Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-06-14
WEDNESDAY,, June 6.


Currituck county, praying relief from tax on
billiard table. .
| By Mr. Buxton a petition of Henry Ingold, OF
| Cumberland county, praying to be settled on
farm.
| By Mr.. Adams petition from citizens of Da-
wilson county, praying the Convention to give
| the people the right of electlng Judges, Solcl-
tors, &c.
| Mr. Ward. from the committee on Corporations,
| reported back an ordinance to incorporate the
North Carolina Petroleum and Mining Company,
recommending its passage.
On motion of Mr.. Settle, the rules were suspen-
ded and the ordinance put on its second reading.
On motion of Mr.. Mckay, of Harnett, the ordi-
nance was amended by adding provlso, sub
jecting the Company to the tax imposed by Sec
tions | and under schedule G of the Revenue
Law.
The ordinance, as amended, passed it's End and
3rd readings.
On motion of Mr. Davidson, the Convention
took up resolution heretofore introduced by
himself, to raise committee of eleven to inquire
and report relative to the debts of the State
ted during the war-specfying which were in aid
of the rebellion, and which not DC.
! The resolution adopted, and the President
appointed the following committee, viz:
Messrs. Winston, Jones of Davidson, Jones of
Rowan, Rumley, Baker, Eaton, LASH McRae
Dick, Logan and McGehee.
I Mr.. Allen introduced ordinance in relation to
the Rail Roads of the State, which was referred
to the committee on Corporations.
! Mr.. Walkup, ordinance to authorize the
speedy trial OF minor offences before three Justl
ces of the Peace.
Mr.. Grissom, from select committee, reported
back an ordinance to authorize exchange Of
State bonds for certain causes, recommending its
passage with an amendment.
| On motion of Mr.. Grissom, the rules were sus-
pended and the Convention proceeded to consider
the ordinance.
Sundry amendments were offered, and the
dinance after discussion recommltted
| on motion of Mr.. Moore, of Wake.
IF of fha
vention, take up the report of the committee on
Federal relations, being resolutions to send Com
missioners to Washington city. Not agreed to-
/ ayes A. nays As.
Mr. Ferebee moved to take up his resolution
! introduced yesterday to raise committee
to inquire whether the objects for which this Con-
! vention was called have not been accomplished
and report resolution fixing time for adj ourn-
ment Not agreed to.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The Convention proceeded to the further
sideration of the amended Constitution-the sub
sttute for article ILL., Except the three last sec
tions) being the pending amendment.
/ On motion of Mr.. Winston, section of this
amendment was amended by inserting the word
''w white" after the word native" Requires the
Governor and Lieutenant Governor to be g native
white citizens of the United States"
Mr. McCorkle offered an amendment to this Sec
ton, requiring the Governor and Lieutenant Gov
ernor, to have been citizens of the State and Of
the United States for the last five years preceding
, III.
MI. Logan, an amendment requiring these Off
GERS to take oath that they Constitutionally
qualified.
Pending this amendment, this section CD was
passed informally for the present. on motion
of Mr. Moore of Wake
Section was amended, motion of Mr.. Moore
of Wake, by striking out i'll the 18th line the
words s. for which they were voted" after the word
, " office"
Section 5 was was amended, on motion of Mr.
Phillips, by inserting the words 6 joint vote of %
before the words 6 both Houses of the General
Assembly," Requires contested elections for
Governor and 1t. Governor to be determined by
Joint vote of, &c
Mr.. Winston moved to amend the 4th section
by requiring returns in elections for Governor and
Lit. Governor to be directed to the Speaker of the
House Of Commons, instead of the Speaker of the
Senate as heretofore Adopted.
The amendment (above) offered by Mr. Logan,
to the End section, was here adopted in
dependent section. Requires oath that they are
qualified to be, taken by Governor and 1t. Cover
nor
Mr.. Furches moved to amend the 10th section,
by fixing the salary of the Lieutenant Governor,
at the amount OF per- diem allowed the Speaker Of
the House of Commons during sessions of the
Legislature, and providing thatin the event of
the Governors death, he shall receive the salary
of Governor.
Mr.. Moore of Wake regarded the latter clause
of this amendment as mere surplusage, which
should be avoided. He was opposed to the first
proposition because the Constitution fixed the sal
ary of no other officer, and he thought it should
be left to the Legislature to determine what salary
should attach to the office of Lieutenant Cover
nor For one, he hoped the General Assembly
would give that officer such salary would rem
der it desirable, and would command the highest
order of talent.
The question recurring, the amendment was re-
jected.
Mr.. Caldwell of Burke, moved to amend section
II by striking out the words (Which shall not be
increased or diminished during his continuance in
Office. Relates to the compensation of Lieuten-
ant Governor.
Mr.. Henry moved to amend the amendment by
striking out only the words 90 increased orr Not
: agreed to.
, The question recurring on the amendment, it
/, was adopted.
Mr. Logan moved to amend section 10 by pro-
: viding that Speakers of the Senate and House of
Commons shall hold their Office to Ito fill vacan-
cies in the office of Governor) until their success
sors are appointed. Not agreed to.
Section was amended on motion Of Mr. Moore
1 of Wake, by striking out the words Chief JUS
tice % before the words Sc of the Supreme Court "
and insert the words any member" That the
: Governors oath of Office may be taken before any
member of the Supreme Court.
An additional section authorizing the admins.
I tration of the official oaths in the same manner
when vacancies occur was also adopted on motion
y of Mr.. Moore.
The Convention proceeded to consider the substi
tute proposed for certain sections of article "
D in relation to the Judicial Department
: Section End of this amendment proposes that
sc the Supreme Court shall consist of Chief JUS
y tice and two four Associate Justices" TO be
e elected by joint vote of the two Houses of the
General Assembly.
! Mr. Thompson moved to amend this section by
f striking out the words &c or four Mr. Thompson
was in favor Of fixing definitely the number of