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! - il j-o i V". -1 ; NO.'.''r' RALEIGH N. C.M r i r ' i i . I,' . ;' i :. i i; . . ;:.. . I I i a i I ii II , i I I i I -; 1 1 I i i i i 1 1 - -1 i 1 1 v . ; i . i i . ;i J i . ih CL Rook Store: ' , ... , i . termh of subscription, AC. : J 1" ,..An,h' iLi TiA ' rirn v io. t iv Advcrtlaements iiwerted a( me wsna All letters on. buninesa hould bead irrfwl tn the ConsUtuiIon Publish lnf? Company' Raleigh. N. U. ; Order unacoampauiotf by caab will receive no attention. ' ; The people did not want the pre cnt so-called Constitutional Conven tlon. as they plainly declared by their votes on the first Thursday of Aueust last, when they cast a ma- Jorlty of more than ten. thousand I against If, iind they :wlll havi? nqth-1 Ing to do with the partisan con- the country now demand national glomeration f 'patch work ; and men with national. Ideas.- Democ lKtch wrk, which thM frnudulent racy with its double-dealings is Convention 'has developed. Tbey have tiorie1 enough already to defeat their proposed amendments by, at I(asttwenty thousand majority in the Staite, and yhen they adopt an other one oft heir favorite amend- ments; that I-io require every man (submitting their action on Con to show hirt mi. tax receipt every I titutional amendments over twelve year before he shall be allowed to I . . ' m I vote, and two otner amenuinenis, which "iWy tfesfre to adopt,, taking I away from the people the right fey in the hope that .the people will now have under our present excel- lose sight of them in the issues in tent Constitution to elect their own cidental to a Presidential cam Judges and Justices of the Peace, paign? tho whole .botch of . amendments, . We have no doubt that this is a consisting, as tho "tmall monu- cherished idea, but we can assure incnt"said,of one hundred or more, the revolutionists that the people will certainly be voted down by the are not apt to lose sight of their ne- Icopla They, arestrongly condemn- farious designs, and whether sub- ing this bogus Convention, ajid they mltted to them soon or late, they will reject whatever It iriasubmit will: receive that condemnation ' so to them. They know, inelr taxes I will be taken to oav the.exDenses of this mot useless and unnecessarv body of men that ever assembled In North Carolina. These remarks are not made In disparagement of tho intelligence and ' ability of the Convention, but because the people did not desire it, and they will not adopt this illegitimate oi&pring of; fraud. . Tho Big-Injun" In the chair, niw eviuenuy ieeu piaceu in "ieaa- ing strings. ;,, a no caucus or tne 1 party of which ho has recently at-1 tached hiniself, ha evidently been -drilling" him. . To-day. when the question of establishing , inferior courts was - brought up by . "Old 8pock3t, bf Chatham, after he had jldhlssiiy.hooilledtheprevi- ous question. -The .fffect of'the bilj, it is alleged, is to give the Leg- Isiaturo the power lo restore the old upon the .roll was called. When ilr. Tourgee'a name was called, he arose, toexplain his vote The K.iU.r InlprfprrPd ftnd - - t"uv:i:: ii. iMt mm vuuiaie, or me jewsf wnoin me nonoraDie under the circumstances, he informed gentleman from Orange (Mr. Turn the House he had been Instructed " er) 8:178 neld no bigher position In i 1 mist pon member, in explalnine ineir voios,, 10 con u no themselves cspecially to the vote, and' should object to their discussing on matter J, , . f ; . . 7? , relating.to the subject to. Demoted upon- It Is kild new converts are always zealous. .Ransom out Herod's Her- ord. .very hair of his dyed mous- tacho proclaims himself nowa new- Hedged Democrat, and he stands ready (o do ' the bidding of old man lteid, or any . other Demn- cratic master whom a caucus may I nnnolnt. a ; - . .' I a nR i Correction, i f ' In our WW "cf Mrl' Page, delo o frprr'; phowap on yesterday, 'stated thlt his illness was occa- ed by pneumonia,' We should 3 said bilious fover. . . . .. . i . i T f thftra ever was any doubt of the complete success or me itepuDiican oarty Iii the National contest next year.- it is dispelled in the fact, that TuTi 5JL . fflfn, . nh! M1C .L rr.7-,rr-Z to agree upon any unnurm puurm Lif principles. In the Northwest. for Instance, the proposed Inflation r ,so : ,nw i-. hir lidlmr I w f"w ------ iara. in ew vr"C4 States ofthie North they proclaim for And seeing such pointed and pol hard money. In other words the ished shafts, as those shot by .Mr. n.mnt i nartv nronosea now. as S. can't belong. resisted. - , Democratic party , proposes now, as they have always done, to be all things to all men.' We well remember the great hue and cry of "Northern men with Southern principles" with - which they " Went forth to battle in I I days gone i by. ' The people of this country have become rather suspic-1 ious of this double-dealing since I thai slang cry which brought all I our evils upon Us. The people of somewhat played out. : Wby Is It? If the Democrats are so sanguine of an endorsement by the people, why is it that they have postponed months? Do they hope to blend m ?A their infamous propositions during this Convention with other hobbies, merited. Remarks of Mr. Smyth, of New lianoyer, on a question ot Personal Privilege, October , 1st, 1875. . y -j - . Jr. President I am forced to again rise to a question of privilege, especially In vindication of my race, North Carolina gentlemen and my party. Mr. Smyth read from the News. v , Now, sir, I have taken occasion to acquaint myself with the fact, no negro or negroes came nere with any i purpose to Interfere with the deliberations or this Uonvention, hut like other good citizens to hear ana se1? was iransacwu uy irns rKZt' Aan Uf publicans on this floor have been in caucus or elsewhere, instructed to confuse the action of the House, or hoWever much of tyranny is at- tempted to be exercised by the party in the ascendant. ' Dt r Rmitiided and Mverned bv mv mncentlon of what should be done in the premises and when right is In- fringed, whether that Infringement comes from an individual or a party, i protest against btone; (wnitej mentVand whom he farther says is a carpet bag type-setter from vir- ginla, slandering my race and my Pf V: f . . . t v I further protest against this man whbse recofd Mr. Turner makes, attempting to flx the social status of North Carolinagentlemen, as he ln "Y1 tho Imnutatinn hf . an Pmtist. I must say that Stone, (white) with un- blushing eflrontry, dares to continue bis liberties with me and my name, rm rCt ,i:.-rzr. i rTI tempts him to seek to be elevated to the plane of manhood and gen to the rtlane of manhood and cren- tility, to which I was born rather than educated. . ePlo3ion t00 P0?,,11111' chorColliery, near Pottsvllle, Pa., killing two persons, fatally wound ing one anS several beibsr badly hurt.' r I I JFur the Constitution . 5 I - i Mb. Editor I desire to bear testimony to the happy success of ouiym ux uia remarks una morning in the Convention, in re- W the gross, attack: or tiie iVfeim on nimseirand tils people, I think I gentlemen begin to see that if these riu" a a11 W country, they must be pro- tectea rrom tne coarse ana vulgar assaults or Democratic scribblers. A SPECTATOEt. Great credit Is due to Major H. M. Miller for the manner in which he discharges the duties ' a? keeper of the capitol. The Major attends to his friends without fear, favor or affection. He knows nothing be yond his duties, and that he attends to. . If the civil service of the State was altogether composed of such men we could well.be proud. Religious. The Bight Rev. J. T. Holly, Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Haiti W. I., will preach In St. Augustine Chapel in this ci ty next Sunday. He visits Raleigh for the purpose of placing his two sons and another Haitien youth in the St. Augustine Normal school. The Detroit Free Press : "The doctors don't believe in advertis- ing-It's unprofessional you know duc let one or em tie up a sore thumb for John Smith, and they'll climb seven pairs of stairs to have a reporter 'just mention it, you know.' STATE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. ; TWENTY-THIRD DAY. Fbiday, Oct. 1, 1875. . The Convention met at 10, a. m., Ar. President Ransom in the Chau. . Prayer by Rev. Mr. Kerr, of the Con vention. - -The Journal of yesterday was read snd annmved. . . - Mr. Jones, of Yadkin, had his vote recorded in the affirmative on the pas- sago of the school ; ordinance ; and Mr. Hoflfman had his recorded in the affirm- atlve on the question ol removing Gov. Holden's disabilities. - ; BKPOBTS FROM COMMITTEES'. Mr. Shober, from the Committee on Suffrage and Eligibility to office ; Mr. Durham, from the Committee on Revr enue, Taxation, &c.; and Mr. Shepherd, from the Committee on Municipal Cor- porations, reported. The latter report was against levying special tax to es- tablish and repair public roads. Passed over informally. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND ;.v ',h i v.; ' ' BESOLUTIOKS. .. By Mr. Durham, Dem., ordinance to confer upon the General Assembly power to regulate charges for freights and travel on carrying companies in sute ian-d to protect against mo- Referred. -l By Mr- Bennett, Dem., resolution concerning the Cheraw and Salisbury Narrow Gauge Railroad. ; By Mr. Badger, Rep., resolution asking whether the Convention has power to grant divorces from matrl- mony. ;- ' s ; . ' " ' ' '' . ' DiriTiriSHpD BUSINESS. Resolution in regard to Robeson county contested case, introduced by Mr. Albertson. , , , " ' : Mr. Albertson, Rep., said the Conven tion should remember the circum stances in which they are placed. There was a majority against Convention the number of that majority, was imma terial to himself. , It was, however, a thing to be respected ; 'it was a respect able anair, this expression of the will of tho Deoole. When the majority of the Court was against him, he abided by it. Had the party with which he acts the maj0rity on this floor, which an inves- Itisation would snow, tne convention were here, and how ? by the votes of the very gentlemen whose seats are doubt ful.. He wished the question of their right to seats settled so that the Conven tion, could adjourn, in obedience to the popular will. If the report of the major- mmtftn,..,Tent it7 .committee headopted revoluUon would bo worked lajhe election laws in Xiorth. uaxouna. prae yriiivipio uiereia Jieia is mat commis sioners may exercise judicial powers: This question of, granting certMcates and exercising judicial powers should be settled. . Without a settlement of itt the people would have the empty power of voting, but no power to 'enforce' Vie return of the officer of their choice! Is 1 -The rules were suspended' tuid the resolution was adopted. 1 1 c " ' f The Convention refused to excuse Mr. Withers, DemM from serving lon ger on the Committee on. Privileges and Elections.; . :, : , v . k, ; . i ... ; THIRD READING.. . ' ., , , . . Report of the Committee on the Ex ecutive Department. To amend art's, sea. 10. Governor to nominate and by and with consent of : majority I of the Senate shall appoint all officers estab lished by: this Constitution whose ap pointment is, not otherwise. provided tor. !. Mr. Barringeri Rep., though t that the Convention l should say 'what officers are to be elected before passing' this; u Mr. Badger, Rep.; said that there was more In the remarks of. Mr Barringer than' probably , struck, some. Certain courts had been authorized to be estab lished by the Legislature, and it might be that the power to elect the oLHcers or these. inferior courts would. lx given to that ibbdy, who would put burdensome officials upon the people. ' ; "? ;; Mr. Tourgee,' Rep called attention to the . fact .that ,. some , days since an amendment had been offered, providing that officers of the inferior courts should be elected .by the people. This had been voted down by a party vote. By this proposition power would be given the Legislature to create whatever offi cers t tney mignt cnoose ana to mi them to establish one or fifty - courts in a county, prescribe terms and ap point the officers thereof. ;. , . ' . , . ; The previous question was ordered. Mr. French, Rep., oflered an amend ment making, confirmation by joint ballot of Legislature. ' 3 ; ' ' : ,'" ' ' ' ; Mr. Fabrcloth, Rep., an amendment, that Legislature shall not elect judicial or executive officers, i rt r 14 r Mr. Tourgee, Rep., complained of tho hot haste in calling previous question. Mr. Smyth. Rep., rose, to a question of personal privilege respecting, an ar ticle.in the Daily News of this date. . Mr. Turner, uem., saia no naa in structed writers ibr the newspaper un der his control to make no attacks upon delegates. U i -' a''.ji iii. .. U i :u- 4 :h Mr. Justice,!Rep., also rose to a ques tion of privilege. , Mr. BoycLRep had offered a resolu tion and one of the papers had given the credit therefor ioHlr. Byrd. J ' : ";'n Mr.4 Blocker, Rep. made' an 5 ex plana- tion to the Convention,' as did Mr. Bad ger, Rep .jlAVii :J'tii .m.i-.t ; Mr., Tourgee,; Rep., objected to itbe Sergeant-at-Arms exercising authority properly belonging to the Chair. ,; Mr. Turner, Dem hoped that officer would continue in, the exercise of, such authority, and if necessary use a Leave of absence was . granted to Mr. Barringer. . ; ; ?j. vi.i U u Ordinance to' amend art 9, seo4.; fiJ ( y Mr. Badger, raised the , point that ihe previous question having been ordered. nothing else could be considered1 Just now. v . , .... A motion to adjournV as decided not in order. , . : ' Points of order werb' here discussed by Messrs.- Dixon, Jarvls, Tourgee, Coleman, Manix and Badger. - ' ' ' Mr. French's amendment was lost' ayes 37; noes 65; .: - "- " Mr. Faircloth s amendment was yoteu down yes 57, noes 54. . : . 1 . . Mr. Munden, who had , given noUce, offered an amendment, , that no execu-, tive or Judicial officer sbali.be appoint-. ed or elected by the General Assembly. Lost ayes 50, noes 51. , ;.. , The Question recurring on tne passage Of the ordinance on its third reading,' Mr. Barringer,- Rep., i opposed It as taking from the people the right to elect their officers. He took . occasion ,tn speak highly of the system of township government. 1 . ...;T Mr. Bowman, Rep., regarded una as the entering wedge to a series or amendments, covert thougli they are,1 to deprive the people of - their rights. He warned the majority against taking power from the people. ' The ordinance passed third reading ayes 55, noes 51. . ::',f : ' ; 'vC-V., : t Mr. Badger rose to a question ol per sonal privilege In relation U a oommtt nication Ui a .ne wspaper whose, editor holds a seat la the ConTenUon..:: . Jlr. Stallings said the article was written by another than himstl. 4 Mr. rJadgor then charged the! cbrros ponaent with J having done himfinjui-M . - v t3ifj.iimj.NiM.iiim'Hl.i its v.f. . ' lieavej,oC .absence' was gran te4 ,to ,,-; , f!1 1 iPrW 1 'Falrclotb, . Hinnant, Cro-jby, Kirby, and . Principal Mj . . DoorkeeDer.- jMr. Tourgee' moved to reconsider the ' vote; by; which the' brdinauce;, In' W x 1 lation to terms of' officers passed third " 1 ;' " ' reading and that' that motion be post- c - poned until; Tuesday next, so !t as, to; t - j t make special order for 12 o'plock of that;,, day. The motion to postpone prevailed. j . . . 1 j SECDIfD SPECIAL ORDER. . Vii : ,i ,,f, ;l Ordinance in relation to ;the permar f nent school fund, the, qiestion.bengjo . , j .. reconsider the vote by which it passed, Mr. Avery withdrew his motion to; , reconsider. " " ' ' ' ;i '; ,KnJ On motion of Mr? Withers, ' the rules !l suspended' and the ordinance pixn 1 1 ' ' 1 hi biting vacating roft terms of: officers named in a: 1 4 was 'tak en, up, and after. , . being slightly amended, passed second : reading, j..,, -j, I i tiit van iin j jThe rules wcrp iispenled an4 he, or-1 . , , . A innrA rtnt nnnn its thlrrl raAintr - auc re was ouieouou raiur. i;aaiuDer- lafn's speaking lit this junciufeVf ?!iV' V !Mt. Tourgee moved 1 to adjonrnl but r ' " before the completion of' ' the roll-oall, t withdrew the motion;! ;h;S;vvj.. Mr. McCabe having made the samo motfon, ;the pofnt of prder r was u raised Vi, that no business had. intervened since, 4, the motion, made by Mr. Tourgee. , , ( the point that 'Mr Tourgee'a'1 njotlon ' navii:g been withdrawn1,1 the motion to ' ' adjourn could not be considered as haV-1 '' ' ' ing beefPmade. m ;i ' rii. v.' iitu v. Mr..AicuaDe, oeiore tne completion ! of the roll-call, withdrew his motion ! 1 , Mr. Manning, of Chatham,' .renewed .,; . , ; , it, a Ad the Convention by, a vote of pi 4 . -to 7 refused to adiburn. ' "" ' ' '.' ' " - iur. 'xourgee naa no aesire to oostruct the passage of' thd "oTdin&tite1 buV he4'"" did object to seeing- Mr;' Chamberlain 1 1 ''' stopped in his remarks, jj -jU iH.wuir several aeiegates. ;v i , -u rr-,ii .n-iC' n Mr, Manning, of Chatham, demand- ed tie, previous questlop-r-ayes 74t noes , ., , , 26.i tPassed third readingayes.OO, noes, .... , At 3:25, on motion of Mr. . Munden, 1 the" Convention adjourned unUl in6-t,': rcwnbminrlOb'clobki I,K "M" ' MISCELLANEOUS.' V: irriinn om i rni- nr nno.i.ii rSESSIONrlSTS-'., Wirite, Course of Lectures besin .Octo ber tst, and close in five months.' Full course of Medical s 'Instruction by the Facultv, and daily Wtem pf examina-. lions by the Adjunct Faculty. 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S.PJ3RRY,;f iiiunut! lfS!m 1' Erj6ouiuiaEno:.iEir:DUcTfiy;,u;: 1 Li I iih xaanuiaciurea .in; v-iiariowo,.i.,v i (f(f truly a home enterprise. It is now In every public well of that growing city ' and gives entire satisfaction. . It ,U yv wooden pump, simple in construction, durable and vbeap; For' further info' r 1 1 ' mat ion and price list, apply to t I -iuh 1 1 G. L.GIU2ES0N, Box lb, , 1( .., w ' .?:' , -i Charlotte. M. O." 1 ",n r l idr-An asent wanted In RalsihjU 154-lw A IYOUKG-MA1I- OF COlIE EX-f i,lr f tutplAnA 1aIiau a : f notion t t a- TEACHER in a private school or fam-1 ,J"l Hyi , He is competent to teachLATni:t FRENCH, GREEEMATHEMATJCa rnut and the usual English Branches. ' Clii- factory refarencea giTen.' 'Add restf, tizfr '"l ffng terms, etcP. Cx poxSSt, Ji in hi: ;?pd Fredericksburg, V. r !rt f I 'M A 1
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