Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11
Convention of freedmen.

Convention of Freedmen.
We make the following extracts from th'
official proceedings of the Convention o
freedmen, now assembled at Raleigh
Second day-Letters were read from Gov
Worth, ex-Gov. Bragg and others.
| Shortly after reading ex-Gov bragg
letter, it was announced that Gov. Worth
was present, upon which the sergeant-at
arms escorted him in the house. He wa'
then introduced ~ the President of the
Convention by J. C. O'Hara, and by j. FL
Harris, President, to the Convention.
The Governor then proceeded to address
the Convention. Ills discourse was moral
ity, education and religion. He urges the
people to industry, sobriety and honesty
he also spoke touchingly on the late war
of the present position and feelings of the
most intelligent classes of both races, and
in conclusion, strongly urges upon then
| the Importance of acquiring wealth and
knowledge. We have published these re-
marks in full JOURNAL.
He was then cordially reeted by John r.
Good as d personal friend.
vote of thanks was then rendered tc
the Governor by the Convention, upon
which the President expressed the feelings
and gratitude of the convention.
After the singing of the song "Sound
the Loud Timbrel," 2" the Governor retired
amidst cheers.
By order of the president, the committee
on business, reported through their chair
man, Dr.. II. J. Brown, the following reso-
lutions, which had been received, but not
adopted, at the previous meeting:
WHEREAS In the countes of Jones, Duplin
Craven Hyde, Halifax, and many others in this
State, outrages are committed, such killing,
shooting and robblng the unprotected people foI
the most trifing offences, and, in frequent i'll
stances, for offence at all. and,
Whereas, In most cases. criminals who wan
tOnly commit these deeds, a. permitted to roam
freely, at large, without arrest for their crimes
i'll places where these crueltles are pcfpGtrl-
ted Therefore,
Be 1t Resolced, That the colored people, in every
county, district and village, throughout the State
form themselves into auxiliary leagues, which
leagues shall be connected with the State organi-
zation, it's bureau to be located in Raleigh, North
Carolina, and who C duty it shall be to receive re-
ports from the auxiliary leagues, Or from the peo-
pie, and communicate them to the headquarters,
and such newspapers throughout the country as
it may deem fit, SO that the government and world
may know Of the cruelties inflicted on us, and the
disadvantages under which we labor
2. ResOLUed, That we, the representatives of the
colored people of North Carolina fully appreciate,
with profound gratitude and endorse the action
ton Of the 30th Congress in the passage Of the
freedmen's bureau BILL civil rights bill and consti-
tutional amendment. Hoping that q like spirit of
Justice and humanity may guide acts of their 10th
session until legislation shall protect equally,
the rights Of all All. crican Ciizens regardless OF
color. for which we shall pray.
3. Whereas, The uuconstructed States regard
taxation without representation as unj Just aud not
in conformity with II republican form of govern
ment therefore
Res0Ired, That We, native born citizens of n
c., regard the same principle as applicable to US,
in every relation ust and i'll direct violation of
the sacred rights OF American citizens.
+. Whereas, IN the different counties Of this
State children, the dearest ties which bind
us to domestic life, and which make tie ties of
home cndearlng, arc most Iuttlessly taken from
and bound out without our consent therefore
be it
ResoiceA, That we earnestly protest az ainst such
Violence and will do all i'll our power to prevent
Its further continuance.
After the adoption of these resolutions,
the Convention adjourned according to
rule.
Third Day.-'rhe convention met pursu-
ant to adjournment, J. r. Good in the
chair.
Religious exercises conducted by the
chaplain, G. A. Rue, assisted by Rev. A.
Bass.
The convention then proceeded to it's re-
gular business, calling the roll Of delegates,
reading the rules, DC.
Mr. Richard Tucker then stated the ne
cessity Of paying strict attention to bust
ness
J. Il. Page introduced resolution which
was referred to the business committee.
The remainder of the morning was spent
in allowing the delegates of the various
counties to express their views and make a
true statement of THEN treatment in the
counties in Which they reside.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to
meet according to rule.