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For the Standard.
THE DELEGATES FROM CHATHAM,

The County of Chatham has been pecu-
liarly fortunate in securing the services Of
Messrs. Mcdonald and Gunter in the Con-
stitutional Convention. These gentlemen
carried their COUNTY by an Overwhelming
majority, even against the heretofore all
powerful influence of that veteran politician
Abraham Rencher Mr.. Mcdonald has had
much experience in delibcrative assemblies,
having been twice in the Legislature, and
also q delegate in the Convention of 1865.
he is ever on the alert, has wutchful eye
upon all movements, more especially all such
90 relate to the relief s sf our debt-oppressed
fellow-citizens, in relation to which lie has
introduced some most able and admirable
resolutions. - -
4HiM Mi. Gunter, though this lie his first appear
,ance in public life, has manifested common
dable zeal in informing himself as to the
Z best Of promoting the public good
is ever at his post, and voting right.
sga'a hai. tksAe ~ PITTSBORO'. q
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Georgia Reconstruction Convention.
ATLANTA, January 21.-The Convention
adopted by vote of 90 to 40, the follow
ing:
WHEREAS, the reconstruction acts recog-
nize the existence of a government within
; the limits of Georgia, subject to the militia
ry commander of the district and the para
mount authority of Congress, under which
certain officials hold office; and whereas,
the time torwhch said officials were elected
and set forth in laws allowed to operate
within said limits has expired, and that
said officials hold only by reason of failure
to provide their successors; and whereas,
great many of said officials are hostile to
and are insiduously using their influence
against the restoration of Georgia to the
Union and by SO doing are not only serious
" retarding the work of reconstruction but
also n,ateriailw affecting the prosperity of
the State; therefore,
RssoIped, That the Convention do hereby
request the Legislative department of the
Government of the United States to author
ize this body to declare vacant the Chief
Executive Office of the State and to fill the
Z same, as well as to provide for the removal,
through the Chief Executive officer of the
State thus selected, of all persons who are
hostile to reconstruction and the filling of
such vacancies by said executive.
Resolped, That the Convention in Justice
to the friends of reconstruction, under the
reconstruction acts, do hereby request the
department aforesaid to relieve ali such of
the existing disabilities, that they NAV be
eligible to fill the vacancies thus created,
: RSsolued, That the Convention do further
request the modification of the test oath, SO
as to admit of all persons who have aided
or abetted in the late war against the United
States holding office therein, provided,
such persons heartily regret the past, and
are earnestly attached to and determined to
labor for the reunion of the States on the
basis of the reconstruction acts. ss
Copies were ordered to be sent to the
President, the President Of the Senate and
Speaker of the House. 1890 ~.
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THE RAILRoAD.--It will be seen, by ad-
vertlsement elsewhere, signed by the princi-
pal business men OF Winston and Salem,
that railroad meeting is called to be held
in the court house, at Winston, on Saturday,
LIST day OF February next, to /" take into con-
sideration the best means of securing the To-
cation and building the railroad to Salem,
under the charter granted by the late Leg
islature," it being the extension of the Coal
field Railroad westward. We hope the
meeting will be well attended, as it is one of
the most important movements ever made to
benefit this section of country, cut off as it
is, at present, from all direct communication
by railroad, which always has been draw
back upon its growth in wealth and general
prosperity. - aillD9 ge f.ifa3 fll
No doubt speakers will be present, who
win fully explain the object of the meeting
and impress upon the minds of the people
the great utility off railroad through this
section of the country. Railroads have al
ways been a blessing to communities, wher-
ever located, for proof of which we need only
refer to the fourishing Northern and West
ern State, which, in some localities, present,
ms itwere, a network of railroads. Times,
it is true, are not very favorable to enter
prises OF this kind in the South Just now
but brighter day is in store Cor us, and we
should not let the present opportunity for
securing railroad pass, without improving
it, asanother opportunity may not be afford
edus shortly. This railroad might, per-
chance, be located so as not to materially ben
eft this immediate coummunity, and there
fore our best efforts should now be put forth
to secure the location
Wenotiee that series of railroad meet.
ings. having in view the extension of the
Fayetteville & Coalfeld road ola Greensboro,
are being held, which commenced at Ker.
nersville, in this county, on Monday last, to
close at Mt. Vernon, in Chatham County, on
the 18th proximo.
@h There is no time to be lost for those who
favor another route, gia High Point, to press
their claims, in the proper spirit.-Salsm
Press. ISL 81
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A PLEASANT EPIsoDE.-Hon. T. L..
Tullock, the able and efficient secretary of
the Congressional Executive Committee, was
yesterday made the recipient of handsome
testimonial at the hands of the clerks en-
ployed under him in the work of recon-
structing the South. The testimonial con-
sisted of a massive gold-headed cane, the
stick made Of ebony brought to the highest
state of polish, while the head was elabor-
ately carved with the inscription and the
names of the gentlemanly donors.
Colonel R. j. Hinton made the presenta-
ton speech in singularly happy and effec-
tive manner. After alluding briefly to the
composition of the stick, he remarked upon
its appropriateness in symbolizing the work
in which they were engaged. and although
not Gods image worked in ebony, was,
nevertheless, very beautiful specimen of
ebony workmanship. The head, he said,
would not only be useful in furnishing the
recipient with the names of his employees,
but place them in position, when wanted,
where he could always lay his hand on
them. He then eloquently alluded to the
mission in which they were engaged, and
hoped the cane would prove memento as
well VI JIG SiofiouS WOrk VI rccOnSCruC-
ton as of the friends who made this the oc-
casion Of their appreciation of one who had
endeared himself to them by his patriotism,
generosity, and friendship.
Mr.. Tullock responded in a very appro-
pirate speech, thanking the gentlemen and
his friends, in whose behalf be had spoken,
for this generous manifestation of their es-
TEEN. He accepted with gratitude this ex-
hibition of their kindness and friendship.
He assured them he would appreciate such
testimonial of their regard, and preserve it
with scrupulous care. 1t would serve as a
reminder of their pleasing acquaintance, and
the responsible and important labor in which
they were engaged-the great work of re-
construction, which had thus far been so
signally successful. May we not, he said,
confidently hope for glorious consumma.
ton as the result of our labors we'll and
faithfully performed.
he concluded by thanking them most
kindly for this generous gift, and rendered
them his compliments and acknowledges
ments, with the hope that they might all be
successful in life, and blessed with health
and happiness Wash Chronicle
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SATURDAY, January %, 1868.
The Convention was called to order at II,
q. m, President Cowles in the chair.
Prayer by Rev. DR.. Mason, of the Episco-
pal Church.
The journal of yesterday was read and ap-
proved. eag
Mr.. Garrett presented memorial to be
referred to the committee on suffrage.
A notice was given by the Secretary that
the committee on relief would meet in the
Commons Hall at Al, p. M, to-day.
Mr.. Rodman from the committee on finance
reported unfavorably to the ordinance, regu-
lating the Jurisdiction Of the Courts in rela-
ton to debts, contracted prior to May LIST,
1866. He said that, substantially, the pro-
visions of this ordinance would be- consid-
cred by the Convention hereafter, when the
committee on relief reported. The commit
tee asked to be discharged from its consid-
Grafton. Granted.
Mr.. Harris presented q memorial from the
citizens of Wake County, at Jacob Sorrells'
Store, praying the enactment of various
laws which was referred to the committee
on relief. SO ts.atH s,si fi.s'.
Mr.. Harris said the memoriali6ts were
loyal men, and that he presented this me-
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a man who promises debtor.
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state, except tnOSe WHICH relate 70 marriage.
Referred.
By Mr.. Ragland, an ordinance in relation
to deeds and conveyances. Laid over.
By Mr.. Gunter, an ordinance on suffrage
prescribing 10 months residence in the State,
months in the County, 81 years of age,
excluding Indians not taxed, persons non
compos Hnentis, or convicted of treason, and
other infamous crimes.
By Mr. George, resolution to pay mileage
and per diem to E. c. Bartlett, for one days
| service Referred to committee on contin-
| gent expenses. 81
By. Mr.. Renfrow. resolution in relation
to contracts which are incomplete. Laid
over
BY Mr.. Peterson, resolution in relation
to County officers, making them elective by
the people. Referred.
| Mr.. Tourgee said he hoped the resolution
Of instruction to the committee on privileges
and elections, offered by him, and referred to
that committee without a vote by mistake,
would lie now taken up. Pc
Mr.. Rodman said there would be no diff.
Guilty in getting it before the house. He
moved to amend the journals, by expunging
the order of reference. The order for doing
this could be entered on the journals to-day
by vote of the Convention, and then the res
olution would come squarely before the Con
vention.
The molten was put and carried.
The resolution was then read, when.
Mr.. Harris. of Wake, moved to lay on thu
table, which was seconded by Mr. Hood.
| Mr.. Tourgee said he thought the mover 0.
the resolution should be entitled to a wort
or SO before summary action was taken upos
it. So far as he was concerned, if the Con
vention desired to proceed he was perfectly
willing. But members should vote inteIi
gently. They were trifiing with something
which might burn their fingers:
I Mr.. Harris, Of. Wake, Withdrew his mo
tion, and 9a 1tfll
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OFFICIAL.
Proceedings Of the Convention.
REpoRTED BY JOS. W. HOLDEN.

The Convention assembled in the Com
mons Hall, at II o'clock, and was called to
order by President Cowles.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Warwick, of this City.
The Journal of yesterday was read and APP
proved.
The President presented the following
letter from Maj. Gen. Candy, which the Sec.
rotary read, and it was ordered to be spread
on the journals: sCf
HEADQUARTERS 2Np MILITARY DIST,
CHARLESTON, 8. G. Jan. 20, 1868.
Hon. CALVIN J. CowLEs,
President Constitutional Convention
sa Raleigh. " g.
SIR II have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your communication of the
18th inst, advising me of the permanent or
ganization of the Constitutional Convention,
assembled in North Carolina, under the au-
thority of the laws of the United States.
In expressing my qualification, I desire to
add my conviction that, from the character
of your BODY, the result of its labors will be
such as to commend it to the favor of all
who aspire to the speedy restoration of your
State to its full relations in the Union. l de-
sire also to give Jou the assurance of my
hearty cooperation with the Convention,
whenever that cooperation may be necessary
or proper.
Very respectfully, Sir,
your obed't serv't
. a. iI-r EDWARD CANBY
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ratify it by thirty thousand majority.
Mr.. Durham said whether they did that
or not, it was matter for the future. But
this ordinance, if passed. would place the
Treasurer in an awkward position. Perhaps
it would bring down upon his head-and he
was an honest and faithful oficer-and upon
the heads of his sureties, certain ruin. He
may have the fifty thousand dollars, or
whatever the expenses here might be. to pay.
While the Convention had the power gran
ted to levy taxes, why was it not done 2
Congress meant that; and if not, why did
not Congress say otherwise A military
order would force the Treasurer to pay dele
gates aud relieve him hereafter from llabili-
ties, but to take it in civil manner would
be to leave an honest officer without securi-
ty in great danger. He did not know
whether the Treasurer would pay under this
ordinance or not. But he desired the Con-
. vention, nevertheless, to consider that there
was possibility if not a probability, of
running both that officer and his sureties,
Mr.. Jones, of Washington, said the gen.
tleman from Cleveland proceeded entirely
upon the hypothesis-th this was an un-
constitutional body. Did he go through
ShC ioiCO VI oil CioCtiou, CotuC hcic diu swear
before high Heaven to do his duty as mem
Der of an unconstitutional bodyl If he had
deemed it unconstitutional, he should not
have sought seat in, or taken obligations
prescribed by it. Now whether the delegate
was in the secret of the cabinet or not, be
did not know. But the tenacity with which
he seized upon anything pointing towards
those officers. looks as ifhe were. He pre-
sumed the State officers were friendly. The
Governor had shown himself friendly, and
; he supposed the Others were, and did
not see any reason why all of them should
not recognize the constitutionality of this
body as the Governor had done. Itappeared
to him that this difficulty was technical.
If necessary it was easy enough for the
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SCAu Naiohuus duu We VI SuuCltnb SNth
also. However, the canal carried only three
three feet water very frequently, and vessels
could be seen high and DIZZY on Blackwatet
shoals. This was a Noncompliance with The
act of Incorporation. And while the STATE
had endorsed the bends Of this company fol
$3.50, 900 not one cent had. been returned to
her. Several commissions had been rsised'
to enquire into the condition. Of this coapr
ny, without any good effect He was in
formed that the accounts, were in confaedS
condition. 1t was necessary to have IA 10.
vestigatl0D, for the company should be bed
to compliance Of its charter. And uales
some remedy were applied, that portion o.
the State would soon be with0ut a seapoh
Of any pretensiens. The boats that wer
expected 10 come thsough the canal now STOP
at Norfolk, and everything istending in thai
directioa- Let the State Of North CarO,ini
tor the future, beware how her endcrsemeh
is given to the bonds Of such companies.
The resolution was adopted.
ReselusisR by Mr.. Jones, Of Washingtc's
in relation torthe States indebtedness, asses.
securities. &c. ...'.f..,,..
Mr. Jones said the State was making.
new stass-is was necessary to know Tux
amount of former liabilities. Al the fsa
called fop in,the resolution were importan'
anel delegates could MT vutc intelligent!
without the necessary information. 8
trusted the resolution would bs adopted.
Put and carried. IA
The resolution Of Mr.. Robbins, reqnas
! ing the legislative committee to. enquire nv
the expectancy of passing law, prohibitN
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deficiency good. He is bound to do this by
the laws of the State of North Carolina
AS stated by the delegate from Orange, this
Convention had no right to call on the Pub
lie Treasurer IF the State for money to de-
fray its expenses. If Congress so intended,
why did 1t not say so? However, it does
say that the Convention shall levy taxes, and
that is the only method left open for the
Convention. Notwithstanding this provis-
ion Of the law, the Convention is now about
to call on the Public Treasurer to defray its
expenses and violate his bond. He would
ask, gentlemen, was this fair or open way
of proceeding However. if the military
authorities forced the Treasurer to do this
thing, that would relieve him and his sure
ties. But suppose the Convention should
do it, and the acts of Congress were declared
unconstitutional, the payment of this
money would recur upon the Treasurer
and the sureties upon his bond. If
forced by the military, the Treasurer
would be relieved, but if the money be taken
by this Convention without security,a wrong
would be done. In his opinion the recon
struction acts of Congress were unconstitu-
tional Other delegates and very large
majority differed from him. Editors might
reflect upon him for saying so, and he did
not object. But under the laws this Con-
yention it seemed was called for the purpose
of framing Constitution and new govern
ment. It then had nothing to do with the
State government or the Provisional" gov
eminent BE would vote against this meas
ure, and also against levying taxes
He would vote against it all, because he he
lieved it all Unconstitutional Partic-
ularly did he protest against this ordinance,
for it was an attempt to make the Treasurer
and his sureties liable, when there was no
warrant for such proceeding.
Mr.. Tourgee said this ordinance and dis
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-04-28

\ DANIEL WEBSTER AND JENNY LtNp. J
Jenny Lind gave a concert at Washing
ton during the session Of Congress, and
with view 70 eclat, sent polite invitaS
tions to the president, Mr.. Fillmore. the
members Of the cabinet, Mr.. Clay, and
many other distinguished members of
both houses Of Congress. 1t happened
that on that day several of the members
Of the cabinet and Senate were dining
with Mr. Bodisco, the Russian minister.
His good dinner and choice wines had
kept the party so late that the concert
was nearly over wien Webster, Clay,
Crittender, and others, came in. Wheth-
er from The hurry in which they came or
from the heat of the room, their faces
were little flushed, and they looked
somewhat furried. After the applause
with which these gentleman had been re-
ceived had subsided, and silence once
more restored, the second part of the con-
cert was opened by Jenny Lind, with
Hail Columbia"
This took place during the hight Of the
debate and excitement of the slavery
question, and the compromise resolution
OF MIR. Clay and this patriotic air, as a
part OF the programme, was considered
peculiarly appropriate at concert, where
the head Of the government, and a large
number o: both branches OF the legislative
department, were present At the close
of the first verse, Webster's patriotism
boiled over; he could stand it 70 longer !;
and rising, like Olympian Joye, he added
his deep, sonorous, bass voice to the
chorus and / venture to say, that, never
in the whole course of her career, did she
hear or receive one,half such applause as
that which greeted her song and Websters
chorus was greeted.
Mrs Webster, who sat Immediately
behind him, kept Juggling at his coat tail
to make him sit down or stop singing but
it was of no earthly use, and at the close
Of each verse, Webster joined in, and 10
was hard to say whether Jenny Lind.
I Webster, or the audience, were the most
delighted. have seen Rubini, Lablache
and the two Crisis on the stage ct one
time, but such a hsppy conjunction in the
National air OF 'Hail Columbia IS Jen,
ny Lind's tenor and Daniel Webster;
I So
At the close Of the air, Mr.. Webster
arose with hat IN hand, and made hen
such bow as Chesterfield would have
deemed fortune for his son, anl which
eclipsed D'OMay5 best. Jenny Lind
blulhing at the distinguished honor, cour
tested to the door the audience applaud
ed to the very echo Webster determined
not to be outdono in politeness, bowed
again Miss Lind re-courtcded. the houst
re- applauded, and this was repeote,
eight or nine times, Or "'m villain
else. ."-SsUthGu Society,"