Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-29

The subject was discussed by several members;
many stating they distinctly understood the Chair
to make different ruling when the subject was up
before in consequence of which they had then voted
against the motion to reconsider.
Mr.. Cunningham demanded the yeas and nays on
the appeal, which being ordered, resulted-yeas 35,
nays 40, so the decision of the Chair was not sus
tanned as the judgment of the Convention.
The resolution resembling the former order was
then read. ~
Mr.. Washington offered substitute that the Con-
venton shall not adjourn until the important ques
tons now before 1t are disposed of.
Mr.. Venable said he was unwilling to leave here
without making some provision to re2lenish the
treasury-he thought this would not require very
long time, ard he proposed to amend the resolution
by fixing the hour of adjournment for tonight at
IL o'clock.
Mr.. Ellison moved to amend by fixing the time
for o'clock, P. NJ. on Saturday.
Mr.. Biggs opposed any postponement He said
The finance question was the only one which really
required action, and that could be disposed of in
five minutes, by passing ordinance authorizing the
Treasurer to borrow million and half of dollars
Mr.. Meares said there were several very impor
tant measures pending before the Convention that
ought to be acted on, and instanced the military
bill, the stay law, the ordinance for transfer of
troops and some Others which if not disposed of
now the interests of the State must suffer-
Mr.. Graham thought the question of transfer of
forts, arsenas and mint to the Confederate Govern
ment, was one that ought to Oe acted on at once !;
and he was in favor of taking sufficient time to
slider this and other matters required by the public
interest
Mr.. Osborne moved to fix the time of adjournment
for Thursday next 9 P. NJ.
The question was first put on Mr.. Eliisons amend
ment for Saturday, and it was rejected-yeas Al,
nays AZ.
Mr.. Rayner then moved to fix Friday, o'clock
P NJ for adjourning, and it was carred-yeas 46,
nays 40.
Mr.. Badger moved to amend further by adding
the provisions of the former resolution for meeting
again on the Sd Monday in November &c, and it
adopted.
The resolution as thus amended then passed
yeas 80, nays IS.
The Chair then decided that the resolution re-
quired three several readings before being in force
Mr.. Badger appealed from the decision, and the
question being put "shall the decision of the Chair
be sustained?' 1t was decided in the negative
yeas SO, nays 40.
The resignation of Mr.. Venable to his seat as del
egate in the Convention was read and received.
Mr.. Strong from the committee on enrollments,
reported the following, and the same were signed
by the President:
The ordinance in relation to taxation.
Resolution calling on Comptroller for statement
of taxes.
Resolution in favor of the Doorkeepers.
An ordinance to provide for paying the militia
when in actual service.
a resolution calling upon the Governor for GER
tain information, and for other purposes.
Resolution providing for filling vacancies during
the recess of the Convention.
The ordinance to ratify the Constitution Of the
Confederate States Of America.
Mr.. Badger moved to adjourn. Rejected
Leave of absence was granted MeSsrS. Biggs, Nc
Dowell of Baden, and Mcdowell of Burke.
Leave Of absence was asked for number Of other
delegates, and refused.
On motion of Mr. Headen the Convention ad-
journed to o'clock tomorrow morning.