Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-08-28

marks at length IN reply TO MT. MeTTlNioh. eh-
ding his remarks message from the Senate was
received, concurring in the amendment OF the Sen
ate to the engrossed resolution.
The Speaker announced Messrs Haines Wood
ward, Farthing. Fisher and Gentry, committee for
the week on enrolled bills.
Mr. Person resumed his remarks in reply to Mr.
Mcrrimon; when he closed,
4 Mr. Clark renewed his motion TO lay on the table
and print, which was negatived-yeas 40, nays 40,
the Speaker voting in the negative
The bill and substitute were again read.
On motion, the further consideration of the sub
sttute was postponed till tomorrow 10 o'clock, and
Doth were ordered to be printed.
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-
pon:ment of joint committees
Mr.. Fleming offered resolution to continue the
Quartermasters and Commissary Departments OF
the State, until otherwise ordered by the General
Assembly. The rules were suspended and it passed
to its third reading, when at the suggestion OF Mr..
Person it was amended to embrace the Adlutant
Generals Department, and it passed its third read
ing, and was ordered to be enrolled and sent to the
Senate.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr.. Shober I'M
til Thursday, on motion of Mr.. Latham.
Mr.. Bridgerss, resolution requesting Of the Gov
ernor information whether any arrangement has oeen
nluc lot the payment OI W. W. O"I0 s'OoP' ".~
volunteers-w whether such payment has been made
BY the State Government or the Confederate States
and whether he has any official information OF
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. j..
Mr.. Hanes, a bill to amend the 9TH chapter Of
the Revised Code.
II, in favor of
Sheriff of Rutherford county. Referred to the COM
mittee on propositions and grievances.
Mr. Ferebee, bill to re-organize the Militia; re-
ferred 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 was amended to take effect from and
after its ratication-passed and sent to the Senate
Mr. PEBBLES, bill repeating the statutes of limi-
tation; referred to the committee the Judiciary.
Mr. Donnell, bill to amend the LIST section Of
the 7h chapter of the Revised Statutes referred to
the committee on the Judiciary. Also, a bill to re-
quire the Judges of the Supreme Court, hereafter
to hold two sessions of the Court in the city Of
Raleigh, and disseminating the session at Morgan
ton-referrM to the same committee.
Mr. Bowman a bill to locate the town of Calhoun
in the county of Mitchell referred to the commit
tee on propositions and grievances.
Mr.. Williamson, bill to prevent the sacrifice Of
property and to provide for the families of volun
teers. Referred to the committee on the judiciary.
On motion Of Mr.. Merrimon, the bill introduced
by Mr. Clark authorizing the Governor to equip
company Of Cavalry for the defence of the western
part of the State, was taken up and put upon its
second reading Messrs. Merrimon, Clark. Hayes
and others urged its passage but on motion it Was
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
tam cases-referred to the committee ON the Judi
ciary.
Mr.. Hanes from the committee enrolled bills,
reported that the resolution suspcnding the ordi-
nance of the Convention, &C., had been enrolled.
Mr.. Foy's preamble and resolutions being the un-
finished business of Saturday, were taken up and
amended verbally in particulars, OIL 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.
SENATE.
TUESDAY, Aug. 90, 1861.
The Senate met at 10 o'clock, Mr.. Speaker Clark
in the Chair.
Journal of yesterday was read and approved
Mr.. Humphrey introduced memorial, petition.
ing tie Legislature to take action for the relief
OF the people in the absence of the staylaw Refer
red to committee on judiciary.
MIR. Pltchford, FROM the committee on ways and
MEANS reported in favor Of the bill referred to them
concerning the working Of the public roads in the
absence of the twelve months volunteers; and the
bill was read and laid over under the rules.
Mr.. Barringer introduced a resolution instr,cng
the committee on claims, to inquire into the pur.
phoSo nf by.f l,oa Of fr.f
regiment Adopted.
Mr.. Humphrey a resolution referring so much Of
the Governors message relates to military affairs
to the military committee; and also a resolution re-
ferring SO much of the Governors message relates
to the coast deGences, to the same committee
| Adopted.
Mr.. Shaw bill concerning the Fayetteville and
Northern Plank Road Company, which, on motion,
was referred to the judiciary committee.
Mr.. Dowd bill amending the charter of the Che
raw and Coatelds Railroad, which was laid over un
| der the rules
! Mr.. Harris of Franklin, introduced bill concern
ing guardians and wards, which, on motion, was re-
ferred to judiciary committee.
| Mr.. Waugh introduced a bill for the relief of E.
and j. Oliver, which was referred to judiciary com
mittee.
Mr.. Taylor of Granville, introduced bill to ex
empt certain persons from militia duty. Laid ovel
under the rules.
A message from the House of Commons was re
ceived, announcing that the House had passed re-
solution empowering the Board of Claims to take
evidence
On motion, the rules were suspended and the re
solution passed its second and third readings.
The resolutions postponed yesterday, concerning
the raising and rendering of troops from North Car
olina to President Davis, together with the proposed
amendment of Mr.. Turner, to allow the privates ir
said troops to elect their own officers, with thu
amendment of Mr.. Humphrey to the amendment o
Mr.. Turner specifying that the officers shall b.
elected as the officers of the twelve months volun
teers are elected, was taken up and Mr.. Humphrey
amendment was lost.
Mr.: Turner's amendment being next in order, h,
called for the yeas and nays, and the an,endmen
was carried-yeas %, nays 16, and the resolution
thus amended passed its second reading
The resolution being placed on its third reading
some doubt arose as to the meaning conveyed BY
Mr.. Turner'S amendment, when
Mr.. faison moved to amend by striking out Mr.
Turner's amendment and substituted the following
Provided further, That the companies reoiment