Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-19

The Convention was called to order at 10 o'clock.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Long, Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
The Journal of Yesterday vas read and approved.
Mr. Mosely presented memorial from citizens of
Sampson and Duplin counties, praying that pro-
hibilory tax be laid on the distaton Of grain into
whlskey. Filed with the report Of the committee
on dislileries.
On motion of Mr. Schenck leave Of absence was
granted to Mr.. Johnston the delegate from CASTOR.
Mr.. Foster, from the select committee, to which
vas referred "an ordinance to perfect certain
grants reported back the ordinance referred, re-
commencing ITS passage.
The rules were suspended, and the ordinance was
put lis second reading
MeSsls Ruffin ard Meares opposed its passage on
the ground that it proposed private legislation
merely, and motion Of the latter, the ordinance
VAS laid Oh the table.
Mr. Leak, Of Richmond introduced an ordi.
nance to arrest the destruction of grain"
Mr. Leak moved suspension Of the rule, that
this ordinance might he referred to u select com
mittse Not agreed to-
Mr.. Graham introduced resolutions to procure the
re enlistment OF volunteers. Passed it first reading
ard ordered to We printed.
MesSrs Ruttin and Graham introduced ordinances
amendatory OF the Bill Of Rights, which passed their
first reading and lie over.
Mr.. Jones Of Rowan, an ordinance to provide for
the Rising OF troops 10y coun.es) for three years,
for the war. Passed first reading and lies over.
Mr.. Badger, resolution requesting the Governor
to furnish the Convention with a copy of any cor
respondsnce between the Executive authorities Of
this State, and the War aud Navy Departments of
the Confederate States, touching the defences of
Roanoke Island, Albemarle Sound, and the adjacent
region. Adopted under suspension of the rules.
Ou motion OF Mr.. McDufis, the resolutions intro
ducel this morning by Mr.. Graham, to procure the
re enlistment Of volunteers, were no" taken from
the table and considered.
The resolutions are as follows, and were adopted
se'sI.'m, Under suspension Of the rules:
Ee-c!8si, That in the Of inion OF this Convention
Il is OF the utmost importance in the existing war,
that oar country shall not lose the services OF the
gallant volunteers of this State at the expiration Of
their present term Of twelve months and that such
Incentives to rc.enst should be held out to them as
may induce their return to the army, after brief
Interval for visiting their homes.
Resoire!, That the Congress Of the Confederate
States should offer such inducements in bounties OF
money and public land devoving to them from the
United States, within the States Of the Conederacy
and in the Territories and in PENSIONS or in case Of
DEATH disability, and long terms Of service to vol
unecrs cnlistng for the war, as will procure the re-
turn Of those Injured to the SERVICE and shall prevail
with others to follow their example in filling up
the ranks of the army.
Resolrea, That any volunteers of this State re.
cnlsting in the service as herein proposed, should
have the privilege Of choosing their company Off
GERS by companies and their regmental officers by
the commissioned officers of companies; and in
forming regiments the companies heretofore assocat
ed should be kept together where they are hlled up
in convenient time; and any new companies should
be added to the regiment having nearest its compile
ment when such new company shall be received In
| to service.
Resolced, That . copy of these resolutions bs
transmitted by the Secretary Of this Convention Il
the Senators and Representatives of this State in
;, the Confederate Congress- with request that they
bring the subject embraced in them to the consid
Grafton Of Congress.
The Convention then proceeded to consider ir
secret session the special Order viz: the ordinance
to raise North Cardinals quota Of Confederate
troops.
FRrDAr, February IA, 1862
The Convention was called to order at 10 o'clock
Prayer by the Rev. Henry Hardie, Of the Presby
terrain Church.
The journal of yesterday was read and approved
Mr. Osborne presented the credentials Of L.
B. Battle, delegate elect from the county Of Nash
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation Q
the Hon A. II. Arlington. .-..- =
On motion of Mr.. Howard the Convention re
sumsd the consideration Of the special order, in Sc
, | cret session. d. ..--.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention re.assembed and resumed tn
consideration Of the business pending at the hour
recess. .--' -.-F -~G 80.
Mr.. Howard moved to amend the Sd section. b
inserting after the word "troops" in the Sd lint
the words "teudsr the present requistion," whic
D was agreed to. He also moved to amend the 1t
section by Inserting the word now after the wor
captain" in the second line, which was agreed t.
He also moved to amend the 9th section by inssr
ing after the ward ~ssrviee" in the Sd line, Ii
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