Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-11-27


the regiment which the Coniederate States had ai-
fhorized Col Green to saise was now in camp near
Richmond It's immediate organization was an inn
sperative NnecsssityE They were needed at once 20
suppress disturbances in East Tennessee, which
would doubtless be the destination Of the regiment
Mr.. Gorrell inquired how many companies Col.
Green bad succeeded in raising.
Mr.. Meare> stated that four were already in Rich
7 mond and four more were on their way. ~
Mr.. Rnffin inquired whether the twelve month
volunteers proposed to be transferred were willing
to join Col. Green's regiment to serUe during the
par, his regiment having been raised to serve for
that period. ''- w.
{ Mr.. Meares understood that they were.
The rule was suspended and the resolution put
on its second reading.
Mr. Howard offered the following amendment:
ResOLred, That member of these companies
proposed to be transferred shall be so transferred
without his consent. Adopted.
Mr.. Graham moved to amend the amendment by
inserting after the word consent" the words "in
writing" Adopted.
Mr. Thomas, of jackson, offered an amendment
requiring $40, 900 ofthe $780, 200 appropriation made
to Col. Green to and equip his regiment, be APP
propriated to arming and equipping the 29th reg
iment
Mr. Thomas stated that this regiment was now
under orders to go to East Tennessee. He under
stood that the whole appropriation obtained by
Col Green would not be needed toequip his brig
ade, and thought the surplus should be applied in
the manner indicated by his amendment He was
himself Instrumental while in the Senate, in pro-
curing the appropriation for COL Green.
Mr.. Jones rose to point OF order, and was pro-
ceedng to state it. when Mr.. Thomas demanded its
reduction to writing.
The objection raised was that the proposed amend
ment was not germane to the matter under consid-
Grafton. The Chair stated that this was question
which the Convention itself should determine.
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ton Of his amendment.
After further debate, complex and deSultory
Mr.. Thomas modified his amendment by providing
that the bond given by Col Green, for the faithful
expenditure of the $4,000, should be credited with
the 10000 taken to arm the 29th regiment
Mr.. Woodfin opposed the amendment as wholly
foreign TO the resolution, and said II adopted at
ALL it should be the subject of distinct proposition.
Mr.. Biggs spoke at length in favor Of the amend
ment
Mr. Ferebee reviewed the history of the appro-
priation made to Col Green by the last Legislature,
opposed haSty action in the premises, and moved
the poStponement Of the subject until Monday next.
Mr.. Meares controverted statements made by Mr..
Fereoee concerning proceedings had in the House
of Commons relative to the appropriation referred to.
Mr.. Ferebee reoined.
Mr.. Woodfn earnestly opposed the pCstponement
proposed. A days delay might give the enemy
possession of East Tennessee, cutting off immense
SuppueS OF Deet anu pOTh-WOulu give COHlTOl
OF two hundred miles OF important railroad and The
|. salt works in Western Virginia, whence We drew
sole supply.
Mr. Mebane desired postponement. He did not
know how he should vote. Delay night lead him
to proper decision.
Mr. Thomas of Jackson continued to urge the
postponement, together with the propriety Of his
amendment, which he finally withdrew.
The motion to postpone was withdrawn and the
resolution passed ITS second reading.
MI. Ruffin then moved to insert after the word
Governor" the words lat his own discretion"
Mr.. Osborne opposed this amendment and desired
its withdrawal. lie thought it would wholly defeat
the measure.
Mr. Badger asked if it was contemplated that the
resolution should be compulsory on the Governor.
Ii the resolution mandatory in its character he
desired the adoption Of the amendment proposed by
Mr. Ruffin.
Mr.. Osborne stated in reply that the Governor
had declined making the proposed transfer OF COM
paneS, because Col. Green's regiment or brigade,
being an independent command, did not fall within
the ordinary rules applied to the organization Of
regiments. This resolution was intended merely as
a declaration OF the will of the Convention.
Mr.. Ruiin substituted for the amendment he had
proposed, the following: Insert after the word
Governor the words should he deem it proper"
In this form the amendment was adopted.
Mr. Howard moved to strike out the amendment
adopted at his own instance, Col Green's regiment
having been raised for II months service instead
of "iOr the war;" as he had at first supposed
Lost.
Mr. Rayner desired postponement of the whole
matter, until Monday next
Mr. BiggS moved reference to the military COM
mittee, but Withdrew the motion.
Mr. Thomas renewed his amendment, the one he
had previously withdrawn, and again withdrew il.
The resolution then passed its third reading
On motion Of Mr.. Badger, the special order, viz:
the ordinance for the suppression of oppressive
speculation, made the special order for Monday
next NJ.
On motion of Mr.. Rayner, the ordinance to pro-
vide for the immediate wants of the Treasury,
made the special order for Tuesday next N.
The Convention then adjourned