The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-02-12
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18th, 1855

The Convention assembled at 10 o'clock
in the Commons Hall, Pres Cowes in the
chair
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. May, of the Con-
vention. r- -s-r. q.
Mr.. Patrick presented petition for di-
yorce by some citizen of his County. Refer
red
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Ben
bow, on account OF sickness.
Mr. Jones, of Washington, frnm the COM
mittee on corporations other than municipal
reported unfavorably to an ordinance in re-
lation to banks of issue in this State; also,
unfavorably to resolution in relation to a
lien law--that matter having been settled
yesterday.
lIr. Rich, resolution that the committee
on finance negotiate loan of $500 for con-
tingent expenses. Rules suspended and
adopted.
Mr. Rodman, resolution in favor of JAS
S. Snow, Sheriff of Halifax.
Mr.. Sweet requested the recommitment of
the report Of the committee on the Legisla-
ture, apportioning Commoners and Senators.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Forkner moved that the communica-
ton of Gen. Candy, giving statement Of
election returns, be referred to the commit
tee on privileges and elections. Agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Jones, of Caldwell, the
report of the committee on homesteads was
recommtted for revision. t
Mr.. Ellis desired to call up his resolution
memorializing Congress, when
Mr.. King, Of Lenoir, objected. ~
Mr.. Abbott announced that there would
bo n ronotiprr IF ho com,nittaa IN fpapno
at the Treasurer's Office, at 4 p NJ, to con-
slider tax-law
Mr.. Ellis moved to suspend the rules and
take up his resolution.
Mr.. Tourgee SAID there was no authority
in the rules for suspension-it had been done
illegally hitherto. q
Mr. Ellis did not press his motion, when
THE RELIEF ORDINANCE, ''-'
1t Icing the unfinished business, and spe-
cial order, was taken up.
The question was on the motion to post
pone the consideration of the ordinance,
when, ...-...,....
Mr.. Tourgee said he was opposed to the
showing off the consideration of the matter.
Mr.. Hood said there was no intention to
shove off the ordinance, but for one he Gle.
desired mdtureT COuSltteTdUlOn. .
Mr.. Harris, of Wake, favored postpone
ment to consider the various reports. No
property when sold now brought one-fourth
of its value The class most needing relief
were the medium farmers of the country
He had no desire to repudiate, but was op-
posed to taking the last farthing from man.
He did not wish dollar of the creditor lost
but the debtors property ought not to be
sacrificed. Let us protect the middle class
of farmers, prevent the threatened paralysis
of industrial pursuits-and for this reason he
| desired maturer consideration of the ordi-
| nance -.rrraI Q = .tr-f.s
- Mr. Tourgee said that every week there
were sales going on and property sacrificed.
| In order to stop this he desired the passage
of the ordinance and adoption Of his amend
ment.
Mr.. Watts said relief was his pet scheme.
He felt somewhat gloomy at the remarks of
the delegate from New Hanover, inside yes
terday. II this relief ordinance was post
poned, the Convention would 'adjourn with
out action. He regretted that there, were
efforts to stave it off in quarters least sex-
pected. ...,q -,.,.-es
Mr.. Hood withdrew the motion. 8,
Mr.. Rich said he was in favor of relief
He, however, desired further reflection and
information. His resolution calling on
sheriffs for the truth in relation to the,num-
Der of executions and money collected there
on, should be answered and read, and the
Convention would be astounded. He moved
to postpone until Monday, 10 o'clock Vi
Mr.. Galloway said he didn't desire the
delegate from Martin to place him in false
position. He did desire to relieve the peo
pie, but not to do it illegally. He was op-
posed to reputation. nl:,,tg
Mr.. Grant of Northampton said he did
hope, since so much had been said, that the
Convention would vote. Three tourths Of
the farmers were in favor Of relief and afte,