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

distinction between the laws and Constitu-
ton. He desired to have them support and
execute both, until the laws were declared
unconstitutional, if it should happen so, by
the proper tribunal.
The section was verbally amended on mo-
ton of Mr.. Turgee and adopted.
The sections from five to eight, including
the whole of the article, were read and adop-
ted separately.
On motion of Mr. Ashley, the report was
ordered to be printed as amended and made
special order for final passage tomorrow IL
o'clock.
The report on militia as reported from the
committee of the whole, of four sections,
was read, adopted and the same order made
as in case of executive report.
Mr.. Harris of Wake inquired whether the
committee on redistricting the State had
been appointed. Not appointed.
Dir. Harris then called up the petition for
divorce of Ann Underdew from her husband
Gillian Underdew, when
-. Mr.. II. asked its reference to select COM
mittee.
Mr.. Turgee moved to lay on the table
= Lost.
Mr.. Harris of Wake said that that Gillian
Underdew had married his wife Ann, and
defrauded her of eight hundred dollars of
her hard earnings, run away and again mar
.ried in Ohio They were free persons OF
color, and hurried in 1853 She was wo-
man of unhlemished character, had been
crually treated and now feared that should
she die, the balance of her properly might
be claimed oy her unworthy husband. Ii
: referred. he was confident she coa!d make
I. sHch statement 4,esore the committee as
would induce the Convention to grant the
divorce.
q, 3Ir. Ashley favored the reference. He de-
sired full report on the whole subject. Ii
divorces were granted here, the desks OF del
egatcs would he covered But this matter
might be referred for full and fair report
{ on this subject. No doubt it was case of
hardship, but let the whole affair, with all
similar cases, pass over TO the Legislature
finally. where such provisions could be made
in the law as would be liberal and just.
Mr. King, of Lenoir, said lie hoped the
Convention would perform lis legitimate
duties. Ii one divorce was granted, twenty
thousand would pour in. 1t was out OF the
question.
Hc called for the yeas and nays. Not sus-
tained when
Mr.. Harris Of Wake, replied briefly, and
the motion to refer was put and adopted.
THE CALENDAR
Was resumed, when {, resolution by Mr..
Harris, of Wake, in relation to relief, was
read and postponed.
On motion the bill of rights was made
the special order for SATURDAY IL NJ.
Resolution by Mr. King in relation to the
action of the Convention, was read and
withdrawn.
Resolution by Mr. Harris, of Wake, read
and laid on the table.
Resolution by Mr.. Congleton, that the
Convention consider first the constitution
and then relief, before other business.
Mr.. Forlner moved to adopt, when on
motion of Mr. Hood the resolution was ia
bled.
Resolution by Mr.. Gunter, regulating the
hour of daily sessions, was read and with
drawn.
Resolution by Mr.. league, instructing the
committee of three to confer with Gen. Can
by, to inquire how far lie will recognise leg
islation by this Convention, was read aud
laid on the table.
Resolution by Mr.. Rich in favor of con.
ferring upon the Governor the veto power
Passed over.
Mr. King, of Lincoln, requested that his
name be recorded in the negative on the
vote for four years term Of Office for Cover
nor, &c. Granted.
Ordinance, by Mr.. Duckworth in favor o.
Sheriff Justice, of Henderson county Read
snd adopted.
Ordinance by Mr.. Mcdonald of Chatham
in relation to taxing old debts rs per cent
was read. when
On motion Of Mr.. Taylor, the Convention
adjourned.