Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-26
NoRTH-CARoLINA STATE CONVENTION.
Adjourned Session.

THURSDAY, February 81, 1862.
The Convention was called to order at 10 o'clock.
y The President read to the Convention telegram
he had received from Richmond concerning the
evacuation of Fort DonelSon and announcing the
safety of Generals Pillow, Floyd, Buckner and
johnson. The dispatch was greeted with an
rrePressiSle out-burSt of applause.
The journal of yesterday read and approved.
The President by leave, approved an account Of
F. |. Wilson, for services rendered as Engrossing
Clerk at the last session.
Mr.. Satterthwaite introduced resolution author
zing the employment Of an additional EngrosSing
Clerk, for the residue of the session; which was
adopted under suspension of the rule.
Leave of absence was granted to MessrS. Setter
and Lyop.
Mr.. Gorrell introduced resolution to exempt
from militia duty all persons engaged in tie manu-
facture Of arms.
Mr. Leake of Richmond, thought the resolution
tho general in It's terms and would consequently be
susceptible Of great abuse. Many mechanics should
the resolution pass in its present shape would pre-
tend to engage IN such manusacture-would make
few kpiveS and pike heads and thus be excused
from militia duty. lie moved to amend the resolu-
ton by adding the words "such being their sole
and constant business"
Mr.. Manning said, that should the remark Of the
delegate from Richmond DC verified and all mechan-
les under this resolution become manufacturers Of
arms, it would be contamination most devoutly
10 be wished
Mr.. Gorrell thought the resolution sufficiently
explicit
Mr. Reid concurrcd in the view taken by the del.
cgate from Richmond, and thought the resolution
should be amended.
Mr.. Gorrcll withdrew the resolution He had
not imagined that it would elicit SO much opposi.
ton
NJ. Smith of Johnston, introduced an ordinance
to amend the Sth section Of the Constitution. Pass
ed first reading.
Mr. Allison presented petition from citizens of
Ircdcll county, against the distillaton Of sran--
Real and laid on the table.
Mr. Battle of Nash, from the select committee TO
which was referred The resolution in favor Of Mesrs
Tappcy and insden, reported the resolution back,
Recommending its passage. Lies over.
The Convention proceeded to consider e unfin-
ished business Of yesterday, viz 1.-The ordinance to
prohibit the dlstauon Of grain for limited tine"
The question .recarring on the substitute propo-
sed by Mr. Gorrch, fsee Wednesdays proceedings
on motion of Mr. Howard, the I'd section (of the
amendment) was stricken out and the following in
serted in lieu Of it:
d" BE IL further ordaiaeJ, That every person liza.
bic to the provisions Of this ordinance shall on the
st day of May, 1861 and Gpon the lst day of eaclI
alternate month thereafter, return TO the Sheriff
under oath, statement of all the sprituous liquors
which said person has made during the two prece-
ding months and pay the tax imposed thereon
And should any person fail to make said return it
shall be the duty Of the sheriff to call upon said per.
for,the same and for said service he shall be
entitled to collect from the denauent the sum of
two hundred dollars in addition to the tax hereby
imposed: Proeided houerer, That should any per.
son refuse to give in said list to pay the tax the
person refusing shall be liable to pay five hum
dred dollars and il shall be the duty of the sheriff
to proceed forthwith to collect the same by dstress
Mr.. Graham moved that the ordinance and amend
ments be recommitted, but subsequently withdrew
the motion.
Mr.. Schenck moved to amend the ordinances by
adding the following:
"Prorided, That no person shall diStl the grain
of another" r.... .-s go.
Messrs Ruffin and Graham advocated the amend
ment, and Mr. Woodfn opposed it ....- 80.
The yeas and nays were ordered, the question
was put and the amendment prevailed, yeas 3D.
nays,35.' ~ r.. -.... :
Mr.. Battle of Wake moved to strike out the word
frye" IN the first section Of the ordinance Not
agreed to. ~ "a . 80 80 2
Mr.. Barnes moved to amend the substitute pro-
posed by Mr.. Gorre by striking out the tax of ten
cents per gallon, on liquors distilled from fruits
Messrs. Barnes and Galloway urged the adoption
OF this amendment
Mr.. Osborne opposed It
On motion Of Mr.. Barnes, the yeas and nays were
ordered and the amendment was adopted-yeas 10,
/ Iayst44. E''--F 6 go $50 10
Mr.. Michal offered an amendment, which was re-
4 jected. -----.-.-.-.-. ..-..-.-
! Mr. Badger moved to strike out in the substitute;
theEtax of 40 cts per gallon on imported liquors,
1 and insert 81. Adopted. Z.
/ Mr. Howard moved to recommit the ordinance
/ This motion met with much opposition, and was
! ultimately withdrawn. =. -. go -
On motion Of Mr.. Badger, the 9Th section of the
substitute was further amended by adding and il
the said tax shah not be paid by the person bring
ing or sending thegsane into the State the buyer
or receiver shall De liable for the same to be collect
ed IN the manner specified in the "a section of this
ordnance -. So ''-'-1' - !
Mr.. Rufin moved to strike out the whole Of this
section He did so on the ground that it conhicted
with the Constitution Of the Confederate States the
general government alone having the power to reg
uiate commerce be.Yee3 The States. :, =, 49,.
n Messfs. Satterthwafte and Jones Of Rowan ex
pressedsnlsr views, and hoped the motion to strike
out would prevail 81 : :,
on motion OF Mr.. Badger the yeas and nays were
ordered, aud the Convention refused to strike out
yeas SO, nays &c.
AF. Gdrrell moved to strike out portion d thu