Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-11-27

resolution might pass it's several readings Halt OF
the regiment which the. Confederate States bad au
thctixsd Col Green to raise, was now IN ssnap uear
R,ch,nond It's immediate Organization was an i'm
perative necessity. They were needed q once 70
suppress disturbances in East Tennessee, which
would doubtless be the destination Of the regiment
Mr. Gorrell inquired how many companies COL
Green had succeeded in raising.
Mr. Meare> stated that four were already in Rich
mond and four more were on their way. =.
Mr. Ruffin inquired whether the twelve month
volunteers proposed to be transferred, were "''ing
to Join COL Green's regiment to serDe during the
uar, his regiment having been raised to serve for
that period. a,s.
Mr. Meares understood that they were. ..
The rule was suspended and the resolution put
on its second reading.
Mr. Howard offered the following amendment
Resolred, That no member of these companies
proposed to be transferred, shall be SO transferred
without his consent Adopted
Mr. Graham moved to amend the amendment by
inserting after the word consent" the words in
writing" Adopted.
Mr.. Thomas of jackson, offered an amendment
requiring 900 of the $50 900 appropriation made
to Col Green to arm and equip his regiment, be ap
proprated to armng and equpping the 29th reg
iment
Mr. Thomas stated that this regiment was now
under orders to 20 to East Tennessee. He under.
stood that the whole appropriation obtained by
Col Green would not be needed to equip his brig
ade, and thought the surplus should be applied in
the manner indicated by his amendment. He was
himself instrumental, while in the Senate, in pro-
curing the appropriation for Col. Green.
Mr.. Jones rose to point of order, and was pro-
ceedlng to state it, when Mr.. Thomas demanded its
reduction to writing
The objection raised was that the proposed amend
A.
Grafton. The Chair stated that this was question
which the Convention itself should determine.
Mr.. Thomas resumed, urging at length the adop-
ton Of his amendment.
After further debate, complex and desultory
Mr.. Thomas modified his amendment by providing
that the bond given by Col Green for the faithful
expenditure Of the $50 900, should be credited with
the $4,000. taken to arm the goth regiment
Mr. Woodfn opposed the amendment as wholly
ALL it should be the subject Of distinct proposition
Mr. Biggs spoke at length in favor Of the amend
ment.
Mr. Ferebcc reviewed the history of the appro
priation made to Col Green BY the last Legislature
opposed hasty action in the premises, and moved
the poStponement Of the subject until Monday next
Mr. Meares controverted statements made by Mr.
Fereoee, concerning proceedings had in the House
of Commons relative to the Appropriation referred
Mr.. Ferebee rejOined
Mr.. Woodhn earnestly opposed the ptstponement
proposed. A days delay might give the enemy
possession OF East Tennessee, cutting OFT immense
supplies of beet and pork-would give them control
OF two hundred miles Of important railroad and the
salt works in Western Virginia, whence We drew
our sole supply.
Mr. Mebane desired postponement He did not
know how he should VOTE Delay M ght lead him
to proper decision
Mr. Thomas Of jackson, continued to urge the
postponement together with the propriety of his
amendment which he finally withdrew.
The motion to postpone was Withdrawn and the
resolution PASSED It's second reading.
Nj Rulfin then moved to insert after the word
"GOvernor" the words lat his own discretion"
Mr. Osborne opposed tins amendment and desired
its withdrawal. lie thought it would wholly defeat
the measure.
Mr. badger asked if it was contemplated that the
resolution should be compulsory on the Governor.
Ii tho resolution Was mandatory in its character he
desired the adoption Of the amendment proposed by
Mr.. Ruftn.
Mr. Osborne stated in reply that the Governor
had declined making the proposed transfer OF COM
panieS, because Col. Green's regiment or brigade,
being an Independent command, did not fall within
the ordinary rules applied to the organization Of
regiments. This resolution was intended merely as
declaration OF the will of the Convention.
Mr. Rutfin substituted for the amendment he had
proposed, the following: Insert after the word
Governor" the words :" should he deem it proper.
In this form the amendment was adopted.
Mr. Howard moved to strike out the amendment
adopted at his own instance Col. Green's regiment
having been raised for IL months service, instead
of "for the war;" as he had at first supposed
Lost.
Mr. Rayner desired postponement of the whole
matter until Monday next
Mr. Biggs moved reference to the military COM
mittee, but Withdrew the motion.
Mr.. Thomas renewed his amendment the one he
had previously withdrawn, and again withdrew il.
The resolution then passed its third reading.
On motion Of Mr. Badger, the special order, viz:
the ordinance for the suppression Of oppressive
speculation was made the special order for Monday
next, NJ.
On motion Of Mr. Rayner, the ordinance to pro-
vide for the immediate wants Of the Treasury, was
made the special order for Tuesday next, n.
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