Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-15
The STANDARD.
EoRTH.cARoLINA STATE CONVENTION.

The journal of Saturday was read.
Mt. Speed moved to amend the journal by strik-
ing therefom the record Of the motion OF MI Fuller
for reconsideration Of the vote by which the seven
regiment bill was passed on Friday. He raised the
point that the motion was made pending the debate
On another and different question, which was con-
triry to the rules Of the Convention.
The Chair decided that . question to reconsider,
when made by member rightfully entitled to the
floor, had precedence of all other questions, except
. motion 70 adjourn, and perhaps, motion Tor
call Of the House.
Mr.. Speed argued that the motion to reconsider,
made at the time the journal shows it was could not
be in order because it was contrary to the rules OF
the Convention.
Mr.. Howard raised the point of order, that the
motion to strike out the clause from the record
could not be entertained unless it be shown that it
recorded fact which did not transpre.
Mr.. Speed replied if the motion was in order,
then it was in order to consider and decide on it at
the time it was made; cited the rule of the Lower
House Of Congress- requiring notice in such cases
Mr.. Biggs. The record is correct because it states
what was done--the Chair had decided the motion
of the gentleman from Robson (Mr. FullerD to be
in order at the time it was made; that the point
should have been raised then and appeal from the
decision Of the Chair taken. As it was not done
then il cannot be now.
Mr. Kittrell asked if rule in Jefferson's Manual
can control specific rule adopted here.
Mr.. Holmes read from the rules to show that the
motion to reconsider was in order when it was made
Mr.. Reid stated that a motion to reconsider might
be made ana entered on the journal, though 1t was
not considered He read and commented on the
rules relative to the subject to sustain his position
Mr.. Badger said there was difference between
questions Of privilege and privileged motions and
cited examples.
Mr.. Howard again stated his point of order, and
insisted that as an appeal was not taken from the
decision Of the Chair yesterday, it could not now be
done.
Mr.. Battle of Wake, was inclined to coincide in
opinion with the gentleman from Edgecombe (Mr.
Howard)
The discussion was further continued by several
gentlemen when,
Mr.. Speed said he would withdraw his motion,
and let the vote be reconsidered and let the record
show whether this Convention can be controlled in
Its action by the patronage of the government. He
therefore withdrew his amendment to the record.
The following committees were announced:
On the motion concerning change of basis,
4essrs Thomas ofJackson, Brown, Sanders, Holmes
and Carson.
On the resolution concerning Common Schools,
Hessrs Thomas Of jackson, Brodnax, Battle of
Edgecombe, Miller and Bunting.
William johnson, Esq, one of the delegates from
Mecklenburg rendered his resignation. The resig-
nation was received, and writ for an election on
Saturday the 18th inst was ordered to fill the va
vancy.
Mr.. Reid from the committee to whom was refer
red the resolution concerning the adjourned meet
ing Of the General ASSEMBLY reported an ordinance
providing that the General Assembly shall meet in
regular session on the 25th June 1861, and shall
have full powers to elect Senators to the Confeder-
ate Congress and do all other things pertaining to
regular sessions of that body
Mr.. Ferebee from the same committee, made
minority report on the same subject submit
ting an ordinance providing for an election on the
tirst Thursday in August, for members to meet on
the third Monday in November.
Mr.. Manning moved to make the reports the spe-
cial order for tomorrow II o'clock, NJ and the mo-
ton prevailed.
Mr.. Howard from the military committee, report
ed back the resolution for arning and equppng SIX
months volunteers, with amendments and recon-
mended its passage. Lies over day under the rule.
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Bggs, resolution providing for the pay
of the officers of the Convention.
By Mr.. Kittrell, a resolution requesting the Gov
ernor 10 furnish certain information. The resolu-
ton was adopted, and a communication vas after
ward received in response thereto, which was order
ed to be printed.
By Mr.. Sprouse, for a committee to report on the
expediency Of amending the Constitution concerning
free negroes.
By Mr.. Smith Of Macon, an ordinance for raising
three regiments of volunteers in the tramontaae
counties for the defence of the passes of the Smoky
Mountains Lies over day.
By Mr.. Ellison, for committee to enquire into
the proprey of amending the bill of rights so as to
substitute free white men for free men," order
ed to be printed
Mr.. Biggs moved to take up his resolution for fix
ing day for adjournment. Agreed to, and the
amendment was modified and made the special or
der for tomorrow o'clock, P NJ
Mr.. Battle of Wake offered an amendment to the
2lst rule of the Convention so as to make motions
to reconsider vote take precedence of all Others
except motion to adjourn. Lies over
The unfinished business of Saturday was then
taken up being the report of the finance committee
to establish Board of Claims
Mr. Myers, who had the floor when this question
was last under consideration, resumed his remarks
He said he did not wish to make speech but would
oner to amend the report by making the Treasurer,
Comptroller and Attorney General the Board to au.
dit the claims within the scope of the ordinance
The motion made on Saturday to recommit, was
then put and decided in the affirmative and the or
dlnance with the amendments were recommitted to
the committee.
The following resolutions heretofore offered, were
taken up and proceedings had thereon as indicated
The resolution for a committee to report concern
ing an amendment to the Constitution recurring a
property qualification to hold Office. Passed
The resolution making certain enquiries of the
AdJutant General concerning number of troops, &c,
passed over informally
The resolution for Court of Claims to adudicate
claims 70: negroes lost in the war. Laid upon the
table.
An ordinance decaratiye of the right of secession,
passed over informally.
resolution concerning change in the bas,s of
representation, read and passed to second reading.
resolution to pay sherifs the expenses for hold.
ing election of delegates to the Convention, passed
to the third reading
The resolution for printing 400 copies of army
regulations Passed over Informally
The resolution requiring the Treasurer to furnish
tabular statement of taxes for the last five years,
was modified by substituting "Comptroller" for
"Treasurer," and passed
The resolution for committee to enquire into the
necessity for additional clerks to the departments
was taken up and read. Pending its consideration,
message was received from bis Excellency, the
Governor, in response to resolution noticed above