Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-24

Mr.. King moved the indefinite POSTPONE
nent OF the resolutions, and it was carried
by vote of 60 to 30.
Mr.. Heaton's resolution declaring J. E..
O'Hara (negro) Engrossing Clerk, came
lup.
Joel Ashworth was also nominated, but
the nomination was withdrawn.
| O'Hara was then elected as a matter of
course, but
Messrs. Ellis and Mcdonald, of Chat
ham, wished it understood that they voted
for Ashworth
The Convention, on motion of Mr.. Ellis.
adjourned until Monday morning.
MONDAY, Jan. 90, 1868
The Convention was called to order at II
o'clock.
Prayer by the Rev. II. T. Hudson of the
city.
Mr.. J, G. Marler, of Yadkin, appeared,
was qualified and took his seat.
j. p. O,Hara (negro) was sworn in as En-
crossing Clerk.
Mr.. Abbott submitted communication
from Cotton Swepson, Of Sampson, in rela-
ton to the late election of delegates in that
county, and moved its reference to the
Committee on Elections.
Also another from W. d. Pearsall, of
Duplin, which was referred to the Commit
tee on the Judiciary
Mr. ColgrOve, memorial from citizens
of Jones county, in relation to change of
county line. Referred to Committee on
Counties, &c.
Mr.. Welker introduced an ordinance
providing for the admission of members
of the bar from other States to practice
in the Courts of North Carolina Lies
over.
| Mr.. Hodnett introduced the following
resolution, which lies over
| WHEREAS, Protection to the rights of person
and property, the fruits of industry and Prudence,
| are the corner stones on which civil liberty is
built, as recognized in our Constitution OF 1916
| therefore
! Resoloed That the action of this Convention
should recognize this axiom, by providing that
| the Legislative power consists OF two branches
the one representing persons and the other repre-
sentlng prOperty-each OF said branches having
coequal power, that no act OF the legislature,
not approved by each branch should have validi-
ty the electors for the Commons to consist Of all
male citizens above the age of q years, and the
electors for the Senate to consist of all citizens of
like age who have listed property for taxation, at
the listing next before such election, Of the value
| of $3.50 n upwards, and who have paid the taxes
assessed thereon.
Mr.. Abbott introduced resolution of
instruction to the committee Of. sixteen,
to inquire into the appointment of a Com
mittee of immigration which was referred.
BY Mr.. Mann : A resolution in regard to
the annoyance IN the Hobbies, by persons
without invitation, and resolution inviting
United States officers to the floor. Lie
over.
ByJ W. Hood, of Cumberland, NEGRO, J i
A resolution in regard to the per- diem, viz:
That each delegate to this Convention,
and each elective officer, (the President ex-
cepted,) shall receive six dollars per day
and twenty cents mileage to and from the |
Convention and that the President shall
receive ten dollars per day, and twenty
cents mileage. Lies over under the rules |
The question as to the election of an En-
crossing Clerk was next taken up, and the
resolution of Saturday, against the appoint
ment of such an officer, was voted down.
Yeas 30, nays SO.
Mr. Morton, of Stanly, nominated Joel
Ashworth, and, on motion, he was declared
elected without vote.
Mr.. Bradley's resolution, of Saturday. |
came up, providing for committee to wait
on the Governor and inform him of the
organization of the body, &c.
Mr.. Tourgee moved to strike out the |
words Ellis Excellency, the Governor of
North Carolina" and insert the words
"Gov. Worth, simply.
Mr.. Abbott, while he did not recognize
the State government, yet said that he was
in favor of acting courteously, and wished
to address him as was customary.
Mr.. Jones, of Washington, said that the
authorities of the United States had recog-
nized Gov Worth in his official capacity,
and that they were acting under their
authority. He did not see how they should
involve themselves by similar recog-
milton. He would vote for the original
resolution.
Mr.. Tourgee said he could not regard
the original resolution as anything else
than committing them. That was the
reason he introduced the amendment, and
why he should support it.
The amendment was put to vote and
lost aud Mr.. Bradley's resolution was then
adopted.
Mr.. Petersons resolution of Saturday,
calling upon the Provisional Secretary of
North Carolina - for certain documents,
came up.
Mr.. Durham wished to know if there
was such an officer as the 'Secretary of
North Carolina" There was no such office.
His proper designation was the "Secretary
of State"
The resolution was amended to make ii
read GO the Provisional Secretary of State"
and adopted.
Harris, of Wake, (negro,) moved that
the Convention proceed to elect Printer.
Mr.. Tourgee said that an officer of this
Post had informed him that the military
would have the necessary printing done.
J. Fl. Harris (negro) withdrew his motion
and moved that the matter be referred to
the Committee on Printing, when such
Committee shall be formed. So ordered.
Mr.. Durham asked information in re-
gard to the protest offered by himself and
other delegates, several days since.
The President replied that it had been
entered on the record by his direction.
A. Ell. Galloway, (negro,) offered the fol-
lowing resolution and asked its reference
to the Committee on Bill of Rights, when
formed
"That all persons shall enjoy equal rights
and privileges, while travelling in this State,
in any conveyance of q public character ;
and all business places or places carried on
by charter, for which license is Fequir
ed from either State or Municipal authori
ty. shall be deemed places ola public char
act r, and shall be opened to the accommo
dalton and patronage of all persons, with
out distinction or discrimination on &C