The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-23


much more than half full
The question being the amendment, rcconsdcred in
the afternoon, TO submit that part Of the ordinance for
bidding the assumption OF the rebel debt to the pco
pe Judge Phillips called attention the fact that the
Governors proclamation calling the election had already
been issued and therein the subjects 70 be voted
set FORTH II this ordinance is also be submitted
will require supplemental proclamation, which proba
bly, would not reach all of the counties in the State.
Mr.. B. r. Moore said that since the adjournment he
had reflected upon this question: and he saw that IL the
question were TO be submitted to the people, the result
would be known until after the meeting OF Congress
The friends Of the State would be able take advan-
face 0f the passage of tie ordinance in their favor IL
any was to be derived from it at ALL because
the State GU the other hand would the fact that the
ordinance was not finally passed to their advantage
Mr.. Wilson said that reflection had convinced him
also that he hei voted sey in supporting the refer
ence TO the people, and he should vote against such
reference.
The amendment refer TO the people was then again
put and lost by large vote.
The final vote on the original ordinance then
taken. the then passed by large majority
only four five nays being heard SO the ordinance
prohibiting forever the assumption OF the State debt
finally enacted and becomes the fundamental law Of the
State.
To the prompt and decisive action Of the President Of
the United States the ycemanry Of North Carolina
indebted for being protected against tho ntrues of tho
speculative bondLcdes and freed forever from the bur
den Of debt incurred against their WILL to aid In the at
live TO destroy the Institutions which they
tached The passage Of the ordinance was greeted with
loud applause. N t
Judge Eaton and D. r. Caldwell were permitted to
have recorded the journals in brie! for
their voting against the ordinance.
resolution was adopted unanimously Judge Phillips
In tho chair thanking Judge Reade for his impair al
courteous aud efficient conduct In presiding over the
Convention.
Judge Reade, in Impressive manner, delivered the
following address,
JUDGE RsADEs address,
Gentlemen OF the Convsntion--Our work 10 finished.
Tho breach IN government far the by
force, has been overcome BY foce and 30 far AZ tho
same had the sanction OF legislation the legislation has
been decnred TO b null and void SO that there
nothing % Be done except the withdrawal OF military
power when all governmental relations will be
stored without further asking the part OF tho United
etatea Tie element OF savery, which has % long dis
tracted and divided The scctioaA has BY unanimous
The reluctance which fos whs was felt 70 the sudden
and radical change Ia our domestic relations
reluctsnco which WAS made oppressive 10 us
Dy oar Kind fsea fcr the slave .nd y on, appIehsn
TO the deternnatioo 10 b 70 him, always have
been his best feods "a advise protect educate and
elevate HIM 10 seek hs confidence and 70 give him ours
aud each % the
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hal0wed at tho heashsonc the church. n tho sick
room and Of the grave. IL remains for ~ = rsurn %
s"s N s.s . . s
pcrty. A. long e rremsmber anything with pleasure
my heart will beat fhstcr when rsAect gentlemen upon
your kindness TO me- You have honcred me with your
to remember q single dissourtssy. wish you safe
journey 70 your aeconate families thai your lives may
be useful honorable and happy, and that God may bless
You.
vention adjourned to meet on the fourth Thursday in
Nay, 1896