Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-12-04
The STANDARD.
NoRTH.CARoLINA STATE CONVENTION
Adjourned Session.
Thursday, Nov as, 1861.

THURSDAY, Nov. vs. 1851.
The President called the CenVesstion to order,
and the Journal Of yesterday was read and approved
The President announced the following commit
tee on the volatary enslavemeat of free persons OF
color Wis Messrs. WAlia@s, Moody, HaTgroVe,
Foy and SAipp.
Mr.. Mebsne presented a petition from Alamance
county, praying repeal of the Stay-law Referred
to the co,1mittee on the Stayaw.
g., Mr.. Arnfeld, petition from citizens OF the
counties Of Yaakin, Wilkes and Surry, against the
distilling Of S,aa, and praying the Convention TO
lay tax Of Is cts per gallon OH spirits thus dis
nhed Referred on motion to a select committee.
Mr.. Schenck, petition from citizens OF CASTOR
county praying a repeal of the Stay law. Referred
Mr.. Setter, a like petition from Catawba county.
Referred.
Mr. Miller, petition from citizens of cleveland
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 was accompanied by resolution to appoint
commissioner to visit Richmond Tor the purpose OF
asoertaining from the Confederate authorities what
kind would be received lies over one day.
Mr. Mcdowell, petition for voluntary ensiave-
mert from sundry free negroes in the county OF
Madison. Referred.
Mr.. Biggs offered resolution of inquiry concern
inc twelve month volunteers. Referred to the com
mlttee on military affairs
Mr.. Kittrell, a resolution Of inquiry concerning
military oahs required to be taken by officers 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
Mr.. Pettigrew submitted report from the COM
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 and reference made
Mr.. Thomas of jackson, introduced an ordinance
prohibiting the emancipation OF slaves. Lies over
Mr. Green, a resolution providing for the election
of Governor to fill the unexpired term ot The late
Gov. Ellis. Lies over under the rule.
Mr.. Battle, an ordinance providing for the eiec-
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, a resolution concerning COnstitu-
tional amendments, requiring the Legislative COM
mttee to inquire into the proprety 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, a resolution instructing the commit
tee on military affairs to inquire as to the proprety
Of paying bounty money to members OF Capt. j. NJ
Stevensons artillery company.
A,,.,dad ar, ,,,f;on Of Nr S.tterthwaita en- as
to include like inquiry as to all companies raised
directly for the Confederate States As thus alncs-
ded the resolution was adopted under suspension
of the rule.
On motion of Mr.. Graham the ordinance concern
ing Test Oaths made the special order Tor Mon
day next at u O'Clock.
The special order viz: the ordinance for the re-
,f o. the Treasury, again postponed until to-
morrow at ii 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 LIST section by
adding the words provided the defendant may give
evidence oath in his defence not agreed to.
Mr.. Lyon moved to amend by inserting at the
end of the sd line the following: land all moneys
arising from fines under this ordinance shall be APP
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 an amendment (Which as
modified at MIR. Badgers suggestion) was adopted.
The amendment reads as follows: "Proyidcd
that upon sufficient cause being shown, upon Aft
davit, the Court shall have power to order the
taking of dispositions, to be read behalf of the
cused, upon such terms as the Court may decree,
on the trial of cases arising under this ordinance"
Mr.. Berry moved to insert the words cor also
leather" after the word whatsoever IN the 7th
line. Adopted.
Mr. Rayner moved to insert the words "use or"
before the word consumption" in the 7th line
ADOPTED.
Mr. Barnes moved to strike out in the I'd section
10Th line the words and shall also be required as
condition Of such poStponement 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 inser. the words ian appeal may he
taken as in ordinary cases."
Mr.. Battle moved to strike out the second section.
Mr.. Setter moved to lay the ordinance on the ia
ble Lost-yeas Is, nays 80.
The second section was then stricken out
On motion of Mr.. Badger the third section was
amended by substituting for the word umpire u
the words "a third person."
Mr.. Leaks amendment, striking out all after the
strcted 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.. Rufin replied, defending the original ordinance
The amendment was then rejected
Mr.. Ruhin moved to reconsider, that the yeas ant
aays might be recorded.
The Convention refused to reconsider.
motion to adjourn was re ected.
Mr.. Leak moved to amend by levying tax of 2;
cents per gallon spirits distilled from the corn.
Mr.. Rayner raised the point Of order that tn
amendment offered was not germane to the subjec
matter of the ordinance.
The President ruled that the amendment was il
order, and Mr.. Leak proceeded to urge the adoption
Of the amendment
After prolonged discussion the amendment wa
lost.
Mr.. Wilson moved to strike out the second section
Messrs. Rufiin, Rayner and Badger opposed tn
amendment -. s.- IS.
Messrs. Brown and Graham urged its adoption.
Mr. Schenck moved to adjourn. Lost. 49,.
Mr. Barnes offered the following amendmen
which took precedence of the pendinp question viz