Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-05-03

By Mr. Howard resolution of inquiry Of the
Governor, concerning the supply and transfer oil
troops, which passed under suspension OF the
| rules.
By Mr. Barnes q resolution to raise committee
to make draft of the Constitution. Lies over IN
! der the rules.
Mr.. Rayner from the finance committee, reported
an ordinance directing Sherts to collect the liquor
tax, which passed the several readings uEder sus-
pension of the rules and ordered to be enrolled
Mr.. Rayner also offered resolution to print 300
copies of the above ordinance for county officers,
which was adopted.
The orders of the day were then called for, the
| morning hour having expired.
Mr.. Leak, of Richmond, moved to postpone the
orders of the day. for the purpose of taking up his
resolution for adjournment and the motion did not
prevail-yeas IS, nays 80; the yeas and nays being
| ordered on motion of Mr.. Leak.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The ordinance to exempt Quakers from military
service was resumed on its second reading
Mr.. Thompson moved to strike out the provision
for 800 Communication, for the purpose of inserting
provso to disranchse those who refuse to render
military service, from voting
The motion to strike out was ruled out of order,
the proviso having been inserted on this reading
Mr. Thompson then offered his prOviso as an ad-
ditional amendment, and i. was lot agreed to-yeas
H. nays &c; the yeas and nays being ordered on
motion of Mr. Barnes
The ordinance then passed the second reading.
Mr. Badger asked that it be printed as amended,
and it agreed to-
The ordinance to amend the bill of rights was
then taken up.
Mr. Leak, of Richmond, moved to lay it on the
table, and it not agreed to-yeas 80, nays 80.
The ordinance then read by sections and
number Of amendments adopted.
Pending the reading,
Mr. Thompson introduced resolution for adj
journment on Saturday next which lies over one
day.
Then, on motion of Mr.. RufIin, the Convention
adjourned to 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
WEDNESDAY, April 80, 1862.
The President called the Convention to order pur-
suant to adjournment
Prayer by Rev. I. T. Skinner.
The journal of Yesterday was read and approved.
Mr.. Mcdowell, of Burke, introduced series of
resolution in regard to evying the taxes OF Burke
county, which passed Its several readings under
suspension of the rules.
Mr. Thompson introduced an ordinance concern
ing persons confined within prison bounds, which
passed the first reading and was placed upon the
calendar.
The resolution Of Mr. Schenck in relation to the
investigation Of the causes Of the fall of Roanoke
Island, was taken up and passed, as follows:
"Resoired, That the Convention of NOrth-C Caro-
lima has received the report of the committee of the
House of Representatives, of the Confederate States,
raised for the purpose of investigating the causes of
the fall of Roanoke Island on the coast of North
Carolina, with great pleasure; and that the Con-
vention is gratilici know that neither the officers
or authorities OF North. Carolina are to blame for the
unfortunate result, and that tie patriotism and
valor of our troops have been fully vindIcated.
EcSolred That ten copies of said report be print
el Tor each member of the Convention
BUSINESS OF THE MORNING.
Mr.. Thompsons resolution for adjournment was
taken up.
Mr. Graham moved to lay the resolution on the
table, and it was not agreed to, yeas 80, nays +G,
the yeas and nays being ordered ON motion of MIR.
Thompson.
Mr. Graham called for the orders of the day, the
morning hour having expired
Mr.. Jones of II. moved to postpone the orders of
the day, and asked the yeas and nays on the mo-
ton, and it was agreed TO, yeas Is, nays 49,
Mr.. ThOmpSonS resolution was resumed.
Mr.. Bachelor moved to insert Wednesday next,
for Saturday next and it was accepted.
Mr.. Barnes moved to insert Monday, 18th OF
May" for " "Wednesday next"
considerable discussion enSued involving the
question of Constitutional amendment, the proprie-
ty of final adjournment, &c.
Mr.. Thompson argued that the occasion was in
appropriate tor considering amendments to the Con-
stituton, aid for the elaboration upon any other
than urgent business and he thought all such bust
ness could be dispatched within the time given in
the resolutions.
Mr.. Elmcr thought that the business required
to be attended to 10y the eXgcncieS of the times
and proceeded to mention some Of the subjects re-
quring the immediate and earnest attention of the
Conyention-eSPecially those of providing supply
Of salt and the ways and means of paving the boun-
ty to soldiers who 90 forth to fight our battles,
and to make provision for taking care Of their
wives and families. These and other subjects would
occupy more time than either the day in the reso-
luton or the amendment would allow.
Messrs. Smith, of Halifax, and Rayner favored an
early and final adjournment.
Mr.. Graham opposed, in speech Of some length.
His remarks will appear hereafter.
The question being taken on Mr.. Barnes amend
meHt, it was adOpted-ycaS 43. nays &C.
An amendment adopted motion Of Mr..
Thompson, inserting the names of the gentlemen
who were authorized by former resolution OH this
subject to call the Convention together
Mr.. McDuiiic moved 10 amend 10y making the ad-
iournment final on Saturday next
On this motion considerable discussion again
arose. MeSsrs. MeareS, Long, Kittrell and Dick op-
posed the amendment.
MessrS. Thompson and others advocated 1t.
Mr. Rufin reviewed the past of the Convention.
He thought the Convention was entitled to and en-
loved the confidence Of the people lie was oppos-
ed to the adiournment-thOught that above all times
this is the one for the members to stand by the
country, and give the people sound conservative
Constitution, which is the ground work OF all ra-
tiOnal liberty.
The discussion was further continued by other
gentlemen; after which
The question was put and the amendment was
rejected yeas 8, nays TO- the yeas and nays having
been ordered on motion of Mr.. Barnes
On motion of Mr.. Gilmer, Tuesday, 18th" was
substituted for monday, 18th"
Mr. Spru of Bertie moved to postpone the con-
sderation of the subject until Monday, 18th OF May,
and it was not agreed to, yeas %, nays 60. ,
Mr. Leak of Richmond offered substitute, the
main feature Of which 20 provide for calling the
Convention together after the conclusion oil the
III,
yeas and nays being ordered on motion OF Mr.
Howard.
The question then being put on the passage of
the resolution, resulted-yeas 40, nays 80; the yeas