Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-18
The STANDARD.
LEGISLATURE OF NoRrH-CARoLlNA.
EXTRA SESSION.
SENATE.

tExTRA sEssION.l
SENATE.
81 MONDAY, Sept 9, 1851.
Senate met at 10 o'clock.
The journal was read and approved
message was received from the House, propo'
sing to raise Joint select committee to inquire into
the evacuation of Fort Oregon. >Concurred in. !,
The Speaker announced said committee on the
part of the Senate to consist of Messrs Outlaw ana
Taylor Of Brunswick. -.
Mr.. Slaughter introduced petition from the
county court of Hartford Referred to the commune
tee on propositions and grievances. =:
Mr.. Thomas, of jackson, from the internal I'M
provement committee, in accordance WIN ieSo'u.
ton, reported bill to complete the WORKS OH DeeP
River and also bill to amend the eharter OF the
W;,Eamston and Tarooro' Railroad, recommending
their passage.
Mr. Outlaw introduced a resolution instructlng
the committee on military affairs to inquire con-
corning the supplying of our troops with winter
clothes Passed. -,
Mr.. Faison introduced resolution in favor of the
enerossing clerks. On motion the rules were sus-
pended and the resolution was read second time,
when
Mr. Bledsoe moved to amend by adding land
others, if necessary" Adopted
Mr. Outlaw offered substitute for the whole
Adopted, and the bill passed. its several readings
Mr.. Copeland introduced resolution authorizing
the appointment of an additional assistant Surgeon
to each n. Z. regiment I'm
On motion the rules were suspended and the bull
was read and passed second time, when on motloh
it was referred to the military committee.
Mr.. Outlaw asked to be excused from serving on
the Oregon investigation committee. Excused.
The hour having arrived for the consideration OF
the special ORDER to-wit: the revenue law, mo-
ton was made to postpone it until u o'clock, and
the yeas and nays being demanded, it was lost
yeas Is, nays "a.
A motion was made to postpone until the Senate
was through with the mornings business. Post
poned
Mr.. Thomas of Jackson, introduced bill to au-
thorize the Governor to receive into service bat
talon of Cherokecs Referred to the committee on
military affairs with the order to print.
Mr. Thomas. of Jackson, introduced bill con-
corning the Western \. Z. Bank. Referred to the
committee on banks.
Mr. Slaughter introduced bill in relation to free
negroes havirg arms. Referred to the comm ttee
ON propositions and grievances.
Mr.. Gambler introduced bill to prevent the sale
Of spirituous liquors at public gatherings Laid
over.
Mr. Gambler introduced bill to prevent the COL
lection of school taxes during the war. Laid over.
Mr.. Outlaw moved to amend the rules Of the
Senate, so that the Senate shall meet at o'clock,
adjourn at 3, and meet at II. p. NJ.
Nr. Waugh moved to amend, so that the Senate
shall meet at s, and sit until o'clock Lost
Mr.. Eure moved to amend By striking out II and
inserting 81. Carried
Mr.. Bedsoe moved to amend by taking a recess
at 2, meeting at b. and then adjourn at P. N.
Carried
Mr.. Sharpe moved to lay the whole on the table.
Carried
4 message was received from the House announ-
eng the passage of a bill to enlarge the powers of
the town of Washington On motion the rules
were suspended and the bill put upon its several
readings. Passed
The consideration of the Revenue law was re-
smed and the bill ordered to be read by sections.
Mr.. Worth, the introducer gave general explain
alton of the bill He calculated that this bill would
produce 81, DOC, 900 exclusive of agricultural pro-
auctions He moved to amend the LIST section, by
striking out property" and inserting estate" in
the seventh line
Mr1Gaither moved to amend the second section,
by adding farming utensils, including carts, wag-
ons and threshing machines"
Mr. Worth moved to amend the amendment, by
striking out ''ncluding' and inserting Excluding"
Adopted, and the amendment as amended, was
adopted.
Mr. Stowe moved to strike out all after &" farming
AIr. Stowe moved to strike out the fourth section
motion was made to strike out $500 and insert
$500, which was lost
Mr.. Bledsoe moved to amend by striking out tho
words "other than land and negroes"
message was received from the House propo-
sing to raise Joint select committee to provide
Somc means for procuring salt Concurred in
Mr.. Turner introduced series Of resolutions con.
corning the death of the Hon. Willie P Mangum
lie accompanied them with appropriate remarks,
referring to the long and useful career of the
deceased and paid a just tribute TO his high
and ennobling qualities.
Mr. Brown said it was his fortune to know the
Hon. Willie p. Mangun, both at college and in the
Senate. He testified to the high position Judge
Mangum held in the Senate of the United States,
even in its palmiest days. lie said there was one
trait in his character which peculiarly impressed
him, and that was, his magnaniinitv to mankind
lie s'ii his position in history would be high and
elevated, and when such an individual passed away.
we should treasure his memory in our hearts, and
that ne must express the melancholy sensation his
death created within his own bosom
The resolutions were adopted, and the Senate ad.
journed until u p. nj.
NIGHT SESSION