The New Orleans crescent., 1868-02-15
THE KECoxsTRUCTIoN CONVENTIONS.

RrcHMoND. Feb. l3-The oyster tax was dis
cussed all day in the convention. Gen. SchOfeld
has addressed circular to the tobacco inspectors,
inquiring If they have taken the oath prescribed
by Congress for Office holders. None of them, it
is believed, have yet taken the oath.
CHARLESTON, Feb. l3.-rhe convention did a
heavy days work to-day. Twenty sections Of the
Constitution were adopted, making altogether
ffty-thIee.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Feb. l3.-The convention
to-day in secret session went into committee OF
the whole end passed resolution summOning
the colOred delegate charged with the incendiary
public speech ON the Sth instant, TO appear at the
bar Of the convention on the l4th, aud show
cause why he should not be expelled from the
convention.
Arucles Of the Constitution were taken mp. but
little progress was made. Universal suffrage
will probably be allowed, and no prescription for
any but ant-war causes.
The Billings party is in tribuaton. At meet
ing in the African church, last night it is re-
ported that VIC ent speeches we're made, recon-
mending death as a suitable punishment for mem
bers of the convention opposed TO the minority.
RALEIGH, N. G. Feb. l3.-rhe convention to-
day adopted part of an article the legislature
appointing senatorial districts. Ii divides the
State into fifty senatorial districts, spportoning
senators exclusively on the basis OF population,
and does away with the property qualification.
Also passed ordinsnce allowing every man,
without regard TO qualifications, who can prove
moral character and pay the tax fee, to practice
law.
The convention having passed an ordinance
levying tax upon the people aud property OF
the State, to pay mileage and per diem OF the
members. and to meet the expense OF the conven-
tion, Gen. Candy has issued an order requiring the
treasurer of the state to pay the same upon the
order of the president of the convention.
II is understood that VIM. Battle, public tres'
surer, will obey the order.
CHARLESTON. Feb. 4,-COnvent0n-NOt Othlng
of special interest transpired.
TALLAHAssEE, Feb. IA. 3 P. M.-The excitement
among the delegates has been intense for the past
four hours aud there is serious apprehension OF
collision between the Billings faction and the
majority Of the convention. The former have
large negro meeting tonight, and through the
civil authorities, the military are protecting the
capitol from the possibility OF a violent demonstra
tion.
The convention had tuenty.eight members
present to-day.
lhe bill OF rights was adopted, declaring the
equal rights of an men, Incorporating provisions
of the Vermont and Missouri Constitutions.
The legislative judicial and administrative arti'
cles OF the Consultation we're adopted. All judges
appointed TO the supreme Court for life and good
behavior circuit judges for eight years; county
therns and clerks Of county courts to be elected
by the people. State officers are TO be appointed
by the governor and confirmed by the Senate, con
Fisting of secretary Of state, attorney general,
controller, treasurer, surveyor general, superin-
tendeut Of education. adjutsnt general aud con-
missioner Of emigration.
The bill OF rights declares that the State shall
ever remain member OF the American UniOh.
The national articles establish uniform legislation.
An ordnance was passed TO repeal the unequal
taxation respecting the school tax on freedmen.
Butler was admitted a delegate from the
First District, aud George Walker declared ineli-
gibe because he was judge Of elections.
The committee declared during proceedings in
Buffers case that il has full plenary powers and
is absolute and supreme in judging qualifications
Of its members.
The minority party generally absent themselves
from proceedings and il il understood, have bat
little confidence IN the prospect of the Constitu.
tion adopted by them being accepted by General
Meade.
RALEIGH Feb. l.-COnvention today was en-
gsged in a discussion on the bill of rights. No
thirg done. They Will have in future night ses.
sions, beginning tonight.
Gen. Candy has LETT tor Charleston.
JACKSON, MIss., Feb. l4.-Nothing Of interest
in convention to-day.