Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-19

Mr.. Christian said that 1t was agreed here thlt
the West looked with jealousy upon this measure,
Whereas the West regarded it as favor, becauseit
proposed that acclimated to that section should
be retained there for its defence and read from tie
former to show that more western members
had voted for it than had voted against it.
Mr.. Barnes again addressed the Convention in IA
vor of the ordinance and repealed the charge that
had been intlmated against the east that the ordi-
nance was designed to create home guard or any
thing like "peace establishment" .
Mr.. Pettigrew said he Of the earliest
friends of this measure and he supported it because
he believe it necessary-he sought no triumph he
intended no censure-he believed it would aid the
executive, not embarraSs him. He alluded to and
deprecated the party lines that had been drawn in
relation to the question.
Mr.. Mosey opposed the ordinance because he be-
cved it would embarrass the executive, and impede
the preparations for the defence of the State.
Mr.. MeareS said he had not intended to say any
thing on this question, but he felt it imperative up
him to state some facts that had bearing on
the matter He stated facts 10 show that
of the strength of certain defences were not we'll
founded, and Of applications fer and means that
had remained for weeks unanswered. For these
reasons he had supported the ordinance before and
should vote for it again.
Mr. Thomas, of jackson, again addressed the
Convention against the ordinance ard against dis
solving the Legislature.
feTCDee spoke Oh llle uelSHCeleSS SIdle vi
tain points of recent facts in connection Herewith
and said if this shall fail and mischief ensue
the responsibility will be upon those who shall aid
in its defeat
The discussion was further continued by remarks
from Messrs. BiggS, Pettigrew, Satterthwaite Hicks
and Long; (Sy the latter in his usually happy vein)
The following are the remarks of Mr.. Hicks, in
tended merely TO define his position:
II supported the ordinance offered by the gentle
man from Halifax, on its three several readings, and
did honestly, because. from the best lights before
me, l thought the bill was right. l now intend to
change my vote for the following reasons:
lSt From all have gathered, in this Hall and
outside, do not believe the measure will facilitate
but rather retard, our sea-coast defences.
I'd. | believe it will engender jealousy between
the eastern and western portions of our State
3d. | am of the opinion, that it will put the cas-
tern portion of the State in false position by fur
nshing an occasion for calling in question the pa
triotiSm and valor of its citizens
4th. am not clear in mind that the bill does not
interfere with the just principles and rules upon
which the present war should be conducted.
9th. | find, on conversng with the officers of the
mountain companies in the vicinity that near
ly all of them are opposed to the measure. And
9TH. There is similar measure offered by the
gentlemen from Macon, against which | feel bound
to vote, as | do not know that the defences called
for in said bill will ever be needed and to maintain
my consistency, must cast my vote against the bill
now pending"
The question on postponing the question was then
rejected.
The question required on the passage of the ordi-
nance.
Mr. Barnes demanded the yeas and nays, which
being ordered, resulted as follows: yeas 80, nays
80, as follows:
Teas-MeSsrs. Allison, Armtield, Arlington, Bad
GER Barnes, Battle of axe, Berry, Brodnax Bond,
Brown, Galloway, Cannon, Christian, Davidson,
ii Il,,t hHf ahan
ter of Ashe, Foster of Randolph, Foy, Gilmer, Cor
rell, Graham Green Headen, Holden, Jones of Cald-
well, Kittrell, Leak of Arson, Long, Mann, MeareS,
Mitchell Myers, Pettigrew, Sanders, Smith of Hall
fax, Smith of Johnston, Smith of Macon, Speed,
Spruill of BERTHE Spru of Tyrrel, Thomas of Car
teret, Walton, Ward, Warren and Wson-5O.
NdyS-Mr. President, MeSsrs. Ashe, Bachelor,
Battle of Edgecombe, Biggs, Bunting, Carson Coun-
Gil, Craige, Cunningham, Darden, Durham Green!ee,
Grimes Hargrove, Hearne, Henke Hicks, Holmes,
Houston of Union, Howard, Johnston of CASTOR,
Jones of Rowan, Joyce, Lander, Leak of Richmond,
Mcdowell of Bladen, Mcdowell of Burke, Mcdowell
Madison Mcneil of Cumberland Mcneil of Harnett,
Rufin, Satterthwate, Shaw, Switzerland, Sprouse,
Miller MoSey, Penland, Phifer Reid Rhodes Register,
Stewart Strong, Thomas of Jackson, Thompson,
Thornton, Tracy, Turner, Venable Williams, Will
hanson, Woodtin and Wooten-55.
The Convention then adjourned.
CATIRDAl, June Id, lcOl
The Convention called to order at 10 o'clock,
by the President
The journal Of Friday read and approved
Mr.. Eenable from the military committee re-
ported in favor Of certain amendments to the militia
laws. Laid on the table and ordered to DC printed.
Mr.. Ruffin from the committee to whom were
referred Sundry propositions the subject of taxa
ton, reported an ordinance to amend the Constitu-
ton on that subject, which ordered to be print
ed and made the special order for Tuesday next at
IL o'clock
Mr.. Sanders offered an ordinance on the same
subject substitute, which was laid on the Ia
| Die, and also ordered to be printed.
Mr. Howard from the military committee repor-
ted back the resolution to increase the pay of voun
teers with recommendation to leave the subject
| in the hands Of the Confederate Government where
! it properly belongs, and asked to be discharged
from its further consideration.
| Mr.. Woodtin for majority of the committee of
finance, made report on the resolution concerning
the issue of Treasury notes, and asked to be dis
| charged from its further consideration
Mr.. Rayner gave notice that he would on Mon
day, make minority report the subject from the
| same committee.
Mr.. Rayner, from the same committee, reported
! favorably on the resolution to allow Sheriffs the
usual pay for holding the election for delegates to
| this Convention.
And also, on the subject of the Comptrollers an
to a resolution asking certain information, re-
! porting back the original resolution with an addi-
ton, allowing increased clerical aid and recommen
ding its passage. The rule suspended, and the
resolution passed.
| Mr.. Ashe introduced the proceedings of public
meeting in Wilmington, and also of the committee
Of safety Of the same town, the subject of allow
ing certain persons to return to, after having desert
! ed the State. Referred to a special committee of
| five.
Mr. Howard introduced a resolution in favor of
L. W. Joyner, which passed its several readings
on a suspension OF the rules
The unfinished business of Friday, being the re-
ports concerning dissolution of the Legislature
was then taken up.
! Mr. Headen addressed the Convention, taking the
position that the present General Assembly was
competent to the election of Senator's thus disagree