Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07

for this most important question.
Mr.. May thought the conflicting argu
nents of each were sufficient evidence tc
every body that this body was utterly IN
prepared to act wisely, safely and soundly
and suggested the propriety of postponing
this question until some future time, wher
the matter could be more fully consid
cred.
Mr. Jones, of Washington, agreed to the
postponement of the question, but the
time they spent here in discussion was also
a matter to be taken into consideration
and he would agree to q postponement, il
it could be done SO as not to interfere with
the regular business of the Convention in
Constitution making These special or
derS were becoming too frequent.
Mr. J. then proceeded to discuss the
measure at some length, substantially re-
peating his argument of Wednesday last.
in the course Of his remarks he said that
the measure under consideration was only
the entering wedge to something more Sc
rious. Mr.. Rodman had already printed
document on the desks, that proposed a
still stronger dose, as he was apprehensive
that the first ordinance would have its
backbone taken out. He (Mr. J. wished
to forewarn the Convention of this out
rageous design to introduce an unheard of
innovation upon the organic law of the
land. He proceeded to describe the dire
effects that the adoption of such measure
would have upon the people and upon the
credit of the State The best stay law that
he knew Of was no stay law at all; let the
people, among themselves, compromise
their debts.
Mr.. Jones closed by offering the follow
ing substitute for the whole matter:
Resoloed, That it is the sense of this Conven-
ton that the whole subject of old debts, prior to
the LIST Of May, 1865 be left to the civil Courts
subject 10 such oiders as the General in Com
mand may deem advisable, to relieve property
from execution.
Harris, of Wake, (negr0), wanted relief
but thought more time was necessary for
consideration, as many were in doubt as to
what course should be most properly pur
sued. Did not think it should be pressed
to vote to-day. But, at the proper time,
a relief bill should be adopted, and, if that
was not done, the people would very prop
,rly vote the Constitution down. He NOV
ed to postpone the whole matter until We'd
nesday next but withdrew, to allow Mr..
Graham, of Orange, ali opportunity to read
4 substitute, which he should offer when
the matter came up again.
Mr.. Graham then read his substitute,
which will be given when the measure is
again discussed.
Harris, of Wake, (negro), renewed his
motion to postpone until Wednesday next,
and 1t was agreed to.
Mr.. Abbott moved to make his ordinance
in regard to the Wilmington, Charlotte and
rutherford Railroad the special order for
Monday next. Agreed to.
On motion, the Convention adjourned
Unil Monday next at II o'clock
MONDAY, Feb. >, 1868.
The Convention was called to order at II
o'clock ~ NJ
Prayer by the Rev Mr. Atkinson, of the
city
Harris, of Wake, (negro,) presented
petition from Ann Underdew, e. W. c)
praying for a divorce from Gillian Under
dew Referred.
Mr.. McCubblns, memorial from the
citizens Of Rowan, praying that the Usury
law might be changed Referred.
Mr.. Abbott stated that the Committee on
Finance, in view Of General Canby's visit,
had deferred negotiating the proposed loan.
Mr.. Ragland, a resolution instructing the
Judiciary Committee to report an ordi-
nance, voiding all contracts made, whose
consideration was Confederate money, when
offered to be paid. Lies over.
Mr.. DuckwOrth, resolution in favor of
the Sheriff of Henderson county. Lies
over.
Mr.. Morton, & resolution in favor of ses-
sions, from and after to-day, from 10 A. NJ
until 2 z. NJ
Hood, (negro,) moved to strike out go"
and insert 50. "
After some little debate, the hour of 10
\. NJ for assembling was decided upon,
and the hour of adjournment left open.
Mr.. Glover, Il resolution in regard to the
Bastardy law. Referred.
IL -, Il;
Congress on Il reduction of Revenue tax on
tobacco. Lies over.
Harris of Wake, (negro,) called up his
resolution appointing committe of eight,
one from each Judicial District, on the
subject of redistricting the Congressional
Districts of the State. Adopted.
Mr.. Glover's ordinance, to revive debts,
was next on the calendar, and, on motion
Of Mr.. Rich, it was indefinitely postponed.
Mr. Welker's ordinance giving the Su-
perior Courts power to examine and admit
applicants to the Bar, was next taken up.
Mr. Jones, of Washington, objected to it's
passage. He was willing to some innova-
tons, but he wished the innovations to be
improvements. Our present system was a
good one, and the proposed change was an
innovation, without reference to any i'm
proyement whatever
Mr.. Abbott moved to refer the matter to
the Committee on the Judiciary. Carried.
The ordinance of Mr.. French, of Bladen,
repeating the provisions Of the Revenue
law, requiring corporations and employers
to list and pay the taxes of their employees,
was allowed to be withdrawn by him, as an
order of Gen. Candy covered the ground.
Mr.. Gamblers ordinance, repeating the
act of general amnesty, passed by the Lee
gislature of 1866, except so much as applies
to females, came up.
Mr.. Holt moved to lay it on the table,
but withdrew it, in order to hear Mr..
Gambler.
Mr.. G. proceeded to relate various ''out-
RACES" that had been committed, and the
parties shielded from punishment by that
Act. He did not expect the matter to come
up so early, and therefore asked that it be
continued on the calendar until this day
week, at II o'clock. Agreed to.
Harris, of Wake, (negro), moved to re-
consider the vote postponing the Relief
Bill until Saturday next, SO that the House
could take it up at any time intervening.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Rodman gave notice that he would
move to take 1t up tomorrow.