Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-26
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THURSDAY, June 20, 1861.


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THURSDAY, June 20, 1861.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention me. in secret session and contin-
ued therein until 5-l5 o'clock, when the doors were
again opened.
The reDort of the committee on ad cGt0reE was
taken up and the ordinance recommended oy the
committee passed its second reading by consent and
laid over until tomorrow.
Mr. Bachelor called up his ordinance to alter the
rules of pleadngs in the courts and for the relief OF
the people, upon which considerable discussion
sprung up, MeSsrs. Bachelor, Spru of BERTHE,
Speed and others advocating the passage OF the ord
nance. The remarks of Mr.. Sprulil will appear
hereafter. -..-..
Pending the above discussion, Mr.. Graham OBJ
tanned the floor and made an explanation concern
ing certain printing exculpatlng the printers from
the charge of neglect
On motion of Mr.. Ferebee the Convention ad-
journed.
- FRIDAY, June 81 1861.
The President called the Convention to order at
10 o'clock
Prayer by Rev. j. NJ Atkinson.
The journal of Thursday was read and approved.
The President announced communication from
the Governor transmitting detailed account of the
battle at Bethel Church, by Col d. 81. Hill, which
was read and % copies for each member ordered
to be printed
A petition from citizens Of Madison was presented
by Mr.. Mcdowell which, at his request was referred
to the special committee on the Wilmington memo
rial without being read
Mr.. Strong from the committee on enrollments,
reported the following, which were signed by the
President:
The ordinance to amend the 4th section Of the
4h article of the amendments to the Constitution.
The resolution for eompensating the printer to the
Convention.
The ordinance to pay sheriffS for holding election
for delegates to this Convention.
The ordinance torepeal the resolution of the General
Assembly to meet on 25th June.
The resolution to pay the officers of the Conven-
ton.
The resolution to print 1000 copies of Army Reg
ulationS
.s.- REPORTS
Mr.. Ellison from the committee to whom was re-
feI the resolution to allow Elizabeth Chavis free
gro of Wake to enslave herself and child, reported
that this is matter for legislative action and the
committee asked to be discharged from its further
consideration. And the report was concurred in.
Mr.. Howard from the military committee report
ed fayorably resolution for raising addition
al battalion of cavalry, and the resolution after
discussion, passed its second and third readings and
was ordered to be enrolled.
Mr.. Ellison offered resolution that duly au-
thenticsted copy of the ordinance prorogulng the
Legislature shall be sent to each member thereof,
lies over.
By Mr.. Battle of Wake, resolution to have list
of the members of the Convention with the post
Office of EACH printed for the use of the Convention
and it was adopted.
Mr.. Holmes from the special committee on the
Wilmington memorial reported an ordinance on the
subject; which lies over under the rule.
Mr.. Biggs introduced resolution to exempt SOL
diers in service from paying listing free poll tax
the present year. which after debate passed its
several readings under suspension of the rule.
Mr.. Mosely offered the resignation of Mr.. Mellow
ell delegate from Bladen to his seat in the Conven-
ton, which was received, and resolution for an
election to fill the vacancy, ordered for the first
Thursday in August next
The order of the day, being the committees re-
port on amendments to the constitution concerning
taxation was taken up.
Mr.. Bachelor moved to suspend the special order,
for the purpose of considering the stay law. Re-
jected
The report of the finance committee known as
the Gd rGLoren ordinance, was then read the third
time and put upon its passage.
Mr.. Sanders moved to strike out the LIST and End
sections of the ordinance and insert in lieu thereof
the amendment offered by himself some days since.
On motion of Mr. Howard, the Convention resell
we'd itself into committee of the whole, or the ad
eGloren ordinance, Mr.. Satterthwaite in the Chair
Mr.. Badger asked division of the motion, and
the question was put on striking out
Mr.. Sanders took the floor and spoke at some
length in advocacy of his amendment
Several other amendments were read and notice
given that they would be offered at the proper time
The discussion was continued for some time,
Messrs. Speed, Biggs, Washington and Badger, par
ticipatng, when the committee rose, reported pro-
gress, and asked leave to sit again.
Mr.. Smith, Of Macon, presented the resignation of
Mr. Davidson, delegate from Cherokee, and an cleo
ton vas ordered for the first Thursday in August
to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. Carson, on motion of Mr.. Lander, obtained
leave of absence for the rest of the session
The Convention then took recess