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did not think tie necessities of the State would al,

low TINS.
Mr. Fowle said he concurred with the gentlemen
from Yadkiu (Mr. oowles.) He was unwilling as
proposed by the gentlemen from Chatham lmr
Waddei to shrink from the responsibilities OF TINS
measure, and at the same time impose 1t upon the
Governor. Ee asked if the gentleman was AFRAID
to me responsibility to defend the State Tor
himself he was not and was prepared to assume his
share ofit He said he would not vote to authorize
calling out single man that was not included
under the conscript act To permit those to be
called out who are not included in its provisions,
would take away the small number OF producers
we now have left and would entail upon North
Carolina restitution and famine. lie was for giving
the Governor power to call out volunteers for this
corps from all the able bodied men in the State
He wanted to say to the people, that you may vol
Gnteer your services to deendthe State in this her
time ofneed. He said that the gentleman from Cum
berland (Mr. Shepherd) had argued on yesterday,
that the minority bill would conflict with the con-
script act and the gentleman from Harnett Mr. Nc
Kay) that both the majority and minority reports
did the thing; he did not assent to the position
Of either of the gentlemen. He wanted to know why
that which had been done by other States OF the Con-
federacy without conflict, could not be done by
North Carolina. Were gentlemen prepared to say
that North Carolina was not entitled to the same,
and as many privileges any State in this Coincide
racy? The States CT Virginia and South-Carona
had their reserves, and there had been no conflict
about that He seid that 1t had been stated that the
reserves in those States had been called out before
the passage of the conscript law He had been in
formed that officers from South. Carolina had stated
tina: large portion of the force in that State, had
not been called out until after the passage of that
act; but to satisfy gentlemen. that NorthCarollna
had authorized the raising force for separate State
defence he called their attention to act passed IN
Sept 1861, by our Legislature, providing for rails
ing regiments (Mr. F. read the acD and said here
was authority before the passage OF the conscrlpt
BILL and he wanted gentlemen to say ifthey thought
that the Government ought not to have as much re-
gard for North Carolina statute as they had for ore
passed by Virginia Legislature. As for the pay,
as matter of course the Confederate Government
would pay cur reserves as she does those of our Sis
ter States.
The question has been frequently asked if we were
going to take position against Governor Vance, and
his Inaugural has been referred to to prove that the
conscrpt law was constitutional He called the es
pecial attention of the House to what The Governor
had said in that address, (HeIe Mr.. +. read from
the InauguraD and said that no where had the Gov
ernor said that he thought the conscript bill conSt
tutional He said that the dire necessity that called
for it at the time made it incumbent all to yield
obedience to it lie distinctly said in that address
that it was considered by unconstitutional,
while others maintained different opinion: but
where had he said that he thought it constitutional
The Governor had no where said that he thought it
ought to be complied with over thirty-tive lie dis
tincty states in his message that in complying with
the law he had hoped he providing for State
offences but he was mistaken, and goes on in the
message argue the impracticability of raising
sufficient State force if the conscript law is to be
enforced in this State up to forty five clearly ind
eating that the Governor expected the force to be
raised out of those within that age for State defence
lie wanted all their return home to be able to say
that we had acted in accordance with the recon-
mendations of our patriotic Governor, and provided
for the raising the 10 0G0 reserves recommended by
| him in his message 1t would be a nucleus around
which We could all rally.
Mr. Waddell Withdrew his amendment.
Mr.. Ingram proposed to amend by providing for
eight regiments Of infantry and two regiments Of
cavalry.
This amendment was discussed at some length by
Mr.. Ingram for, and MesSrs. Riyes, GriSSOIn, and
| Walser against
| Mr.. Waddell introduced resolution as an amend
ment, directing the Governor to call out the force
| provided for in the act of Sept. 1861.
| The Chair ruled the resolution out of order.
Mr.. Stanc proposed to amend so as to require the
consent Of the President before taking conscripts
but withdrew the proposition in favor Of an amend
ment Of similar import offered by Mr.. Amis.
Mr.. Grissom contended that there could be no
conflict with the Confederate authorities. His bill
was perfectly in accordance with law passed by
the Confederate Congress and ratified by the Pres
dent providing for the raising of troops for special
local defence. His bill was clearly within the purvew
of this act
| Mr.. Foy hoped that the bill would be so amended
as not to come in cohict with the conscrpt law
He desired to vote for it. but would be forced to
vote against it If not amended.
! Mr.. AmiS stated the motives by which he was &C.
/ tuated IN proposing his amendment Ho wanted to
avoid, if possible, coming in conflict with the Con-
federate Government; he preferred to have the bill
in such shape as to first get the consent of the Pres
ident before interfering with the execution of the
conscript law after doing this, and we were denied
proper protection, would be time enough to consid-
! er if We could better defend ourselves.
Mr.. Worth said he had no fears of difficulty with
the government on this score. He was for raising
force for State defence; be interpreted the order
to burn the cotton in the Eastern portion of the
! State, to be abandonment Of its defence on the
| part of the Government
Mr.. Person called for the ayes and noes.
Mr.. Fleming addressed the House at considerable
length, and argued to show that conflict with the
Government would necessarily follow the carrying
out Of the bill in the form proposed by the minority
| Mr.. Fleming replied to of the positions as
sumed by Mr. Fowle in the course of his speech
| Mr.. Waddell again addressed the House.
| Mr. Fow1e replied length to Mr.. Fleming.
The discussion was continued in an animal ted man.
ner for considerable time by Messrs. PEBBLES, Ams,
Person, Fowle GrisSom, Foy and Harris of Chatham.
| Mr. Amis amendment having been voted down,
| Mr.. Person proposed an amendment providing for
pretty much the same thing but more comprehen-
sive This also lost by vote of yeas and nays,
| 60 to SO.
On motion the House adjourned.
SENATE.