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The:ordinsncs abpye ispoissd was then read the
second time, and Oh mosion of Nj. Sasterth white,
was laid upon the table. i. .-ss
3 On motion Of Nj. Howard the eommunica tion Of
His Excellency the Governor, WAS taken from the
table and referred to the COMMITTEES Of finance.
Mr. Kittrel introduced a. resolution which was
adopted asking information of the Governor for any
constructions Of the Conscript law received ~ him
from the authorities 1t Richmond.
Mr. Smith Of Johnston, introduced the follow
ing ordinances limiting the price Of cotton yarns.
Passed the first reading:
IN ordinance to regulate tie price Of Cotton Yarns
Be It ordained, &e, That during the war, no
person persons shall sell cotton yarn for great
er price than one dollar and fifty cents per bdnch
weighing five pounds, or thirty cents per pound:
and any person or persons who shall violate this
ordinance shall be guilty Of misdemeanor, and on
conviction thereof shall be ined not exceeding the
sum Of i've hundred dollars, or imprisoned, At the
discretion of the court.
By Mr. Spruill Of BERTHE, an ordinance in regard
to tax collectors in Berte Passed the first reading
Mr.. Barnes moved to rescind the rule requiring
night session, but withdrew it
Mr.. Schenck renewed the motion. 49,.
After some discussion, Mr.. Glmer moved to lay
the motion the table, and it was agreed to-yeas
43, nays 49, =
Mr.. Osborne introduced memorial from COM
pany in Mecklenburg county, asking State sub
scription for the manufacture of arms, which was
read and referred to select committee.
Mr.. Osborne moved, in view Of the increased
length Of the daily sessions to allow the Secretary
to employ assistance, and it was agreed to.
Mr.. Satterthwate said he wished, before the close
of the morning hour to call attention to the fact Of
the neglect Of sick soldiers compelled to stop over
at the Raleigh station. He had known of their
making application for food and had been refused
He hoped these remarks would come to the ear Of
those whose business It'll to attend to these matters
and that this neglect would be rsmedied.
Aessrs. Jones Of Rowan, and Setter, mentioned
cases Of similar neglect
The report Of the legislative committee on Con-
stitutional amendments was then taken up As the
regular order of the day, and occupied the remain
der Of the morning session.
AFTERNOON sIsSI0N.
Mr.. Schenck offered resolution OF inquiry Of the
Governor in relation to retaining certain military
officers after the removal of the troops from Camp
Mangum. and it was adopted
The President announced communication from
His Excellency, the Governor, in answer to . reso-
luton adopted Saturday, in regard to any informa-
ton he hh.d received from Richmond concerning the
construction Of tie Conscript act-which was read
and 1900 copies ordered to &c printed.
ordinance concerning the pay Of bounty to volu1.
teers and it was agreed to.
After considerable discussion and the adoption Of
some slight amendments, it passed the second and
third readings and was ordered to be enrolled.
The ordinance to enable the Western railroad
company to complete their road, was taken up on
the second reading.
Mr. Foster of Randolph offered substitute, pend
ing the consideration Of which
The hour arrived and the Convention took re-
cess until n o'clock.
NIGHT SESSION.
At the appointed hour the Convention was called
to order by Mr.. Barnes in the Chair but there not
being quorum present. adjourned to o'clock, to-
morrow morning.
TUESDAY, May 8, 1862.
At the hour appointed the President called the
Convention to order, when by count it was ascer-
tanned there vas not quorum present
Mr.. Thompson moved that there be call Of the
House. and it was agreed to.
The roll was called and several members having
entered during the CALL the Secretary reported sixty
Eve present
The journal of yesterday was then read and ap-
proved
Mr.. Rufin introduced resolution instructing
the committee Of finance to inquire and report con.
corning the finances, which was adopted
By Mr.. Speed, an ordinance in favor Of Rev. +.
V. Haskins, and
By Mr.. Battle, of Wake, an ordinance in regard
to the Board of Claims, were introduced and passed
under suspension Of the rules.
The committees report on legislative amendments
to the Constitution then taken up, and its con.
slderation was continued.
After some time spent in the discussion Of amend
ments to the report -
Mr.. Woodfin moved to lay the whole subject on
the table, audit was not agreed toyeas Al, nays a.
THE vote as first announced was in the aftirma-
tive, but several gentlemen who happened to be
without the bar at the moment the vote was taken,
not expecting such move, asked and obtained leave
to record their votes on the question: which changed
the result and the consideration Of the report was
| resumed.] .7 -. = ..s..s...,
Pending the discussion Of amendments to the re-
| port Messrs Satterthwaite, Atkinson and Warren,
| obtained indefinite leave of absence.
| The ordinance to amend an ordinance to raise
North Cardinals quota Of Confederate troops was
| ratified 80. tss ,s.s.:.ss5. :,
| cThe Reporter deems it unnecessary to give all
the proposed amendments and the discussions there
on, as it would occupy great space and would not
of the report of the committee at hand for constant
| reference: The amendments will all be given when
finally agreed toy
| AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr. Myers moved to suspend the rules Of the
Convention for5the purpose Of considering his reso-
luton in regard to supply Of salt
| On this motion Mr.. McDufie asked the yeas and
| NAYS, which resulted yeas AZ. nays "a, 50 the mo
ton was not agreed to, two-thirds not voting
| Business on the miscellaneous calendar was then
resumed, and the ordinance to amend the charter Of
the Western railroad was taken up, the question