Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06
proceedings of the Convention
ELEVENTH. DAY.

Convention was called to order at ii o'clock A. NJ.
g by Rev Mr.. Atkinson. of the Presbyterian Church.
PrSyoos5inps of yesterday read and confirmed .
ces from the committee enquire into the const
w. v of the General Assembly to provide against the
non of property in certain cases, reported that hav
the same under consideration they cannot agree
1 u anoson OF the matter, and beg to be discharged
% me- further consideration. Adopted.
ron IGiIowing resolution was offered:
IhIt Holden that committee of ten be appointed to
By and report ordinance providing for the election
to the Confederate Congress by the people,
Congressional District and one from the State at
bryce b thought that North Carolina ought to have her
b niemcnt of delegates in the former Electoral Col
foil Tine Virginia had made provision for only five, but
B time she made provision she was IN full communion
the provisional government. Besides there would be
viii IIi isdom in ten than in five heads.
more roon of Mr. Ferebee, the question was laid on the
W. mill Moniay at IL o'clock.
30 Craige thought, as mater of economy that the
Nh 70 Consist of five instead of ten as proposed
sega''4 oden that experience had taught him that
ni new government they ought to be economical
Tpavagance had been the curse of the old United
bS eTSment and that. if it had not broken down
,a Tv question: it would necessarily have done so at
he early period from its own extravaganza and corrup
ton. NJ BADGER that the Committee Finance be in
n enquire into the eXpediency of altering modi-
duC bTo6atinp the act of the late General Assembly,
| for fhe issue of Treasury notes. and that they be
ncted to report speedily as possible. Carriedyeas
1ay 9Th IF Halifax moved to take up the resolution
ndcad nv him on former day, providing for the pro-
n of the eastern portion OF the State. The resolution
H'os for the raising of six regiments of infantry and
!o II calvary, east of the Wilmington and Weldon rail-
Wa IN he armed by state, and to be used exclusively
e defence of the seaboard and toDe located at
eth City, at Plymouth, at Washington, one at
bL..rsboro', one at Eewbern and one at
Mr. Smith advocated the passage of this ordinance in
ecb of nearly hour, but his remarks, well those
I6e gentlemen who followed him. are suppressed from
-nIe6tial motives.
% for three regiments of Infantry, of Cavalry of
ery and two of Rifles. Also to strike out the place of
pzTOus and to insert provided said regiment be
Ied in that portion of the State.
Mr. Smith would accept the amendment Of the delegate
,,r EdgeCOmbe
NJ Reid was opposed to the ordinance he thought no.
.Jv composed of Hundred and twenty could
.oy conduct the details of The ordinance
fne the operations of these troops to the eastern por
o the State. He in favor Of sending every to
Ont danger whenever the emergency arises and mil
l men alone could Judge OF these matters he knew no
m and no west Mr.. Reid stated his objection fOrcibly
nd length but for reasons already stated we omit
Mr. Long of Randolph inquired whether it was intended
hat those troops could not, in of emergency, be
-Ted
Mr. Smith explained answering affirmatively
Mr. Reid had objections to the ordinance, provided
ap troops could be used in any portion of the State.
Mr. Long expressed the hope that this ordinance would
meet with opposition from any quarter.
Mr. Shaw willing to vote anything and all that he had
the common defence OF North Carolina If the ordinance
w pressed vote, he would feel it his duty for
@ before voting, the Convention ought to know wheth-
A. necessary for the defence Of that portion of the
sse and hoped that the delegate from Halifax would
-1;pone its consideration for short time He would in
vluce the following resolutions
Nv Mr Shaw resolved that the Governor be required to
m the Convention what forces are necessary and what
are now control for the defence of the portion
Mime state 1--WE are not certain that these are the words
fhe resolution Uerbdtin1.)
Mr. Smith, of Halifax, unwilling to postpone.
Mr. Howard anxious to put the bill in the best posi-
shape and then he would vote for it. Mr. Howard made
some pertinent rema ks urging delay till the Military Com
ee could report stating that he had information which
could not impat in open session and would therefore
-gVe that the Convention go into secret session.
Mr. Graham did not think that pending discussion,
n0un to go into secret session was in order.
Mr. ward then moved to lay the table and that the
Convention go into secret session. Lost.
The question recurring the amendment of the gentle
mai kdgecombe Mr.. Smith wished to ask the gentle
nan from EdgeCombe whether he didn't state that seven
mens of troops had been called for by Gen. Gwynn as
necessary for the cost defonces Of the State.
Mr.. Howard answered affrmstiVely and gave detailed
eDanaiOu.
The question recurring the prCUiSo, the delegate from
DAVIDSON wished to know how this ordnance if passed
would affect the last legislature, calling for volunteers and
pgu!aT troops.
Ir. Smith, Of Halifax, explained.
Mr. Badger had serious doubts about the Bill 1t requr
1.-THE raising of particular body OF troops from partic
pOwer Of divesting the operations of the Do they
possess he functions is it proper to supersede the con
d authorities in The control Ofhese matters Ii those
whose duty it is to concert for the general de
either ObstiHaely refuse wrongully neglect tx
arge their duty let the Convention the direc
the He did not doubt the power to do SO, bu
dOubed the expedency of doing it. Mr. Badger argued
NtDglh 10 prove thaI we helGher neeued nor coud W.
arm nor maintain the number Of troops called for by THU
resolution, in addition to those alredy called for.
Mr. Smith, of Halifax, again arose to explain and insisted
@the immediate adoption OF his resolution.
Mr. Houston, of Dupln said it might appear nexplica
wby he should vote against this He would d.
However, because it was calculated to embarrass th
HhaTy Board and the Executive, well the mitar
Ulcers who already assduOusly engaged in planning
0eyery means of defence which the resolution contem
dates. He would therefore, that the proposition
Hd an 1dments be referred to the committee on Mlar
41irs
Mr. Rufin considered the proposition very importan
@e-in any way considered he opposed to it,
LL htuel Of Davidson, was in favor OF the ordinance
1.-THE regiments which proposes to raise be taken ont
number OF those already authorized by the General AS
Rnby.
'poIu e.
Provided said regiments shall be considered part of
-not additional to- the number of volunteers which tn
GOVERNOR has been authorized to raise by the act OF tn
General Assembly, passed at its last session.
MI PeugIew approved Of the amendment offered by III
mend from Wake.
Mr. Bachelor thought at first he could ain the
on! After what he heard he felt bound to oppose it
Thought better to wait for the report OF the Commute
Military Affairs, who had the matter in hand, and VIII
~ best inform them what defences needed.
MI Badger said however he might vote, ultimately,
y1d vote against the proposed reference.
Ar hayner said. while his feelings with the friend
.'.s measure, he doubted its propriety The GoVerno
e power to detail men for that or any other service
M resolution must have originated in want OF conhdenc
-e powers that be- If the military system Is defecVe
Tluge 1t; but military commanders must be let alone
.e Is already provision Tor raising state troops an
hoops for the Confederate and this resolution
Exposes to raise still third kind of troops If delegate
1o confidence at all in the discretion OF the Governor
I might vote for this ordinance. Mr.. Z. spoke bold
le Lhsuhciency of the military system
M Thomas, of Jackson, wished to know if delegate
lt when elected the people intended them to abrogat
| abolish the existing government, and vote themseve
perpetual power in the State. The wonder was, not wha
governor has DONE but how be has done so much. Hi
ad been enthusiastically endorsed in all sections OF tn
Mr. Sprue of Berthe was in favor of the ordinance an
Vau vote for it's passage
mr. Bggs could be regarded subject to the charg
ot beng DESTROYS to eastern Carolina impreg
15! fortified. Under existing circumstances however
its present shape he could not vote for it, he there
s would move to lay this ordinance and all the amend
~99a on the table.
A. Bum, from Bertie moved to adjourn which motto
~alot prevail.
me question TO lay the table recurring the ayes an
ives were called for-ayes 40, noes 60.
NJ '1e motion to lay the table was lost.
enable voted no. because he was unwilling to Oh
tSe W lhe question in that He was III favor
TTsLlLBg It to the committee on Military Affairs
1 buln from BERTHE, would vote for the ordinance, an
"o'eeded to assign hs reasons.
question recurring the motion to refer to the Con