Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-05-30
ober commissioned officers of the Company are Lieu
tenants Robinson and Mullins.

tenants Robinson and Mullins
We were assured that Governor Ellis is improving or
least locks good deal better than be did at one time
since these difficulties commenced but even at that the
state of his health especially his system is such
as demand at the hands of all who have business with
him the exercise of thoughtful consideration, so as not
to make any demands upon his time Or energies that
they can possibly help Perfect repose Tor short time
would do much for him. but that appears to be imposs
be bis highly excited interest in the would pre-
vent that, if nothing else did.
We found everybody getting an appointment OF some
kind, wanting one or expecting one, aud we didn't
like to be odd so we tried to find cut what Office we
would have. We could not quite make up our mind
until after leaving Raleigh On the cars between Raj
eigh and Goldsboro took counsel of friend who on
account OF our peculiar qualifications ard fitness, sug
gested to US the Office of CHAPLAIN with the rank and
especially the pay of Major. We trust that the Adv
sorry Board will bear this in mind and dsappont
u.s.
We fear that our usually polite and amiabe friend
Graham Dawes, Esq, the Governors priv secretary
will get his temper spoiled. He is worried to death
but tries hard to keep a straight face. Every body
wants everything done at once, and nobody is satisfied
if it is not done although the doing of it is wholly
out of Mr.. Dawes power
There are some companies from Wayne, Edgecombe
Wilson and johnson, encamped at the Fair Grounds
near Goldsboro'.
P oceedinss of the North Carolina State Convention.
TUESDAY, May q, 1861.
The President called the Convention order at clock
Prayer by Rev. c. F. Deems, D. D.
journal of yesterday amended and confirmed.
Giles Mebane Esq., of The delegates the county
of Aamance and Ralph Gorre Esq, of the delegates
from the county of Guord appeared and took their
Mr.. Rufn stated that Mr. Mebane too ndisposed
that gentleman in his seat would that he be
permitted, agreeaby his request have his
ed IN favor OF the secession ordnance and the ordinance
States, and that motion concurred in.
On motion of Mr. Glmer, his colleague, Mr.. Gorre was
granted similar request.
Mr. Reid from the committee to prepare rules for the
of the Convention reported the rules of the
Convention of 1885, wi slight amendment in partic
ular The read.
Mr. Lander moved to strike out the rule which requires
all ordinances amendments to the constitution to be read
three several times three several days. Not adopted
Mr. Ferebee offered additional rule authorize the
President to invite the clergy of this city, to open the daily
srgs of the Convention with prayer under such arrange
ments as they may make, which was adopted
Mr.. Leake, of Richmond, introduced a resolution in re
spouse the greeting from South Carolina the Hon.
F. J. Moses, which was Immediately adopted:
referred the of the contested election the
county of Halifax, submitted report the IIegaty of
that of L. W. Bachelor the contestant to the Report
adopted.
MI. Howard presented letter from Mr. Gee resignipg
all right to the seat, which read.
Mr.. Howard then moved that at the request Ct Mr. Gee
the be spread upon the Journal aud The motion pre-
vailed.
Mr.. Bachelor being present. motion Of Mr.. How
ard permitted to take bis seat and have lis recorded
Ordinance ratifyng the Provisional Constitution of the Con-
federate States of America.
On motion of Mr.. Howard the Convention proceeded
the election of Printer to the Convention
Mr. Reid nominated John Spelman; Mr.. Badger, F. !.
Wilson, and Mr.. FOy, Syme Hall.
Messrs Reid and Foy were appointed telers and the
Convention proceeded to vote under their superintendent
No of votes cast ll2 Necessary to choice 81 Mes.
srs. Syme Hall received 81 votes Mr. Wilson 80 and
Mr.. Spelman "a votes.
Those who voted for Nesers Syme Hall are: Mr. Pres
dent Messrs Ashe Battle of Edgecombe, Bggs, Brodnax,
6sm Of Ranon Foy nsp
grove, Hearne Henkle Hicks, Houston of Union Howard
Johnston, of Mecklenburg Jones Of Caldwell, Lander,
Long Mann, Mcdowell OF Baden Meares, Eebane, Mitch
ELL Mosey, Osborne, Patterson Pettjgrew Rhodes Roys
ter Run saerthwate Shaw, Shipp Smith, of Johnston,
Smith, of Halifax, Sutherland Stewart Thornton Turner
Yenable, Walton, Ward, Washington, Whtford, Williams,
Winslow and Wooten-57.
Those who voted for Mr.. speman arei Messrs. AIRING
ton, Bachelor Crage Darden, Durham Green, Graenee
Hamlin Hill, Houston, of Duplin Johnston, of CASTOR
Leake Of Richmond. Mcdowell, of Burke, Mcdowell, of
Madison McNeil Of Cumberland, Miller, Moody, Penand
Phfer, Reid Strong, Thompson Tracy and Woodfn-24.
Those who voted for Mr. Wilson are: Messrs Allison
Armfeld, Badger Battle, of Wake, Berry, Galloway,
Cannon, Council Davidson, Dick Douthitt Ellison, Gil
mer, Gorrell, Graham, Headen Holden, Kttrell Man
ming, McNeill Of Harnett, Merritt, Myers, Sanders
Smith, Of Macon, Sprouse, of Tyrel Spru of BERTHE
Thomas, of Carteret, Warren and Wilson-3O.
Messrs Syme and Hall We're therefore declared duly
elected.
Mr.. Badger who was absent yesterday from sickness
when the vote on the secession ordinance was passed.
asked to have his vote recorded in the affirmative there
on, which granted
The unfinished business of yesterday being the ord
presented by Mr.. Venerable, ratifyng the Con-
sttuion of the Confederate States of America was now
taken up and read.
Mr. venabe stated that the Constitution was tie same
that OF the Constitution of the late United States with
amendments which he pointed out.
Mr. Smith, of Halifax, enquired little copy of the Constit
utlOn o1ered with the ordinance was authentic.
Mr. Vanable said it was copy printed by the public
printer of the Confederate States.
Mr. Kttre said in such an important matter we should
be certain what it is adopting We may not be
adopting the exact constitution of the Confederate States
Mr. Barnes said that this was matter and
which the Convention should great deiberaton
He much in favor of making North Carolina one of the
Confederate States as the gentleman from Granville but
the other hand he desired to know when he voted his
into the Southern Conederacy upon what she would
go in.
Mr.. Barnes continued at length.
Mr.. Osborne moved the appointment of committee of
five, to whom should be referred the Constitution.
The motion adopted, and Messrs. Venable Badger
Barnes, Osborne and Rufn, were appointed said Com
mtee,
Mr. Kttrel introduced ordinance repeal the st and
I'd clauses of the Sd section Of the 4h article of amend
ed Constitution regard to the subject of taxation Read
the first time and ordere to be printed
Mr. Bggs introduced a resolution to the effect that all
propositions to alter amend the Constitution be laid upon
the table without debate and that they will be
cred at the present session Lies day under the
rule.
Mr.. Craige moved that certified copy of the ordi-
adopting the Constitution OF the Provisional Gov
of the Confederate States of America be
mitted to the President Of the Confederate States
America, at Montgomery.
Mr. Barnes from the committee to have the ordinance
of secession enrolled and prepared for the signature
the members of the Convention. reported that the said
ordinance had been neatly enrolled upon parchment and
ready for the signature of the President and Delegates
tonight at o'clock.
Mr. Bachelor introduced resolution to appoint a
committee of thirteen to prepare business for this Con-
vention, but after some discussion, motion of Mr.
Ferebee, it was laid on the table.
On motion OF Mr. Meares the Convention took recess
until o'clock this evening.
SESSION.
Mr. Myers of Anson presented the credentials of his col