Howard again stated his point of order, and
insisted that as an appeal was not taken from the
decision Of the Chair yesterday, it could not now be
done.
Mr.. Battle of Wake, was inclined to coincide in
opinion with the gentleman from Edgccombe (Mr.
Heward)
The discussion was further continued by several
gentlemen, when,
Mr. Speed said he would withdraw his motion,
and let the vote be reconstructed and let the record
show whether this Convention can be controlled in
its action by the patronage of the government He
therefore withdrew his amendment to the record.
The following committees were announced:
On the motion concerning change of basis,
Msssrs Thomas ofJackson, Brown, Sanders, Holmes
and Carson.
On the resolution concerning Common Schools,
Messrs Thomas of jackson, Brodnax, Battle of
Edgecombe. Miller and Bunting.
William johnson, ESQ.,, one Of the delegates from
Mecklenburg, rendered his resignation. The resig-
nation was received, and q writ for an election on
Saturday the 18th inst was ordered to fill the va
vancy.
Mr.. Reid from the committee to whom was refer
rcd the resolution concerning the adjourned meet
ing Of the General Assembly, reported an ordinance
providing that the General Assembly shall meet in
regular session on the 18th june, 1861, and shall
have full powers to elect Senators to the Confeder-
ate Congress and do all other things pertaining to
regular sessions of that body.
Mr. Ferebee from the same committee made
minority report on the. same subject submit
ting an ordinance providing for an election on the
first Thursday in August, for members to meet on
the third Monday in November.
Mr.. Manning moved to make the reports the spe-
cal order for tomorrow IL o'clock, NJ, and the mo-
ton prevailed.
Mr. Howard from the military committee, report
ed back the resolution for armng and equpping SIX
months volunteers, with amendments and recon.
mended its passage. Lies over day under the rule
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Biggs, resolution providing for the pay
of the officers of the Convention.
By Mr.. Kittrell, resolution requesting the Gov
ernor 10 furnish certain information. The resolu-
ton was adopted, and a communication was after
ward received in response thereto which was order
ed to be printed.
By Mr.. Sprouse, for committee to report on the
expediency of amending the Constitution concerning
free negroes.
By Mr.. Smith of Macon an ordinance for raising
kH~oo nf = t.
counties for the defence of the passes of the Smoky
Mountains. Lies over a day.
By Mr.. Ellison, for committee to enquire into
the propriety Of amending the bill of rights so as to
substitute free white men for free men," order
cd to be printed.
Mr.. Biggs moved to take up his resolution for fix
ing day for adjournment. Agreed to, and the
amendment was modified and made the special or
der for tomorrow o'clock, P. M.
Mr.. Battle of Wake offered an amendment to the
2lst rule of the Convention, SO as to make motions
to reconsider vote take precedence of all others,
except motion to adjourn. Lies over
The unfinished business of Saturday was then
taken up being the report of the finance committee
to establish Board of Claims
Mr.. Myers, who had the floor when this question
was LAST under consideration, resumed his remarks,
He said he did not wish to make speech, but would
offer to amend the report by making the Treasurer.
Comptroller and Attorney General the Board to au.
dit the claims within the scope of the ordinance.
The motion made on Saturday to recommt, was
then put and decided in the affirmative, and the or
dinance with the amendments were recommitted to
the committee.
The following resolutions heretofore offered were
taken up and proceedings had thereon as indicated
The resolution for a committee to report concern
ing an amendment to the Constitution recurring 9
property qualification to hold office. Passed.
The resolution making certain enquiries of thu
Adjutant General concerning number of troops, &c.
passed over informally.
The resolution for Court of Claims to adiudicat
claims 20: negroes lost in the war; Laid upon tn
table.
An ordinance declarave of the right of secession
passed over informally.
A resolution concerning a change in the basis O
representation, read and passed to second reading
A resolution to pay sheritfs the expenses for hold
ing election Of delegates to the Convention passe
to the third reading.
The resolution for printing 400 copies of arm
regulations Passed over informally
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