Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-11-19


bated for come time without q result being attained.
a resolution submitted by Commissioner Black
stocks, OF n. C., referred to committee OF one
from each State.
The Conventio1 then adjourned to meet at O'Clock
tomorrow morning.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, 0 o'clock.
The Convention met pursuant to adjournment.
The roll was called and the minutes of the meetings
of yesterday read and recorded.
On motion OF Commissioner Watson, OF Mis3sslp-
pi-
Rescoed, That The aries De ins ucted to procure
the services of Minister of the Gospel each morning TO
open the meetings of the Convention with pray yer.
The committee nt one from each State, through
their Chairman, Commissioner Mason OF Ala, made
the following reports, viz:
REPORT.
The committee of oRe from each State to whom was re-
ferred resolutions by Commissioner Mason Of
Ala and Perry Of S. Co. have had the same under consd
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Resolutions introduced oy Commissioner Mason, Of
Ala:
ResoIcea That IL the opinion Ct the Convention, the
Act known ~ tie Act TO 'areguate lmpressments is
emineny wise in all its provisions, and uy Vindicates
the purpose OF the Government to maintain the
the paramount duty every true and loyal cHzen to yield
cheerful Obedience to al It's requirements
Re0lUed, That state of resulting it always does
in an obstucted and suspended the eistnT-
of the Csua means OF fer tue diffusion
o
Re,ClUed, That in such Suspended and obst uctd coud
ticn of II affairs and transportation the true ba
sis of values for articles necessary or the subsistence OF the
army and the people bouuded upon the legitimate cost
of the production of such articles and such per centege
thereon may be considered enable and proper.
ReSoired That in view of the financial endorsements
of the country the duty both of the Confederate ard
State authorities TO enact such municipal regulations u
cordaace with their respective ganic law prompt
y and efectually relieve such em0arraEsment.
Resolutions Introduced by Commissioner Perry, of
S. c.:
ReSoUed, Ths the practice of the Confederate Govern
ments Agents in making contracts Tor the purchase Of
and ether articles tor te OF the army
higher prices iha5 those adopted by the several Boards
Commissioners in different StateE, highly rePrehen
slbe injurious 70 the Government and should be stopped
at once by the Secretary of War.
ReS0red That the habit which prevails IA many sections
Of tbs Confederacy with the Qaarermasters and Coms
sares and their Agents in mpressng articles for private
and consumption in families is contrary thu Act of
Congress regulating 1mprssements and should be prohb
ted by the War Department.
Resolved That in mpressng articles of food and forage
for the use OF the army the Agents Of the Government
should exercise pradent discretion and impress in
sections of the different States where food and forage
most abundant.
Resolued That in those parts of tie country where the
provision short and will not than supply the
wants of the country the hes due the Government should
pc commusd for in money and left for the supply Of sold
prices.
Re0leed That upon the tsae constructions Of the A Of