Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-08-21

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III. Gambler introduced . bill To encourage thet
growth Of wool Laid over under the rule. ~
3, Leave of absence. was granted Mr.. Lane until
Wednesday. - css Isl. LII = -
I'll M, Thomas, of Jackson, bill compelling the
Tennessee Turnpike Company to complete acertain
portion Of work by given time, or forfeit their
Charter. Referred to the judiciary committee. s
Mr. Turner introduced series Of resolutions de- |
claring the Gubernatoral chair yacated and propos
ing that the Legislature fix time to elect Cover
nor, and moved to refer them to . committee on
Constitutional reforms. 4 z.S,5s 20
+ The Speaker here called Mr.. Humphrey to the
Chair. -. y Is s4gSt, y sfYss.e5a = ssiev Es'Sl
Nj. Hall moved to lay the resolutions on the table
The resolution being withdrawn at the request of
the Senator from Burke, Mr.. Gather, lengthy dis
cussion ensued upon the resolutions of Mr. Turner,
in which Messrs Gather and Turner spoke in favor,
and Messrs Bledsoe, Barringer and Brown against,
whereupon the motion to lay on the table was re-
newed and lost-yeas ~, nays 10.
On the motion to REFER Mr. Turner spoke at length
in defence of his resolutions, when the question
coming up, the yeas and nays were demanded and
the motion to refer was lost-yeas II, nays 90.
The resolutions were then laid over under the
rule. 80 -.--.t-.s ,se: js5s q
A motion being made to adjourn, it was withdrawn
to take up the resolution reported by Mr.. Hall this
morning from the Judiciary committee, suspending
convention
months volunteers which motion passed its se2'
cond and third readings S 2.5I
Mr. Gambler introduced bill to locate the town
of Calhoun IN Mitchell county. Referred to commit
tee on propositions and grievances. = LE-. s7's
A message from the House Of Commons propos-
ing print the Public Treasurers report was con-
CURED in. .,,-s t,.s
The Speaker announced on the joint select com
mittee on military affairs on the part Of the Senate
Messrs Barringer, Stubbs and Hail. Also, Mr..
Adams was appointed on the finance committee uiee'
Ex-Gov. Morehead, resigned. -. IT,.
The Senate then adjourned to Monday morning
HOUSE OF. COMMONS. 90. .se-
The House met at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. Prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Pell. ts,t-f
The journal of yesterday was read and approved.
The Speaker presented the resignation of Mr.
Cheek, of Warren, when on motion of Mr.. Batch
elor writ of election was ordered to fill the vacan-
| cy on the 2Sth inst =. y ,s.q.
Also, the report Of D. W. Courts ESQ.,, Public
Treasurer which being read was ordered to be sent
to the Senate with a proposition to print it The
Public Treasurer urges the increase of the public
| taxes 25 per cent, &c. .,s- - .--..
Mr.. Green, of Stanly, presented petition from
that county, for the passage of stay-law for the
relief of the soldiers, which was referred to the Ju
! dietary committee. ~
! Mr.. Gather presented memorial from Iredell
county, urging more adequate compensation to
our soldiers, and that they be exempted from poll
| tax ever hereafter Referred to the committee on
Finance. --, -a. ,-,
Mr.. Hill, of Caswell moved the reconsideration of
the resolution be offered on yesterday, and offered in
its stead resolution to require the State Printer to
print copies Of the late census SO far related to
the number of the population Of this State for the
Of this body. ~ H.
Mr.. Waters, of Cleveland, a resolution in regard
to the conscation of what is known by the 'specu-
lation lands' in the western counties, owned by
! Northern persons. Referred to the judiciary com
i mlttee.
Mr.. Wright, of Cumberland, offered resolution
to afford further time and facilities for the listing of
taxes to all persons in the military service Of the
country, which on motion was referred to the FL
nance committee. ts-1 '2E - - ~. t,re
= Mr. Donnell, resolution instructing the commit
tee Privileges and Elections to inquire into and
report to this body whether not any of the men,
bers of this House. have not acceptedor do not now
hold commissions in the army, and if SO, whether
or not that fact does not vitate their seats in this
body. It was moved to lay the resolution ON the
table; the yeas and nays being called for, it was
decided in the negative-ycas IA, nays "a. The
resolution was then referred to the appropriate
a, committee. ,si ,e $50
Mr.. PEBBLES presented . resolution instruct;ng
the Judiciary committee to prepare bill for the re-
p lief Of debtors, in other words staw-law, which
! was adopted. 'a E-.f
I Mr.. Clark, of Craven, resolution requesting the
Executive if not inconsistent with the public good
: to communicate to this House whether the field off,
GERS had been elected by the 7th Regiment. wheth.
or the said officers have been commissioned and if
a not the reasons for withholding said commissions
Adopted. = i'r gts{tss .B.-,
Mi. PEBBLES, q resolution to remunerate sundry
dsbanded volunteers recently in camp at Asheville,
which was referred to the committee on Military
affairs -
=, Mr. Small of Chowan, a resolution fixing the
hours for the meeting and adjournment Of this body
Laid over under the rule. - - So
A message from the Senate announced the assent
Of that body to raise joint committee on the mill.
tia, and naming Messrs Barringer, Stubs and Hall
on said committee. The Speaker announced the
following on the part of the House: Messrs. Polk,
Davis, Of, Mecklenburg, Clark of Craven, Ferebee
, Mr. Rogers, resolution authorsing the authori.
ties Of the city Of Raleigh to issue small bills to the
y amount Of $4,000. Referred to the COMMITTEES Oh
Banks and banking rE.e ssa@
PROPOSITION TO ABOLISH TIE CONVENTION y;
Mr.. Foy Of Onslow, presented preamble and re-
solution to take the Of the people in references
to the reassembling Of the State Convention in No
vember next .sl'z;i ~ e.ei& Al = e
The introduction of this paper, sprung lengthy
and most exciting debate which at first seemed
jocular. but at length assumed mos. serious as
pect Our limits forbid an attempt at full report
II of the remarks of the gentlemen on both Sides or
account of the length Of the debate and the number
81 engaged in it. We attempt therefore only brie
+ outline ofthe points Of the speakers I !,
Mr.. Clark Of Craven, arose and inquired who hat
presented that paperi When informed, he express
ed his hearty thanks to the mover, and moved it.
] passage He thought it . paper up. to the times
and fully met his appreciation. The Convention wa
remarkable body-for brilliancy Of oratory ssnt