Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-06-26

TThe letter of Mr.. Holden was then reao at tne
Clerks desk Other papers were also read, IN reia
ton to the value of the machine &c.
| Mr.. Winslow continued his remarks in defense OF
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. tie sald
the gentleman from Wake, (Mr. Badger) had sougnt
rumors about the street. or that rumors had sou1ht
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. Hesald,
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.
mr. Winslow,) had SAID that other property would
be seized under like circumstances: he would notify
| that gentleman and the Board that if they shouid
attempt to seize his he should hold them personally
| responsible, and resist the act as despotlc
| Mr. Armfield would ask the gentleman from Cum
berand some questions concerning the action OF the
Board in relation to certain soldiers OUT oeioie 'he
| queries were propounded,
Mr.. Rayner rose to point of order-the gentle
man from Cumberland (Mr Ninslow) 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; but
| the question of the gentleman from Yadkln, (Mr.
| Armtield,) was not in order.
Mr. Badger replied to remarks of Mr.. W'nslow.
He said that although there 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
law, are in no better condition than the serts
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 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, if necessa-
ry were at the service of rth-Carolina whenever
she required them; but if his rights should De nvad
ed upon assumption of arbitrary power, without
the authority of constitution 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 considerations
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 annulling
| of the stay law-the Legislature had removed re-
strictions from the banks, it was but just that some
measure of relief should be afforded to the people
In regard to the seizure of the rolling machine by
the Military Board, he endorsed the action entirely
believed they did right
Mr. Rayner said, ii it were the last word he should
ever utter-if he were to die with the sound upon
his lips-he would lift his voice in earnest protest
against this exercise of tyrannlc power in Selling
private property without the authority of law. The
supreme power may do these things, but 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
60 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 case 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.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The business of the forenoon was resumed-the
question being on Mr.. Bggs' motion to strike out
the first section of Mr. Ferebees substitute in order
to insert his amendment The motion prevailed, -
yeas 3d. nays "a.
| Mr. Strong offered an amendment the substance
of which was to repeal the resolution Of the General
Assembly to meet on the a5th June, and to require
them to meet in regular session the third Monday
in November. He opposed the proposition for an
nual eections-thinks that too frequent elections
have mischievous tendency.
Mr. Brown was opposed to so early reassembling
of the Legislature; thought it best to rescnd the
resolution for the session Of 25th June and leave ii
to the Executive to call them together when neces
sary; he defended the constitutonaity of the stay
law.
The subject was further discussed by Messrs
Ruffin, Strong and Wilson.
The state of the question was then explained
Mr.. Ferebees substitute had all been stricken out
Mr.. Biggs amendment was pending to which Mr.
Strong's resolution was offered as an amendment
but was in the nature Of substitute to the coalmt
tees report. A number of points of order were
raised and argued, which the reporter acknowledge.
his utter inability to record.]
division of the question was demanded ant
the question put on striking out, and carried.
A division was then asked on the resolution O
Mr.. Strong-frst to vote on the clause rescindn!
the resolution of the Legislature to meet on the 25t
of June, and then on the clause calling it tngethe
in regular session on the 3rd Monday in November
The Chair decided the question not divisible a
this stage.
Mr. Graham appealed from the decision of tn
Chair, and the vote being TAKEN the decision Of tn
Chair was sustained
The question was then on Mr.. Strong's amend
ment, and it was rejected, yeas 10, nays g.
Mr. Rufin then offered an amendment to strik
out all after the ordaining clause of Mr. Reds ICON
mittee's) ordinance and insert that the General As
sembly shall hereafter meet at least once in ever
year including the presen: year, on the third Nor
day in November, unless, by law. different da
shall be appointed, and at the after 1861
shall elect certain State officers, who shall hold the
Office for two years as at present ..
Mr.. Bachelor demanded division, and the que.
was put on striking out and carried-yeas "a, nay
SO.
, Mr.. Craige then moved to lay the whole matte
| on the table-lost yeas 2s, nays rs.
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