Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-20

occasion that may require such action.
By Mr. Thomas of Jackson resolution instruHting the
committee military affairs to enquire into the eXpedency
of increasing the number of Clerks to the Several Military
Departments of the Government
By Mr. Houston of Dupn. resolution instructng the
committee Finance enquire whether the late act OF as
semby authorizing and providing for the issue OF
ought be in respects modified and altered
by this Convention and that they report at as early day as
practicable. ,
rule.
Mr. Ashe moved to suspend rules for the purpose
taking the ordinance just introduced Dy flse Or con-
sideraton Disagreed to.
On motion of Mr. smith of Macon the resolution intro
duced by himself yesterday concerning the claims OF
sherifs, was referred to the committee Finance.
Mr. Gore moved that ZOO copies of the army regulations
the Governor be printed for each member of the Con
venion and the be distributed by the AdtaDt Gen
vice. and to be called into service The motion prevailed
Resolutions introduced yesterday disposed of as fol-
lows:
Resolution of Mr. Wilson, to amend the constitution by
striking out the 33d section relative to the appointment of
Justices of the Peacereered to the committee ON Con-
stitutonal amendments.
Resolution of Hamlin allow soldiers having legal
residence in this State to vote for certain officers of the
State referred to a select committee.
Resolution of Mr.. Armfeld to amend the Constitution so
to restrictions on Cergymen referred to spe-
On motion of Mr. Green resolution elect Delegates
to the Confederate Congress taken up for consdera
ton.
The resolution amended by Mr. Gorre insert eight,
read.
After discussion upon the mode of eectng aud the
number to be elected,
On motion of Mr.. Graham the matter was referred to
special committee with request that they report as early
practicable
The Chair appointed the committee Messrs Sprui
BERTHE, Greene and Barnes
Mr. Rayner moved to take for consideration the ordi
to create Board OF Claims The motion prevailed,
and the read the second time,
Mr.. Smith moved to re-cOmmit it 20 the committee by
whom reported and Mr. Spru of BERTHE moved to
add and with Instructions to report ordinance with
blank for the insertion Of to be appointed said
Board by the Convention -
After discussion the amendment was adopted, and the
motion prevailed
Mr. Smith, of Halifax moved to take up for consideration
the ordinance provide the defence the
Coast. Agreed to, and pending consideration.
On motion of Mr.. Venabe, the Convention went into
cre session and remained therein until the for
When the Convention assembled at o'clock it i'm
medatey into secret session, and after time spent
therein the doors opened and the ordinance pro-
vide for the better defence of the passed its final
reading.
SATURDAY, June 8th, 1861.
The Convention called to order by the President at
Prayer by Rev Mr.. Durant Chaplain of the 5h Regiment
South Carolina Volunteers.
Journal Of yesterday read and confirmed.
The Chair laid before the Convention statement from
the Sheriff of Caswe of the of the election held
vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Capt Graves
nouncng that j. E. Williamson had received majority of
the votes cast Laid over under the rule.
Tie Chair announced the following committees:
Committee on resolution relative to allowing soldiers to
vote for certain State Officers while in camp Messrs. Smith
of Johnston, Holiness Jones' of Rowan Cunningham, and
Arlington.
concerning
Cergymen relative to holding office Messrs Armfeld,
Leake, of Richmond, Thomas, Of Jackson, Brown and
Stewart.
Mr. Moody asked and obtained leave have his vote re-
corded in favor of the 18th Regiment Ordinance.
Leave being granted to Messrs Thompson Wayne and
Houston, OF DuplIn they voted in the negative.
On motion of Mr. Holiness leave of absence granted
to Mr. Bachelor for day. from and after Monday
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr. Ferebee the following, which was read and laid
over one day under the rule:
Rtso0ed, That committee be appointed to enquire in
to the expedency of establishing Court to be styled
Court OF Claims and that they report by ordinance
otherwise The Court shall have power hear decide
all causes arising from the loss of slaves and other
y occasoned by the brutal waged the South by the
Northern Government to decree payment for said loss out
of funds in the Treasury North Carolina set apart
tor the payment of the debts due to the citizens of the
North this State or any corporation in it Provided
the same do not amount in year. than the
liabilities of the State to the North and demaudate for
tnat year SUCH payment, SO made shall be held and de-
Greco 10 be IN satisfaction thus far of the debts due
Northern enemies.
By Mr.. Washington, resolution requiring the Adjutaut
General to report on Wednesday to this Convention
the number OF companies each of volunteer and State
troops that have been rendered and received with the
names OF The Ohces also the number in each company
and where stationed the 7th inst Also the number
of companies of each kind that have been rendered that
were not full, up to the time and fro counties
And that he report at the time what has been done
and what progress made in organizing the Militia of the
State.
On motion of Mr. Bggs agreed by general consent
to dispense with the afternoon session of this day.
ny Mr. InOmas OF jackson, resolution insructing the
committee on taxation to enquire into the expedency of
changing the basis of representations so as to make It
to any changes which may be made in the mode
The above resolutions laid over one day under the rules
Mr.. sprull, of BERTHE from the committee to whom was
providing mode for the election of delegates to the Pro-
Vsona Congress of the Confederate States submitted
ordinance providing for the election by Convention
two delegates for the State at large on next
and eight additional delegates from each
District, to be elected by the people.
Err Osborne offered amendment requiring the addi-
tonal eight also to be elected by the Convention from
Congressional District they arranged by
Mr. Bgg7 moved to suspend the rules purpose
" M up Ine report LOT consideration Agreed to.
Mr. Sprnlll OF Bertie moved to fill the blank in the re-
port by inserting Tuesday.
Mr. Myers to amend the motion by inserting Wednesday
ded prevailed. - N--oD0
Mr.. Osborne insisted upon his amendment to elect oil
oy the convention He thought by thus eectrg them it
would tend to obterate all remembrance of former dyi
stems The people did not desire the election submitted
nen nor did they wish to be disturbed with the matter
Mr.; o. defended his amendment at length. --''''i'
Mr. Bond spoke in opposition to the amendment and
they had done heretofore the people could elect
atVes to suit themselves 1t therefore ought to be left to
but what was due to extend to them this privilege.
Mr. Spru of BERTHE, desired to see all party spirit buried
the difficulties which had come upon u.s. He spoke atength
upon ne proPety of letting the people choose their repre-
sentatVes sad let still give the people their rights
as they once had and enjoyed them.
Mr. Bggs gave notice of his intention to select
Mr. Bachelor opposed submitting the election to the
pie He was coed friend to the people as any gentle
sentatives by them.
Mr. Run said there would necessarily be inconvenience
in popular election, and there not time now He
gested by way Of compromise, that the selection be
by delegates the Convention the respective districts
The discussion was continued by Messre Leake of Rich
mond Ellison satterthwaite, Jones. of Rowan Sprouse
The question then recurring Mr. Osbornes amendment
Mr. spru BERTHE, demanded the yeas and nays Adop
Mr. Speed offered amendment as follows that this
will not elect any of it's members represent
in the provisional Congress of the Confede
Mr. Speed said he did not intend to discuss the amend
ment having On previous occasion, when the question