The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-10
nv. G. STATE CONVENTION.
First DAYS Proceedings.

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First Days Proceedings
The Cony ention met in the hall of the Hous.
of Commons at IL O'Clock NJ, on Monday, Oct
. I'd, in accordance with the decision of the in
formal meeting held at an earlier hour, Mr. Lewis
Thompson of Bertic President, pro tenn, in the
chair. g.
| Mr. Moore, of Wake, moved that q committee
of three be appointed to examine into the ere
dentials of persons claiming to be members oi
this Convention, aud report the names and mum.
bers of such as are present and qualified.
Messrs. Caldwell OF Burke, Winston and Cow.
per- composed this committee.
The delegate from Pasquo:ank, Hon G W
Brooks, presented a certificate from the chair.
man of the Circuit Court aud the Clerk Of the
same, there being neither Sheriff or Coroner for
the county of Pasquotank. The committee on
credentials reported favorably upon the certi6-
cate and on motion he was declared duly elected
member of the Conyention
The President pro tenn announced, upon the
highest authority, that if any member present
had failed or had not an opportunity of taking
the amnesty oath, could now do SO, provided
they were not included within the exceptions of
the Presidents proclamation.
sMr Moore, of Wake, introduced the following
resolution:
Resolved, That John R. Harrison, justice
of the peace of the county of Wake be request
ed to administer the oath TO support the Con-
stitution Of the United States
MIR Harrison Immediately in responding to
the request of the Convention, appeared at the
Clerks desk, and administered the oath to the
members present.
MIR Boyden, Of Rowan, moved that the Hon.
r. G Reade, of Person, be elected permanent
President Of the Convention, and expressed the
hope that he would receive the vote of every
member present. Mr. Reade was unanimously
elected
Messrs. Boyden and Dockery were appointed
a committee to escort the President elect to the
Chair.
Mr. Reade upon taking his seat addressed the
Convention as follows:
Gentlemen ofhe Conventton:
AS representatives of the people Of North
Carolina, We are assembled at time of great
perplexity to reorganize the Government, which
has been disturbed by protracted and dsas-
trous war. :.
1t is gratifying to know that a yirtuous and
intelligent people, have chosen bsdy of men
distinguished for their abilities, Of much expe.
rience and of exalted patriotism-fully equal to
the grave matters which are entrusted to them.
AS the interests of our constituents are the
same, it is to be hoped that there will be little
conflict Of opinions among us, and that frank
speech and courteous manners will distinguish
our intercourse, so that be who has been called
to preside over our deliberations, will find but
little Inconvenience from his lack of experience,
and will be enabled to use the position with
which he has been honored, as be earnestly
desires to do, for its legitimate objects only.
Fellow citizens, tie going home. Let
painful reflections upou our late separation and
pleasant memories of our early union, quicken
our footsteps towards the old mansion; that we
may grasp hard again the hand of friendship
which stands at the door; and sheltered by the
old homestead, which was built upon rock and
has weathered the storm, enjoy together the
long bright future which awaits US.
With the guidance of infinite wisdom and the
care Of merciful Providence, which earnest
ly invoke for the Convention, and for each in.
dividual member, invite you to the calm con-
sideration and wise solution of the important
questions which are to result in the peace, pros
perity and happiness of ourselves and of poster
ity, and of the strength and grandure of our
nation.
The Convention next proceeded to elect
principal Clerk. Mr. Moore, of Wake, put in
nomination, Mr. H Moore, of Halifax, who
was elected by acclamation Mr. r G Badger,
of Wake, was elected Assistant Clerk, also by
reclamation. Mr. III P Kingsbury, of Forsythe,
was placed in nomination for Principal Door
keeper, by MIR Starbuck; Mr Mark Williams,
of Wake, by MIR Moore, of Wake, and Mr. Nc
Gowan, of Wake, by MIR Grissom, Of Granville.
The vote stood: Kingsby, "A; MCGOWAN, IA;
l3. Mr. Kingsbury elected
Mr. John Fl Hill, of Randolph, was elected
Assistant Doorkeeper by vote Of 81 to Is for
Mr. P P Williams, of Wake.
Mr. Theo. H Hill, Of Wake, was elected En-
crossing Clerk, by the following vote: T Fl Hill,
So; jacob W Bowman, of Yanoy, 2l; Thomas
S keenan,, of Duplin, 49,
Messrs. Cannon & Holden, of the Standard,
were put in nomination by ME Moore, of Wake,
for Printers, and were elected by acclamation,
upon motion of MIR Settle.
Mr. Giles Mebane moved that committee of
seven be appointed to adopt rules for the Con-
ventien. Messrs Mebane, Thompson, Boyden,
Phillips, Manly and Wilson compose
the committee.
Upon motion Of MIR Caldwell of Burke, COM
mttee of three were appointed to wait upon bis
Excellency, the Governor, and inform him that
the Convention was fully organized and prepar-
ed for business. The President appointed
Messrs. Caldwell, Of Burke, Pool and Eaton TO
compose the committee.
Fort Pulaski, with its frowning parapets lined
with the savage dogs Of war, is at present place
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