Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-31

clearly before the Convention; he thought
it inexpedient to allow the Judge to levy a
tax for the cost, when parties were found
not guilty, and would like to see the mat
ter referred to the committee on Preamble
and Bill OF Rights, with instructions to re
port the substance OF the same as one of
the sections Of the Bill Of Rights
After some further discussion, the matter
was referred to the committee on the Judi
ciary.
On motion of Mr.. Tourgec, the commit
tee then rose, and the Chairman reported
progress.
The President resumed his chair, when
Mr.. Abbotts resolution in regard to i'm
migration was read and adopted.
Mr. Mann resolution in regard to dele
gates being disturbed by visitors in the lob
bi es, was read
Mr.. Gunter moved to lay it on the table
when, it being ascertained that Mr.. Mann
was absent, it was, i'll Difference to him, laid
over.
Mr.. Logan's resolution, in relation to the
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Of
Rutherford county, after some modifca-
ton, was referred to the Judiciary commit
tee.
j. W. Hoods (negro), resolution i'll regard
to the per- diem and mileage, was next
reached; when
Mr.. Rich, OF Pitt, moved to amend, by
striking out 6 " and inserting "S," and
" II . for the President, instead of 40. "
Hood said that six dollars was the usual
per diem and he did not see why they should
go beyond it. He would vote against the
amendment
Mr. Mcdonald, Of Chatham, advocated
the original resolution.
Mr. Bryan said that he observed dispo
sition to raise the per- diem. He heard a
cry for relief and did not see how the Con
Vention could consistently vote themselves
eight dollars per day. He thought that il
eight was fixed, some delegates would &c
III for staying till March or April and he
moved to amend by inserting ''4' for mem
bcrs and &" for the President
The President ruled Mr. Bryan out OF
order. as d call for the yeas and nays (pre
viously made by Mr.. Hodnctt), precluded
further amendments.
AIr. Rich was not ashamed to put his
name on the record, as voting for ei9h
dollars.
Mr. Tourgoe said if the Convention hat
the same fortune as the other Conventions
they might wait a long time for THEN
money. He wished for q fair per- diem.
Mr.. King was in favor of feur dollars PEI
Mr. Dowd advocated the motion fol
eight.
Harris, OF Wake (negro), was opposed
to eight and hoped the proposition woulC
be voted down.
Mr. Welker said that the people tina
sent them here wished them to have fail
and honorable compensation.
Mr. Abbott did not think ten dollars too
much, but would vote for six-anything tC
get rid Of the subject.
There was much further wrangling over
this matter, resulting in a perfect muddle
so great that Mr. Watts said that he
feared the members did not understand
what was before them. And finally, with
out arriving at any conclusion, the Con
ventiOn adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. %, 1866
The Convention was called to order at II
Prayer by the Rev. G. ". Brodie
Mr. Glover, of Hyde, appeared was
qualified and took his seat.
Hood (negro) gave notice that Mrs Har
per (colored) would give lecture tonight
at the African NJ E. Church
Mr.. Patrick offered a resolution request
ing Gen. Candy to stay collections of debts
Laid over.
Galloway, (negro,) a resolution asking
Gen. Candy to stay the sale of property
until the assembling of the next Legisla
ture Laid over.
Mr. Mcdonald, of Chatham, Il resolution
requesting the Judiciary Committee tC
frame an ordinance to make all State and
county officers elective by the people, Laid
over.
An ordinance, by Mr.. Abbott, reducing
the amount Of bonds authorized to be is
sued by the Wilmington, Charlotte and
Rutherford Railroad Company, was re
ferred to the Committee on internal In
provementS.
Mr. Parker, u resolution i'll favor of a
property qualification for members of the
General Assembly-for the Commons $3.50
Senate $500. Laid over.
Mr.. TourGee, a resolution Of instruction
to the committee to wait on Gen. Candy
to inquire whether he would issue an order
to stay the collection of debts, except in
cases of fraud or wages.
Mr.. Pool, resolution instructing the
committee OF sixteen to report all article III
relation to impeachment. Laid over.
Mr.. Tourgee, a section for the Bill Of
Rights, in relation to rights Of persons il
criminal causes, providing for speedy trial
&C, and that no one should be made to pay
costs until convicted for an offence. lie
ferred
Mr.. King, of Lenoir, a resolution that
members should not receive per- diem fol
more than thirty days Laid over.
Mr.. Welker, a resolution that tho com
mittee of sixteen suggest another Commit
tee on Miscellaneous Affairs Laid over
Mr.. TOurgee, a resolution adding the
words ''Public Charities to the name o.
the Committee on ''Punishments and Pena
Institutions" Laid over.
Mr. Mann, a resolution to organize the
militia Immediately after this Convention
adjourns, provided there be no distinction
on account Of color. Laid over.
The committee to wait on His Excel
lency, the Governor, reported that the
Governor would communicate with then
to. morrow.
UTFINI6HED BUSINESS.
MIR. Brya1's amendment to Mr.. Rich
amendment, in regard to the per llen1, was
taken up, put and lost.
After some time spent III the further con
sderation Of the matter, the prevlou!
question was called, and Mr.. Rich's amend
ment, substituting "$6 for "@6, wa
adopted.
Mr. Rich moved to reconsider, and hoped
the House would refuse to do SO.
Mr.. Tpurpee moved to lay the resolution