Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-22

with one of my constituents for his property that
had been seized that the facts in the case would
Se laid before this Convention.
TThe letter of Mr. Holden was then read at the
Clerks desk Other papers were also read, IN rela-
ton to the value of the machine, &c
Mr. Winslow continued his remarks in defense oil
the action of the Board and said it had his full sane
ton and that any property would be seized that
might be necessary for the public defence de SAID
the gentleman from Wake, (Mr. Badger had sought
rumors about the street or that rumors had sought
him, upon which were based charges against the
Board; that no action had been taken by the Board
but had been sanctioned by the Executive. He SAID
the Board should deem it necessary, they would
seize the property of Messrs Badger and Holden as
they had seized that of Mr. Lee.
Mr.. Holden said the gentleman from Cumberland:
(dr Winslow,) had SAID that other property wonIo
be seized under like circumstances: he would monty
that gentleman and the Board, that if they should
attempt to seize his ne should hold them personally
responsible and resist the act as despotc.
Mr.. Armfield would ask the gentleman from Gum
berland some questions concerning the action OF the
Board in relation to certain soldiers but before the
queries were propounded,
Mr. Rayner rose to point of order-the gentle
man from Cumberland (Mr. Hinslow) had no right
to appear here in the double capacity OF delegate IN
the Convention and member of the Military Board,
and that questions requiring answers IN the latter
capacity were out of order.
The Chair decided that any questions pertinent
to the question under consideration would be IN Or
der if put by gentleman entitled to the floor; out
the question of the gentleman from HadkIn, (Mr.
Armtield,) was not in order.
Mr. Badger replied to remarks of Mr.. Winslow.
He said that although there was some difference IN
regard to the circumstances, the main fact stands
confessed that private property had been seized by
the Military Board and now, he would like to know
by what authority it was done? If the rights OF
private citizens however humble their position can
be thus invaded without the sanction of constitution
or law in no better condition than the SeriS
of Russia.
Mr. Holden said this charge was not based upon
rumor picked up in the street. but upon statement
of facts related to him by bis constituent, who is
man of good character, and although mechanic, as
much entitled to his rights as any other man, how
ever exalted in position. He said he had spoken
very decidedly awhile ago. when the gentleman from
Cumberland (Mr. Winslow) said the Board would
seize other private property; he wished it under
stood that his property and even his life II necessa-
ry were at the service Of North-Carolina whenever
she required them but if his rights should be invad
ed upon an assumption of arbitrary power, without
the authority of constitution or law he would fore
warn the Military Board that :hen and there he
should resist even to the death.
Mr. Biggs said he would call the attention of the
Convention to the subject under consderatiOn-that
this discussion was all out of order.
Mr. Ruffin alluded to the rather warm discussion
that had just taken place, but there was nothing
therein to show that the Legislature should be dis
solved He admitted that the Convention had the
power to dissolve the Legislature but doubted the
propriety of its exercise.
Mr. Spruill of BERTHE, endorsed the action Of the
committee in refusing to recommend the aunuing
of the stay law-the Legislature had removed re-
strictions from the banks it was but Just that
measure of relief should be afforded the people.
In regard to the seizure of the rolling machine by
the Military Board he endorsed the action entirey y
believed they did right
Mr. Rayner said if it were the last word he should
ever utter-if he were to die with the sound upon
his lips-ne would lift his voice in earnest protest
against this exercise of tyrannlc power in seizinG
private property without the authority Of law. The
supreme power may do these things, ont subordi-
mates may motif the necessity existed TO seize the
property the authority could have been obtained by
an application to the Convention, who would have
granted it. doubtless if the necessity really existed.
Mr.. Venable endorsed the action of the Military
Board in the seizure Of the machine; and he would
go further and say, if man refused to give up his
property under such circumstances, he would hang
him. He alluded to the necessity of the IN
justification of his views.
Mr.. Thomas of Jackson, obtained the floor, but
the hour had arrived and the Convention took re-
cess till o'clock.