Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-11
The Stapeafa.
EoRrH.cAReL1NA STATE CONVENTION,
Adjourned Session.


I.-t 's.* MONDAY, Dec 2, 1861.
The Convention was called to order.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Atkinson, Of the Presoy.
terrain Church.
The journal of Saturday was read approved.
Mr.. Foster presented petitions from citizens OF
Randolph praying repeal Of the Stay-law. Ke-
ferred to the committee on the Stayaw
Mr.. Houston like petition from citizens Of Union
county, praying also relief from oppressive specula
tons in salt, &c Referred to the same committee
Mr.. Leake, Of Richmond, petition for protection
against disters and spectators, from citizens OF
Richmond county. Referred to the committee on
distilleries.
At the request Of Mr. Mcneil, Of Cumberland let
ter was read, showing that his colleague MIR. Wins
low, was detained at home by continued i'll health
Nj. Schenck from the committee Of inquiry con-
corning sick soldiers in Raleigh and its vicinity,
and the necessity for the establishment Of Hospitals
at different points, reported to the first inquiry
that the committee had learned from the Surgeon
General that prior to tie present time he had had
comfortable house in the city for the accommo-
swered every purpose until lately when Col. Vance
had encamped in the vicinity. The officers of that
regiment had moved their sick to Raleigh without
notice, and consequently no adequate means had
been provided for their reception. Suffering and
discomfort necessarily ensued Hospital buildings
were being furnished under his immediate super
vision at the Fair grounds and would soon be ready
to accommodate several hundred nvalds If need be.
The committee in view of these statements deemed
further action on the part of the Convention un.
necessary, and asked to be discharged.
Mr.. Speed, from the same committee, reported as
to the other inquiry, that the Confederate govern
lnert had taken steps to establish permanent hospi-
tails Ut Newberne, Wilmington and Washington,
aud temporary one at E1enton. The committee
reported . resolution for the establishment of
hospital At Elizabeth City, recommending its pas
sage These reports lie over one day.
Mr.. Holden introduced resolution elative to the
manufacture Of oil.cloth, and exhibited specimens
OF such cloth manufactured by lady of Raleigh
Mr. Il. stated that these specimens had been highly
approved at the Quarteruaster's Department where
large quantity was urgently needed. Similar
cloth was manufactured in Georgia at the cost Of is
cents per yard 1t was thought that fhis could be
furnished at 80 cents per yard. The resolution
proposed the appointment of committee to inquire
as to the expediency of encouraging its manuiac
ture Lies over
Mr.. kittretl, "a resolution concerning the manu-
facture Of salt Provides for the appointment Of
competent person to visit the sea coast and report
as to the condition and capacity of existing salt
works and cost of manufacture per bushel.
Mr.. Kittrell moved to suspend the rule
Mr.. Woodin opposed the motion. The resolu-
ton if adopted would involve unnecessary delay
and expense. The required information had been
fully elected in Saturday discussion.
Mr.. Ellison opposed the motion for the same
reasons. He believed the only practical mode to
obtain the salt needed would BE- to stimulate. by
bounties, its manufacture by individuals. The
Convention refused to suspend
Mr.. Setter, resolution of inquiry concerning the
distribution of Acts Of the General Assembly
Proposes appointment of a committee to inquire
into the cause of the delay in their publication and
dlstribution.) Lies over
On motion of Mr.. Biggs, the Convention pro.
cecded to consider the unfinished business of Satur-
day, viz: 1.-THE ordinance for The manufacture Of
salt" on its I'd reading
The ordinance having passed second reading,
on motion Of Mr.. Woodhn the rules we're suspended
and the ordinance was put on its third reading.
Mr.. Mcneil moved to amend the first section by
striking out the words "by this Convention" and
inserting the words "by the Governor"
Gives appointment of commissioner to the Cover
nor.] Rejected.
Mr.. Mitchell offered an amendment, MS an add
tional section proposing substantially that the cost
of transportation should be paid by the State--tha
the salt manufactured be furnished at one price t.
all sections Of the State irrespective of inequalities
in distance of transportation
lengthy discussion ensued Messrs. Reid ant
Tending it The amendment WAS rejected.
Messrs. Sattcrthwaite and Badger addressed tn
Convention in opposition to the ordinance, and
On motion Of Mr.. Badger, the yeas and nays wer
ordered.
Mr.. Leak Of Richmond, moved to amend by strik
ing out in the 7th section all after the words ere
fuse to act" and insert the following "or shoul
prove fathess to the trust reposed in him. the Gov
ernor shall supply the vacancy created by any Of tn
afore mentioned means, the Convention then no
being ia session." Adopted
Mr.. Battle of Wake, moved to amend the lot
section by striking out $1,000 salary and nser
ing "$2, 0OO."
Messrs. Badger and Osborne favored the amen,
ment proposed.
Mr.. Foster opposed it
Mr.. Battle modified the amendment, restricting
to striking out $1,000" and leaving the blank
be filed hereafter.
The question was then put and decided in IL
negative.
Mr.. Graham offered an amendment AZ subs
tute, ITO encourage by bountes from the publ
treasury the manufacture of salt"
Proposes to give give bounty of 81 per bus
Ell to individuals who may make 1000 bushels
salt during tho month Of December, and sell it
the people Of the State at price not exceeding
per bushel and bounty Of 70 cents per bushel f
like manufacture and sale during the month of Fe
ruary, 1862.
Pending the discussion of this amendment mt
sage was received from the Governor, enclosing
paper from Professor Emnons "on the manufactu
Of salt from sea.water, which was read
The message recommended an appropriation
the speedy manufacture of salt
After further discussion the substitute was
iected.
Mr.. Thomas Of Carteret, moved to adjourn. Lo
Mr.. Bond moved to amend the first section
striking out all after the word county in the 8
line and insert the words {" at the saltworks
the payment of the cost Of manufacturing, viii
price shall be paid on the delivery Of the salt"
Pending the amendment, Mr.. Gmer moved to
journ. Not agreed to.
The amendment was then rejected
The question now being on the passage Of t
ordinance its third reading, the Convention voted
follows:
Yeas.-Messrs Armfeld, Arlington, Atkins
Battle Of Wake, Biggs, Brodnax, Brown, Bryse
Carson, Christian Cunningham, Dsrden, Dir
Dickson, billiard, Douthit Durham Edwards Ell
Foster Of Ashe, Foster Of Randolph, Foy, Gilm