Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-08

their commissions in the navy and army, of the Uni
ted States. Said bills were read first time and
passed.
Received through another message from the
House, bill to authorize the County Courts to Law
taxes for the purpose of the support of volunteers
and police forces. Read, and on motion Of Mr..
Stubs, referred to the committee on ways and
means.
Received another message transmitting resolu-
ton authorizing the Governor to use all the powers
of the State, civil and military consistent with the
constitution to protect the persons and property of
our citizens which was read first time and passed.
Mr.. Bledsoe introduced the following preamble
and resolutions, to-wit: 81
WHEREAS, Abraham Lincoln has been and still is
endeavorng to raise money upon the faith and cred
i! of the socaled United States for the purpose of
waging q wicked unjust, unholy and unconstitu-
tional war upon the Southern States; and whereas
North Carolina is neither morally or legally bound
to pay or in any wise to contribute to the payment
of any debt incurred by the said Government since
the 4th day of March last; now, therefore, to the
end that there may be no Misrepresentation on the
part of those who may invest their means in the Sc
surities Of said Government; it is therefore,
Resoloed, That North Carolina will never in any
event pay any portion of the debt incurred by what
fourth day of March last any portion Of any debt
or liability which may be incurred hereafter.
Resolced, That copy of these resolutions be sent
to Abraham Lincoln and the Governors of all the
States by the Governor of North Carolina Referred
to the committe on Ways and Means.
Received a message from the House stating that
they were now in secret secession.
Mr.. Barringer introduced bill to provide for the
education of State Cadets at the North Carolina
Military Institute and for other purposes. Referred
to the committee on military affairs
Tho hill IN SAVING Machines from EYoc,-
ton taken up read the first time and referred to the
committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Avery, from the joint select committee to
whom was referred so much of the Governors mes
sage as relates to the militia law and the military
department of the State reported bill to establish
Geographic line in this State
The resolution from the House of Commons to
provide for the printing of the Volunteers Hand
Book and the resolution authorizing and requesting
the Governor to commission such officers of North
Carolina as have resigned or may hereafter resign
their commission in the navy and army of the Uni
ted States, were taken up, read the first time and
referred to the committee military affairs.
The bill to repeal restrictions upon fisheries pas
sed its several readings under suspension of the
rules and ordered to be enrolled.
Mr.. Taylor, of Brunswick, introduced bill for
the protection of the lives and property of the ct-
zens Read LIST time, passed, and placed on the cal
endar
On motion of Mr.. Avery, the bill to define and
punish treason was taken up and read the second
time Mr.. Worth moved that the same be printed
and made the special order for Monday next at 10
o'clock. Yeas and nays demanded upon motion.
Not agreed to. Yeas 9, nays 80.
The bill then passed its several readings under a
suspension Of the rules, and was ordered to be en-
crossed.
The engrossed resolution authorizing the Gov
fo Dt IN hp Southern
Congress was taken up, passed its several readings
under suspension of the rules and ordered to be
enrolled.
The Speaker announced Messrs. Faison, Outlaw,
Winstead, Stowe and Thomas of Davidson, as the
Senate branch of the committee on Post-ofices and
Post-roads.
On motion of Mr. Thomas of Jackson the Senate
| adjourned until Monday morning, 10 o'clock.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
| The House met pursuant to adjournment
| The journal of yesterday was read and approved
message was received from the Senate trans
| hitting the joint committees report on the resou
ton for secret session, whenever the House deems
it proper, and the report was adopted
Also, message concurrng in the House PROPOSE
ton to raise joint committee of Ways and Means
and the chair appointed as the House branch of the
same. Messrs. Merrimon, Bridgers, Ferebee Person
| and MendenhalL
| REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
On Mr.. Wrights bill to incorporate the Home LIE
| gon, unfavorably.
On Mr.. Taylors bill to repeal the tax on pistols
bowie knives, &c. substitute, and recommend it.
| passage.
| On the bill to provide for the manufacture o
arms, the joint committee on military affairs report
ed favorably. The bill passed the second and thrt
readings was ordered to be engrossed and sent t.
the Senate.
Messrs HAYS and Patterson appeared in the
seats, and on motion Of Mr.. Merrmon, were allowe.
to record their votes in favor of the convention bill
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. PEBBLES, to provide for executive assist
Referred to the committee on military affairs
By Mr.. Crumpler, to suspend civil process TO
the collection of debts for the space of two years
Referred to the Judiciary committee.
By Mr.. Galloway, to abolish the Office Of Stat
Geologist. To the committee on the judiciary.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. Bfidgers, to instruct the judiciary to en-
quire into the expedency of establishing Court o
Admiralty, and to report by bill or otherwise
Adopted.
By Mr. Wooten, resolution requiring the Stat
| Treasurer to withhold payment on all bonds. &c.
due BY this State to individuals or corporations il
the non-slaveholdng States, until the present hos
tties between the North and the South shall cease
Referred to the committee on the judiciary.
By Mr. Cheek, to appoint messenger for tn
House of Commons. Laid over to be considered il
! secret session.
By Mr. Hill, in favor of Ed Marlborough passe
the several readings, ordered to be engrossed an
| sent to the Senate.
The House then went into secret session.
When the doors were opened, Mr.. Donnell offere
resolution passed at the late regular session t
have certain old Colonial Records and other paper
printed, and it was adopted
A message was received from the Senate trans
hitting engrossed resolution to purchase for the us
Of the State the used by the Cadets of the Hills
boro' Military Academy. Rejected on its secon
reading.
On motion of Mr.. Merrimon, the House adjourne
until Monday morning 10 o'clock.
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CEDAR Fork, April 29th, 1851.