The Hillsborough recorder., 1866-06-13

lhe Legislature.
After some further consideration of the
article and amendment they were infor-
mally passed over. Adjourned.
On Tuesday, Mr.. Ferebee introduced 4
resolution thata committee Of five be ap-
pointed to inquire whether the objects for
which this Convention was called have not
been accomplished, and that they report 1
resolution fixing time for adjournment.
Mr.. Jones, Of Rowan, an ordinance re-
straining the taking Of excessive usury.
Mr.. WaRup, an ordinance extending the
time for perlecting titles to land sold foe
taxes.
On motion of Mr.. Grissom, the Conven-
tion took up the ordinance to amend the
Stav Law. '91 - ls
Mr.. Phillips moved that the ordinance
be recommitted. Tne subject was one Of
prime importance. The committee was
now proposing amendments to its own or
dinance. 1t would be better to have the
views of the committee fully presented.
Mr.. Ferebee said he thought the motion
of the delegate from Grange very proper
one. The stay law passed by the last Leg
islature is worse for the debtor than the
laws for the same object passed by any Of
the Southern States. Something must be
done to slleviae the suFerings OF the pee-
pie, and there is no better time than the
present TO shape our legislation for this OBJ
ject. The country is exhausted. the peo-
pie are without means to meet their lisbil-
tiles, and ifa little indulgence is not given
them delegates may not be surprised to
find. before the year closes, a state Of feel
ing and excitement much TO be deplsred.
After some further remarks from Mr.. F.,
the melton TO recommit was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Moore, Of Wake, the
substitute proposed for article Nv, which
establishes the Office Of Lieutenant Cover
nor, was considered. After some conside-
alton the section was adopted BY yeas o..
nays IL.
A motion to strike ont the property qua
lifcation for Governor and Lieutenant Go
yer, after lengthy discussion, was reject
ed-yeas %, nays IS. The Convention
then adjourned.
On Wednesday, Mr.. Ward made areport
from the committee on corporations recon-
mending the passage Of an ordinance incor-
pora,ing Mining and Petroleum company.
Mr.. Settle stated that the company had
received their apparatus 10 commence bor-
ing for petroleum. that this ordinance was
merely an act Incorporating Of company.
locking 10 the development OF the resour-
ces Of the State, and he, therefore, moved
that il be put upon its several readings.
which was rgreed to.
4 The ordinance being amended to comply
with the provisions Of the revenue law, il
passed It's several readings.
Mr.. Jones, of Davidson, moved to take
up a resolution, raising special commit
tee to report what debts Of The State were
made in aid Of the rebellion. and what were
not, which was agreed 10, and the resolu-
tion adopted.
j Mr.. Walkup. an ordinance for the spec
dy trial Of minor offences by three justices
OF the peace.
The unfinished business, being the con-
sideration Of the substitute for article ILL
Of revised Constitution, except the three
last sections, which substitute provides for
the establishment Of the Office Of bieuten-
ant Governor, the qualifications. duties.
&C.. Of the Executive, was taken up.
Me. Winston moved TO insert white"
before native" in section End, requiring
the Governors to be white men. Adopted.
Il Mr.. McCorkle moved TO amend the same
section by providing tha. No worthy eiti.
zen Of the State. not a native, heretofore
qualified under the Constitution 10 act as
Governor, shall be excluded, provided he
has been citizen for Ave years past.
| Mr.. Logan, an amendment requiring the
Governor and Lieutenant Governor 10 take
. oath oil their eligibility to the respective
Offices 10 which they may be chosen.
n The second section, with AMENDMENTS,
/ was passed ever temporarily.