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

the tenor of those resolutions but saw no Necessity
for their immediate passage. Tie was opposed 10
taking them from the table at present.
the Convention refused TO suspend the rule
ayes 81, nays 40
Mr. Graham introduced the following resolutions:
Resolred, That committees be appointed to whom
shall be made the references following, namely:
]. COMMITTEES Of - members, to be styled the
Legislative committed to whom shall he referred
all such parts Of the Constitution Of the State, as
relate to the Legislative department OF the govern
nsent the apportioameHt and election OF its men,
hers its powers and the restrictions thereon, the
rules Of its proceedings &c, AID that all PROPOSE
tons Of amendment in this department be referred
to said committee.
3. A committee of - members to be styled the
Executive committee, 20 whom shall be referred all
such parts OF said Constitution relate to the Ex-
ecatre department, including those which relate to
the Offices Of Secretary Of State and Treasurer and
that all propositions Of amendment in this depart
ment be referred to said committee.
8 4 committee of - members, to be styled the
Judiciary committee, to whom shall be referred
all such parts of said Constitution as relate to the
Judicial department including the appointment re-
moyal and confirmation of Judges, and likewise such
parts as relate to the office Of Attorney General the
exemption Of honest debtors from Imprisonment,
and bail to prisoners, and that all propositions OF
amendments in these several particulars be referred
to said committee.
T. That so much of said Constitution as relates
to justices Of the peace be referred to the committee
on justices.
5. That so muck thereof as relates TO modes of
amending the Constitution be referred to select
committee of ten one from each Congressional Dis
trict
&. That so much thereof as relates to the condi-
ton and rights of foreigners in this State to schools
and universities, and other subjects not embraced
in the foregoing resolutions be referred to select
hat have
leave to report by ordinance to this Convention
On motion of Mr.. Osborne, the rules were sus-
pended Mr. Grahams resolutions put on
theiE several readings.
Mr. Biggs opposed their adoption. lie said their
passage would lead to what he and the people most
dreaded-an intermnable session of the State Con-
veuton. After some further discussion between
MesSrS. BiggS, Graham, Osborne, and Thomas, of
jackson.
On motion Of Mr.. Thomas, the resolutions were
amended by filling the blanks so that each commit
tee should consist of one delegate from each Con-
gressonal District The resolutions then
adopted, and on motion of Mr.. Badger, were order
ed to be printed.
Mr. Smith of Macon, offered an ordinance to re-
peal the passed at the I'd extra session of the
Legislature establishing the status Of Indians as
witnesses.
Mr. iIeaden, an ordinance to add section to the
Constitution, providing that the Legislature shall
pass no law changing the relations at present sub
SiSting between master and slave, or for emancl-
patton of slaves. Laid on the table.
Mr. Leake offered a resolution exempting the en-
poyees of the Register Office from tia drill du-
ring the setting of the Convention such exemption
being necessary to expedite the public printing
Adopted.
The hour having arrived for the special order, VIZ:
Mr.. Badgers ordinance for the suppression Of OPP
prrssve speculation was put on its second reading
NJ f.ral fha ole
Sert in the LIST section after the words "neceSSitouS
persons" line 18th the following: And whatsoever
having in his hands under his control any Of the
before mentioned articles not intended for his own
use or that of his family and dependents foI some
such charitable purpose aforesaid shall refuse to
sell the same to shall ask demand therefor I'M
reasonable prices from any person persons desir.
ing and offering to purchase for their personal
for that Of their families dependents for
such charitable use AS aforesaid"
Mr.. Ruffn moved to amend the amendment by
inserting after the word control" the words "by
the means aforesaid"
The special order and the proposed amen dment
elected lengthy and interesting debate in which
Messrs. Badger, Rufin, Rayner, Leak of Richmond
Gorrell and Osborne participated. The propriety
Of extending the prov sionS of the ordinance so as
to include producers" being the matter at issue.
Pending the discussion of these amendments the
hour of adjournment arrived.
Mr.. Meares offered resolution by general con-
sent giving to the ladies of Raleigh the use of Com
mons Hall on Tuesday evening next for the purpose
of giving concert for the benefit of sick and wound
ed North-Carolna soldiers. Adopted.
The Convention then adjourned.
SATURDAY, Nov. %, 1861.
The Convention was called to order. The jour-
nal of yesterday read and approved
Mr.. Turner presented petition from citizens of
. l.cs Al
A similar petition from the county of Iredell, was
laid before Convention by the President Mr.. Ruff
fin presented like petition from Alamance. All
of these were referred to the committee on the stay
law.
Mr. Satterthwaite offered resolution to appoint
committee Of five to enquire in the propriety of
the Conventions making some provision for the
payment Of the Confederate States tax.
Mr.. Thomas of jackson, an ordinance to enlarge
the powers Of justices of the peace.
Mr. BIggs from the committee on oaths reported
an ordinance ito define and punish sedtion," as a
substitute for the ordinance referred.
On motion of Mr. Gorrell, the report of the CON-
mittee was ordered to be printed
Mr. Thomas of Jackson, offered resolution, pro-
posing to raise committee Of five, to consider all
propositions Of repeal or amendment of acts of the
Legislature Lies over one day.
Mr. Carson, a resolution to raise a committee con-
sisting of one delegate from each Congressional dis
trict to enquire into and pass upon all army con-
tracts made since the LIST of April last.
Mr. Ruftin, did not think that this was the most
feasible plan for attaining the object desired. 1t
would be very onerous to members of the Conven-
ton. He thought the Convention should organize
at once an auditors Office, offices in the several
departments. 20
Mr. Satterthwaite, said the committee would be
one of inquiry merely, and its appointment would
not supersede the necessity Establishing the offices
of audit which Mr.. Rutfn had suggested
Mr.. Brown approved the resolution, but thought
the Convention should at once create an auditor or
auditors department. He had introduced a bill in
the Senate for this purpose, which having passed
that body was either lost in the House of Commons
or was never considered there The pubic treasu-
~ was now subjected to great depredatlons. At
the present juncture lavish waste of the public
money would greatly enfeeble the public arm and
battle its every effort while rigid economy in its