Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-04
The Stapoato.
NoRTH-cARoLINA STATE CONVENTION.
Adjourned Session.
THURSDAY, Nov. IS, 1861.


tee on the voluntary ensavement OF tree persons Of
color, viz: MessrS. Williams, Moody, hargroTe,
Foy and Ship.
Mr.. Mebane presented petition from Alamsnce
county, praying repeal Of the Stay-law. Referred
to the committee on the Stay-law.
Mr. Armfeld, petition from citizens OF the
counties of Yadkin, Wilkes and Snrry, against the
dstilling Of grain, and praying the convention 70
lay tax Of 25 cts. per gallon on spirits thus as
titled Referred on motion to a select COMMITTEE.
Mr. Schenck, petition from citizens OF GaSton
county praying repeal of the Stay law. Referred
Mr. Setter, like petition from Catawba county.
Referred
Mr. Miller petition from citizens of Cleaveland
county, praying an amendment to the CONSTITUTION,
providing for the election of Justices of the Peace
by the people Referred To the committee on JUS
tees
Mr. Gorrell, petition from citizens of Greens.
boro for the construction of direct line of railroad
between that place and Danville, Va. Referred to
the committee on military affairs.
Mr. Satterthwaite submitted report from the
committee appointed to consider the propriety OF
making provision for the payment of the Conteder-
ate States tax, recommending such action. The re-
port S'as accompanied by resolution to appoint
commissioner to visit Richmond for the purpose OF
ascertaining from the Confederate authorities what
kind of would be received lies over one day.
Mr. Mcdowell, petition for voluntary enSlavc.
ment from sundry free negroes in the county OF
Madison. Referred.
Mr. Biggs offered resolution of inquiry concern
ing twelvenonth volunteers. Referred to the COM
mttee on military affairs.
Mr. Kittrell resolution of inquiry concerning
military oathS required to be taken by Olhcers ana
soldiers in the army Of the Confederate States, re-
curing the committee on military affairs to report
to the Convention the form of such oath or oathS.
Referred TO the committee on military affairs.
NJ nzss.z NNala iron fhG
mite on Foreigners, &C., asking that said commit
tee be relieved of the further consideration OF the
resolution relative TO the eligibility of foreigners to
Office asking its reference to the Legislative COM
mittee. Report concurred in anu reference made
Mr.. Thomas of jackson, introduced an ordinance
prohibiting the emancipation of slaves. Lies over
Mr. Green, resolution providing for the election
Of Governor to fill the unexpred term OF the late
Gov. Ellis. Lies over under the rule
Mr.. Battle, an ordinance providing for the cleo
ton of Lieutenant Governor to be Speaker of the
Senate by virtue Of his office, to receive the same
per diem as is allowed by law TO the Speaker of
the House of Commons Lies over.
Mr.. Graham, resolution concerning Constitu-
tional amendments, requiring the Legislative COM
mittee to inquire into the prOpriety of defining the
term of service of members OF the General Assem-
bly,. Also of preventing the passage of laws i'm
pairing the validity OF contracts. Adopted under
suspension Of the rule.
Mr.. Meares, resolution instructing the commit
tee on military affairs inquire to the propricty
Of paying bounty money to members of Capt D. NJ.
Stevenson's artillery company.
Amended on motion of Mr.. Satterthwate, so as
to include like inquiry as to all companies raised
directly for the Confederate States As thus amen
ded the resolution adopted under suspension
of the rule.
On motion of Mr. Graham the ordinance concern
ing Test 0atbS, made the special order for Mon
day next at II O'Clock.
The special order, viz the ordinance for the re-
lief of the Treasury, again postponed until to-
morrow at IL o'clock and the Convention proceed
ed to consider the unfinished business of Yesterday
viz the ordinance for the suppression of Oppres-
Sive speculation.
Mr. Battle moved to amend the 1st section by
adding the words provided the defendant may give
evidence on oath in his own defence not agreed to.
Mr.. Lyon moved to amend by inserting at the
end of the sgd line the following: land ali moneys
arising from fines under this ordinance shall be ap
piled by the several County Courts where the same
may be- to the support of the INDECENT families of
volunteers and State Troops in the service of this
State, or Of the Confederate States" Adopted
Mr.. Schenck offered amendment (Which as
modified at Mr.. Badgers suggestOn) was adopted.
The amendment reads as follows Provided
that upon sufficient cause being shown, upon afti
davit the Court shall have power to order the
taking of dispositions, to be read behalf of the
cused upon such terms the Court may decree,
ON the trial of cases arising under this ordinance.
Mr.. Berry moved to insert the words "or also
leather" after the word whatsoever In the 9TH
line. Adopted.
Mr. Rayner moved to insert the words fuse or"
before the word consumption" in the 18th line
Accepted.
Mr.. Barnes moved to strike out in the I'd section
10Th line the words and shall also he required, as
a condition of such poStponenent to pay into Court
the costs which may have accrued" Not agreed to.
Mr. Howard moved to strike out at the end of the
second section, the words no appeal shall be al
lowed" and to insert the words an appeal may be
taken as in ordinary cases"
Mr. Battle moved to strike out the second section.
Mr.. Setter moved to lay the ordinance on the ia
BILE. Lost--yeas 10, nays SO.
The second section was then stricken out.
On motion of Mr.. Badger the third section was
amended by substituting for the word umpire "
the words "a third person"
Mr.. Leaks amendment, striking out all after the
ordanng clause, and substituting an ordinance re-
stricted to the suppression of speculation in salt be-
ing now in order,
Messrs. Brown and Leak of Richmond, addressed
the Convention in its favor.
Mr.. Rutfin replied defending the original ordinance
The amendment was then rejected.
Mr.. Rutiin moved to reconsider, that the yeas and
nays might be recorded.
The Convention refused to reconsider.
motion to adjourn was rejected.
Mr.. Leak moved to amend by levying tax of %
cents per gallon on spirits distilled from the corn.
Mr.. Rayner raised the point of order that the
amendment offered was not gernane to the subject
matter of the ordinance
The President ruled that the amendment was in
order and Mr.. Leak proceeded to urge the adoption
of the amendment.
After prolonged discussion the amendment was
lost.
Mr. Wilson moved to strike out the second section
Messrs. Rufin, Rayner and Badger opposed the
amendment
Messrs. Brown and Graham urged its adoption
Mr.. Schenck moved to adjourn. Lost
Mr.. Barnes offered the following amendment
which took precedence of the pending question: viz
insert in the second section after the word Seized
in the 18th line, land also determine whether the
articles seized necessary for the use of the own
er, his family or his dependents, the use of the
sick, disabled, poor and necesstous persons, or
for other charitable uses"