Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-04-30
soRrH.cARoL1NA STATE CONVENTION.
Third Adjourned Session.

! Prayer by Rev. j. NJ. Atkinson.
The journal of Yesterday was read and approVeu.
Mr. Michal introduced memoris, from cluAe.'
of Rutherford, advising speedy and final ADJOURN
/ ment of the Convention, WHICH WAS i9~u anu N' ~
| on the table. ..,-.
| holding the Courts in the county OF llertiord The
rules We're suspended on motion of Mr. Rayner, and
the ordinance passed ltS several reauuSs anu Was
ordered to be enrolled.
| By Mr. Gorrell, ali ordinance providing for the
election of Governor which passed the first reading
and placed upon the calendar.
By Mr.. Howard, a resolution proposing to adjourn
sine dine on Wednesday 30th inst, at IL ococh'
NJ, which lies over under the rule.
By Mr.. Howard, ordinance amendatory oil an
ordinance TO raise North Cardinals quota of Confed-
crate troops which passed its first reading and was
placed upon the calendar.
To the above, Mr. Smith of Halifax, offered an
amendment and asked that it be printed with the
ordinance and it was agreed to-
Mr. Badger moved to take up and consider the
ordinance 10 exempt Quakers from military service.
The motion prevailed, and the ordinance was read
the second time.
Mr. Rayner opposed the ordinance He thought
the QuakerS should be required, in times like the
present, to either fight or pay an equivalent
Mr. Badger advocated the ordinance anu argued
at some length in favor of the exemption.
Mr. kittrell said the principles of the QuakerS
were not now assumed to ayO:d taking up arms, but
had always characterized them in times Of peace and
war; and thought the Convention, in deciding on the
subject, ought to look to this fact.
Mr. I;ilmer stated that this sect not only bore
faithful testimony against war, but it is fundanen-
tai principle among them to be subject to the pow
ers that be; that they will not hold office; they
never 60 to law, do they ever suffer their poor
to become public charge. He urged the passage
of the ordinance.
Mr. Smith of Halifax, thought the Convention
could not make the proposed exemption, because the
Confederate Congress had not made II.
Mr.. Ruffn explained that the ordinance would ex-
empt only so far as the authority Of the State en-
tends lie alluded to the history OF Quaker diSahilI
ty, and its effects, in England ard in the earlier
history of this country. lie in favor OF the or
dnancG.
Mr.. Leak of Richmond, also advocated the passage
of the ordinance us expression in favor oil relgi
Gus freedom.
On motion of Mr.. Warren the further conSilera-
ton of the subject postponed until to morrow.
Mr.. Warren OF Beaufort, then addressed the Chair
as follows
Nix president: have deferred a duty, because
did not wish TO interrupt discussion. Ii Is my du-
ty to call to the attention Of the Convention the
DEATH since the last session. Of my late colleague, Mr.
W. j. Ellison, and to offer such resolutions have
thought would be appropriate 10 the occasion.
Mr.. Ellison died the 9th of March after an i'll
ness OF but two days. So sudden the event
that his friends not prepared for it by any
period of anticipation.
lie was a native of Beaufort county, but resided
for the greater part of his active life and until with
in a few years past in the county of Martin. In
both counties lie held many positions Of trust anal
responsibility, dScharging th.ir duties with credit
TO himself and satisfaction TO the people. lie WAS
lawyer of good standing, industrious in his pro-
tessIon, never employing any humanity art articc,
but always laborng with conspicuous zeal in the
nj r mt
ed and being well acquainted with public business,
he was very useful and valuable citizen In a,idi-
ton to this, he was in private lite, exemplary
and honest man.
believe, sir that Mr.. Ellison was never in pub
lie life except as a member of this body. think
| may say-and doubt not your own observation
will enable you to confirm the remaik-that he de-
voted himself diligently and faithfully the perfor
nance of lis duties here. lie Was alive to the re-
sponSbilites of his position, and never wanted the
firrnnesS or the honesty to discharge them Sitting
here by his side, | knew him as q safe and prudent
counsellor and as steadtast and reliable friend Any
constituency might ee regarded exceedingly for
tunate If it always represented by men as capa-
bic and faithful rs lie was.
Such an event, Mr.. President, the sudden sum
mons from earth OF of our number in the prime
OF life, and scarcely yet verg;nS beyond the middle
age of man-teacheS but one truth, iha: the tenure
OF Our lives consists not in youth, in health, or in
uerciiul will Of that Providence who holds the des-
times of individuals well nations in lis hands
and who through the vicisSitudcS of life the acct
dents Of death, the CONFUSION and storm and peril
and varying fortunes Of revolution, from seeming
evil still educes good
offer these resolutions:
ResoLfed That this Convention has heard with
deep regret the intelligence of the demise on the
9th of March last Of William j. Ellison, delegate
from the county Of Beaufort
ReSotced, That it is the sense of the Convention
that it has lost by this event an able upright ard
useful member Of the body, distinguished by indus
try, by devotion to his public trust, and by an in.
tellIgent performance of his duties as representa-
tive; and that we bear cheerful testimony TO his
worth as man, and his integrity and capacity as
public servant.
HesOtred, That we tender our sympathies to the
family of the deceased and that in token Of respect
for his memory, we will wear the usual badge of
mourning.
Re'OLrcd, That as further token of respect this
Convention do now adjourn.
Mr. Satterthwaite of Pitt, seconded the rcsoIu
tons, and submitted the following remarks:
MR. President: The long and intimate acouain-
lance and association which | enjoyed with the de-
ceased, makes it proper that should second the
resolutions which have been offered and in a few
words give my testimony to his character and quail
tiles. Mr.. Ellison was only two months NV senior
and from early 5oShood, the most friendly and in
innate relations existed between u.s. up to the hour
OF his death, and can truly sly of him that he was
good man; honest and upright in his dealings with
his ftl!ow-man.
MI Ellison was not man of genius or gifted
with any extraordinary faculties of mind, and he
labored under the misfortune of defective early
education, having no greater advantages than the
common schools in that part the State afforded.
but bis indefatigabe industry and fidelity in the
discharge OF all the duties to which he was called
made him successful man. fIe read law, and OBJ
tanned license to practice in the Courts long after
ne was married and had family of children-but
his agricultural pursuits and other ayocatons pre-
vented him from giving that attention 10 the study
and practice of his profession which was necessary
to acquire emnence or secure very large practice
lie was, however, considered very good collecting
Attorney, and safe counsellor in the settlement of
estates and trusts, and he acquired very good prac