Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-09-11

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doors were soon opened and the Senate went into
the consideration of the revenue law by the finance
committee. The bill read, when, =
Mr.. Outlaw moved to read the bill second time,
and then lay it over for consideration. Agreed to
and the bill was read and laid over. o..
Mr.. Ramsay moved to take mp the resolution in
favor of Capt d. r, Moorc's company of cavalry
Withdrawn '
Mr. Faison introduced bill to increase the pay
of the soldiers to $40 per month. Referred to the
military COMMITTEES
Mr.. Taylor OF Brunswick, introduced a resolution
to pay the officers and men captured at Fort Hat
teraS.
On motion the rules were suspended and the bill
put on its several readings
Mr.. Stone moved to strike Quite their families"
Mr. Outlaw offered a substitute for the amend
ment which was. adopted.
The bill amended passed its second reading,
when,
Mr. Faison moved to amend by adding during
the time they are held as prisoners of war" Lost.
Mr. Gambler moved to amend "or next of kin"
after mother. Lost.
Mr. Bledsoe moved to amend by inserting 50 due
from North Carolina" Carried
Mr.. Taylor of Brunswick, moved to amend so rs
to authorize the employment of messenger to carry
out the provisions of this resolution. Carried
On motion referred to the military committee.
Mr.. Faison moved to send message to the House
to 60 into election for Confederate States Sena
tors forthwith. Laid on the table.
message was received from the House announ-
cling the passage of sundry bills and resolutions,
| which will be noticed duly
BILLS ON THEIR THIRD HEADING
| A resolution was taken up on its third reading to
authorize the issue of 1920 900 worth of bonds and
| passed.
Mr.. Gather moved to reconsider and lay that mo-
| ton on the table Carried.
| y bill to prevent the sale of spirItuous liquors
within three miles of Lenor Institute was taken up
| and passed.
4 bill to alter the manner Of giving evidence as
| applicable to Indians was taken up and passed
bill for the relief of certain banks in this State
| and the people taken up and passed.
On motion, the title was altered by striking out
land the people" Carried.
bill to prevent the telling Of timber in Lilies
| Creek, Catawba county, taken up and passed
resolution directing the mode of numbering the
regiments of n. Z. was taken up and passed.
\ bill to prevent the collection of debts due alien
| enemies was taken up and read, when
Mr.. Dledsoc moved to amend by adding another
/ section Carried, and the bill as amended passed
| BILLS on THEIR SECOND READING.
A bill in favor of \. B. Long. sheriff of Ruther-
ford was taken up and read when the name of Al
exander Latham was added
| Mr.. Stubs moved TO amend by adding the sheriff
| of Washington county. Carried.
Mr.. Dockery moved to amend by adding the name
| of j. q. BoStck Carried, and the bill amended
4 bill to incorporate the town OF Snithticd, was
taken up read and passed its second and third read
| ings.
| y bill to discontinue Jernigan's ferry on the Cho-
wan was taken up, read and passed its second and
! third readings.
\ bill relative to school district No 40 county
of Burke was taken up and passed its several read
ings.
4 message from the House containing recommen-
dationS of justices ofPcace for Wilkes, Baden and
| Onsow. On motion, the recommendations for JUS
tice of Peace for 0nslow was lad on the table The
| message was then concurred in.
On motion the Senate adjourned until tomorrow
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House met at o'clock.
The journal read and approved.
| Mr.. Williams from committee claims, Mr.. Hen
ry from committee enrolled bills, and Mr. Person
from committee on military affairs, reported on
| dry bills.
Mr.. Wright Offered a resolution to appoint a COM
mttee to inquire into the supply of salt and the best
method Of supplying that article, and to report
| Adopted, and Messrs. Wright, Whitehurst, Meares,
| McCleese, Foy and Ferebee were appointed the
| committee.
Mr. Fagg resolution instructing the Public Trea-
not pay the interest due the bonds of the
State to owners of SAID bonds who were alien enc
miles, &c. The resolution with an amendment pass
ed its second reading and referred to committee
! of finance.
| Mr. Guthrie, a resolution in favor Of ThoS. Webb.
Read and referred.
Mr. Mearcs, resolution authorizing and request
| ing the Governor to appoint and commission LieutS
CrosSan Duval and Coleman, Captains in the Artil-
lery service. Read and passed Its several readings
| was engrossed and sent to the Senate.
A message from the Senate was received propos-
ing to adjourn both Houses on Friday next, asking
the concurrence of the House The House laid the
resolution on the table.
| Mr. DOnnell, resolution requesting the Governor
to furnish the House, in his discretion, any nfOrna-
ton he has from Capt Lcith and others, in relation
to the evacuation of Beacon Island. Adopted.
Mr. Hays, resolution instructlng the Paymaster
to pay those officers in the service OF the State who
resigned their positions in the U. S. army, to
the South, what may be due them up to the 3lSt Of
| August. Read and referred.
Mr. MordccaI, resolution in favor of William
Thompson. Read and referred.
Mr. Bridgcrs, resolution in relation to the man.
ufacture of cannon Read and referred. Also a bill
to grant lands and privileges to the Lake Ellis COM
pany. Read first time. Also. a bill to supply de-
ticencies in State troops, &c Read and referred.
Mr. Donnell, bill to provide for the redemption
of lands sold for taxes. Read and referred
Mr. Fleming a bill to authorize the Governor to
equip and arm additional company of cavalry
Read and referred.
Mr.. Woodfn, bill to change the lines between
jackson and Macon counties Read first time.
a message from the Senate read, informing
the House of the passage Of sundry bills, &c also
that it had passed the House bill for the coast de-
fences, with amendments, and asking the concur
renee of the House. The Senate proposed to insert
S2,oOO,0OO instead of one Million providing also
that 10 portion of said amount be used, until the
Governor ascertainS that the Confederate govern
lnent fails refuses to defend the State The
amendments were concurred in by the House and
the bill passed.
The consideration of the unfinished business, be-
ing the stay law, with amendments, was taken up,
and the motion to print and refer, having been re-
considered. The amendment of Mr. PEBBLES to strike
out the 18th section, being under consideration Mr.
Merrimon offered a substitute. After discussion,