Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-26

The rule was suspended and the ordinance passed
its second reading :. slsl
It wss then ordered to third reading. *
Messrs Osborne and Fuller opposed Its passage, 1
ordered, and the ordinance was rejected. Yeas 49,
nays 49, z. -. I
Those who voted in the affirmative were Messrs
Allison. Atkinson, Battle Of Wake, Berry, Boyle,
Galloway, Cannon. Christian, Cunningham, Dick,
Dickson, Ellison, Foster of Ashe, Foy Gilu,er, Cor
rell, Graham, Headen, Holden, Joyce, Kelly, Long,
Mann Manning, McNeill Of Harnett, Murrill Setter,
Ship, Smith Of Johnston, Sprouse, Starbuck, Viii
hanson and Wnson-33. . = = a., /.
Those who voted in the negative were Messfs.
Battle of Edgecombe, Battle OF NASH Brodnax, Bun
ting Caldwell, Council, Darden, Douthit, Durham,
Edwards, Foster Of Randolph Fuller, Green, Hearne,
Hicks, Holmes, Houston, Howard, Jones Of Cad-,
well, Jones OF Rowan, Kittrell, Leak of Richmond,
McDufie, MeNeill of Cumberland, Mcares, Mebane,
Michal, Miller, Mitchell, Myers osborne, Phisr,
Reid, Rhodes, Register, Rutn, Sanders, Schenck,
Spruill of Tyrrel, Strange, Strong Of Meeklenburs
Strong of Wayne, Thomas Of Cartcret, Thompson,
Thornton, Warren, Washington, Wood6n and Woo
tcn-49. a--ss.-- = -, - .: '..s =
Mr. Mitchell introduced an ordinance to tax mon.
ey. Passed first reading and lies over: -.
Mr. Meares, a resolution in favor of VIM Z. Low.
ell TO reimburse him for expenses incurred 10y
him in relieving the wants Of the sick soldiers Of the
18th regiment of N, G. T. at Manassa
Mr.. Christian moved to amend by including fifty
dollars expended by Mrs. Lowell for the relief OF III
valid soldiers at Wilmington. ,..-,-
Messrs Osborne and Gilmer thought that inquiry
should be made concerning these claims before they
should be allowed by the Convention.
Mr.. Christian Withdrew the amendment and the
resolution was referred to select committee.
Mr.. Warren, q resolution proposing to raise a Sc
lcct committee to inquire as to the expediency OF a
Reorganization Of the paymasters Department.
Adopted under suspension OF the rule.
MIR. Cannon resolution for the protection OF pr'-
vate property fInstructs the Governor to issue u
proclamation commanding all militia and military
officers to abstain from tho destruction OF private
property and do all in their power to preserve the
same. Lies over one day.
Mr.. Graham moved to take up an ordinance in re-
laton to the Board Of Claims heretofore introduced
BY him. Provides that the Board may draw on
the treasury to an amount not exceeding hive hun
dred dollars to deiray incidental expenses attending
the authorization of claims. This ordinance pass
el;s several readings und,r q suspension OF the
rule.
Mr. Rayner moved to take up ordinance to de-
fine and punish sedition which he had introduced at
the last sess Oh.
Mr. Graham opposed the motion, deeming it I'M
necessary to pass any ordinance on the subject.
Mr. Holden (by eave) read to the Convention
telegram he had just received from Petersburg
nouncing the repuse of the Federal gun-b"atS at
Winton on yesterday. This intelligence was greet
ed with great applause
Mr. Rayuer made some interesting statements
concerning the condition Of our hefenccs at Winton
and the skrmish which took place day before yes
terday.
The question recurring on Mr.. Rayner's motion,
it Was withdrawn by him.
Mr. Badger moved to take up the ordinance in.
troduced on yesterday exemptns Quakers from mil
itary duties. Not agreed TO-.
The President announced that he had received
communication from President Davis whercupon
the Convention went into secret Session.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Strange moved reconsideration Of the vote
by which " the ordinance prohibit for limited
time the manufacture Of Sprituous liquors. passed
its third reading This molten was laid on the Ia
bic, on motion Of Mr. Gilmer Yeas 81, nays &c.
Mr.. Ruin introduced the following resolution,
which adopted utder suspension of the rules.
"W uEREAs, Certain rumorS are current, that in
the late battle on Roanoke Island. between the
forces Of the Confederate States and those of the
United States some of the former behaved badly;
and Whereas certain regiments and companies OF
North Carolina Troops formed part Of the Confed-
crate army then engaged and it is the sincere desire
of the Convention and Of the people OF this State to
remove as possible any such imputaion on
them, if unjust. 1t Is therefore
Resolred That the Senators in Congress from
this State be instructed to call for the official report
of the said battle and to send to this body copy
of the same and also the proceedings Of any Court
O! inquiry or Court martial that may be held touch
ing the defcnccs of the said Island and the behavior
of the troops from this State engaged in the said
battle"
Mr. Rufiin, from the Judiciary committee, repor-
ted substitute for the ordinance referred to Them
m of bOuntirS tl:Ie deceased
soldiers.
The substitute is entitled ian ordinance to make
some provision for soldiers dying in service" and
passed its several readings under suspension of
the rule.
Mr.. Rayner moved to take up ian ordinance to
define and punish Setlition."
On this question the yeas and nays were ordered,
and it was decided in tho negative. Yeas 81,
nays IL.
! On motion of Mr.. Thompson, the Convention pro-
ceeed to consider on its second reading an orti-
nance to regulate the appointment OF company OIL
GERS"
Mr.. Thompson offered substitute for the or
| dinance
| Mr.. Manning offered an amendment as substi-
| tute for this, which was adopted. Sundry other
! amendments were offered and after protractcd dis
| cusson, the ordinance referred, on motion OF
Mr. Thompson to the committee on military affairs.
! Mr.. Howard introduced ordinance to provide
for the collection OF arms belonging TO the state;
and Mr.. Speed an ordinance IN favor Of Rev. NJ Il.
! Vaughan.
The Convention then adjourned.
SATURDAY Feb. %, 1862.
The Convention was called to order at 10 O'clock
\. NJ.
Prayer by the Rev. Frederick Fitzgerald, of the
! Protestant Episcopal Church.
The journal Of yesterday was read and appro-
! we'd.
Mr.. Battle Of Wake. introduced resolution pro-
posing that committee be raised to inquire as to
the propriety OF encouraging by State aid the es-
Enlistment of mandatory Of cotton and WOODEN
cards. Referred to a select committee.
Mr. Strong Of Mecklenburs presented memorial
against the distation of grain, numerously signed
by citizens of his county. Laid on the table,
On motion Of Mr.. Pettigrew, the Convention went
into secret scsson-ae having intelligence to conf
municate to which publicity could not lie given.
| 80. - AFTERNOON SESSION.