Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-03-05

t Mr. Strong Of Wayne, introduced resolution in
favor of the doorkeepers-allowing them $50 each
extra compensation for servant hire etc.
Mr. Rayner moved reference to q selectcou1-
mittee. Not agreed to-. ~. ~
Mr.. Strong modified the resolution by striking
out 1850" and inserting $50"
it.then passed its several readings. =.
The Convention proceeded to consider the ord-
nance to raise 10000 troops for the defence OF the
State. =
Mr.. Rayuer moved to amend by providing that
the troops be transferred soon as raised to the
Confederate Government on the condition that they
shall be retained for the defence Of tie State.
This was modified at Mr.. Badgers suggestion by
providing that the Governor shall confer with the
Confederate Government with view to obtaining
the requisite arms and equipments.
Mr.. Ruttn moved to postpone the ordinance in.
definitely, but subsequently withdrew the motion
posed by Mr.. Rayner. .E.5s -..~
Messrs. Speed Strange and Pettigrew addressed
the Convention at length urging the passage of the
ordinance.
Mr.. Graham said that in his opinion the measure
was neither proper nor necessary. The Governor
already possessed the authority to raise eleven thou
sand troops. Have these been raised and rendered
effective? He entertained the warmest sympathies
for those eastern counties now threatened with in
yasion, but did not see how it would help them to
raise a force however large which the State was
wholly unable to arm, equip and render effective.
loo many men bad already been raised and station
cd at exposed points to be sent in the end to Fort
Warren or Governors Island. The Governor he
said had not applied to the Convention for power to
raise additional troops-he had only asked for more
and better arms. He deemed this measure as worse
than impoltc, as its passage would inevitably lead
20 conflict between the State and Confederate
authorities. He did not doubt tor moment the
willingness of the Confederate Government to detail
from the States quota of troops force adequate to
our defence He was utterly opposed to forming a
military organization independent of that of the
Confederate Government and deemng all measures
of minor Importance compared with the ordinance
reported by the Finance committee, he thought that
this should be laid on the table or summarily re-
jected. After further discussion the ordinance was
LAID on the table on motion of Mr.. Badger.
The Convention proceeded 10 consider Mr.. Bad
gers resolution that the Convention adjourn at 4
o'clock, P. i. on the 26th inst, and the question
REQUIRED easae amendment offered by Mr. Green
proposing that the adjournment be sire die. 1t was
rejected Yeas II, nays 50.
The question then recurring on the amendment
offered by Mr. Badger viz: to strike out Goth
and insert "27th," it was rejected. Yeas 33,
nays 81.
On motion of Mr. Graham ~ oclock" was strick-
en- out and the hour of IS" inserted Yeas Sc,
nays 80.
The resolution was then adopted The Conven-
ton then adjourned until 4 O'Clock, P. NJ,
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Woodfn moved a call of the House, and the
doorkecpers were sent in quest Of absentees.
quorum at length appearing, further proceed
ings under the call were dispersed with.
Mr.. FUller asked leave of absence from and after
to-day, for Mr.. Steele, Principal Secretary of the
Convention, which the Convention refused.
On motion of Mr.. Badger, the Convention res,,-
med the consideration OF the ordinance to raise %,
900 volunteers for the defence Of the State.
The question REQUIRED on an amendment proposed
by Mr. Rutiin appropratins Sl5,UUu,o0O to carry
out the provisions Of the ordinance.
Mr.. Strange moved to amend the amendment, by
striking out 10 and inserting "3."
Much discussion ensued.
The ordinance was finally laid on the table, on
motion of Mr.. Michal-yeas 81, nays 80
Mr.. Woodtin reported from the finance committee,
ian ordinance to provide for funding the treasury
notes of the State and for other purposes, as sub
stitute for the ordinance referred on yesterday.
This ordinance, after discussion, passed its
end reading. Its further consideration was then
postponed until tomorrow, quorum OF the Con-
vention having pledged themselves to remain by
answering to their names at rOll-call
On motion of Mr.. Rayner, the Convention pro-
ceeded to consider its third reading, ordinance
to tax money.
The ordinance was amended, on motion of Mr..
Rayner, by providing that it shall not apply to per-
sons having less than 500 in hand or on deposit
1t was also amended, on motion of Mr.. Dick, by
inserting after the words "bank notes" The words
Confederate States Treasury notes VI making
them also taxable.
Mr. Wilson moved to amend by inserting Estate
Treasury notes" Not agreed to.
The ordinance further amended, on motion
of Mr.. Rutin, by subjccting it to amendment,
modification or repeal, by the General Assembly.
1t then passed It's third reading.
Mr. Thompson, from select committee, reported
q substitute for ian ordinance regulating the ap
pointment OF company officers This substitute
was adopted and passed its several readings, under
a suspension Of the rules.
On motion Of Mr.. Battle Of Wake, the Conven
ton proceeded to consider IAN ordinance for the
organization of drafted militia Provides thai
they may elect their own officers.
Sundry amendments were offered, and pending
the discussion, the Convention adjourned Mr.
Strong of Wayne having first introduced (by leave
resolution for sine die adjournment which lie:
over, under the rule
WEDNESDAY, Feb &c, 1862.
The Convention was called to order at 9 o'clock
! A. NJ
| The Journal Of yesterday was read and approved
Mr.. Strange introduced " an ordinance comforting
| certain powers the Commissioners of the town Of
Wilmington for its defence" Authorizes them t.
place Instructions in the Cape Fear, to purchase
cannon, ETC., and to lay taxes for these pur
! poses.
The ordinance was amended on motion of Mr.
Graham, by providing that the measures taken by
| the Commissioners for the defence of the town
should first receive the sanction of the Confederate
States officer commanding the Department.
The ordinance then passed its second reading I'm
der suspension of the rules, and was put upon it
| third reading, when Mr.. Howard offered the follow
ing amendment:
"Be 1t further ordained. That whenever tn
commanding officer shall certify that the expense:
incurred by the Commissioners, under this ordi
nance were necessary for the State defence, thu
same shall be charge upon the public Treasury
Prorided, That application shall have first beer
made to the Confederate government, and they shall
have failed to assume the of the SlI