The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-01-22
The motion was put and carried.

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de- ties should be appointed, as tellers, to
superintend the election.
, Mr.. Galloway, Of New Hanover, moved
that Mr.. Graham be requested to act as As-i''
sistant Secretary during the election. Ell
Mr.. Graham, of Orange, ohjected,1 when
Mr.. Heaton, of Craven. said he thought it
unusual to appoint tellers, when the roll was
called and delegates voted openly SO that
all could hear them.
On motion of Mr.. Abbott, OF New Han
over, Mr.. Tourgee, of Guilford, was chosen
Assistant Secretary. 4fa saA9H
The election of President being in order,
Mr.. Harris, of Wake, nominated Calvin J.
Cowles, of Wilkes. for the position, which
was seconded by Mr. Smith, of Alexander. -,
2 Mr. Hodnett, of Caswell, nominated Plato
Durham, of Cleveland 3ls 5.
The roll was then called with the follow
ing result: az aar. e5. h ~
For Mr.. CowLEs:-Messrs. Abbott, An
/ drews, Ashley, Aydlott, Barnes, Benbow,
Blume, Bradley, Bryan, Carey, Carter, Can
dler, Cherry, Chillson, Colgrove, Congleton,
Cox, Daniel, Duckworth, Eppes Etheridge,
Fisher, Forkner. Franklin, French. of Bla.
den, French, of Rockingham. French, of
sChowan, Fullings Gahagan. Galloway. Gar
rctt, George Graham, of Montgomery, Grant,
of Wayne, Grant, of Northampton. Gulley,
Gunter, Harris, of Wake, Harris, of Frank
lin, Hay. Hayes, of Robson, Heaton High
smith, Hobbs, Hoffler, Hollowell, Hood, Hy-
man, Ing. Jones, of Washington, Jones, of
Caldwell, King, of Lincoln, King, of Lenoir,
Kinney. Latin, Lee, Logan, Long, Mann,
Mayo, MarIer, Mcdonald, of Moore, Moore,
Morton, Mullican, Murphy, Nance, Newsom,
Nicholson, Patrick, Parker, Parks, Petree,
Peterson, Pierson, Pool, Ragland, Ray. Read,
| Rentrow. Rhodes, Rich, Robbins, Rodman,
Rose, Smith, Silly. Stilwel.. Sweet, Taylor
league, Tourgee, Trogden, Tucker, Turner,
| Watts, Welker, Williams. Williamson.
| For MIR. DURHAM-Messrs. Graham, of
| Orange, Hare, Hodnett, McCubbins, San
| derlin. als ..a5s'3
For Mr. HopNETr.-Mr. Durham.
| For Mr.. BRADLEY.-Mr. Ellis.
For Mr.. RoDMAN.-Mr. Lennon.
The President pro tenn. announced that
there were 100 votes cast-for Mr. Cowles,
1O1; for Mr.. Durham, 81; for Messrs. Hold
nett, Bradley and Rodman one each. Mr..
| Cowles, of Wilkes, was therefore chosen per-
manent President.
Messrs. Heaton and Abbott were appoin-
| ted committee to conduct the President to
his scat.
Upon taking the chair he arose and said:
| GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION Il
see that it is unnecessary to call this Con-
ventiun to order, for the greatest quiet and
decorum pervades the Hall. But, gentle
men, YOU have seen fit to confer this high
honor upon me- clothed me with extensive
powers and devoved no light burdens upon
my shoulders. Did l not feel degree of
trepidation in assuming the functions OF
this high position, it would be indeed unus-
nal and unnatural. trust that will merit
your confidence, and that the duties of this
office will he impartially performed. l re-
turn you my sincere thanks for the honor
conferred.
shall exert myself in every way to press
| forward the work before the Convention.
shall know no party here, nor race, nor
color, nor origin of men, but shall regard
every delegate as freeman, representing an
enlightened constituency. My feet are in
new path. am walking in a way unfamil-
lar. Therefore, the shortcomings which
may occur in the exercise IF my duties will
appeal for your sympathy with mute elo-
quence. This Convention of the people, de-
| pleased to believe, will indulge and assist me
in the discharge of the onerous task, which it
has imposed.
Time is precious. We must labor faith
fully and assiduousy. Our work done
at an early day, let us adjourn and go
home to our constituents, bearing free con-
stitution in our hands. 1t is true that money
is scarce, and while it would be unwise to
protract this session, 1t would be equally un-
wise to hurry over the most important work
ever placed into the hands of free men Were
all the gold in the hills of Carolina piled up,
rather let that be swept away, than defer the
return of our State to the Union. That cause
is worthy of the life of every delegate here pre-
sent. 1twere better for us to perish than for
our people to fall back into chaos of an
archy or slavery.
Let us 90 forward, and then frame Constitu-
ton adapted to the advanced ideas of the
| aye. Beware of eXtraneous Matters Let
US first accomplish the grand work of restor-
alton, so far us it is in our power. Let the
fundamental laws here adopted, protect all
men equally for all time, for that is the
great requirement of the hour. The Conven-
ton will proceed to business. 7 su
Mr.. Heaton, of Craven, moved that the
Convention now 60 into election of Secretary
to the Convention. Seconded by Mr. Hood
Put and carried. ~ }}GI -a
Mr.. Galloway, of New Hanover. nomina
ted Maj. T. A. Byrnes, of Cumberland ..
There being but one candidate, Mr..
French of Chowan, moved that the vote be
taken by reclamation. s ae.-
Mr.. McDorald, of Chatham, said that he
thought the ballot should be taken. 1t was
right to vote in that manner. 20
Mr. Harris. of Wake. pressed the motion
of Mr.. French to vote by reclamation. nr
Mr. Heaton, of Craven. offered the follow.
ing resolution: d.
Resolred, That T. A. Byrnes be appoint
ed permanent Secretary of this Convention
Put and carried. all
MIR Abbott, of New Hanover, now nomi
mated Mr. John H. Boner for Assistant Sec
rotary. Seconded by Mr.. Galloway.
! The vote was taken and Mr.. Boner declar
ed elected .5c=1 ..I.ia.g.to
Mr.. Hood, of Cumberland, moved that the
Convention now go into the election of
Doorkeepers. Agreed to.
Mr.. Galloway. of New Hanover. nomina-
ted Mr.. Jas. H. Jones, of Wake, for Princi
pal Doorkeeper. He moved that the vote
be taken by reclamation.
Mr.. Moore, of Granville, said that he was
opposed to this kind of election. He desir.
ed to vote in such manner, that his con-
stituents could see what he did and fol
whom he voted. He did not vote against
the gentlemen because he was opposed tc
them. but because he did not aceuiesce ir
any election thus taken. He wished to make
a record here He did not wish to dodge
any question, and this method of election