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North Carolina Legislature--Gov. Vance's message

Raleigh June 30
--The Legislature met in extra session to-day. A quorum being present, Gov. Vanoe's message was read in both Houses, after which the Legislature adjourned to 11 o'clock to-morrow.

Gov. Vance recommends that provision be made for the continued reception of all non-interest bearing Confederate Treasury notes, irrespective of the date of issue. He regards the action of the Virginia Legislature and Richmond banks, however patriotic their motives, as most unfortunate, sending still further to depreciate the currency.

He says no more deadly blow could be struck, against our cause than the repudiation of our currency, and that North Carolina should be among the first to dishonor the money paid her citizens for their subsistence, and her soldiers for their blood, is something he should regret living to see.

If one issue of Confederate notes be good, then all are, since the same honor is pledged for their redemption.

He also recommends a predication of the militia law, to facilitate the raising and equipping of seven thousand militia called for by the President.

He recommends the enlargement of the list of exemptions proper for the protection of the State.

The Treasurer's communication reviews the financial condition of the State. He suggests, in view of the action of the Virginia Legislature and the Richmond Banks, that the collection of State and Confederate taxes be suspended temporarily.

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