New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-30
IMPORTANT FROM NORTH CAR.
OLsNA.
Taxing ves-Enancipntion Probable
Exchange Of Prisoners.


Correspondence Of The N. Y Tribune.
NRwBRRS Nay p, 1862.
Events have recently transpired In the State Con-
veniion at Raleigh, which Of the most significant
character. Strange things indeed are brought about
in revolutionary times.
The most fatal stab tina, the institution Of Slavery
has yet received was given by the Sovereign Con
vention of North Carolina at one OF its recent fes-
sons in the shape OF tax upon slaves. The follow.
ing tax on this species Of property was levied:
The annual tai on and les than 10 year, Of
sse -3 over 10 and les. than 10 so' s'e 10 ana ie''
than 20 SIS; 30 and less than is fn
As strange as il may seem, this measure became
law by large majority, and is now embodied in tie
State Constitution. OF course, the most extensive
shareholders opposed this mode Of taxation "as at
war with Christian principles and were shocked ~
think that such an outrageous proposition should be
broached In this enlightened century" "Wbst,
SAWS Kenneth Rayner, do you propose to levy
tax upon human beings that have soulsi Why, Sir,
more shocking barn..-iiv could hot ee penetrated,
Was a greater insult ever offered TO the Almighty
Horrible, horrible TO contemplate
At this stage OF the proceedings the Hon. john a.
Gilnier from Gullford County, in his place and
r, minded Kenneth Raynsr " that the Chiof-Jusce
of tho United States once gave decision 70 tho
effect that slaves were property, aud had no rights
that white men were ocunu 70 nepteii sho thAt Dei
Ravner indorasd and approved o. that decision,
calling il one Of the most profound Of the age Ir.
Gilmer desired 20 know If tho genlemans views
bad undergone u change, and II 90 IN what particu-
cuar. Is it the gentlemans conscience OF pc ket
rat ia outraged Which IL the most horrible 70
concentrate 2" IL would remind those gentlemen
said Mr. c. "whose consclenoes are go suddenly out.
ragged by the introduction Of this proposition To levy
tax on slaves, that they az, without single ex.
ceptlon heartily concurred with the Chei-Iusice in
bis decision that slaves properiy therefore il is
eefeyident that their conscience have niergone no
change on this subject, hence We are lei to under
stand that their pockets alone are Affected il can
,be regarded AZ only tax on service, lot on sonls
81 also, while Am up. desire 20 call the attention
Of those gentlemen who are opposing this measure
TO the fact that they aud they alone, We're chiefly
instrumental in carrying North Carolina out OF the
Union Yes, gentlemen II Is yon who were III favor
of contracting a great debt by carrying OH a war
with the Union. iou claimed that Secession was
necessary in order 10 give better security ~ the in
sitution Of slavery; hence II was Tor The exclusive
bcnef, Of your property that Sece'sion TOOK piace
and this enormous debt contracted, and a Of this
misery and slaughter brought upon the country. At
the commencement of Secession You were exceed
ingly patriotic and said that the South Inust
her independence, at whatever eaciilce a blood or
treasure.
Gentlemen, you have succeeded in forcing the
State out OF the Union; you have also succeeded III
saddiing great debt upon the State; thus far yolr
wishes have been realized. lou have had your
way. In gratifying your wishes this debt has been
incurred. You have remained at your iresides
while the fearful struggle was going on, and obliged
those who represent no property to fight your bat
tles Now that the debt has been contracted by
YOU who represent tie slave interest Of the State
YOU nevertheless have the coolness, with all these
facts staring you in the face, to rise IN your places
and refnse 10 be taxed. BY objocting 10 pay your
share of this great debt you ohligng thorc who
hiatt 10 ne \ de4frf tD
know ii there can be anything more ungIaieful ana
ipbuman than this7 / had no hand III bringing
about this unhoy war. was not IN favor Of Sc
cessiop. and arn not now. love the old Union, and
long to return to lis folds. had no voice IN con.
,raetinp this debt; | have been opposed 10 it all
along. Notwithstanding this am willing that my
slayes should be taxed heavily to Equidae tis un-
inst debt. Yea, ! rcoud giodiy emoncipate them
an Cn roaid restore as back as re rere bctore
tn, Savery question IS The cause ot ms oar, and
us shall neoer hare peace mn" S'ddHef emohc'-
patton measure as ddopfed.'
The Hon. VIM. A. Graham also made very able
.naecb in favor of this tax did Messrs. Badger,
Raeley. Barns, Brown Donncll Foster, Holden,
Leak iof Anson), Satterthwae, Warren, and many
others. Mr. Graham said: "The gentleman from
Hartford Mr. Raynerl accuses TINS Convention OF
,ncompetsncy for the duty of revising the Consttu-
ton The gentleman from Rowan (Mr. Jones asserts
that il has fallen into dsiavor with the people, and
therefore they both concur in its adjournment or dis
solution From the moment this body determined TO
eoualize taxation upon slaves as upon other prop
ey so 10 to expose all the resources OF the State to
leyies, TO meet our great and increasing expendi'
turee and signied iLs disposition to revise the Con-
s,ution this effort commenced and ever aimee they
have opposed this great measure of REFORM But the
| gentleman from Rowan makes graver charge lie
asserts that the Convention has lost the confidence
Of the people. How is this sscertainedl The Peo-
Die have elected no man their prophet to proclaim
iheir voice. Each Of us can speak for hia own
constituency, and Ipresuno for no other. have
| derived no ruch information from Inine.'
MIR. Graham speech is an ab,eproduction, which
will endeayor to send you in full. He u one OF the
leaders of the Opposition party, and will doubtless
he the next Governor OF this State. lie Is strongly
supported by WV. IIoldenof The Rale,gh Stand
ard, which was formerly the leading Democratic
organ of the State; but since Secession, which II
has opposed, the paper has taken side: with ,he Up
position party, and is now recognized rs It's Leading
organ. In bringing the Hon. VIM. A. Graham
name forward for this position, The Standard Gays;
Why such an anxiety tho part Of the per |" Secession
no party stripe TO who Is 10 be the LeAt Governor
North Carolina We think their anxiety may DO relieved ~
sone degree by telling bo who the people will NO, have
ro ever the des,ines Of North Cuolint Fii' they WA