Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-31
augue. Mr.. Mann, until Tuesday next.

[ Galloway, (negro,) a resolution instruct
| ing the Judiciary Committee to inouir
into the practicability of inserting into tn,
CONSTITUTION some provision, by which per
| sons, formerly held as slaves, who. wher
saves purchased property through al
agent, or master, and are now deprived O
that property, shall be compensated fol-
said property. Referred.
MIR. Peterson, a resolution in regard r.
Justices of the Peace.
Mr.. Watts, a resolution to relieve politi
Cal disabilities, and provide for the forma
ton OF committee of nine to prepare 6
memorial to be submitted to Congress.
Referred.
Mr. Congleton, resolution declaring
that this Convention has the right to de-
clare, and now declares, that all laws passed
heretofore, by any Convention or Leeisla
ture of North Carolina, are held to be null
and void, and shall SO remain until the as
sembling of the next Legislature of North
Carolina, except what relates to marriage.
Referred.
Mr.. Ragland, an ordinance in relation to
deeds and conveyances. Referred.
Mr.. Gunter, an ordinance On suffrage
Referred.
Mr.. George, a resolution in favor of E.
Z. bartlett, of Ashe county. Referred.
" contracts incomplete" Referred
Mr.. Peterson, resolution in reference to
the election of county officers Referred
Mr.. Tourgee's ordinance, inquiring into
the propriety of taking steps in regard to
members of this body who are disqualified
by the provisions of the ID section of the
act of March ID, 1867, which was referred
some days ago, by mistake, was, by consent
of the House, taken up.
Harris, of Wake (negro), moved to lay it
on the table.
Mr.. Tourgee thought that, in courtesy to
him, he should be allowed to say some
thing on the;subject before such action.
Harris withdrew his motion, when
Mr.. Tourgee said that he had understood
that there were members on this floor dis
qualified by the aforesaid act. He thought
that action should be taken irrespective of
political atfinities. He thought if some
such action was not taken, that this thing
might invalidate the proceedings of this
Convention. He did no. care particularly
to discuss the matter to-day, but wished to
refer to Committee Of the Whole, on Mon
day next.
(Ihe President vacated his seat calling
Mr.. Rodman to preside).
Mr.. Abbott thought that if the subject
was referred to the Committee of the Whole
and such committee went into an examina-
ton of such cases, too much time would be
consumed.
Harris, of Wake (negro), concurred with
Mr.. Abbott, and thought Gen. Candy the
proper person to be applied to in such cases;
that the Convention had no authority in
the matter, and renewed his motion to
table.
Mr.. Mcdonald, of Chatham, called for
the yeas and nays.
The call was not sustained, and the
question on the resolution being put, re-
suited in laying the same on the table
A communication from Col Bomt 1rd,
the invitation to T. S. Off
GERS, on duty at this Post, to the floor of
the House, was read and ordered to be
spread on the record.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The resolution of Mr.. Jones, of Wash
ngton, requesting the Treasurer to furnish
4 statement of the amount of stock held
Oy the State, in the Albemarle and Chesa-
oeake Canal Company, was taken up and
adopted.
Also a motion, by the same, requesting
he Treasurer to furnish a statement of the
amount of the State indebtedness
Adopted.
A resolution by Robbins, (negro,) pro-
llbltlng the hauling of seines on the Sab |
path, was taken up.
Galloway, (negro,) objected to its pas
age and hoped it would be voted down
MIR. King, of Lenoir, moved to lay it on
he table. Carried.
Mr.. Rodman's resolution, in regard to
printing, was next reached and passed.
GENERAL ORDER.
Mr.. Welker's ordinance, in reference to |
he liabilities of Banks, was taken ND and |
eferred.
The ordinance, by the same, providing
or the admission of members of the Bar
# other States, to practice in the Courts of
his, upon the presentation of license, was
lso referred.
On motion of Mr.. Ellis, the Convention
hen adjourned.
MONDAY, Jan. 21st, 1868.
The Convention was called to order at II |
clock A. NJ
Prayer by the Rev. DR.. Smith, of the
ity.
Mr. Latin asked leave of absence for Mr..
Iegg until Thursday next. Granted
Mr.. King, of Lincoln, presented pc
ltion from ninety citizens of his county,
skiing the removal of ''rebel" State officers.
referred.
Hood, (negro,) resolution that d COM
nittee of five be appointed by the Chair,
whose duty it shall be to gather such in
as will enable them to report, at
n early day, to this Convention, a list of
UGH persons as may be presented to Con-
ress to be relieved of their disabilities.
Mr.. Rodman, resolution III relation to
4xation. Referred.
Mr.. Glover, an ordinance to relieve
ebtors. Lies over.
Mr.. Duckworth, an ordinance giving the
hyperion Courts power to examine appli-
ants for admission to the bar in this State
.eferred.
Mr.. French, of Bladen, an ordinance to
epeal the provisions of the Revenue law,
hat provide that corporations and employ
RS shall list persons employed and pay
leir taxes. Referred.
Mr.. Gambler, an ordinance repeating the
eneral amnesty granted soldiers, &C.,
assed by the General Assembly, Deem
er, 1866, except so much as applies to fe-
Iales. Referred.
Mr. Jones, of Caldwell, an ordinance
sgulating the expenses of the Convention.
eferred.
Mr.. Welker, an ordinance prohibiting
lie distillation of grain. Lies over.
Mr.. Rodman, a resolution appropriating
LOnies for the expenses of this Convention,