The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-02-05

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ton. however. if it secs proper can petition
Gen. Canby to issue the necessary orders,
{ and petition Congress also for the change
which ne had indicated in the bankrupt
law. -
The ordinance Of relief passed by the last
Legislature was snare and trap. The
I first Court had declared thattl.e Legislature
had exceeded its powcrs THIS being the
case, ut a meeting of Attorneys in Hillsboro'
! it had been agreed not to test tie Conyen-
S ton stay law fIe did not wish to deceive
the people again. Let tie Convention stay
law be adhered to-sonewhat modified. if
any thing was done. The people are honest.
They do not desire Republication. Ii the
State should repusiiate, she would he ruined
forever. She could never borrow after that,
however, great the emergency.
Mr.. Mcdonald, of Chatham, said this Con-
vention was here to form q Constitution and
relieve the people North-Caro,ilia was on
ly territory, and the Convention had the
right to devise remedies for the people By
his orders, Gen Sickles had saved the poor
men OF the State from ruin Tie shyloeks
would have forced them into ruin unless
( the General had interposed and saye;l them.
I True 1t was said the bankrupt law was open,
/ but men were too poor To take it. They
needed other relief and must have it. 9th
erwise the laws would work practical con-
fiscation. The Northern people had been
lenient, but our people at home would press
each other to the wall
Mr.. Graham. of Orange-there was over
half-millioD dollars in judgements taken in
the last federal Courts
Mr.. Mcdonald said that was the way the
lawyers took advantage of him. He had to
contend with the legal gentlemen, but only
asked tor fair play. The delegate from
Beaufort had opened his heart. He was glad
to see it. He did not see why our people
We're not willing TO do as the Jews let the
debtor go every seven years. The property
of the people had been swept away, except
real estate, and it was the most inactive of
all. He thought that something should be
done now to force compromises at least. In
regard to the U. S. Courts he did not favor
II suit in them for less than $4,000 But
relief must begin The Clerk of his Coun-
ty had ted him that legal gentlemen were
looking up old claims of fifteen years stand
ing. 1t was time the Convention Was do
ing something for thc peoples relief.
Mr.. Hood said he did not believe in stay
ld" ut ait iHey were uSldiIN 10. Tue
benefit of the, rich, and the detriment Of the
poor. And he was convinced that some
thing should he done for the poor. If any
thing was to be proposed, he desired to see
it, and have the Convention act on il. Were
it not for the opinion lie had of the COLL
mittee, he should think this ordinance was
meant for the defeat of the constitution
Its provisions extended only to ratification.
Then the flood gates were to lie opened. II
there was any intention to put clause for
relief in. the constitution, he would move a
re-commitment of the ordinance until the
Convention was prepared to act.
Seconded by Mr.. Galloway, when the
motion was withdrawn, and
Mr. Tourgee addressed the Convention
This speech is not yet ready for puhlica-
ton.
Mr.. French, of Chowan, introduced a res
olution, authorizing the committee on finance
TO negotiate a loan. not to exceed $4,000,
to pay the per den, aud mileage of mem
| beers. Rules suspended and adopted.
Mr.. Heaton by permission presented re-
| port from the committee on the bill OF
rights.
Mr.. King, of Lenoir, was granted leave OF
! absence.
Mr.. Harris, of Wake, gave notice Of y res
| oluti0n TO limit speeches. when
On motion the Convention adjourned.
THURSDAY, jan. 80, 1887.
The Convention was called to order ut II
| O'Clock, President Cowles in the Chair.
Prayer by Rev. MIR. Lennon of the Convention
! A communication from DR.. Fisher, OF the In
sane Asylum, was read inviting delegates to visit
the Institution.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES.
Mr.. Galloway, resolution requesting the
| standing committee on towns, &C., to inquire by
| what authority Wilmington claimed TO DC a City
Mr.. Ashley, a resolution in regard to isborer-
| and mechanics; and also u resolution that debts
| for labor performed shall have precedence ovcl
| others.
Mr.. Gunter, a resolution that the Convention
| hereafter assemble at 10 A. NJ. Laid over
Mr.. Logan, a resolution changing the time Of
| holding Rutherford County Court. Referred.
| MIR. Mcdonald, of Chs than, resolution tax
| ing old debts IS per cent.
! Mr.. league, resolution instructinss the com
mitJee to confer with Gen. Candy 10 inquire how
far he would recognise legislation by this Con
ventiOn. Adopted.
Mr.. Abbott, from the committee on privileges
! and elections, by consent, reported fayoraby tC
| the claims of Mr.. Hall, who was contrasting tht
seat of Mr.. Williams OF Sampson. Laid over
Mr.. Rodman, a report from the committee or
relief. Laid over.
Mr. Pool, report from the committee on SUI
frage, accompanied by two minority REPORTS
| Printed heretofore.
Made the special order for Thursday week.
On motion of Mr.. Rich, the resolution intro
duced by him inquiring OF SheriHs, tn. number o
executions in their hands and the amount OF mon
| ey to be collected thereon, was taken up, til,
rules were suspended, and it Was adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The resolution Of Mr. Hood was taken up ant
read as follows:
WHEREAS, The 14th Article of the Constitu
| ton of the United States which DISTINGUISHES
certain class OF citizens for participation in TIN
late rebellion, also provides that Congress may
by two thirds vote of each house remove suci
disability; and whereas, there are many Whose
sentiments are inhearty accord with the recon
| struction measures who are injuriousiy affected
| by said Acknowledgement; therefore,
Resolved, That a committee of five be appoin
ted by the Chair whose duty it shall be to gather
such information as will enable them to report
at early day, to this Convention, list OF sucI
| persons as may be presented to Congress to bt
! relieved.
Mr.. Hood called the previous question.
| Mr.. Tourgee wished to press his amendment
| Mr. Durham desired to amend so as to embrace
| all DISTINGUISHED persons. Mr. d. said the gag
law was being enforced. He called upon the Re
| pOTtcio W ethtS tuat ueuatc auu
were cut Off He said the minority were gagged
Mr.. Ellis said that those who voted Tor the res
CLINTON would recognise that the 14th article was
| portion of the Constitution, which he did not
It had not been ratified by the necessary number
| of States. and was not yet declared to be par
Of the Constitution for practical purposes. The
| Presidents pardons were good and he desired te
| see test in the Courts. He would therefore
vote against the resolution.
The call of the previous question was sustain
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