New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-11


ATLANTA Feb. g. 1863.
As | anticipated, Il motion was made this
morning to reconsider the relief measure passed yester
day the motion failed by about the by which it
passed. The measure Is OF very disiOntcd and
eccentric character and hardly stand the hard test
Of the Courts and the criticism 10 which will he sub
jected by astute lawyers. Many OF those who voted
against did that they believed that nothing OF
tho sort was needed but because they morally
tain that OF relief which went far
toward reputation would be sanctioned by Congress
Republican COngressnen, il was understood, had
hard battle 10 fight at home and some OF the opponents
OF the did not think wise 10 give to North
friends greater burden TO bear in the shape OF what
might be called reputation. Their sanction VI Cons
tuition containing proposition such ID NOW incorpo
rated IN the new Constitution OF Georgia might be con-
strued into Endorsement OF reputation, aud thus
endangcr not only the ratification OF our Constitution by
Congress, but the aseendancy OF the Republican party
There others who Thought that il not Wise 10
array against the struggling and persecuted Republicans
OF this State all the wealth yII remaining in t. These
considerations, in the minds ~ many. outweighcd the
objection that by freeing the large andholers from the
payment OF their debts the territory Of the State would
still remain ia their hands and their possession would
prove an 9pstaele 10 lnmnisiauoh ana lmpioNe mehl
Ihcse consi' raons as wen as me cosliutlohi ODcc
TONS caused many who really in favor OF
sttutOual aud legitimate relief to vote against the
measure proposed ard finally carried.
This morning. after the reconsideration OF the relief
up, 10 wit: the report of the Committee the Executive
Department. Members seemed glad OF the prospect
for which they were assembled but met with
rebrand thrust into their faces at the start Mr. j. r.
PARROT the President OF the Convention having vacated
the chair proposed as substitute for the report. the
whole Constitution OF 1850 with amendments, being
that adopted 10y the Convention assembled under 4.
JohnsOn's policy" lie did tins under the plea
Of saving time whereas Il evident that the shsu
tion or this instrument would consume more time ~ lis
discussion than the gen, rally well digested and able
ports OF the committees. The Convention, the prn-
ciple Of teo ddnaos. DC, did rot accept the
work OF their enemies. or to stuy themselves, in effect
declaring that. after 90 days labor they found them
selves unable 10 frame constitution aud were
Obliged Ia adopt one that they found ready
made. so after some debate and strange
Chairman.
Oi Cass County Mr.. srrOtts proposed Substitute
sWamped under an overwhelming vote. The report
taken mp ana proposition made 10 provide FOR the
Office u Lcutenantt'ovcrnor. an officer hitherto
known IN Georgia. TIE duties Of Lieutenant Governor
have hitherto been performed iv the President OF the
Senate and rho need of Lieutenant Governor has not
been frit Indeed. 10 eheciudy these duties been
performed. by the President OF the Senate, that
during the IT whcn mon named Wright happened Ca
hold iAe ouG. he a!kU1 authority oyer aiCc poIOn