Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-08-24

he enrolled. and sent to the Senate. The substi-
tute was then taken up, and Mr.. Merrimon conciu-
| ded his remarks.
Mr.. Clark moved that the bill and substitute be
laid on the table and printed which ne withdrew to
allow Mr.. Person to explain-who continued his re-
marks at length in reply to Mr.. Merrlnoh' rem
| ding his remarks message from the Senate was
received, concurring in the amendment OF the Sen
ate to the engrossed resolution.
| The Speaker announced Mcssrs. llaines, W ood-
ward, Farthing Fisher and Gentry, committee Tor
| the week on enrolled bills.
! Mr. Person resumed his remarks in reply to Mr..
! Merrimon; when he closed,
Mr. Clark renewed his motion 10 lay on the taoe
and print, which was ncgatived-yeas Al, nays 49,
the Speaker voting in the negative
The hill and substitute were again read.
On motion the further consideration oi the SUD.
stute was postponed till tomorrow III CLOCK, anu
Doth were ordered to be printed.
A message was received from the Senate concur
ring in the amendments of the House to the bill on
public printing. Also, one in reference to the ap-
poin:mcnt of joint committees. =,
Mr. Fleming offered a resolution to continue the
Quartermaster's and CommSSary Departments OF
the State, until otherwise ordered by the General
Assembly. The rules were suspended and 1t passed
to its third reading, when at the suggestion oil MT.
Person it was amended to embrace the Adlutant
Generals Department and it passed its third read
Senate.
Leave Of absence was granted to Mr.. Shober I'M
til Thursday, on motion of Mr.. Latham.
Mr. Bridgers, a resolution requesting of the Gov
ernor information whether any arrangement has been
made for the payment of the \. C.. State troops and
volunteers whether such payment has been made
bv the State Government or the Confederate States
and whether he has any official information of a
failure or refusal of the Confederate States to fulfil
its engagements.
Mr. Clark, bill to authorize the Governor to
equip and detail a company of Cavalry for the de-
fence of the western portion OF the State.
Mr.. lanes. bill to amend the 9Th chapter of
the Revised Code.
Mr.. padsett a bill in favor Of A. B. Long, late
Sheriff Of Rutherford county. Referred to the COM
mittcc on propositions and grievances.
Mr. Fcrebee bill to re- organize the Militia; re-
ferrcd to the committee on the Militia, and ordered
TO be printed.
Mr. Fleming moved to reconsider his resolution
concerning the several military departments, which
being done, it amended to take effect from and
after its ratifcaton-paSSed and sent to the Senate.
Mr.. PEBBLES, bill repeating the statutes of lim-
tation; referred to the committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. DOnnel bill to amend the list section Of
the 9TH chapter of the Revised Statutes referred to
the committee on the Judiciary. Also bill to
qnire the Judges of the Supreme Court, hereafter
to hold two sessions of the Court in the city of
R1leigh, and dlScontnulng the session AT Morgan
ton-referred to the same committee.
Mr. Bowman bill to lccate the town of Calhoun
in the county of Mitchell; referred to the commit
tee on propositions and grievances.
Mr. Williamson, a bill to prevent the sacrifice of
property and to provide for the families of voun
tevrs. Referred to the committee the Judiciary.
On motion of Mr.. Merrmon, the bIll introduced
by Mr.. Clark authorizing the Governor to equip
company Of Cavalry. for the defence of the western
part of the State, taken up and put upon its
second reading. Messrs Merrimon, Clark. Hayes
and others urged its passage, but on motion it
referred to the committee on military affairs.
\ message was received from the Senate announ-
cling its committee on enrolled bills.
Mr.. Galloway, bill to suspend the laws in GER
tain caSeS-referred to the committee on the Judi
ciarv.
Mr.. Hanes, from the committee enrolled bills,
reported that the resolution suspending the ordi-
nance of the Convention, &C., had been enrolled
Mr.. Foy's preamble and resolutions being the I'M
finished business of Saturday. were taken up and
amended verbally in two particulars, his motion,
and put on their second reading
The discussion was resumed by Mr.. Mebane
against the resolutions He was replied to by Mr..
Clark, of Craven. After he had concluded,
On motion, the House adjourned till tomorrow
morning, at 10 O'Clock.