Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-04


doubtless be restricted to the amount needed.
The above is bare outline of Mr. Rufin's speech
A stenographic report alone could 90 it justice Y
The ordinance was now read by sections.
Mr.. Graham did not think the Convention had the
right to issue bills intended to circulate as money.
The fact of their bearing interest made no difference
as he understood the of Craig VS.. State OF
Missouri" previously cited.
Mr. Ruffin said the notes referred to in that case
were not issued to pay the debts of the State.
Mr.. Thompson moved to strike out the words
lone cent and sixty -four hundredths of cent per
diem," and insert the words "six per cent"
Adopted.
Mr.. Ruffn moved to strike out the words cal
culated and" in the llth line of the Sth section.
Adopted. In this line the word "allowed" was
also inserted, having been omitted in printing.
Sundry other typographical amendments were made.
Mr.. Satterthwaite offered amendment Ito be
inserted additional section between sections
II and 13) eXempting the interest OF the notes from
taxation.
Mr.. Smith moved to amend the amendment by
allowing taxation of the principal.
After some discussion Mr.. Satterthwaite with
drew the amendment he had offered.
The question now being on the adoption ofthe sub
Stitute proposed by the committee for the original
ordinance,
Mr.. Biggs said the discussion removed the objec-
tons he had entertained relative to the consttu-
tonaity of the measure. He then offered an amend
ment additional section to precede the last re-
quiring the Treasurer and Comptroller (as in the
second SeciiOn) to keep accounts of the Treasury
notes issued under the acts of the Legislature and
former ordinance of the Convention. Adopted.
Mr.. Armiield moved to strike out in the third
section from the words january 1865" in the
third line, to the word land in the 6h and insert
the words without interest
Mr.. Armteld urged with much earneStness and
ability the adoption of this amendment. His re-
marks will appear hereafter.
Mr.. Rnyner concurred in the main with the views
Mr. A. had advanced but this matter had been fully
discussed before the committee and he had yielded
to the many fOrciblearguments of those who thought
1.-The bearing interest" essential to the credit of tie
notes and success of the measure. He appealed to
his friend TO withdraw the amendment.
The question recurring, the amendment
jected
The ordinance then passed its second reading
The rule was suspended motion of Mr. Satterth-
waite, and it passed its third and last reading and
the Convention adjourned.
The Reporter enormously stated in Mondays
proceedings that Mr.. Smith of Macon mOred REFER
of the ordinance TO repeal the passed by the
Legislature establishing the status of Indians as
witnesses. Mr.. Smith consistently opposed such
reference. The motion made by Mr.. Raynerl
SATURDAY November so, 1861.
The Convention was called to order.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Hardie of the PreSbyte-
rian Church.
The journal of yesterday was read and approved
On motion OF Mr. Holden, leave of absence
granted to Mr. Meares of Brunswick from and after
yesterday until Wednesday next
Mr.. Mcneil presented memorial from citizens
of Cumberland county, praying the passage Of or
dlnanceS to protect the people of the State froH
1.-THE grinding and ruinous actions of spectators"
and against the establishment of diStieres-pray-
ing at least in this regard the imposition of heavy
tax on d'Stillers. Referred to the committee on
diStiilerieS.
Mr. Arlington, like memorial from citizens Of
Nash county. Referred to the same committee.
Mr. Battle of Wake. flor the Chairman of the
committee on coal fields reported ian ordinance
authorizing an exchange of treasury notes and for
other purposes, 4 substitute for the ordinance
referred Passed lst reading-ordered to be printed
By Mr.. BggS, resolution requiring the Secreta-
~ Of State to furnish each member of the Conven-
ton with copy of the acts Of the regular and
ira sessions of the General Assembly Adopted
under suspension of the rules.
BY Mr.. Holmes resolution requesting the
Board Of CLAIMS to report TO the Convention the
claims allowed by that tribunal to the Wilmington
and Manchester, and Western n c. railroads, as
heretofore reported to the General Assembly.
Mr.. Holmes moved to suspend the rule.
Much discussion ensued and the motion was
finally Withdrawn
Mr.. Howard from the committee on military az
fairs, reported substitute for the Ordinance con-
corning the appointing and commissioning of mill.
tia officers" also, from the committee, the
resolution relating TO exemptions from military
duty, requesting that the committee be discharged
from its further consideration, any action in the
premises having been rendered unnecessary by the
action of the Adjutant General These reports lie
one day.
Mr.. Armficld moved a reconsideration of the vote
by which the ordinance for the relief of the treasury
lll r. h,S HIN
propose again the amendment offered by himself on
yesterday and then rejected (See Yesterday pro-
ceedingS) Mr.. A. stated that several delegates who
had voted against the amendment had Since ex-
pressed desire for its adoption
Mr.. Ruffn and others opposed the reconsidera-
ton.
The Convention refused to reconsider-ayes %,
nays 81.
The President laid before the Convention CON-
municatiOn from its principal Secretary requesting
an indefinite leave of absence which was granted
Mr.. Schenck introduced n resolution to appoint
committee OF five, to inquire into the condition of
sick and disabled soldiers in Raleigh and It's vcini-
ty, and report as to the propriety of the Conven-
tons taking measures for their immediate relief
Mr.. ). stated that the situation of sick soldiers in
this city was deplorable one and that the atten-
ton they received was inadequate to the relief of
their urgent necessities.
Mr. Rayner said that the gentleman's remarks
without being so intended, might be construed as
rejecting in some degree on the manner in which
the Surgeon General discharged the duties of his
responsible position.
Mr. Schenck discaimed all design of making such
imputaton.
Messrs. Rayner, Holden, Foster and Speed alike
testified TO the unt:ring energy and fidelity with
which the Surgeon General had met the onerous
responsibilities Cf his office
Mr. Speed moved to amend by adding another
resolution to establish hospitals in Raleigh Eden
ton, Washington and other places
Mr. Graham preferred a reference of the whole
matter to the committee on military affairs.
Mr. Howard deprecated such reference because of
the heavy accumulation of business already enga-
ging the attention of that committee
Mr. Schenck having accepted the amendment
proposed by Mr.. Speed, the resolutions passed, un-
der suspension of the rule.