Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-06

The question finally coming up on the passage Of the
Mr. Rayner said he could vote for heorduanc for ur
reasons which he would briefly state:
the counties Of the State he feared # Was Ksv
Tetard and embarrass it. -
End Members of the Committee on Military Affairs assure
me they are prepared to report tomorrow much
efficient system of defence for the eastern counties.
3rd EN- opposed principle, any attempt, on the
part of the civil authorities control direct military
operations in the field.
4th Whilst opposed the military system now pre-
feel oonnd to differ to is management till altered
Mr. Washington of Lenoir, stated that he should vote
against the ordnance for the reason stated by Mr. Ray
ner.
The question being taken the ordinance passed It's
The Convention the at late hour went into secret
journed.
| TWELFTH DAY.
| SATURDAY, June |, 1861.
the usual hour. -
The Clerk read the previous days journal which was
confirmed.
Mr. Leak asked permission absence Dr. Myers the
delegate from Anson who had been called home
Gays Ia consequence of sickness in his family CoDcurred
in by the members.
The President announced Nessrs Smith, of Johnson
Cra6e, Hargrove, Ellis and Durham, the committee,
deed to be appointed per resolution in session.
The President laid before the Convention commu
ncaton from the Secretary of State relative the pubica
ton of the census of which was ordered to
be printed without being read.
The Chairman of the Committee on military affairs sub
med report and asked that certain papers charge
that Committee be confidenaIy printed and placed in
the hands of members Convention Carried iva
By Mr.. Bachelor, resolution that committee be ap-
pointed enquire the proprety of having the
of n. printed and in what it should be done
Mr. Saerthwae moved to Jay Mr.. Bachelors resolution
on the table, but withdrew in order to allow Mr. B. to
make few remarks, ct the conclusion of which Mr.
newed his motion to lay on the table. Carried.
By Judge nufn, resolution to raise select Committee,
who stall enquire rst whether the Constitution ought not
to be amended require that all the bills before the
General Assembly shall be read three several times
to in the Veto power. Judge Rufn
earnestly argued the necessity of such provision
rd ViSpH and hocfu
that the thorough understanding of bills presented the
ing of the three several times three several days.
given State Judiciary
wise ought not to be read and passed the day In
his usual convincing style Judge Rufn urged the adoption
Of his resolution
Mr. Ferebee suggested that Judge Runs resolution go
further and offered to amend by confirming the election
Governor entirely to the legislature Mr. amend
ment was not accepted Whereupon Judge Osborne offer
ed amendment to Judge Rufns resolution nstructng
the said Committee enquire the expediency
ting the Office of Lieutenant Governor.
The resolution again read with Mr. Osbornes amend
ment passed, and was ordered to be printed.
By Mr. Rayner, resolution providing thst the Constitu
ton OF the State be amended that the and
shall not be taken question in either branch Of the
General Assembly unless the call for the be seconded
by one-fh of the members present.
By Mr.. Ferebee resolution to appoint committee to
enquire into the eXpedency Of the meeting of the Legsa
said Commute report by ordinance or otherwise as early
possible. Adopted.
By Mr.. johnson, ordinance relating the constitu
tonal provision relating to the religious sentiments of those
holding shall hereafter hold Offices of profit
of North Carolina. Judge Rufn thought il
any amendments which might be contemplated in the Con
sttution, he hoped the would excluded from
voting holding office; that they had endured much pri
walton and suffering and persecution free from the in
furious dogmas and issues Of the day. identified witt
believed in the same God of belief and therefore
were entitled to these privileges.
Mr.. Bggs offered resolution for the abrogation of the
religious test.
Mr. Rayner objected to its abrogation He thought tina
gious views not incompatible with the Constitution, wht
do not believe experimenting Providence the affairs
God people
accustomed to ask the blessings OF God upon dali!
for the Of go Dis
not wish to exclude the Jews and he in abiding them
made remarks, which he reporter may be allowed
high of eoquence marked by wealth of illus
traon and much rhetorical beauty we'll much
of feeling which listened with great attention H
them through their patient suengs their deliver
from bondage and their lot in the only country in tn
world which toerates religious freedom.
This subject discussed till late hOur-tin thirst
hunger them and motion the Convention adjourn
. ed to meet again on Monday morning.
J. THIRTEENTH
e MONDAY, May 3, 1861.
The Convention was called by the President
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Hicks member of the Conver
It tion from the County of Cherokee.
The Clerk read the journal OF Saturday which was COZ
e frmed.
President Convention then announced the TO
lowing Committees; Committee on the amendments pre-
prosed to the second article of the amended Constitution
Messrs. Rufin Osborne, Badger, satterhwae and Wins
On Mr.. Ferebees resolution previous day, Messrs
Ferebee Reid, Mcneil of Cumberland Lander and Header
Mr. Leak offered a resolution. to fix the daily hours
the assembling of this Convention for the remainder OF tn
session at 10 O'clock A M till o'clock P. Ma recess
from to three and be in Convention assembled till
y O'Clock, P. M. Lies over one day under the rules
Mr. Gorrel resolution that the Governor be requisite
to furnish this Convention with copy of the rules and
Giles Of and army regulations OF the Confederate State
:, of America. Adopted
y, By Mr. Osborne resolued committee be appoine
inquire into the expedency of amending the Constiuto
of North Carolina to require the General Assembly
annually and that each session shall be limited to
fixed PERIOD and that the apportionmen of members sha
be made every years and that the said committee
into of
of the General Assemb annually. Adopted.
By Dr. Graham, TeSOtUed That the Committee on mltar
affairs be instructed enquire whether it expedient
the enlistment of State troops under the recent
of the General Assembly, to raise ten thousand
whether the eves of the State should not be directed to h
raising of volunteers other militia forces to be mustere
~ into the service of the Confederate States.
ResOEUed That said committee further enquire what nun
Ia expedent for North Carolina to raise Immediately
considering her relations to the government OF the COneo
States and the proportions which each State shout
% contribute to the common defence.
Res0Lued further, That his Excelency the Governor
requested furnish this Convention with copies fer egua
for troops which have been made by the authorities
m the Confederate States.
~ By Mr. Pettigrew resolution requesting the Governo
to communicate early day possible what number
the possession OF the State and what otnel
; if any be needed the militia OF North Carolina an
that said information be communicated to this ConVentO
- in secret session. Carried.
The hour of IL having arrived the time previously agree
IS resolution for the special order OF the day. MI
1t Battle Wake took the floor in favor of referring tn
adoption Of the Constitution of the new Govern
le ment to the people,
The subject discussed till CLOCK, T. NJ, "hen,
III motion, the Convention djourned.
g. From the Standard.