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THE NORTH CAROLINA; STANDARD SATURDAY, JUNE 22, -1861. ' KORTHCAROLIIf A STATE CONVE5TI0N. t ' 1 " Monday, Jane 17, 1861. The President called the contention to order at ;10 o'clocfc . Tb journal of Saturdaj was read and approved. The committee on enrollments report as duly en rolled the following ordinances, which were signed by the President: , An ordinance to dissolve the Union between the State of North-Carolina and the other States united : with her, under the compact of government entitled. .The United States." An ordinance to ratify the constitution of the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America. An ordinance to provide for the appointment of a ' Board of Claims. The following committee on the memorial from "Wilmington was announced, Messrs. Holmes, Ray ner, Warren, Battle of Wake, and Meares. Mr. Howard from the military committee report ed an ordinance giving to the Governor the power to confer brevet rank on officers for meritorious ser vices. - Mr. Yenable offered a resolution to allow the first regiment of North-Carolina volunteers to inscribe the word " Bethel" on their banners. The resolu tion was read a second time and ordered to a third reading. Mr. Biggs offered a resolution that when the Con vention adjourn on Friday next, it adjourn to meet on the first Monday in October next, unless sooner convened by the proclamation of the President Mr. Bayner thought that it would be impossible, in view of the business before the Convention, to adjourn oa Friday next He mentioned several measures that cannot be postponed without the most serious detriment to the public interest, espe cially to make some provision for the administration of the government of the State during the recess of the Convention, because of the condition of the health of the Executive. Mr. Biggs was anxious to have the necessary work accomplished the Legislature can attend to the financial affairs of the State. He had no wish to evade the subject of ad valorem, and considers that almost the only important question demanding at present, the consideration of the Convention. In regard to making arrangement for the government, be was opposed to the Convention taking charge of the executive and legislative department ; that the constitution makes provision for such cases. Mr. Ferebce contended it would be impossible to fix a day now for adjournment with due regard to a wise disposition of the business before us. He enumerated many matters yet undisposed of which required mature deliberation he moved to lay the resolution on the table, but withdrew it at the re quest of members. Mr. Johnson of Gaston, was in favor of an early adjournment he thought the Convention had ac complished the work that was expected at their hands by the people ; and that it would be better that members should return home and learn the will of their constituents. Mr. Graham thought more progress would be made by going on with Ihe business before the Con vention rather than discussing the subject of ad journment, and when it is finished the Convention will adjourn by unanimous consent He alluded to the expenses accruing that must be met and of the inadequacy of existing means for the purpose. He was as anxipus as any member to adjourn, but he had accepted a trust and would endeavor to dis charge it Mr. Ellison thought the subject of adjournment depended in some degree upon the pending question of dissolving the legislature, and as that was a spe cial order for the present hour he moved to take it up. Mr- Biggs moved to postpone the special order nntil the question of adjournment is disposed of, and demanded the yeas and nays, which being or dered resulted, yeas 43, nays 52. The special order was then taken up. Mr. Ruffin thought something ought to be matur ed, that the engrossing clerks might have something to go to work on ; and he would therefore move to postpone the special order to take up two ordinances that would give rise to no discussion the ordinance to define treason, and the ordinance to remove Jew ish disability to hold office. Mr. Holden, by consent, introduced an ordinance to amend the 4th section of the 4th article of the amended Constitution of the State, so as to strike out "United," and insert Confederate," before the word " States," lies over one day. Also, by Mr. Batchelor, by consent, an ordinance to alter the jurisdiction of the Courts and the rules of pleading, and for the relief of the people lies over one day. Mr. Kuffin's motion came up, but objection being raised by Mr. Biggs. The special order was taken up. Mr. Ellison had an amendment read for in form -.4-tion, and which he would offer at a proper time, to indefinitely postpone the meeting of the Legisla ture. Mr. Kittrell made allusion to remarks of Mr. Thomas of Jackson, on Friday last, in regard to the powers of the Legislature, and would enter his protest against the position taken by that gentle man. He could not conceive of there being two supreme bodies in session at one time. He continu ed his remarks in opposition to the proposition to constitute by ordinance, the special into a regular session of the General Assembly. Mr. Craige agreed with the gentleman from David son (Mr. Kittrell) in regard to the powers of the Convention, but he doubted the propriety of exer cising it he thinks the Legislature ought not to be dissolved the Convention ought not to legis late tue convention was not called for that pur pose. Mr. Badger followed, defending the position he took on a former occasion, that this Convention has not the power to render any subsequent session of the present General Assembly regular. There can be but one regular session of one General Assem bly; all others are special sessions. He differed from the gentleman of Alamance, (Mr. Ruffin) that it might be made regular by making it the first of a series of annual sessions he thought there were but two alternatives ; the one to go unrepresented in the Senate branch the first session of the Confed erate Congress which should meet under the per manent Constitution; the other, to dissolve the pre sent Legislature and order an election for a new one. He said we might be reconciled to the necessity of the latter alternative, if it be thought important to elect Senators, by reviewing the actions of the pre sent Legislature. He went on to enumerate objec tionable acts passed by it, and in the course of his remarks, he alluded to an incident that had occurred in this city, of the seizure, by the Military Board, of a rolling machine belonging to a Mr. Lee, with out paying him for it He said he would not assail the Executive, for this exercise of arbitrary power, because it was well known that he was in feeble health, and, perhaps, had not sanctioned what had been done by the Military Board ; and that he al luded to it here because he saw that a member of that Board, who is a delegate here, was in his seat, and could state the facts correctly if they had been misstated. Mr. Winslow replied, ne said he should not at tempt a defense of the Legislature that was none of his business ; he was not a member of it, but was performing his duties elsewhere during the time of its session ; but he could not pass by the charge concerning the seizure of the rolling machine with .out some notice. He said we are all human beings and liable to err, but in this matter, although he was not present at the Board when the order was issued, It had his full sanction. Virginia had asked to be furnished with caps; which could be furnished with the aid of this machine ; the Board had pro posed to purchase it, but the owner refused to take Xhe price oSered that the mill was not in use, and as not worth over fort. dollars, but the owner re fused to take less than two hundred. Thereupon the order was issued to sciM it The Board after wards offered to rwtore it, but Lee would not take at back ; but agreed to accept one hundred and fifty -dollars for it He said there had been no meeting -of the Boara since, and no action bad been taken upon the proposition ; that the Board had received threatening letters on the subject Mr. Holden. The gentleman alludes tX t-t- Ing letters, and as I addressed the Governor and Board a letter on the subject I take the occasion deny that there were any threats contained in tw lletter ; it was simply a call upon the Board to settle with one of my constituents for his property that had been seized, or that theaci in the case would be laid before this Convention.. . ... (The letter of Mr. Holden was then read at the Clerk's desk. Other papers were also read, in rela tion to the value of the machine, Ac. -. Mr. Winslow continued his remarks in defense of the action of the Board, and said it had his full sanc tion and that any property would be seized that might be necessary for the public defence. He said the gentleman from Wake, (Mr. Badger,) had sought rumors about the street, or that rumors had sought him, upon which were based charges against the Board ; that no action had been taken by the Board but had been sanctioned by the Executive. He said, the Board should deem it necessary, they would seize the property of Messrs. Badger and Holden as they had seized that of Mr Lee. Mr. Holden said the gentleman from Cumberland, (Mr. Winslow,) had said that other property would be seized under like circumstances: he would notify that gentleman and the Board, that if they should attempt to seize his, he should hold them personally responsible, and resist the act as despotic Mr. Armfield would ask the gentleman from Cum berland some questions concerning the action of the Board in relation to certain soldiers, but before the queries were propounded, Mr. Rayner rose to a point of order the gentle man from Cumberland (Mr. Winslow) had no right to appear here in the double capacity of a delegate in the Convention and a member of the Military Board, and that questions requiring answers in the latter capacity were out of order. The Chair decided that any questions pertinent to the question under consideration would be in or der if put by a gentleman entitled to the floor ; but the question of the gentleman from Yadkin, (Mr. Armfield,) was not in order. Mr. Badger replied to remarks of Mr. "Winslow. He said that although there was some difference in regard to the circumstances, the main fact stands confessed, that private property had been seized by the Military Board, and now, he would like to know by what authority it was done? If the rights of private citizens, however humble their position, can be thus invaded without the sanction of constitution or law, we are in no better condition than the serfs of Russia. Mr. Holden said this charge was not based upon rumor picked up in the street, but upon a statement of facts related to him by his constituent, who is a man of good character, and although a mechanic, as much entitled to his rights as any other man, bow ever exalted in position. He said he had spoken very decidedlv awhile ago, when the gentleman from Cumberland "(Mr. Winslow) said the Board would seize other private property ; he wished it under stood that his property and even his life, if necessa ry, were at the service of North-Carolina whenever she required them ; but if his rights should be invad ed upon an assumption of arbitrary power, without the authority of constitution or law, he would fore warn the Military Board that then and thero he should resist, even to the death. Mr. Biggs said he would call the attention of the Convention to the subject under ct nsideration that this discussion was all out of ordur. Mr. Ruffin alluded to the rather warm discussion that had just taken place, but there was nothing therein to show that the Legislature should be dis solved. He admitted that the Convention had the power to dissolve the Legislature, but doubted the propriety of its exercise. Mr. Spruill of Bertie, endorsed the action of the committee in refusing to recommend the annulling of the stay law the Legislature had removed re strictions from the banks, it was but just that some measure of relief should be afforded to the people. In regard to the seizure of the rolling machine by the Military Board, he endorsed the action entirely believed they did right Mr. Rayner said, if it were the last word be should ever utter if he were to die with the sound upon his lips nc would lift his voice in earnest protest against this exercise of tyrannic power in seizing private property without the authority of law. The supreme power may do these things, b:it subordi nates may not if the necessity existed to seize the property, the authority could have been obtained by an application to the Convention, who would have Granted it doubtless if the necessitv really existed. Mr. Yenable endorsed the action of the Military Board in the seizure of the machine; and he would go further and say, if a man refused to give up his property under such circumstances, he would hang him. He alluded to the necessity of the case in justification of his views. Mr. Thomas of Jackson, obtained the floor, but the hour had arrived and the Convention took a re cess till 4 o'clock. AFTERNOON SESSION. The business of the forenoon was resumed the question being on Mr. Biggs' motion to strike out the first section of Mr. Ferebee's substitute in order to insert his amendment The motion prevailed, vcas 53. nays 24. Mr. Stronc offered an amendment the substance ! of which was to repeal the resolution of the General I Assembly to meet on the 25th June, and to require i them to meet in regular session on the third Monday in November. lie opposed the proposition for an nual elections thinks that too frequent elections have a mischievous tendency. Mr. Brown was opposed to so early a reassembling of the Legislature ; thought it best to rescind the resolution for the session ol 25th June and leave it to the Executive to call them together when neces sary ; he defended the constitutionality of the stay law. The subject was further discussed by Messrs. Ruffin, Strong and Wilson. The state of the question was then explained Mr. Ferebee's substitute had all been stricken out ; Mr. Bices' amendment was pending, to which Mr. Strong's resolution was offered as an amendment but was in the nature of a substitute to the commit tee's report A number of points of order were raised and argued, which the reporter acknowledges his utter inability to record. A division of the question was demanded, and the question put on striking out, and carried. A division was then asked on the resolution ol Mr. Stronc first to vote on the clause rescinding the resolution of the Legislature to meet on the 25th of June, and then on the clause calling it together in regular session on the 3rd Monday in November. The Chair decided the question not divisible at this stage. Mr. Graham appealed from the decision of the Chair, and the vote being taken, the decision of the Chair was sustained. The question was then on Mr. Strong a amend ment, and it was rejected, yeas 13, nays 83. Mr. Ruffin then offered an amendment to strike out all after the ordaining clause of Mr. Reid's (com mittee s) ordinance and insert that the General As sembly shall hereafter meet at least once in every year including the present year, on the third Mon day in November, unless, by law, a different day shall be appointed, and at the first session after 1861, shall elect certain State officers, who shall hold their office for two years as at present Mr. Batchelor demanded a division, and the ques was put on striking out and carried yeas 64, nays 33. Mr. Craige then moved to lay the wtole matter on the table lost, yeas 23, nays 75. Mr. Ellison moved an amendment as a substitute for that cf Mr. Ruflin, to annul the resolution of the General Assembly to meet on the 25th of June. The amendment was discussed by Messrs. Thomas of Jackson, Brown, Ruffin, and Rayner. The question was then put on Mr. Ellison's amend ment and it was adopted yeas 51, nays 42. Mr. Craige moved to adjourn, not agreed to yeas 34, nays 611. The question then recurred on the adoption of the report as amended. Messrs. Craige, Brown, Gorrell, Ruffin, Rcid, Rayner, Batchelor, Calloway, and Ellison, discussed the resolution. Mr. Stewart moved an amendment that the Leg islature shall meet in regular session on the third Monday in November, unless sooner convened by the Governor. Mr. Howard moved to adjourn lost, yeas 22, nays 70. The question was then on Mr. Stewart's amend ment, and it was rejected yeas 87, nays 61. The question then recurred on ordering the ordi nance, as amended, to a third reading and it was carried. Mr. Ferebee moved to suspend the rule and put the ordinance on its third reading, but afterwards withdrew it Mr. Badger moved to make it the special order for to-morrow morning, at 10-30 o'clock, which after some discussion, prevailed. - On motion of Mr. Graham, the Convention then adjourned. . Tuesday, June 18, 1861. The Convention was called to order by the Presi dent at 10 o'clock the Journal of Monday was read and approved. Mr. P. C. Caldwell, delegate from Mecklenburg, appeared and took his seat Mr. Smith of Johnston, from the committee on the resolution to allow soldiers to vote, reported an ordinance providing for polls to be opened in camp under certain regulations. Mr. Howard from the military committee reported an ordinance to provide for the pay of the militia while in actual service. Also an ordinance to hasten the raising of the ten thousand State troops provided for by act of the recent General Assembly. Mr. Gilmer from special committee reported an ordinanco providing for annual sessions of the Gen eral Assembly. Mr. Batchelor introduced an ordinance providing for annual sessions of the General Assembly. Mr. Washington introduced a resolution requir ing the Adjutant General to furnish information of the number of volunteer companies raised Ac., as a substitute for a former resolution introduced by him. Mr. Gilmer introduced an amendment to the rules of order, to allow a call of the previous question. Mr. Foy introduced an ordinance to provide for paying the printer to the Convention the same rates heretofore allowed the printer to the State. By Mr. Davidson a resolution requiring the finance committee to inquire into the propriety of a regis tration of State bonds, so as to ascertain if any are in the hands of foreign enemies. Mr. Biggs offered a resolution that when the Con vention adjourn on Saturday, it adjourn to meet on the third Monday in October next Mr. Batchelor called for the orders of the day. Mr. Biggs moved to postpone the special order, until his resolution concerning adjournment is dis posed of. Mr. Batchelor moved to lay the last motion on the table, carried yeas 57, nays, 44. The special order, being the ordinance to rescind the time appointed by the Legislature for its meet ing on the 25th June, was then taken up, the question being on its final passage. Mr. Biggs demanded tho yeas and nays, which being ordered, resulted yeas 52, nays 54. On motion of Mr. Ruflin, the ordinance defining treason was taken up, passed its second and third readings and ordered to be enrolled. The special order, the election of deputies to the Provisional Congress, was taken up. Mr. Badger moved to first elect the deputies for the Congressional districts. Not agreed to yeas 43, nays 58. Mr. Bond moved to postpone this election until to-morrow 1 1 o'clock. Not agreed to yeas 39, nays 67. The following gentlemen were then put in nomi nation for the State at large: Uy Mr. Biggs, W. W. Avery, Esq., of Burke. By Mr. Ashe, Geo. Davis, Esq., of New Hanover. By Mr. Merritt, Hon. Bedford Brown, of Caswell. By Mr. Headen, Henry W. Miller. Esq.. of Wake. Mr. Carson nominated Hon. Thomas Ruffin, but the latter declined the use of his name. Messrs. Barnes and Strong superintended the elec tion, who reported, for Mr. Avery 57, Mr. Davis 59, Mr. Brown 47, Mr. Miller 42. Messrs. Avery and Davis were declared duly elected. For the first district : Mr. IVttigrew nominated Hon. Wm. N. II. Smith, of Hertford. Mr. Biggs nominated Hon. II. M. Shaw, of Curri tuck, but withdrew it at the request of Mr. Shaw. Mr. Shaw nominated Richard Djllard, Esq., of Chowan, but the latter declined the nomination. Mr. Ashe nominated Richard II. Smith, Esq., of Halifax ; who also declined the nomination. Mr. Shaw nominated Wm. F. Martin, Esq., of Fasquotank, but afterwards withdrew his name. The vote was taken and the committee reported, for W. N. II. Smith 76; for R. H. Smith 28, and 4 scattering. When Mr. Kittrclls' name was called, he stated that if he had not paired off with Judge Osborne, he would have voted for delegates from each of the Congressional districts representing the political party predominant in the districts, according to the ascendency of tho parties at the popular vote ex pressed at the last Congressional election. For the second district : Mr. Thompson nominated Hon. Thomas Ruffin, of Wayne. Mr. Foy nominated George Green, Esq., of Craven. Mr. Washington nominated Wm. B. Rodman, Esq., of Beaufort. The vote was taken and the committee reported, for Mr. Ruflin 5s ; for Mr. Green 46 ; for Mr. Rod man 4. ' For tho third district: Mr. Mosely nominated Thomas D. McDowell, Esq., of Bladen. Mr. McNeill, of Harnett, nominated Walter F. Leak, Esq., of Richmond. The vote being taken, the committee reported, whole number 108, necessary to a choice 55; Mc Dowell 51, Leake 51, scattering 6, so there was no election. On the second vote, the whole number of votes was 103, necessary to a choice 52 ; McDowell 53, Leake 49, scattering 1, so Mr. McDowell was de clared elected. For the fourth district : Mr. Hargrove nominated Hon. A. W. Yenable, of Granville. Mr. Foy nominated Hon. Archibald H. Arrington, of Nash. The vote was taken and the committee announced 103 votes cast of which Mr. Venable received 54, Mr. Arrington 47. and scattering 4, therefore Mr. Venable was elected. For the fifth district Mr. Headen nominated Hon. John A Gilmer, of Guilford. Mr. Ashe nominated Giles Mebane, Esq.. of Ala mance. Mr. Gilmer said he hoped his friend from Chat ham (Mr. Headen) would withdraw his name. That Mr. Mebane was his personal and political friend, would be a very acceptable and faithful representa tive of the fifth Congressional district That he cordially endorsed the nomination and preferred that Mr. M. should be the representative; that hevtould with pleasure vote for him or any other such citi zen of the district That Mr. Mebanc'R views on public affairs had always been his own ; if there had been any substantial difference in their political opinions, he was not aware of it That being so, he. sincerely desired that none of his personal or politi cal friends should vote for himself, but for the noin nee (Mr. Mebane.) Mr. Turner nominated Hon. John M. Morehead, of Guilford. Mr. Headen withdrew the name of Mr. Gilmer. It being understood that Mr. Mebane's health would not admit of his occupying his seat in the Congress, Mr. Ashe withdrew his name. The vote was then taken, and the committee an nounced 107 votes cast, of which Mr. Morehead re ceived 64, Mr. Cunningham 29, Hon. E. G. Readc 13, McUehee 1. Air. Mcehead was elected. The hour had now arrived, and the Convention took a recess until 4 o'clock. AFTERNOON SESSION. The Convention met at 4 o'clock, and resumed the business of the morning, viz: the election of delegates to tho Provisional Congress, as follows: For the sixth district: Mr. Armfield nominated Hon. R. C. Puryear, of Yadkin. Mr. McDowell, of Burke, nominated R. L. Pat terson, Esq., of Forsythe. The vote was taken, and the committee reported 101 votes, of which Mr. Puryear received 63, and Mr. Patterson 48. For the seventh district: Mr. Lander nominated Hon. Burton Craige, of. Rowan. . t ' . Mr. Holden nominated William R. Myers, Esq., ' of Mecklenburg. The vote was reported by the committee, 101, of which Mr. Craige received 64, and Mr. Myers 87. For the eighth district: . Mr. Calloway nominated A..T. Davidson, Esq., of Cherokee."'"' '...''; Mr. McDowell, ' of Madison, nominated K. .W. Woodfin, Esq., of Buncombe.. The vote was taken, and the committee reported, whole number 102, of which Mr. Davidson received 55, and Mr. Woodfin 47. r ' . ' Mr. Biggs then proposed that the Convention proceed to the election of three Commissioners of the Board of Claims, and the proposition was acce ded to. The following nominations were made : By Mr. Satterthwaite, B. F. Moore, Esq., of Wake. By Mr. Spruill, of Bertie, P. H. Winston, Jr., Esq., of Bertie. By Mr. Smith, of Macon, R. B. Tance, Esq., of Buncombe. By Mr. Ruffin, John H. Dillard, Esq., of Rock ingham. By Mr. Lander, V. A. McBee, Esq., of Lincoln. By Mr. Myers, Thomas S. Ashe, Esq., of Anson. By Mr. Long, John Manning, Jr., Esq., of Chat ham. By Mr. Graham, Samuel F. Phillips, Esq., of Orange. By Mr. Biggs, John Norfleet, Esq., of Edgecomb. By Mr. Calloway, Samuel F. Patterson, Esq., of Forsyth. By Mr. McDowell, of Bladen, J. B. Batchelor, Esq., of Warren. By Mr. Moseley, Patrick Murphy, Esq., of Samp son. By Mr. Kittrell, M. V. Lanier. Esq., of Davidson. By Mr. McDowell, of Burke, J. J. Erwin, Esq. of Buncombe. Upon the first ballot, the whole number of votes cast was 103, of which none of the nominees re ceived a majority. The vote was again taken, when the committee reported 103 votes were cast, of which Mr. Moore, only, received a majority (56 votes.) On the third ballot, the committee reported 104 votes, of which Messrs. Winston and Phillips re ceived majorities the former 63, the latter 65. Messrs. Moore, Winston and Phillips were de clared duly elected to constitute the board of Claims. Mr. Lander, by consent, withdrew his vote on the ordinance concerning the meeting of the legisla ture, having voted mthoughtedly after pairing off with an absent member. Mr. Jones, of Rowan, moved to reconsider the vote of this morning, by which the ordinance con cerning the meeting of the legislature was rejected, on its third reading. A motion was made to lay the last motion on the table, pending which On motion of Mr. Sadger, the Convention ad journed. Wednesday, June 19. 1801. The Convention was called to order by the Presi dent at 10 o'clock Prayer by Rev. Thomas E. Skinner. The journal of Tuesday was read and amended. Mr. Battle of Wake, from the committee on en rollments reported the following, which were signed by the President: An ordinance defining treason against the state. A resolution in relation to the gallant conduct of the officers, and men of the first regiment N. C. volunteers, at the battle at Bethel Church, which is as follows : Resolved, That this Convention, appreciating the valor and good conduct of the officers and men in the first regiment of North-Carolina volunteers, do, as a testimonial, of the same, authorize the 6aid regiment to inscribe the word " Bethel," upon the regimental colors. A resolution in favor of L. W. Joyncr. RESOLUTIONS AC. 1NTKOIUCED. By Mr. Rutiiii, a resolution to authorize the Gov ernor to receive additional troops of cavalry. Mr, Smith, from the special committee on the subject of test oaths reported an ordinance to amend the Revised Code concerning oaths, and requiring suspected persons to take a test oath, under process from a Judge or Justice of the Peace. By Mr. Armfield, a resolution requesting of the Governor information concerning the striking of certain names from the roll. The following resolutions Cc., were taken from the table and considered : A resolution to print 4,000 copies of the Army regulations passed second and third readings and ordered to be enrolled. A resolution of enquiry concerning a change in the basis of representation referred to the committee on taxation and revenue. Mr. Ferebee's ordinance creating a Court of Claims, read second time and referred to the special committee on the memorial from Wilmington. Mr. Battle's amendment to the 21st rule of the Convention. Rejected on the second reading. The resolution for raising a committee on the con tingent expenses of the Convention. Passed the third reading and ordered to be enrolled. An ordinance for raising three regiments West of Smoky Mountain. Read second time and laid on the table. A resolution requesting information of the Gov ernor concerning military appointments, ic., was read. Mr. Biggs called for the orders of the day. Mr. Battle moved to suspend the special orders until the above resolution was disposed of. After some discussion the motion prevailed, and the resolution was put upon its passage. Mr. Ruffin offered an amendment allowing the Executive additional clerical aid if necessary, and the amendment was adopted, and as thus amended the resolution passed. Mr. Batchelor moved to further postpone the or ders of the day, to take up the motion of Mr. Jones of Rowan, to reconsider the vote had yesterday on the ordinance concerning the meeting "of the Legis lature. After considerable discussion of the motion, the question was put and decided in the affirmative, yeas 55, nays 51. The question then recurred on the motion made yesterday, to lay the motion to reconsider on the table, and that motion was withdrawn. The question then recurred, " Shall the vote be reconsidered ?" The question wa discussed at considerable length, pending which, A communication was received from the State Treasurer, concerning the finances of the State, which was read and referred to the finance com mittee. The consideration of the motion to reconsider was resumed, when, Mr. Jones, of Rowan, moved to lay the subject on the table. Mr. Ferebce demanded the yeas and nays, which being ordered, resulted, yeas 42, nays 64. The question to reconsider was then put Mr. Ashe demanded the yeas and nays, which were ordered, and resulted, yeas 57, nays 51. The question then recurred on the final passage of the ordinance. Mr. Howard offered an amendment that the Leg islature shall meet on the 30th of July, but after ward accepted the modification making it the 15th of August Pending the debate on the above amendment the hour arrived and Convention took a recess. AFTERNOON SESSION. The unfinished business of the morning was re sumed, the question being on the amendment offered by Mr. Howard. On that amendment the yeas and nays were order ed on the motion of Mr. Howard, and resulted yeas 70, nays 27. No other amendments were offered and the ques tion on the final passage of the ordinance recurred. The yeas and nays were ordered on motion of Mr. Thompson, and resulted yeas 60, nays 4U. Mr. Howard moved to reconsider the last vote and the motion did not prevail. The next special order was then taken up being Mr. Biggs' resolution for adjournment. Alter various amendments offered and discussed, the Convention finally agreed to take a recess from and after Wednesday 2(ith inst, 7 p. m. till the third Monday in November next at 12, M. The following gentlemen obtained leave of absence from the Convention : MrvCalIoway from and after Monday next; Mr. Moody from and after Saturday next; and Mr. Wooten from and after Friday next On motion of Mr. Graham, t'.ie pending special orders were postponed until to-morrow, 11 o'clock a. m. On motion of Mr. Badger the ordinance to amend tho constitution concerning Jewish disability was taken up and read the third time. . Mr. Hargrove offered an amendment which was rejected. . , The ordinance was then passed and ordered to be enrolled. On motion of Mr. Smith, of Macon, the resolution to pay Sheriffs lor holding the elections for delegates to this Convention was taken op, bnt before any action was uau luereon, .- On motion of Mr. Badger, the Convention ad journed. . . ' Thursday, June 20, 1861. The Convention was called to order by the Presi dent at 10 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. R. S. Mason, D. D. The journal of Wednesday was read and approved. KESOLCTIONS AND ORDINANCES. By Mr. Speed, an ordinance to amend the 1st sea of the 1st art of the amendments to the Constitu tion, concerning election of State Senators. By Mr. Williams, a resolution concerning the sus pension of common schools during the war. By Mr. Thomas of Jackson, an ordinance looking to the reversion of certain intestate estates to the common school fund. PAPERS ON SECOND AND THIRD READING. The resolution to allow certain delegates elected to fill vacancies, to sign the ordinance of secession. On motion of Mr. Rayner, laid on the table. The resolution concerning the reduction of the salaries of military officers. Laid on the table. The resolution to amend the Constitution so as to limit the Legislature in the issue of bills of credit, was read the second time. Mr. Graham thought no one State ought to re strict itself in this respect, unless the other States do the same. Mr. Ruffin did not agree with the gentleman from Orange, (Mr. Graham.) He did not look upen the issuing of bills of credit a good, but a burden to the State. He also thinks the amount of State debts ought to be limited by the Constitution ; thought it better to raise funds for the State, by bonds with coupons, in the form of a loan, than by the issue of a circulating medium bearing no interest, and which inevitably eventuates in loss to the people. The resolution was laid on the table for the present Mr. Graham arose in his place, and said: He per ceived, in the lobby, the gallant Captain, John L. Bridgers, of the Edgecombe Guards, and he would move that he be invited to a seat in the Hall. The motion was unanimously adopted, and the President invited Capt Bridgers to a seat upon the floor of the Hall. The resolution to allow Elizabeth Chavis and child, free colored, to enslave themselves, was read the second time and referred to the committee on free negroes. The resolution to limit discussion to thirty min utes, was read and on motion of Mr. Graham, laid upon the table. Mr. Holden's ordinance to amend the 4th sect of the 4th art of the amendments to the constitution, substituting " Confederate" for 44 United" before the word 44 States," was taken up, read second and third times, passed and ordered to be enrolled. The ordinance authorizing the Governor to corffer brevet rank, was read second time, and by consent postponed for consideration on Saturday next Mr. Washington offered a resolution to raise a special committee to report an equitable stay law Lies over under the rules. On motion of Mr. Davidson, the resolution to com pensate sheriffs for holding the election of delegates to the Convention, was taken up on the third read ing and passed. It allows the same compensation as for holding other elections. On motion of Mr. Foy, the resolution to pay the printer to the Convention, was taken up and passed. It allows the same compensation as that paid by law to the State printer. On motion of Mr. Washington, a resolution intro duced by him several days since, calling upon the Adjutant General for certain information concerning number of volunteers, &c, was taken up; modified and passed. The order of the day was then called for, upon which, or. motion of Kir. Graham, the Convention went into secret session at 11-40 o'clock, A. M. REMARKS OF W. F. LEAK, On the proposition to refer the election of Delegates to the People, as also, on the number to be elected. I rise, Mr. President and gentlemen, for the pur pose of occupying the attention of the Convention for a few moments, and for stating some of the rea sons that control my vote upon the question now before us. No man admits in a broader sense than I do, that all political power emanates from, "and belongs to the people ; in truth, it is the very basis, the foun dation of our political structure and it is this, and this alone, that pre-eminently distinguishes Demo cratic or Republican America, from all nations that have gone before it While admitting this to its fullest extent, I do not think that it by any means follows, that the democratic feature has no just and proper limitation. Ours' is not a democracy proper in which the people are to pass upon everything, but it is a representative Democracy, in which, they should pass upon all that they safely as well as conveniently can pass upon. .If it was a democracy proper, as seems to be assumed by the argument of some of the gentlemen who have joined in this de bate, why then you must have every thing elective from the appointment of a constable or an overseer of a road, up to that of the Governor of the State. The reasoning advanced in support of submitting the question of the election of delegates to the Southern Congress, necessarily leads to this conclu sion ; you cannot stop short of it Now, mr position is this : That while admitting the broad principle that the people are the rightful source of all power, yet there is a proper and ne cessary limitation to its exercise, and that limitation is to be settled by the previous question, whether they can as safely and as conveniently exercise the power in question, as those who now represent them upon the floor of this Convention. I affirm that they cannot, and that for the few reasons I will now submit In the first place, I start out by saying, that the people do not, in the present disturbed condition of the country, desire to be bothered with this elec tion, for the period of its duration is so short, only for some six months, (the Provisional Government expires in February next,) that I feel warranted in supposing that they cannot be jealous of the exer cise on our part, of such a "modicum" of power, as the power which it is said wo now wish to usurp. I infer likewise that they do not desire it, for the reason that time will not be allowed to cast about, and select their most suitable men ; for recollect the Confederate Congress meets on the 20th of July, and that it is now the 8th day of June, and suppose you give the election to the people, I ask how long will it take the Governor's proclamation to reach the extreme western counties ? It must take to do this at least 10 days, which will bring you about to the 20th of the month. Will a sufficient time then, I ask, be allowed the people in many of the Con gressional Districts, (for some of them are over 150 miles long) to interchange opinions as to who is the proper candidate to represent them ? Certainly, such time will not be allowed them for proper de liberation and consultation, and consequently, you lessen the chances that they will be able to secure the services of the most able and distinguished men of the State for such, and such only, should now be sent If ever there was a time that we should send men of our best talent, and of tried patriotism, now is that time for a new direction is now about being given to the vessel of State, and able commanders are required. Beside this, sir, we have leen told that important alterations in the organic law of the Confederacy will be required, and who, I ask, is so well calculated to do this ? the men selected by the people, in their present confused, agitated and scat tered condition, or the delegates composing this Convention a body admitted to be the ablest body that ever assembled in North Carolina, since the organization of the government I say again, sir, that the people do not desire it, for the reason that the election must necessarily come off early in July, and at a busy season of the year, when their atten tion can be better given to their farms, to their making a support for the soldiery, and to making something to contribute to the support of the war, in which we are now engaged, and which will take all their industry and no little of their patriotism. I say again, that they do not desire it for, judg ing from the little interest that is now manifested in elections, I do think they have become tired of elections of late ; in this, I think I am fully justi fied from the returns just made and now on your table, for supplying the places of some resignations in our body. Why, sir, those" returns show that not one-third of the people of those counties have voted. - - v Again, sir: One of the strongest reasons why it should not be submitted, is the fact, that before the election can' take place, you will have at least some 50,000 of the people of North Carolina in the one half of whom are the qualified voters of the tery men, for they are of the very best C ' population, who feel a deep interest in th Ur government now being inaugurated. Anotn son why I am opposed to the election beine rJ to the people at the present time, it has been .i?1 ded to m the debate, and therefore I must h U" doned for saying a few words upon that ooint PJr tendency inevitably will be to harrow UD keep alive the old party issues which have t t0 fortunately divided us, and which we all profe U?' this House so much to deplore, particularly a 'n a time as this. 1 such There will be no crimination and recriminar one party thinking that some of our leadinE cians have been too slow to burst asunder the Va which have united us, while the other party T u equal honesty, think that many of us have H rather too precipitate. Now, Mr. President -v" gones should be by-gones." for whether too sin too fast, all now admit that it will require a '7 r pull, a strong pull, and a pull altogether " t0 f s ourselves from the shackles sought to be imiW by the miserable, unprincipled miscreant whom we now have to contend. ' 111 Party has existed, will exist, and I say 0UEhtt exist in all governments so resting; it js ihiy element that buoys up our national vessel, yet wh it becomes lashed into fury, it generates a BIJra that conceals the quick-sands and shoals in the mik way, until finally it engulphs the whole ship's ere Let us, then, Mr. President, not, I beseech vo' freight our new vessel with our old proclivities "b"' rather let us sink them beneath the reach of p'ia, met's sound. I know, sir, it is a most difficult mat" ter to divest ourselves all at once, of this feeimt, for, of all things in the world, it is the hardest0 free ourselves of our old party associations; for lik our religious sentiments, we are the most Waiv on this point : and why so ? It is for the reason 1 think, that next to the correctness of our relii0'us opinions, it becomes the most imnnrinni n?. should arrive at correct conclusions. The one re fers to our eternal salvation, and as such, is pari mount ; the other to our temporal happiness and prosperity as a people and therefore, it is to be presumed, that, upon subjects of such importance every man has examined the subject, with care and attention, and as such, any reflection upon the cor rectness of the conclusion at which he has arrived, is an imputation upon his intelligence, and such is our pride of opinion, that we resent this, as a great er indignity offered than any thing else. You may say of a man in a heat of passion, that he has been false to his promises, that he has be trayed his trust yes, that be has even told a lie ; and he will immediately resent it A fHt will ensue, and in a few days, the former friendship will be restored ; but say to a man, that he is a fool, and it festers, ulcerates, and gangrenes and it leaves a sear, even after the wound shall have cica trized. Let us, then, rise to the true dignity of the occasion let us by our votes, this day, proclaim to the world, that we have divested ourselves of every trace of old party attachments ; let us elect 2, or 4, or C, or 10, some eten number, and divide them equally between the two old parties once existing in the State. Let us do this and, my word for it, its moral effect will be great with our people. For one, Mr. Speaker, I have resolved npon this course, myself let others do as they please. Pre sent me, sir, a ticket ditidivj the delegates, and all I will ask, is, are they men of character, of tried patriotism, and of a high order of intelligence ? If so, they shall have my vote. AOTICE I TO MERCHA NTS. I SHALL ATTEND AT MY OFFICE, IN RALEIGH, on Monday the first day of Jnly, for ibe pnrjxise of receiving the taxes doe from Merchant under Ibe rerenne law. I have no discretion in the matter, and therefore those wbo fail to attend aB-1 pay may expect to incur Ihe penaUv prescribed by lair. W. H. HIGH, Sketif. JnDe 18, 1861. 57 wiswtd. Head-Quarters of IV. C. Regiment of ) Wise's Legion, V Wabrentos, June 13, 1861. ) Gexkbal Obder. Having been appointed by Gen. Henry A. Wise to a Col onelcy in Wise's Legion, and commissioned to raise a Regi ment in Xortb-Cunlina, 1 hereby earnestly invite those de sirons of joining this popular corps, and of seeiog prompt and active service under ibe chivalric Wise, lo organize forthwith into companies of 04 each, to electr thir company officers and prepare to move without loss of time. Kach company will consist of one Captain, one first and one sec ond Lieotenant, four Sergeants and fimr Corporals, and fif-ty-lbree privates. As anon as formed each company will be moved into camp at Petersburg, Vs.. and mastered into service prior to the formation into a Regiment under the above destination. Being designed fir partizan service, the Regiment will be composed of one Cavalry, and nine Infantry and Light Infantry companies. Each roan will provide himself with a change ot clotbts of a durable material (not waiting for unifnrmity ot dress) a blanket and a haversack. Xow is ibe lime for brilliant service. Come forward, gentlemen, to the number of 610, and come quickly. WUAUTON J. GRlCEN, CoL Qimmandinff. Papers throughout the State please notice. June 14, 1851. 66 w&swtf NOTICE. THE XEXT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK boldtirs of the Raleigh & Gaston Railroad Co., will be held in the city of Raleigh, on THURSDAY, the 4th day of July, ISf.l. W. W. VASS. Treat, and Sfc'y. Raleigh, Jane 14, ISfil. 56 w&swtd Five Thousand Dollars worth or HEW HEADY MADE CLOTHING, AND MILITARY GOODS, ji;st RECKiven pkom RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, Which we were compelled to pay Cash for. YVE 0FFER TBE SAME AT A SMALL ADVANCE V v for Gixh, and to our credit customers who have paid tbeir bills promptly. GREY FLANNEL SHIRTS FOR SOLDIERS, RED " 44 44 CHECKED GINGHAM " MIXED CASSIMERE " " " CHECKED 44 44 44 ' 500 PAIRS COTTONADE PANTS -. ALSO, A LARGE LOT OF MILITARY BUTTONS, CHEAP MUSLIN SHIRTS, CHEAP CASSIMERE SHIRTS. Exchange wanted. . E. L. HABDrifG. Raleigh, June 4, 1861. 53-wAstf. GEO. W. BLOUNT, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Wilson. Jf . C, WILL ATTEND TO BUSINESS ENTRUSTED TO him in Nash, Wilson. Edgcombe and Franklin Connties. , Feb. 21,1861. 15-wAswly. OXFORD FEMALE COLLEGE, IP WE SHOULD ALLOW OUK ENEMIES to degrade us bv cutting off our educational lacilities, that, of itself, would give them a partial victory. NORTH-CAROLINA IS RICH IN MEN, and can afford to spare from the field those whose duty it is to educate the young. OXFORD IS A QUIET AND SECLUDED VILLAGE, comparatively free from the turmoil and excitement now agitating our country. These considerations have induced ns to supply all the Departments of our School wifh Teachers of the highest qualijicat'wn. WE MAKE NO CHARGE FOR TUITION against the daughters of those who toimUeer to fight for tbeir country. THE TWENTY-FIRST SESSION will open on the FIRST MONDAY IN JULY. The Annual Announcement and Catalogue wihbesenton.pplicanon. MILLS A CO.. Oxford, N. C. Jnne7, 1861. 64-wfaw8tpd. THE OAK CITY HOUSE, (OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE,) RALEIGH, N. C. rwHIS HOUSE HAS BEEN RECENTLY REFITTED M. and newlv furnished in elegant style, and, Mr. MON TAGUE, late of Wilmington, has opened on the second fl0r A NEW BILLIARD SALOOJT, WITH VWO OF ,,vr PHELA1TS PATENT COMBINATION CUSHION TABLES. This Establishment, nnder a new rwnfemenf, has been freshly stocked with PURE LIQUORS W NSEGARS, Ac. direct from the Custom House. It w. II be cted on the CASH plan, bv competent and obl.ging Managers. N. B Wal&rH. Taylor's Old London Dock Brandy and the famous Reading Ale always on draught. tW Snacks Served at all Hours. A FREE LUNCH given daily at Y$SuBtt A CO. March 23, 1861. S3-wAswtl.