Done at Raleigh, 20th day of May, in the year of our Lord 1861." The following ordinance was also passed: "We, the people of North Carolina, in convention assembled, do declare and ordain ...

There would seem to be intense war excitement in North Carolina. Raleigh is to be the head-quarters of the troops which the State is mustering into service, and 5,000 will soon be gathered there.