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Legislature because they were elected by the peo-
ple and it would be impolitic to interfere and set
aside their choice and because new election would
stir up undesirable commotion. All objection may
be removed by so altering the Constitution as to
provide for annual sessions, and making the next
meeting the first of a series of annual sessions.
Mr. Battle, of Wake, explained that in his re-
marks on previous day, he had not intended to
convey the idea that the present General Assembly
should be dissolved because of their bad legislation
but that this would reconcile the people to neces-
sity arising from different and more potent reasons
(Severa questions of order in regard to precedence
of motion and amendments, were raised and ex-
planned into such a parliamentary confusion that
the reporter is bound to acknowledge his utter ina
bity to understand Them and consequently, can
not report them.
Mr.. Graham was in favor of a new election, not
from any dsrespect to the present legislature but
from the necessity of :he case.
Mr.. Long was in favor of eecting a lew legis-
lature. I
Mr.. Reid again, advocated the majority report,
proposing to change the approaching special into
regular session of the Legislature.
Mr.. Rayner said he was embarrassed in determin-
ing how he ought to act in this matter-were he to
consult his own views and feelings he would go for
dssolvng the present General Assembly, for the
reason that he did not remember more unfit body
of members having ever convened in the State-he
meant no disrespect to the members individually
but their acts would show that they were totally
unfit to legisate for the State. But there is danger
of stirring up party feeling by holding new cleo.
ton. He hoped the last Legislature would never
meet again-there is no necessity for it-this body
district the State and do all other acts demand
ed by the exgency of the times except to elect Sen
atars to Congress- and he would prefer to go unrep-
resented rather than have them come together to
elect Senator's.
Mr. Meares defended the Legislature. He said it
seemed to afford much pleasure to some to speak Of
it disparagngly, but if gentlemen would look at
the amount of labor it performed. they would be
forced to the conclusion that in point of sstical
ability it was superior body to this Conventioh.-
That the Convention. as body had more talent and
less brains than any legislative body he had seen;
that they made more speeches and did less work,
than the Legislature, would be seen by compar-
ing the acts of the two bodies
Pending his remarks, the hour arrived and the
Convention took recess
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention met and was called to order at
o'clock
Mr.. Badger moved that the Convention adjourn
to Monday morning, and the motion prevailed, ayes
% nays 25.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention met and was called to order at
o'clock.
Mr.. Badger moved that the Convention adjourn
to Monday morning, and the motion prevailed, ayes
g. nays 25.
CoRKEcrIoN-In our report of resolution intro
duced by Mr.. Wilson, some days SINCE We repre-
scented him as proposing change in the Consttu.
ton so as to elect Judges by the people This was
an error; he only proposed the election of Justices
of the Peace by the popular voice.
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NOR HIRE FIRST RATE CARPENTER
Il SALE, very fine young MARE. Apply to
E. BURKE HAYWOOD,
April 9. 1851. a7-wksv,f
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years. MT. y. u. Parker mas not been absent when
at the University. Mr.. Burke has not been absent
since he joined College, two and half years ago.
Messrs. Broadfoot and Cameron have also been en-
trely punctual during their two years course; and
Mr.. H. Taylor during his years connection with
the Glass.
In the Sophomore Glass Messrs Kelly and N,
Kelly have not been absent from any duty since they
joined the Glass eighteen months ago. Mr.. Pool has
not been absent in two years. when we'll enough to
be present.
In the Freshman Class there was no instance of
perfect punctuality. Messrs. Bellamy and Nichol-
son were absent only two or three times Messrs
| Gilmer and Guthrie have not failed since they join
ed College in January last.
Doubtless this list of distinguished students would
have been much larger had the usual proportion OF
the three hundred and twenty students of the early
part of the session remained to its close. But only
one hundred were present to share in these rewards
of well doing Of the eighty graduates only thirty
were present to receive their diplomas and Bibles
from the hands of President Swain. But gloomy as
was the present. President Swain told the audience,
on Thursday afternoon, that twenty-five years ago,
| in times OF peace and plenty, when Mr.. Pinckney
was expected to be the orator Of the OCCASION there
| were only four Trustees in attendance the grad
yates were only fifteen the students eighty five,
| and the audience smaller than that then gathered
before him. The experience of the past authorizes
us to hope that as heretofore,
! "The darkest day,
| Wait till tomorrow, will have passed away"
Of the Board of Trustees Gov Manly, Mr.. II. Will
liams, Hon. j. H. Bryan Mr.. P. Cameron, Gov.
Morehead and Judge Battle were present at this
Commencement They resolved that the much
mdoted consolidation Of the collegiate sessions and
vacations INTO session and one vacation shall not
be effected at this time; but that the next session
shall commence at its usual time on Friday, July
10th.
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Five thousand Dollars wow.
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Wilkes Co. -.
Assumption Par, La.

Wilkes Co.
Assumption Par, La.
Yanceyville. h.
De Soto Par, La.
Onslow Co.
Fayetteville.
Townsville.
Edgecombe Co.
Leasburg.
Franklin Par, La.
Lexington, Tenn.
Pendleton, S. G.
.Lauderdale Springs, Miss.
Galloway Co.. Ky.
Davenport, Iowa.
Madison G. H., Fla.
Warren Co.
Yadkin Co.
Memphis, Tenn.
Wilmington.
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meeting III wilmington, ana also oil the committee
OF safety Of tho same town. the subject of allow
ing certain persons to return to- after having desert
ed the State. Referred to special committee of
five
Mr.. Howard introduced resolution in favor of
l.. W. Joyner, which passed its several readings
on 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 the election of Senator'S thus disagree
ing with the opinions advanced by each branches of
the committee.
Mr.. Howard was in favor of the majority renort
If this Convention dissolved the present LEGISLATURE
and called it together again in regular session the
Confederate government would have no right to 20
behind this Convention to inquire into the legality
OF the acts Of such Legislature, because thew would
have the sanction of the highest authority in the
State.
Mr.. Leak of Richmond, said that so far as North.
Carolina was concerned, this Convention was SUI
pre,ne, but in relation to the Confederate govern
ment, in things affecting that government, It is Sc.
condary and subject to the Confederate States Con-
sttutlon. lie was in favor of so amendingfhe Con-
sttution as to provide for annual sessions of the
General Assembly. He was opposed to dissolving
cy to excite party feeling
Mr. Biggs suggested that, as the principal differ
ences in proposed plans this subject involved the
dissolution, otherwise of the present Legislature
would be better to take direct vote on that oues
ton; and to effect this he withdrew his former
amendment and offered an amendment to the minori
| ty report by striking out the first resolution.
which declares the Legislature dissolved.
Mr.. Hunn was opposed to dissolvingS be present
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:, rn., FRIDAY, June IA, 1861.
Kne PRESIDENT called the Convention to order nj
and approved ,a.t :. T.->A' y "as feao
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Parks, Oliver T.
Pugh, Robert L.
Roam, Preston
Ross, Jesse G.
Simmons, David W. Jr.
Stedman, Charles NJ.
Taylor, Massillon F.
Thigpen, Andrew M.
Thompson, James N.
Thomson, Alfred G.
Timberlake, William P.
VanWyck, William j.
Walker, Joel P.
Wesson, Benjamin j.
Whitaker, Spier Jr.
Whitner, Alonzo G.
Williams, Henry G.
Williams, Nicholas L. Jr
Wright, E. Eldridge
Wright, Joshua G. Jr.
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FHE Oak CITY HOUSE,

June 7, 1861.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Spruill of BERTHE, from the committee to pro-
vide for illuminating the capitol reported that they
had found it involved much inconvenience and re.
commended the postponement of the matter for the
present
The business of the morning was then resumed.
Mr.. Speed took the floor and spoke in answer to
remarks Of Mr.. Shaw this morning. He said be had
no apologies to make for being in favor of preser.
wing the Union prior to the time of Lincolns procla-
nation. Whatever had been his views, he had been
endorsed by the people of his County. who were as
true TO their country as any people in the State.
Mr.. Green defended his former vote, and repelled
the charge of Mr.. Thomas of Jackson that the east
wanted paid home guard.
Mr.. Holmes said he had voted for the ordinance
before; but had not then very particularly examined
into its merits; he had now done so and felt con.
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THE BERDAN sHARpsHoOTERs.

The encampment of this regiment at Weehawken, New
Jersey, was visited by large number Of persons yeser
day. for the purpose of witnessing The rife practice Of the
members of the New Hampshire company who arrived
here a few days since. Captain a. B. Jones' tho com
manding officer, Is a first shot his average being
ten shot string of inches. The unaer his
mand are by noviccs in the Of the rifle the
average string Of the whole company being thirty
inches for ten shots The shooting yesterday
was quite equal to anything have WITNESSED at
this camp on former occasions, and proved beyond
doubt that the rumor Of the skill Of III hardy OF
New Hampshire which had preceded them 10 this city,
was well founded. Several other companies are ex-
pectod from the Eastern States to join this regiment all
OF whom are expert and skilfll marksmen The New
Hampshire Volunteers were expected to leave by the
six O'Clock train for Washington, but unable
get off at that me Shortly before the departure of the
cars message received the Jersey CITY epot 10
have train got in readiness for the conveyance roos
TO Washington some time during the n ght. Captain
Jones would most probably avail himself this opport-
NIFTY to transport his company 10 Washington ard when
they r. ach the banks OF the Potomac may expect
hear that the skill they displayed yesterday Is beng
TO carry terror and death into the racks Of the rebel army
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GERMAN ARTISAN VOLUNTEERS

meeting OF German carpenters and mechanics, com
posed Of those desiring to enlist in the army for the war
for the Union, but not wishing be scattered among
different regiments was held Thursday afternoon in
suiok street. The meeting was comparatively large
one Mr.. Iissig presided The discussion the sub
jet resulted in the passage Of resolution to the
That corps Of mechapics be formed under Captain
Roichen to join the German Rangers as company Of
pioneers or sharpsh, OeIs The enlisted at
once, and the organization, it is supposed, will be COM
pete IN The course Of the ensuing week OF the German
Ia'gers seven companies have been sworn in anoth
company is to be mustered into service Saturday and
The regiment, 1t is expected, will be completed in the
course OF next week by rcnorcoments from Newark and
PHILADELPHIA Captain Reichcn formerly of the Prussian
army has been selected the commander Of this pro-
posed mochaRcal military organization to form part Of
the German Rangers.
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DELUGE AND DISEASE.
from The Richmond Correspondent Of the Memphis
Appeal, Sept, To-

RICHMOND, Sept. 8, 1861.
Rain, rain, rain-it seems II Jupiter Piuyus had
come down upon the country TO drive Mars out OF IT, for
again we have weeping skies and muddy streets encamp
mcnts drenched with water and roads absolutely i'm,
passable to the army trains lincoln mty we'll saw
Apres mI e Dduge" If It continues pour through.
out tho month as has DONE with very brief intervals
since the 18th August there will be meteorological ar
mistice Of sixty days before dogs shake on
the moisture from their hides and rush again TO the
fight In the mountains tho chance that the ncessant
showers will render any forward movement
until winter sets in and puts stop At oil warliks
operations Alas there other considerations connected
with the weather which force themselves painfully upon
U.s. TEE sickness osO19 Tie troops iacrcdscs the decdv of
the rank vegetation 0 the mus produce pdlarid
uhich ,u carry Of many brave young eoso ere ne an.
psardce frost has been said freque,y and /. Is pro
tatdy ,e that general engagement 9Th nc enemy eihcr
IN he Peninsula the line 1 the Potomac, woIld pro
toby prove lss dit0sous 10 as than the fever Of the four
uets vrU be. This must be accepted of the mis-.
fortunes Of war, and only struggle against BY
securgthe greatest possible degree Of comfort aten
ton TO the sick in the hospitals and providing proper
clothing FOR the entire force in the ed in anticipation Of
the approaching season Of cold The hospital duty de.
wolves chiefly the citizens Of Virginia nae and female
ana am happy TO assure you that they devotirg
themselves 10 II with aeconate zeal and tender soci
tude The work Of providing winter clothes will be dis
trouted among the people OF the Confederate States and
we cannot doubt will be faithfully and seasonably per-
formed
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BROOKLYN City News.

UNION MEETING IN BRooxIyN-A meeting Of prominent
citizens Of Brooklyn, without regard politics. held
at the Governors Rsom in the City Hail. last evening
Gen. Philip S. Cooke, presiing, and Hon. Francis r.
sryker and BENJAMIN Prince Esq, acting as Secretaries.
vigorous prosecution Of the AMI endorsing the
ticket made by the PEOPLES Convention at Syracuse The
following well known ami highly respectable citizens
appointed committee to mike the ssary arrange
ments TO secure the nomination Of honest and capable
Cooke, John j. Studwel, ex-Mayor Frsncg B. Stryker
ex-Mayor Samuel Smith, Hon. Moses +. Odel john L.
Cammeyer Walter Barre, Penamn Prince, James II.
Brundage, Elias Howe. Jr, James M. Waterbury, Daniel
u. Miller, George Thompson, John J. Vanderbilt William
w. Cropsey, New Utrecht; William H. Parks, J. Suther
William H. Hazard, Gillian schcnck, New Lots, ard
Others
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The Prince Imperial or France at Drill
ut the Chalons Camp.

The Prince Imperial or France at Drill
NJ the Chalons Camp.
HE CATCHES MARSHAL OF THE EMPIRE MAPPING.
The Prince Imperial Of France has left Paris In com.
pany with the Emperor for Biarritz Join his mother
the Empress.
He had previously spent week at tho great camp al
ehaons where he enjoyed himself hugely in riding about
on his pony visiting the outposs and chatting with the
men whenever he could nnd opportunity. On the
other hand the soldiers delighted with his presence
and company for it is popularity Of the French troops
10 be passonatey fond of children aud the grim vsged
warrior who would burn down Arab village without
sign Will nurse an infant tenery and shed tears at the
prattle OF an engaging little child
marshal Canrobcrt arrived at Chalons lately visit
70 Inc Emperor and General MacMthon, who commands
the camp After dinner he aske tn, young Prince (now
ABOUT seven years old) he understood the malaat-
arms exercise The boy Immediately ran out, and re-
turning Win Ills muskct, pac,d himself at 'attentOn'
for drill.
Marshal Canrobert Immediately went out and gave tho
word, "shouider," Garry" and "Order arms !" all OF
which were promptly executed He then ordered "Pre-
pare TO prime and oad.' "Prime"-to put powder
under the pan of flint lock m,skot-when the Prnoe
threw down his piece and langhngy shouted Marshal
you forget your rgdlemet (rudments Of his educaon)
TINS 10 the timo OF percussion cas At this he ted
OF to announce the fact Of the obvigusness Of the great
commander TO his father, the Emperor.
The incident has caused the lost lively sensation
among the eighty thousand In camp, and bursts Of
laughter follow its recital every evening in the tents
soldiers observing that the young noutdr-mustard
"spicy feow''is too sha for the old man, and Is .
true scion Of the "old stock'-Napoleon the First.
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THE IRISH BRIGADE.

The regiments Of the Irish brigade designated and
are az folows-First regiment, commanded by Lieute
nant Colonel Nugent Of the Sixty NINTH Second regiment
TO DO raised in Philadelphia; the Third regiment Bos
tom the Fourth in New York. and commanded by Colonel
Thomas Francis Meaghcr and the Fifth regiment TO con-
ss Of two companies Of artillery four six troops
OF cavalry Colonel Meagher having authority from the
war Department, and>aso from the Governor Of this
state to raise the Irish Brigade he has designated the
regiments as above stated The following the recruit
ing Offices for the First regimenti-C mpany A, No 1888
seventh avenue; Company b. corner Of suffolk and Hester
streets; Company &, No. 13l avenue A. Company y,
No Va Chatham street; Company e. No. TIA South street
Company G, city Hall Park Company II, M. 100 ,iul.
X, No. 1877 Liberty street.
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CAPTAIN MOTIFS ARTILLERY BATTERY.
TILE EDITOR

SMITHS BRIGADE CAMP ADVANCE
FoRT SMITH, Va, Sept, 10, 1861 I
In your issue Of the 18th you have placed my command
as belonging to tho Second regiment New York State
Militia. 1t being q mistake feel confident you will cor
rect it by publishing the extract Of the cnc, ID order
was detached Temporarily from the regiment shortly
after its arrival in Washington and August 20 pcvma-
peny detached. My battery consists Of four Parrot
-poun Ter guns, twelve Foundcr field howtzer and
the Geld thirty pound howtzer you s.eak of in the
Gght of the llh. state this in justice TO the officers
Of command to whom all pra sc is due tn ir
dem in action woald state that the night after
the fight lieutenant and six Of the Third Vermont
Volunteers 1.-THE majority Of the brigade being vcrnonters
kiei They had TO go inside OF the cnemy's Ines and
succeeded not only in bringing back their dead but
Of the Indanans they found there the lieutenant
leaving his under cover Of field, and taking
the bodies into wagon that was passing, and passing
within thirty yards of large body Of their cavay who
must have taken him for countryman
TJJiUDIIJS p MOTT
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DEPARTURE OF THE SIXTH NEW JERSEY
REGIMENT FROM TRENTON.

his regiment left for the seat Of war at noon ON Tuesday
from Trenton, N j.. numbering nearly one thousand men,
under command of Major John p Van Lean Tho rogi.
mcnt, together with tho Seventh and Eighth New Jersey
regiments were encampod at Camp Oden about six
weeks, and Friday last the Sixth having CON-
peted its full number received orders 10 depart for the
seat Of on Tuesday.
There quite large number of the friends of the
regiment, well the citizens of Trenton present to
witness their departure the railroad depot being crowded
with ladies', who showered almost tho entire regiment
with flowers. The fully armed and equipped
the uniform being in accordance with the regular United
States regulations They exceedingly well drilled and
appeared TO be strong, able bodied looking fellows
mostly OF whom are from the interior of the State.
The regiment is to be commanded by Colonel James T.
Hatfield VINO is well known rs thorough military Off
Colonel Hatfield has been connected with the mill.
tia Of New York and New Jersey for over thirty years
during which time he has risen from the rank to riga
der General He served in this city for many years
after which he became connected with The New Jersey
militia by being elected, in 1850 to the position of FIRST
Lieutenant OF the Highwood Guard, of Hoboken In 1862
he elected Captain which position he held with great
credit to himself AS well as to The corps le commanded
He abored hard, and his command acknowledged TO
be one Of the crack corps Of the state. During the
Pereen riots Colonel Hatfield among the first to lead
his command TO the scene Of disturbance and rendered
mo efficient service on each occasion About four years
ago he was rendered the position of Brgadie General of
the Hudson Brigade, which he at first declined prefer
ing to remain as commandment of the Hshwood Guard.
cept the position, and which he now holds
having during that time brought up to perfect disci
pine, and was the first to secure the Adoption 81 u
lar brigade uniform in the State Colonel Hatfield will
leave for the seat Of Monday, and will Join his
regiment at Capitol HILL where they are to be cncampod
for short time The following the officers of the
Fe'd.-Colone James T. Hatfield, Of Hoboken: Lieut.
Colonel Thomas P Stroud Of Camden Major John p Van
Lean.
Ndf.-Not yet appointed.
Linc.-Company A. Captain Glkyron Company B.
Captain Ewing; Company c, Captain Moore; Company d.
Captain Jackson; Company Z, captain Hughes Company
+, Captain Iee Company G. Captain Wilson, Company H.
Captain I'u,ling; Company Captain Baker Company X
Captain Smith.
There is yet remaining but two regiments at Camp
Oden, the Seventh, Colonel Revere tho Eighth reg
ment, both Of which have only yet from four to five
companies each II Is presumed however, that they will
be ready to leave in about three weeks Among the of
II the seventh regiment is Adjutant Edward lrco
brother of xGovernor Price nephew Of the present
Governor is also said ~ be among the officers Of the
regiment
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FIRST REGIMENT OREGON RIFLES

This regiment is now in active service, doing special
duty at willamsport, Maryland It has been assigned to
the Virginia brigade, commanded by General Ward H.
Iamon Recruiting Is going in all the States with
cheering prospects Tho regiment, when completes will
comprise fifteen companies, four OF which will be cavary
to do picket guard duty and also the body guard
to General Iamon one company man a battery OF rled
cannon, under command Of Captain Gilbert Robinson
o. = A., and the other ten compancs 10 duty riemen
and skirmishers. Squads or companies n,medatcy
TRANSPORTED to W'iliamsport, whore they qiartere
armed, equipped and subsised The cavalry are armed
with six shooters and provided with well trained ho ses
One squadron Is already mustered in and doing duty
Wi'lismsport under Captains Russell and Smith Captain
John $. Wighlman is raising company in this city AMI
vicinity. Tue commandant of this regiment is autho
rzed to accept companies regiments for the brigade
Applications Eiay be made at 43 Cort!andt street.