Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-06-18
THE NORTH

Woodfn, Howard the McDoweils and others, from
whom better was to be expected were prominent
IN course, which in IFS very nature deiea'eu Tue
measure The citizens of these counties, when they
come TO examine the jourra will see who are their
real friends. .
nronosition was introduced to give the counties
west of the mountains By an arbitrary rule TWO
additional Scnators-let them have four equally d.
vided among them, and the remaining torty-elght
Senators be divided among all the other counties
Iync between the mountains and the seaboard just
rs thew are now divided AS this motion tended to
settle the vexed question OF the basis it was well re-
ceived by the Eastern delegates Encouraging evil
denceS appeared that it would pass as compromise
1t promised to destroy sectionalism in the State
For this reason the East inclined TO sustain IT,
This was apparent. Whilst it was before the Con.
venton, Dr. Speed, OF Pasquotank, generously moved
to extend the hour Of adjournment. This was voice
down; and We are at a real loss to determine why II
was that Mr. WoOdfin and those who acted with
him to have nothing done, should have voied against
DR.. Speeds proposition. The journal Will disclose
the votes Of these pretended western friends aud
those who pretend to be for the peace, quiet and
satisfaction Of the State.
The better portion of the Convention, Mt an carly
period of the war; endeavored to provide for the fall
and complete defence "f seaboard, -llatteraS,
Roanoke Island, &C. First, the do n9'hiag dGj91T"-
ment delegates cut down the number OF regiments
ceSSary,-absOlutely necesSary,-.o be sent to
ed an ordinance by which respectable number OF
regiments infantry and cavalry, were to he sent
Immediately to the defence of these our weak, and
most important points, these Selfsame men soon
found out that this ordinance reflection on the
Governor and the Military Board They rallied.
chose their time had the ordinance reconslderet
and voted down. Mr.. Winslow, then the chief OF
the Military Board. and ruling spirit among the
among the do-nothug men, reported IN bold ana
confident language, that the coast was IN no dan
ger-that all things well ordered and provided
for,-that the whole combined fleet OF the enemy
could do no harm our seaboard. Comment on
this is unnecessary. The grave error then commit
ted by these men, the results most sadly prove. II
would be well enough to enquire into the part takeI
in this, by some one whose name may be before the
people for Governor whether his name Is recorded
for it against it.
We agree that the Convention has done much foi
the good of the State We give the delegates credit
for the liberaty and energy shown by them in many
things, and especially in providing the ways and
to sustain the Stale and soldiers IN this
our hour of necessity aud trial. We are decided!
of opinion that the President Of the Convention
ought soon to call them again together and let then
complete the work which they commenced, ano
which was defeated in the manner we have briefly
mentioned. The voice of the Convention, pro o.
con- all the proposed important CONSTITUTIONS
amendments, and those upon which they shall agree
submitted to the people, would settle al question:
about the amendment or alteration Of the Consttu
ton for years to come.
And whilst we are on this subject and the Stat,
elections are coming Oh, would suggest to the
good people Of the State. that in ciectng members
to the Legislature they should elect sch men as art
willing 10 go to Raleigh and there patiently stay If
their seats, ard there honestly work until all i'm
portant and necessary business is done. Men who
solicit the honor ought be willing TO do the bust
ness Of legislation. Men who are not willing to
postpone their own business to that of their conSt
uents and no often out of their when the
public needs their votes to say the least of it, are
inconsiderate and Indifferent 10 the interest and
welfare Of those who hOnored them with their votes
These remarks, we conceive, are less out OF the
way when we have before the conduct Of the late
Congress of the COnfederacy, VINO left their stations
at the approach Of the enemy, and when most was
expected Of them, that, too after having voted to
tie nselyeS salary Of 81 $50 fora Chotc yedrS cork
4 very bad example as we'll as bad conduct, i'll and
al a time when the Confederacy expects every man
to do his duty and to save to the all that is
fair and reasonable.