Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-26

, ~ tueIl OruSreu 10
Messrs. Osborne and Fuller opposed Its passage,
and on motion of the former the yeas and nays
nays az.
Those who voted in the affirmative. we're Mcssrs.
-Ailisst5 ipson, Battle of Wake, Berry; Bdsle,
Galloway, Cannon. Christian Cunningham, Dick,
Qieksen Ellison, foster of ashe Foy Gfimer, Cor
re Graham, Headen Holden, Joyce, Kelly, Lang,
Mann, Manning, McNeil Of Harnett Murrill, Setter,
Ship, Smith of Johnston, Sprouse, Starbuek, vii.
Hanson and AYiIsan --33 d, = IS. . - 49,.
!. Those who voted, in the negative were Messfs-
Battle Of Edgecombe, Battle Of Nash, Brodnax, Ban
ting Caldwell Council, Burden, Doutht, pdrham,
Edwards Foster of Randolph, Fuller, Green ilearne,
Hicks, Holmes, Houston, Howard, Jones of aCaid-
well, jones of Rowan, Kittrel, Leak of Richmond,
MeDutie, McNe OF Cumberland Meares, Mebane,.
MichaL Miller MITCHELL Myers, Osborne, Phiter,
Reid Rhodes, Royster Rutfiu, Sanders, SSehenck,
SPruil OF Tyfrell Strange, Strong of Meckienenrg,
Strong Of Wayne Thomas Of Carteret, Thompson,
Thornton, Warren, Washington, Woodfn and Woo
tcn-49. ' s, go 80 ---
Mr. Mitchell introduced an ordinances to tax mon
.ey. Passed first reading and lies over. ..' t
Mr. Meares, q resolution in favor Of VIM. x, Low
ell. To reimburse him for expenses incurred by
him in relieving the wants of The sick soldiers of the
18th regiment of n. y. L. at Manassa. - Z,
Mr.. Christian moved TO amend by including fifty
dollars expended by Mrs. Lowell for the relief of in
valid soldiers at Wilmington EFs----:
Messrs Osborne and Girner thought that inquiry
should be made concerning these claims before they
should DO allowed by the Convention. Y y
Mr.. Christian Withdrew the amendment and the
resolution was referred to select committee.
Mr.. Warren resolution proposing to raise a
lect committee to inquire as to the exgediency Of
reorganization of the paymaslers department
Adopted under suspension Of the rule.
Mr.. Cannon resolution for the protection of pri-
vate property. Instructs the Governor to issue
proclamation commanding all militia and military
officers to abstain from the destruction of private
property and to do all in their power to preserve the
same Lies over one day.. ~. --s .-t.EE
Mr.. Graham moved to take up an ordinance in re-
lation the Board of Claims heretofore introduced
by him. Provides that the Board may draw on
the treasury to an amount not exceeding five hun
dred dollars to deray incidental expenses attending
the Authorization OF claims This ordinance pass
elits sever al readings und,r o suspension OF the
rule
MIR. Rayner moved to take up an ordinance to de-
fine and punish sediton which he had introduced at
the last sess on. .-. ... .. -..rE
Mr.. Graham opposed the motion, deemiug it I'M
necessary TO pass any ordinance on the subject.
Mr.. Holden 10y leave) read to the Convention
telegram he had just received from Petersburg an
nouncing the repulse Of the Federal gun-boats at
WintOn on yesterday. This intelligence was greet
ed with great applause. >. .--.,. $50 p.
Mr. Rayner made some interesting statements
concerning the condition of our defenccs at Winton,
and the skirmish which took place day before yes
terlayl -.
The question recurring Mr.. Rayner's motion
it was Withdrawn by him.
Mr.. Badger moved to take up the ordinance in
troduced ON yesterday exempting Quakers from mil
itary duties Not agreed to.
The President announced that he had received
communication from President Davis, whereupon
the Convention went into secret session.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Strange moved a reconsideration Of the vote
10y which the ordinance TO prohibit for limited
time the manufacture of Spirituons liquors" passed
its third reading This molten was laid on the ia
bic on motion Of Mr.. Gilmcr. Yeas 81, nays A.
Mr.. Rutfn introduced the following resolution
which was adopted under suspension of the rules.
"WHEREAS, Certain rumors current, that in
the late battle 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 array then engaged and is the sincere desire
of the Convention aud of the people OF this State 10
remove as soon as possible any such imputation 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 a copy
of the same and also the proceedings of any Court
of inquiry or Court martial that may be held touch
ing the defences Of the said Island and the behavior
of the troops from this State engaged in the sand.
battle" e.
Mr. RutFin. from the Judiciary committee, repor-
ted substitute for the ordinance referred to them,
to provide for the payment Of bountes due deceased
soldiers.
The substitute is entitled I" an ordinance to make
some provision for soldiers dying in service" aud
passed its several readings under u suspension of
the rule 80.
Mr. Rayner moved to take up " an ordinance to
define and punish Sedition." e
On this question the yeas and nays were ordered,
and it was decided in the negative. Yeas 81,
nays fl.
On motion Of Mr.. Thompson, the Convention pro-
ceeded to consider, on its second reading" ord
nance TO regulate the appointment OF company Off
GERS
Mr.. Thompson offered substitute for the or
dinance. -.''-
Mr. Manning offered an amendment as substi-
tute for this which adopted Sundry other
amendments offered and after protracted dis
cussion, the ordinance was referred on motion Of
Mr.. Thompson to the committee on military affairs
Mr. Howard introduced All ordinance to provide
foEthe collection of arms belonging to the State !;
and Mr.. Speed an ordinance in favor of Rev. NJ. H.
Vaughan - .-t.r.-- ..s,s =E&
The Convention then adjourned.
SATURDAY, Feb. 90, 1862.
The Convention was called to order at 10 o'clock,
A. 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-
adjustment of mandatory OF cotton and wooden
cards. Referred to a select committee.
Mr.. Strong of Mecklenburg presented memorial
against the distation of grain, nunerolisly signed
by citizens Of his county. Laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. Pettigrew. the Convention went
into secret sesson-he having intelligence to COM
municate to which publicity could not be given.
gee AFTERNOON sRsAos. ffff
/ Mr. Ellison, from the committee to which was re-