The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

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settled the question about filling Gov Ellis unexpred
term. An ordinance has been passed declaring that
the person elected the first Thursday in August
shall be stalled Governor the second Monday
in September, and hold Office until the first Monday IN
January, 1865. Gov Clark to hold Office until his sue
cessor is qualified required by the ordinance.
The Convention has passed resolution to adjourn
on Tuesday next the 18th inst, subject the call of
the President and committee of FIVE. If not called
together again before the Isl of November the ConYen
ton is to be considered dissolved
An ordinance exempt Quakers from performing
military service introduced by Mr. Badger is under
consideration. On motion of Mr. Schenck it amen
ded by requiring those exempted pay one hundred
dollars, and if unable pay that be detailed to
assist in making salt or tending in hospitals.
! On Tuesday April %, Mr. Strange from the select COM
mtee reported ordinance in regard to the fixing OF
prices of provisions The ordinance proposes to give
the Governor authority fix the maximum price on GER
tain articles foed, including b@ salt and tsh'
aud pork salt and fresh; and gives him power to seize
such articles in certain cases and provides petty
penalty be inflicted those who violate the pro-
visions of the ordinance. Read first time, and aid Oh Tie
table and was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Rayner submitted an ordinance providing tor the
collection of taxes sPrituous liquors Provides that
liquors in this State, and ST every gallon made
out the State provided for by all ordinance passed at
fine last session OF the Convention said tax to be collected
at the same time other collected. The ordinance
read three times and passed under suspension OF
the rules.
The order on the calendar being the proposed amend
mcns the Bill of Rights, Mr. Graham moved to strike
out the 18th section and insert every citizen may freely
speak write and publish his opinions on all subjects, be-
ing responsible for the exercise OF the liberty; and no law
shall passed restraining, curtang or abridgng the
liberty Of the press and OF Speech.
MIR Rufn thought there was necessity for the sec
ton The original article is sufficiently comprehensive.
BESIDES he did like amper with these great princi-
PIES. Our fathers had guaranteed sufficient protection in
the original article and he reason ior the adoption
of the substitute.
MI Rayncr thought this dangerous ground to tread
He thought that the passage OF this article would
prevent this body and the legislature from the discharge
of a solemn duty. the passage OF a 'sedtlOn law lie
thought there things which the laws should
o1lar and which should not be left mobaw, and The
tickle and nconsant popular will and this one OF
them. 1t mattcred not how mschevous the language
might be- Helper might preach his infamous doctrines in
our streets; might nc;e slaves Instruction. and
vet this article would shield them from punishment.
The yeas and nays were demanded on the proposed
amendment, and resulted as follows
YEAS -Messrs. Allison Baglry, Berry, Boyle, Bryson
Cannon Christian, Dick, Donnc Gner Graham, Hcarne
IIcaIen, Holden, Houston, Jones of c., Joyce Long
Mcarrs, Rhodes, Sanders, SaurItlwatc, Smith. of }
Speed Spruil of r., Starbuck, Thomas of c., and Will
, songs.
! NAYs-Messrs. Atkinson, Badger Barnes Batchclor
Battle of E., Battle OF NJ Bunting, Caldwell, Galloway
Dardcn. Dickson, billiard, Donthit, Durham, Edwards
Cireenlee Holmes, Howard, Johnston Jones, Of R. Ke-
y. Kitrell' Leak, OF A, Leak, of r., Manning Mcdowell
| at Il. McDutic Mcneil of G., Mcneil of H, Micha
Rayner, Rufin, Schenck, Srtzer Ship, Smith, of H.
Strange, Strong, of NJ, Strong, OF w, Thompson, Thorn
ton, Warren, Williams, Williamson and Wooten-45.
On Wednesday, April 30, resolution offered by MI
Schenck. concerning the fall of Roanoke Island was
taken up and passed The resolution expresses pleasure
the reception of the report and upon ascertaning that
the soldiers of this State behaved that place with proper
spirit and gaantry Nh Schenck thought that after the
slanderous mpuatios that have been cast upcn North
Carolina and her soldiers, the Convention should take the
opportunity ofvndcang the honor of the State, by pub
liSiIng its opinion of the matter.
MIR Graham preferred waiting for the report of Gen
Wise; it might confirm the report, and he hoped would
but he preferred acting intelgemtly.
The, resolution passed. and 10 copies of the report
ordered be printed for the of each member Of the
Convention.
On Thursday, May 1s message received from
the Governor in reply resolution of enquiry which
with the accompanying document, ordered to be
printed and laid the table The message states tina
there not than or companies of volunteer.
and militia i'll service the expense of the State. All
the camps, ben at the expense of the Confederate
States 1t also states that communication was sub
nittc4 TO the War Department, relative the operation
of the ConscTipon Act but that has yet beer
received.