Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-08-28
SENATE.


FRIDAY, Aug 30, 1861.
Senate met a. 10 o'clock, Mr.. Speaker Clark in the
Chair.
The journal of yesterday was read, corrected and
approved
Mr. Humphrey introduced memorial from Ons-
low, praying the Legislature to take some acton
in reference to the stay law. Referred to the com
mittee on that subject.
Mr.. Dowd introduced memorial from the citizens
of Moore, praying for some action upon the Cheraw
and COaltieldS Railroad Laid for consideration.
Mr.. hall from the military committee, reported
back the following resolutions, begging to be dis
charged from the further consideration OF them, viz:
a resolution concerning the employment of prisoners
of war; resolution inquiring into the expediency
of keeping regiment stationed along the Tennessee
line, aud resolution concerning the enlargement OF
the legion Of cavalry commanded by Col. Sprul-
Also the following resolutions were reported back,
viz: resolution concerning the erection OF a bat
terry at BOgue Inlet, recommended that it do not
pass resolution concerning the transportation Of
troops recommended that it do not pass, and bill
incorporating the Wilmington Railroad Guards,
commended that it do pass.
Mr. Humphrey introduced bill to repeal all the
sections of chapter 107 Revised Code from 45 to 50.
Referred to judiciary committee.
Mr.. Gather asked to be excused from serving on
the committee to investigate the accounts of de-
partments. He was excused and Mr.. Grist was ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Turner introduced bill giving to all troops
hereafter to be raised the power of electng their
own officers. Laid over
The unfinished business of yesterday was taken
up, concerning the bill to enlarge Col. Spruiils le-
glon, with the amendments thereto, which, on mo-
ton was referred to the committee on military af-
fairs.
BILLS ON THEIR SECOND READING.
bill to enlarge the power of County Courts was
taken up and put on its second reading, when
Mr.. Gambler moved to amend by striking out
"shall" and insert "may," which was lost
Mr.. Gather moved to amend, so that the magis-
trates shall levy tax in the the State
Adopted.
Mr. Lane moved to add after county and school, -"
which was adopted and the bill thus amended pass
cd its second reading
On motion, the rules were suspended and the bill
was read and passed the third time.
message from the House was received prOpos-
ing to adjourn Friday next sine die
Mr.. Outlaw moved to lay it on the table. The
yeas and nays being demanded it was carred-yeas
%, nays 81.
A message from the House was received, trans
uniting message from the Governor, with COM
municatiOn from the members of Congress- concern
ing the establishment ola Hospital in Richmond for
our troops. Referred to committee on military af.
fairs.
Mr.. Simpson moved suspension of the rules in
order to take up resolution concerning ThoS Settle.
Agreed TO; and the resolution passed its second and
third readings.
A resolution providing for the transportation oil
troops was taken up on its second reading and lost
bill Incorporating the Wilmington Railroad
Guards, was taken up, when Mr. Gambler moved
its indefinite postponement which was agreed to.
bill to amend the charter of the Chsraw and
Coalhelds Railroad was taken up, and on motion re-
ferred to the committee on corporations.
Mr. Eure introduced n resolution instructinU the
committee on Finance to report concerning the is
suing of Treasury notes, which was adopted.
bill to exempt certain persons from militia duty
was taken up, and on motion Of Mr.. Humphrey
| referred to the committee militia
bill concerning the future requsition of troops
| was taken up and put on its second reading when
| Mr. Gambler moved to amend so as to include Cap
tains districts in the operation of the bill.
| iMr. Humphrey moved to amend by requiring com
| handing officers of companies &C. to report to the
! Adjutant General the number, name and residence
of the rank and file under their command, in order
that each county may be accredited for the number
| of troops sent.
On motion of Mr. Stubbs, referred to the com
| mittee on military affairs. -.
A bill to provide hands to work the public roads,
was taken up, and passed its second reading, when
| on motion the rules were suspended and the bill
passed Its third reading.
A resolution authorizing the formation of a com
papy in each House of the General Assembly, wa:
taken up on its second reading, when on motion o
Mr.. Worth, it was laid on the table; the yeas anC
nays being demanded-yeas 81, nays 16.
A bill to empower the tax collectors to list taxa
bles was takenup, and on motion referred to thu
Finance committee -f.. THt .sH "EE .
/ A resolution in favor of the Western Railroad
was taken up on its second reading and passed
when the rules were suspended and the bill passed
the third time.
On motion, the Senate adjourned until tomorrow
morning, 10 o'clock
- HOUSE OF COMMONS. s4
The House met at 10 o'clock.
The Journal of yesterday was read and approved