Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-01

we're adopted and tie ordinance finally passed Il
appears 10 full III another cainmu
Mr. Rayner iAtroducei san ordinance 1autbori-
zlng The qsg&niEatioH 81 an arIned acpnted patrol
in Eastern cpunties liable to invasion" which the
Convention proceeiedt to consider in secret session
When the doorsswere again opened, on motion Of
!. Mr. Brown. the unfinished business Of yesterday,
viz: an ordinances concerning The organisation OF
drafted milits--empowerin them to elect their
own ofhcers--was taken up tor eonsideratoBs3
Mr.. Brown offered an amendment to the ord-
nance, which was iost--no. quorum voting For
the reason the ordinance was passed over for
the present. S s. -. 81.
~ resolution was passed authorizing the Seereta-
~ Of State to- base the resolutions and ordinances
of this session published in three newspapers in the
city Of Raleigh, and also in pamphlet form. I
80 A resolution, Of thanks TO the President Of the
Convention for the urhane, faithful and Impartial
discharge of his duty as presiding officer was unan
-hnously adopted Mr.. Reid in the Chair. !
y Mr.. Edwards then addressed the Convention as
follows: 1872 ."..'. -
DELEGATES: '.- r'~E
I have. no language to adequately express my
gratitude, Tor re hattering compliment. wIth which
you have ghonorediae by the resolution just read.
The heart alone could tell its emotions, had il the
power Of speech. | am able, however, to say-as
do IN sllsiucerity--that shall cherish in fond
recollection the honor done me, as kind Offering
by generous hearts TO my humble efforts in the
~ ~ SOulCG Oi lSu 6thbiiSatlOh w uCi W
believe, that yon accord To ME, at least the merit
Of having tried 20 discharge impartiay and accept
ably tn you the responsible duties of the position in
which your kindness placed me. Beyond such
measure o! approval had not the vanity to aspire
sensible as am, Of the imperlectIons which belong
to poor humanity. g.. "a r.
In all delberative assemblies the task Of the pre-
siding officer is always arduous-often embarraSs.
ing-and | but obey my feelings when say, that
whatever of success may have achieved in the ad-
ininistration confided to me- is due to your indul
gent forbearance and generous support, and espe-
cally to the courteous intercourse among yourselves,
and the decorum and respect for ordor exhibited in
all your deliberations
Gentlemen, we about TO part-some of us, per-
hapS, it not he too nany-for the last time.
May not be permitted in such moment to ex.
press the opinion--l hope violate no rule Of pro-
priety in doing so-that the large powers intrusted
to US, have been exercised with due care, and with
acommendabc regard to all the high interests within
the scope Of our duties and verify believe that
suits will show just aud proper response 10 the
grave exigepcies Of the momentous crisis through
which passing. -sa.
When | reflect upon the extent Of the powers
with which tins body is endowed, ] feel fully per-
Suaded, that II became imperative duty to sur
vey the whole chart Of the public interest and to
make provision for whate' er needs patriotic and
dutitul minds might discover. To have done less
would have been TO shirk responsibility, and would
have justly subjected to the censure Of our constit
uents,-nay r,Ure-would have given just cause fer
visiting upon ourselves the worst Of all reproaches-
self repTodeh. !, therefore. feel pride in the
victun. that when it shall appear-as am sure it
must, to every considerable mind-that our conduct
has been regulated by sincere desire TO administer
to the necessities Of the public service, and to i'm
part vigor to the prosecution Of the glorious strug
gle in which engaged. and to provide in 9TH
er respects, for the general welfare our acts will
commend themselves TO public favor, and receive
the hearty sanction Of the public voice To suppose
otherwise would be greatly underratc the sound
ness of the popular heart and the strength of the
popular mind. Others may, but cannot and will
not so impeach either. -
But gentlemen this is no time for talking The
time for action upon us there three great
seutials to success. We want acton-action-con-
slant action. There Is heart, | sure. in this
hall that does not cheerfuy respond to this demand.
Let not occupy ourselves about the past; let
not repne al what is done Where there is no rem
edy there should he no complaint; there cannot be
war without It's calamties-they are but mere incl
dents, and it becomes us to meet them like men,
yielding nothing to dependency Hopeful antci-
patton should 6e our staff Ii will cheer ONT
will nerve US for the trials ahead Let US go for
ward, then boldy-let US iearlessly march up to
dute<-here aud ut home-and my word for it, we
will wash out with the blood of the enemy his foul
footsteps upon soil. Viii this and all will yet
be WELL and NOrth-CarOna will stand redeemed,
regenerated, and dsenthralled, by the irresistible
power and Indomtable daring Of her own noble and
gallant sons.
Ny fervent prayer is, that when we meet again,
il may he under propitioiis circumstances and
that every heart in our broad land may be gladden.
ed by the plenteous influences of smiling prosper
ity May each and all of you safely return to your
families anil friends and he welcomed BY your re-
spertiye constituencies, with the cheering reward
of the good and faithful servant Again | thank
you for all your goodnes. to me- II remains for me
only to declare that this Convention stands adjourn
ell to the 8rd Monday in April next, unless sooner
convened in the manner provided for in your own
ordinance. ........