Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-15

moved to suspend the rule and put the ordinance on
its several readings and the motion prevailed.
Mr.. Spruill, of BERTHE, objected that the ordinance
would deprive members Of the Legislature oil record
ing their votes on questions that they might think
odious
Mr.. Thomas, of jackson, said he thought there
was no necessity for hurryng this measure through
that il was uncertain at present when we should
have another General Assembly, we might never
have another, as this Convention claimed to be
perpetual body.
The ordinance then passed the second reading,
when, objection being made to its being read third
time, it was placed on the calendar, to come up IN
its regular order.
Mr. Biggs moved to take up his resolution provl-
ding for the pay Of the officers Of the Convention,
and it prevailed. The resolution provides Tor pay
ing the officers of the Convention the same per diem
as is received by corresponding officers OF the Gen,
eral Assembly, and to pay all messengers employed
by the Convention four dollars per day and their ex-
penses.
Mr.. Bond moved to strike out four and insert
three.
Mr. Rayner said there ought to be some distinc-
ton in the pay of messengers, but would make no
motion to that effect.
Mr. Bond said he could see no reason why mes
sengers of the Convention should receive four dol
lars day and have their expenses paid when men,
bers received only three dollars and paid their own
expenses.
Mr. Venable said he was authorized by the mes
senger sent to Montgomery, to withdraw all claim
for payment
Mr.. Howard moved to strike out the whole clause
and leave it to the committee to settle the price
Mr. Spruill of BERTHE, thought if soldiers were
willing to lie on the cold ground, eat fat bacon and
corn bread and fight for eleven dollars month, pa
triotc gentlemen ought to be willing to serve the
State for less than four dollars q day, especially
when the honor is thrown in.
Mr. Bond demanded the yeas and nays on his
amendment, but withdrew it. and upon agreement,
"three dollars" was inserted, and as thus amended
the resolution was adopted.
The following committees were announced:
On resolution concerning amendment to the bill
of rights, Messrs. Ellison, Holden, Dick, William
son and Bachelor.
On the resolution to amend the constitution con-
corning property qualifications to hold offices,
Messrs. Headen, Howard, Satterthwaite Strong and
Mitchell.
Mr.. Satterthwaite then moved to adjourn and it
was agreed to.
TUESDAY, June 18th, 1861.
The President called the Convention to order, at
10 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. j. W. Tucker.
The journal of Mondays proceedings was read
and approved
The certificate of Mr.. Joyce, delegate elect from
the county of Stokes, was presented, and he took
his seat in the Convention
The President announced the following commu-
nication:
RALEIGH, n c., June II, 1861.
Hon. W. N. EDWARDS
Pres " G. Contention.
SIR: Having had the good fortune, when in Flor
ence, some two years ago, to secure marble bust
of the great Calhoun from plaster cast from life
by our distinguished countryman, Powers, | deem
the present fitting occasion to make the disposition
of it then contemplated. By her late decisive &C.
ton in severing all political connexion with ty
rannical and inimical government, our State has
proven her devotion to the theory of the Confederate
system expounded by this illustrious apostle of
States Rights, and given practical endorsaton to
his views respecting the ultimate mode and measure
of redress of State grievances. Hence, sir, 1t seems
to me meet and proper, that, inasmuch he may
be assumed to have contributed most Of all of our
great political teachers to the now almost univer
sally received opinion, in this respect that he has
thereby made good his claims to the honor of a
niche the capitol of a sister State. therefore
beg the acceptance by the Convention, over the de-
l5erations Of which you so worthiy preside, of the
aforesaid slight memorial for and in behalf of the
State.
Trusting that the daily contemplation Of the mute
semblance of the exalted and ncorruptble Senator,
may inspire our legislators through all time to
with the noble ambition to emulate his answering
selfsacrifcng patriotism, and to initiate his many
other virtues public and private,
l remain, sir,
with the highest respect
Your obi servant
WHARTON j. GREEN.
On motion of Mr.. Venable, a committee Of three
was appointed to receive the bust to-day, at four
o'clock, in this Hall, and the President appointed
Messrs. Venable, Craige, and Smith, of Halifax.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Houston, of Duplin, resolution allowing
thp ted IN in tha
ties Of Stokes, New Hanover and Caswell to record
their names to the enrolled ordinance OF secession
lies over until tomorrow.
By Mr. Arlington, resolution to allow privates
hereafter enlisted in the volunteer corps fifteen dol
! lars per month.
By Mr. Graham, an ordinance to provide for the
transfer of the army and navy forces of the State
the Confederate States Government and to suspend
enlistments under State authority. Ordered to be
printed and made the special ordeSf for Friday next
at IL o'clock, NJ
By Mr.. Biggs, a resolution instructing the militia
~ committee to inquire into the expediency of re-
duciDg the pay Of military officers.
The following resolutions heretofore offered, were
| taken up and disposed Of as indicated:
The resolution to amend the Constitution relating
| to free negroes This resolution partially dis
cussed, when, motion of Mr.. Craige, it laid
| on the table
Mr. Ruffin offered a resolution looking to an
amendment of the Constitution so as to limit the
General Assembly in authorizing the issue of bills
of credit. Laid on the table and ordered to be
printed
! On motion Of Mr.. Ferebee, his ordinance for the
establishing Court of Claims, was taken from the
table. [rhe ordinance was published in the STAN
ddrd, of the 9Th inst
Mr.. Badger thought that the ordinance should
not be passed. He said it would commit the State
to the payment of all losses sustained by private
individuals during the war.
Mr.. Ferebee mentioned occurrences of the STAN
pede of slaves in Virginia and Florida to the enc
mys camp, and thought this measure would have a
tendency to check it.
Mr.. Craige opposed the endorsement of the prin-
cpe that the State is responsible for property lost
by war; as he believes this ordinance does.
Mr.. Ashe did not understand the ordinance as en-
dorsing such principle-it was merely measure
Of retaliation to prevent injuries to the private prop