The New York herald., 1868-08-18
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.

NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
Passage of the Special Militia Bill by tho
DEMONSTRATING Debate Upon n Motion TO
Reconsider the Passage of the Bill-An Act
to Preserve the Peace and Good Order OF
the State.
RALEIGH, August o. 1868.
The Police bill has passed and civil war may be
said to be fairly naugurated in the North State when
1t goes into operation. TO relieve it somewhat from
the Odum attached to 1t as an infamous measure,
Mr.. Seymour, radical, submitted substitute differ
ing only in the caption from the original BILL which
was changed to San Act providing for the organiza-
tion Of Special Militia, u instead Of "Poce Force"
There is no doubt that this act will increase
largely the democratic vote in this State for several
reasons. In the first place, while endeavoring to
control the next elections by force it invites and
promotes boodshed and riot. In the second place,
this special militia must be mainly negroes to whom
the power is given to arrest any man. whether white
or black, for an alleged or supposed breach OF the
peace. This measure Of the radicals has yet TO pass
the Senate. and If the wisdom of that body does not
prevail over partisan violence every good citizen will
regard it as declaration OF war by that party
against the white people of the State.
Upon motion to reconsider the vote by which it
passed the House the following debate substantially
ensued:-
Mr.. Argo conservative said the bill was unconsti
tutiona that 1t provided for the arrest OF freeman
without authority OF judicial warrant that laws were
in force guaranteeing its Objects that it imposed un-
necessary taxation; that 1t placed too much power
in the hands Of the Executive which could be used
Governor belonged.
Mr.. Sinclair conservative republican, opposed the
outstanding armies in times Of peace. 10 endan-
gered the Union because If other States followed the
example the federal government could be easily
L N hy "
ecutive. 1t was q demonstration that republican
governments were failure; 1t stamped the recon-
struction acts as rev0lutionary II inaugurated per-
petua hatred between the races. He charged II was
rushed through by Northern men on the floor Of that
upon them. II placed the life Of every citizen at the
mercy OF the Governor, and gave him more power
than many OF the Roman emperOrs had. He pro-
tested against it In the name OF civil liberty.
Mr.. Gatling CONSERVATIVE followed In forctbe
~ IN opposition ts h to e o W which o ereansa
Mr. Hodnett republican, said the bill was calcu.
lated to destroy that nationality and peace which It's
opponents were so anxious TO sustain. In some
counties the special militia would be entirely
posed OF colored men. This would occasion insecur-
ity on the part OF the whites and hence every boy
over twelve years Old would be armed. Could this
bring us peace Il could not me negroes would
riot. He warned the Northern buzzards against
this bill.
objections or that party in his usually clear and
forcibe STYLE lie regarded the passage OF the bill
u
which might involve the women and children of both
In sea OF blood. He warned the dominant party
on the noOr against the bill
Mr.. Davis (cOnservative) called the bill "a damna.
bly, rascally bill Of abominations" Republicans
might say, blair wants war; but that bill was war
Itself. Not respectable man In his county would
occupy position In sucn force, but the mean and
contemplate would
Mr.. Pou republican while he opposed the bill, i'm.
pugned the motives OF nobody, particularly the Gov
ernor. Threats OF violence would doubtless be made
In this as In all other campaigns; intimidation might
no .f mil. tnnttr
ened, social ostraclsm resorted to- and perhaps even
assassination Attempted but instead OF arInng q
1orcQe would seduOusy instruct republicans of the
impOtency OF those they fear He Thought the bill
should be reconsdered at any rate and n Il did be-
COME law It could be relieved OF many obJeclona-
BILE features.
Mr.. Holden, the Speaker, who had left the chair,
spoke in favor OF the b
Mr.. Seymour adicaD, the author OF the substitute,
then closed In its favor, and concluded by motion
to lay the motion to reconsider the table, which
was carried by vote OF 61 to 80.
Tue following Is the act as II passed the House,
enact, That the Governor hereby authorized directed
The state preserve the psaSe sna sn
SIC Tha, the number OF said militia shall not exceed
nfty 70 each member 9? the House Of Representatives unless
Of ,ne peace or he enforcement OF the laws
ssspsn, for eae psp of @ Tor zach nns ga
every ten men comprising the orce but when the osn1a
SIC That said militia shall be provided With proper arm.
TO dollar diem while duty and shall be al
Lowed no other pay or whatever Each
and each lieutenant the dol arr per diem for
the time necessarily spent In organizing aud supervising
force under his command while on actual duty.
SK, T. The Governor shall appoint AN adiutant general
who shall receive salary 500 per month and the necos
ssy travelling expenses while Organizing supervising the
src No man shall be an officer private hi. orean
zaon unless he he an eecor Of e state and dist and
| subscribe the constitutional oath OF ollce.
SIC T. In case shall be Necessary ~ on, this force
w q % Ss s Ss Ss s ,en @
OF county In which such riot violence shall occur or be
sFc Every officer Of this organization shall have power
10 call out the whole any the force under hs command
10 the peace and enforce the al the written re-
quest OF Judge justice Of the peace sheriff or his de-
pay county or town constable or any county
and such shall state the the cali and
of the be at forwarded the Aduant General oh
| the state. "
SEC. g. Each ocer member Of the special militia shall
have power and shall be his duty al any time 10 arrest Tor
breach Of the peace and TO hold The offender until no can be
brought before justice OF the peace or other judicial
ocer be dealt with according - s provlded that no
shall be detained than hlrtysx hours except by
sEo II shall bo the duty the Adju,snt General to pre-
pare and forward 20 each appointed "A member
organization printed copy OF the rules prescribed to govern
his conduct, and any violation wllfl shall be
punishable with hne not to exceed sl0l.
SEC 10 The sad militia shall be undos the command Of Che
Governor and be subject his ORDERS and NAV be sent 10
poonoi the State By him lie shall report 10 each ses.
of the General Assembly the condition and e,cenc, OF
the organization propose any LEGISLATION he maj deem
proper and necessary therefor. "' '"'' 1s''''
Sic H. Any ocer Of said special militia shall have power
shall be his duty 90 force as may he
10 overcome resistance In eueng or making arrests
erC lS That the white and coored members OF the special
militia shall not pc compelled 70 serve In the sections
OF their commssions and that the shall fur
each officer list OF all the officers according 10 rank,
H. The necessary carry out the provisions Of
this hereby Appropriated ordered 10 be paid from
not otherwise Appropriated
eEo la This act shall be ~ ioree from and after is pAo
sage,
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