Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-06-28
SESSION.
SATURDAY, June 23d, 1866.

SATURDAY, June 23d, 1866.
AMENDED CONSTITUTION.
Without further material amendment the Con-
stitution passed its third reading, as follows:
AYEs.-Messrs. Adams Alexander Baines Baker, Berry,
Caldwell GuFor Dckey
Jackson, Johnston, Jones, Of Henderson. jones'
hRs a aksan H a1Ss
Donald, of Chatham Mcdonald of Moore, McIvor, Nc
terson Phillips Polk Rush. Settle Sloan, smith, Of An
s s0n sWth of W Wilkes starbuck stephes9R Stewart
N4ys Messrg; Allen, Bagey Barrow. Bingham Brick
s s co Ta1spd Eaton FasGh TsTeSse a Gr
Sampson, McGehee, N A. Mclean, Nat Mclean, Odom.
of 1s Wrr Smith Of
The following ordinances and resolutions passed
their several readings under a suspension of the
rules
An ordinance in relation to the deposit and pub
LEGATION of the ordinances and resolutions of the
Convention.
An ordinance for the relief of Thomas D.
Fleury. ...
An ordinance in reference to the payment of n
portion of the public taxes into the treasury of the
State.
An ordinance submitting Ito the qualified voters
of the State the ratification or rejection OF the
Constitution adopted by the Convention
A resolution in favor of r. S. Tucker
resolution in reference to payment of interest
on the public debt of the State.
The ordinance to authorize the several counties
of the State to borrow money was discussed at
considerable length. Amendments were offered
by Messrs. Odom and Grissom to preclude the
county courts from paying, levying taxes to pay
debts, directly or indirectly incurred in aid of the
rebellion
viding that the ordinance should not be construed
to prevent any county from paying indebtedness
incurred for the support of the INDECENT families
of soldiers. ..
On motion of Mr.. Harris of Rutherford the or
dinance finally laid on the table. 90
Mr.. Warren being in the CHAIR Mr. Ferebee in
trOduccd Il resolution of thanks to the President
of the Convention for the able, impartial and dig
nitied manner in which he had presided over it's
deliberations. .f-.
This resolution was unanimously adopted, and
the President, resuming the chair, acknowledged
the compliment in few felicitous remarks, ex-
pressing in conclusion, the regret he felt at the
approaching severance Of associations of so
pleasant character, and wishing the delegates
safe and happy return to their respective
homes.
The Convention then adjourned until o'clock
A. NJ. Monday.
MONDAY, June 25.
The Convention was called to order at o'clock,
a. NJ.
The following ordinances and resolutions passed
their several readings under q suspension of the
rules, viz
An ordinance to empower the justices of the
several counties to borrow money in certain cases,
and for other purposes
An ordinance with regard to the incorporation
OF the town of Mocksvlle, in Davie county.
4 resolution to send copies of certain ordinances
to the President of the United States
resolution to supply delegates of the Conven-
ton with copies of the ordinances and journals.
a resolution concerning Confederate securities,
and State securities, issued during the war, in
the Treasury.
The first ordinance was amended by the inser-
ton of provisoes, to the effect that the counties
shall not pay more than eight per cent the
moneys borrowed-that the bonds shall bear but
eight per cent interest," and further atthey shall
applies only to the counties of Polk, Rutherford,
Cleaveland, Davidson, Henderson, Wilkes, Chero-
kee, Clay, New Hanover and Martin.
The Constitution of North Carolina and other
ordinances were reported correctly enrolled, and
were ratified.
At L o'clock, P. NJ, pursuant to order, the Con-
ventiOn adjourned sine die.