Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-19
Adjourned Session.

THURSDAY, Eeo 10, lcpG.
The Convention was called to order at 10 O'Clock.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Long, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
The Journal of Yesterday was read and approved
Mr.. Mosey presented memorial from citizens Of
Sampson and Duplin counties, praying that pro-
hibitory tax he laid on the dStlation of grain into
whIskey Filed, with the report Of the committee
distereS
On motion of Mr. Schenck, learc Of absence was
granted to Mr.. Johnston, the delegate FROM CASTOR
Mr. Foster, from the select committee, to which
was referred ian ordinance 10 perfect certain
grants reported back the ordinance referred, re-
commencing Its passage.
The rules were suspended, and the ordinance was
put on its second reading.
Messrs. Ruiin and Meares opposed its passage on
the ground that it proposed private legislation
merely and motion of the latter, the ordinance
was laid on the table.
Mr.. Leak, of Richmond. introduced an ordi-
nance to arrest the destruction of grain"
Mr.. Leak moved suspension of the rule, that
this ordinance might be referred to a select com
mittee. Not agreed to.
Mr. Graham introduced resolutions to procure the
reenlistmcnt of volunteers Passed it first reading
and ordered to be printed.
MeSSrS. Rufin and Graham introduced ordinances
amendatory of the Bill OF Rights which passed their
first reading and lie over.
Mr.. Jones of Rowan an ordinance to provide for
the raising of troops (by countie) for three years,
or Tor the war. Passed first reading and lies
Mr.. Badger, resolution requesting the Governor
to furnish the Convention with n copy of any cor
respondence between the Executive authorities of
this State, and the War and Navy Departments of
the Confederate States, touching the defenccs of
Roanoke Island Albemarle Sound, and the adjacent
region. Adopted under a suspension of tie rules.
On motion OF Mr.. McDuilc, the resolutions intro
duced this morning by Mr.. Graham, TO procure the
re enlistment of volunteers, were now taken from
the table and considered.
The resolutions are as follows, and were adopted
Sertdtjia, under 4 suspension Of the rules:
Res0irCd, That in the OF ipiOn Of this Convention
il is of the utmost importance in the existing war,
that our country shall not lose the services of the
gallant volunteers of this State at the expiration of
their present term of twelve months and that such
incentives reenlist should be held out to them as
may induce their return TO the army, after brief
interval for visiting their homes.
EGSOLrsd That the Congress Of the Confederate
States should offer such Inducements in bounties of
money and public land devOlving to them from the
United States within the States Of the Coaiederacy
and i'll the Territories and pensions, IN case OF
DEATH disability and long terms Of service to vol
unteers enlSting for the war; will procure the re-
turn of those Injured to the service and shall prevail
with others to follow their example in filling up
the ranks Of the army.
Resolced That any volunteers of this State re-
enlSting in the service as herein proposed, shonld
have the privilege Of choosing their company otfi
GERS by companies, and their regimental officers by
the commissioned officers of companies; and in
forming regiments the companies heretofore assocat-
ed should be kept together, where they filed up
in convenient time; and any companies should
be added to the regiment having nearest its compile
ment when such new company shall be received in
to service.
ResoL,ed, That copy of these resolutions DO
transmitted by the Secretary Of this Convention to
the Senator's and Representatives of this State in
the Confederate Congress- with request that they
bring the subject embraced in them to the consid-
Grafton of Congress.
The Convention then proceeded to consider in
secret session the special order, viz the ordinance
TO raise North Cardinals quota Of Confederate
troops.