Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-31
ernor and other Executive officers was
taken I'M and cnnsidered

Mr. Abbott moved to pass upon the same
by sections, which was agreed to, and the
Secretary read the report, when
MIR. French, of Chowan, moved to add
in the 4th line, after the words "Superin.
tendent of Public Works." the words land
immigration" and, in a speech of some
length, proceeded to describe the resources
OF the State, and to show the good effect OF
an immigration of industrious and enter.
prising working men into this State.
MIR. Rodman objected to the amendment
thought 1t had better come in the 18th sec.
ton and be added to the duties of the Blu
reau Of Agriculture and Statistics
MIR. Mcdonald, of Chatham, was in favor
OF anytl ing that encouraged working men
to come into the State.
Galloway (negro), wanted the avenue
open to all, &c.
Mr.. Congleton wanted to know what
class they wished to invite heYe too many
poor people here already.
Carey (negro), said the laborer in North
Carolina had been the negro, and there
were thousands of them idle now, and vet
we heard gentlemen talk about bringing
anonaigTdt0rS here for to exterminate the
poor black or TO send him away to some
bleak region. If anything was to be dis
tributed, the poor black should have it
He would not object to some of them i'm
mlgrators, but he saw too much disposition
on the part of all white men to disregard
the interests of the black men. "Dem
come down here, wild dere i'm
plements, and two of dem cultivate forty
acres OF wheat, whar two black men couldn' t
cultivate two darfore, dey would be exter-
De negro had planted the will
derness, built up de State to what it was ::
darfore, If anything WAS to be given, de
negro was entitled to it. Talk about the
State being flung in de rear !; he would tell
de reason why-lt was because de poor ne
gro had been abused dat was de reason
de State was flung in de rear"
Hood (negro), favored the amendment,
and, in the course of his remarks, stated
he was totally opposed to any system of
contscation.
Mr.. Abbott thought a separate Bureau
would be better.
Mr.. French withdrew the amendment,
and gave notice that he would offer an
to the 18th section, when it
was considered.
Mr.. Rodman moved to strike ont ''two,"
and insert ''for~, making the term of Of
flee four years for Governor.
Carey, (negro), an amendment providing
that tue Governor or Lieut. Governor shall
be colored man, when chosen; but he
withdrew it.
Mr.: Graham, of Orange, was opposed to
any change in the Constitution OF North
Carolina. He did not recognize the DOW
er of this Convention as sufficient to make
it. In regard to the term of Office Of the
Governor, it should remain as it was, for if
q bad one should be elected, he would be
fastened upon the people for four years
MIR. Rodman replied, advocating his
MIR. Tourgee opposed the amendment.
Harris, of Wake, (negro), rose to a per-
sOnal explanation in regard to the amend
nent offered by Carey, NEGRO, saying that
40 black man entertained such sentiments;
hat Carey's amendment had been drawn
up by some Conservative, who imposed up
IN that gentleman's (Carey's) credulity. If
t was denied, he held the name of the man
n his hand.
Carey didn't like Harris remarks, and
commenced an appeal to every member on
8 this delegation hoor," but was informed, |
Is he had withdrawn his amendment, he
could not discuss it.
Mr.. Hodnett said that if Harris remark
vas meant for him, he would at once en-
deny any connection with the |
natter; Whereupon, Harris said he had no
lot said it was q member of this BODY, but |
Conservative did it, and he Harris could |
i've the name if it was desired.
Hood (negro) thought two years long |
nough.
Mr.. Heaton moved as an amendment to |
he amendment, to make it three years.
Mr.. Watts opposed Mr.. Heaton's amend |
nent, and favored the four years term.
Both amendments were withdrawn at the
equest of Mr.. Abbott, who moved that all |
he terms of the officers be four years.
Mr.. Durham asked if motion to amend |
he section by striking out 'Lieut Gov
rnor, Superintendent of Public Works, !
nd Superintendent of Public Instruction, - |
would be in order, afterthe committee had /
eclded to make the term of Office for Gov /
rnor four years.
The Chair decided that the motion must |
'e made before. !
Mr.. Abbott withdrew his amendment in |
rider to indulge Mr.. Durham, whereon |
1r. d. then made the motion, saying that |
he creation Of those offices was another |
nnovation-an importation from other |
appropriation of the peo- |
les money to feed hungry party pets
he people were in no condition to in !
rease the expenditures of the State. They |
Tere beggared, bankrupt and impover- |
she'd, yet gentlemen here spend their time |
4 creating unheard Of useless and expen- |
i've offices. How could the people bear it? |
common sense, common prudence, stamped |
UGH legislation as unwise, unjust and out |
ageous.
Mr.. Abbott said it was matter of no !
oncern to him what the length of Gov |
rnor's term of office was, but the Lieuten- !
Mt Governorship created no additional ex-
ense, as he would receive pay only while |
residing oyer the Senate. I
Mr.. Durham replied that whether they |
hould have those offices or not was for the /
Intelligent, tax-paying citizens of the State |
D say. Too many Offices had been already /
reated for party purposes.
Mr.. R0dman thought the Offices neces-
ary, and proceeded to advocate the meas
re at some length.
Mr.. French, of Chowan, thanked his
rod this aOas a day of innovation. Men
no were, few short years ago, slaves,
ere now on this floor in the capacity of
constitution trainers. That auas a great
Innovation.
Mr.. Durham said the gentleman seemed
little excited. He would advise him to
eep cool and wanted him, and others to
nderstand that, although the number of
0nSnrvativac o, tbiS Hoor small they