The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-02-19
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Proceedings of the Convention,
REPORTED BY JOS. W. HOLDEN.

ls- "WEDNESDAY, February II, 1865.
The Convention assembled at 10 o'clock, Pres
ident Cowles in the chair.
!. Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Eppes of the Convention.
On motion of Mr.. Ragland the petition of Mrs.
Hopkins for divorce, was recommitted.
Mr. Forkner resolution Of instruction to the
Judiciary committee-in accordance with report
of committee In relation to admission OF lawyers
TO the bar.
MI Franklin an ordinance in favor Of E. d.
Ray, late Sheriff of Wake.
DR.. Bryan an ordinance In iayor OF all the Sher-
lis Of the State.
After discussion and propositions to amend it
was adopted.
-. The report of the committee on the Legisla-
ture on motion Of Mr.. Sweet, was made the spe-
cial orderfor Saturday next at II o'clock.
On motion of Mr.. Rich, the suffrage reports, at
/ request of the Chairman, were postponed to
Tuesday IL o'clock.
The hour of IL having arrived, Maj. Gen. Cam
by and Staff escorted by Mr.. Jones, of WASH
ington, appeared at the door of the Convention.
The Sergeant-at-arms announced the presence
of the distinguished visitors when
/. The President invited Gen. Candy and Staff
forward
Gen. Candy was escorted to seat on the right
of the President, and the officers of the Staff be-
ing seated,
The President said: General, in behalf of this
Convention, bid you welcome-in behalf of the
loyal people of North Carolina, extend to you
cordial greeting.
GENERAL In behalf of this Convention, bid
you weIcome-in behalf of the loyal people of
North Carolina extend to you cordial greeting.
You see here assembled a Convention of the
shattered and broken State OF North Carolina,
composed mainly of the bone and sinew of the
lsnd-men from the pillow handles, mechanics,
merchants, lawyers, all classes and interests are
here. Men from the sea-washed sands Of the
East, and from the blue smoky mountains OF
the West-men OF fair complexion, and men of
Hxrel- ht,o- oil intarasfs
here comforting for the public good.
The task we have to perform is difficult one,
and though we have been in session, well-nigh
month and made considerable progress, yet our
Z work isincomplete. When It's done-When the
constitutions framed, fondly believe it will be
model of republicanism "a firm foundation on
which to erect temple of LIBERTY, as enduring
as the hills.
And, General, take this opportunity, to thank
you for the many evidences You have Afforded OF
sympathy with our fOrlorn condition, and Tor the
measures of craftsmanship adopted for our relief
and p election.
Iagain welcome You to the Capital OF the State,
and to this hail. aud trust that you may find your
stay amongst US agreeable and pleasant.
At the conclusion OF tile President remarks,
Gen. Candy replied briefly,
Mr., President and Gentlemen OF the ConVen-
tion, The relations which we occupy 10 each 9TH
or, render it impossible for me not TO return my
sincere thanks for this cordial reception; and in
addition | assure you of my entire sympathy
with, and full appreciation of the labors in which
you are engaged, and of my devout prayer for
the speedy return of the old North State TO her
place in the Union.
These remarks were received with applause.
The General was then introduced 10 the dele
gates by the President. He and Staff remained
an hour, and then retired.
The balance of the day was consumed in the
discussion as TO whether all distinctions between
law and equity shall be abolished, and only one
form of action be allowed in the courts or not,
which was finally decided in the affirmative.
The Convention then adjourned.
Ffhesedcbates will be given hereafter.