Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-11

Mr. Outlaw moved to read tie bin second tine
and then lag it over for consideration Agreed -
and the bill was read and laid oser.
Mr. Ramsay moved to take mp the resolution ~
favor of Capt ID. X. Noore's company of cayalry-
Withdrawn.
Mr. Faison introduced bill to increase the pay
of the soldiers to $l5 per month Referred to the
military committee.
Mr.. Taylor Of Brunswick, introduced resolution
to pay the officers and men captured at Fort Hat
teras.
On motion the rules were suspended and the bill
put on it's several readings.
Mr.. Stone moved to strike out "or their families"
Mr.. Outlaw offered substitute for the amend
ment, which was adopted
The bill rs amended passed its second reading,
when,
Mr. Faison moved to amend BY adding "during
the time they are held rs prisoners of var" Lost.
Mr.. Gambler moved to amend 50 or next of kin,
after mother. Lost
Mr.. Bledsoe moved to amend by inserting - due
from North Carolina" Carried
Mr. Taylor of Brunswick, mored to amend SO
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 go into an 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 READING.
A resolution Was taken up its third reading to
authorize the issue of S22O00 worth of bonds, and
passed
Mr.. Gather moved to reconsider and lay that mo-
ton on the table. Carried
\ bill to prevent the sale of spirltuous liquors
within three miles of Lenoir Institute was taken up
and passed.
4 bill to alter the manner Of giving evidence as
| IL.
bill for the relief of certain banks in this State
and the people was 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
Greek, Cataw6a county. was taken up and passed.
A resolution directing the mode Of numbering the
regiments Of \. {. WAS taken up and passed
4 bill to prevent the collection Of debts due alien
enemies taken up and read, when
| Mr.. Bedsoe moved to amend by adding another
| section. Carried and the bill as amended passed.
BILLS on THEIR SECOND READING.
\ bill in favor Of A B. Long. sheriff Of Ruther-
ford, was taken up and read when the name of Al
exander Latham added.
| NJ. Stubbs moved TO amend by adding the sheriff
! Of Washington county. Carried.
Mr.. Dockery moved to amend Ivy adding the name
ofJ. &. Bostick. Carried, and the bill as amended
| passed its second and third readings.
\ bill to incorporate the town of Smthield was
taken up, read aud passed its second and third read
ings
| a bill to discontinue JerniganS ferry on the Che
wan was taken Up, read and passed its second and
! third readings.
| 4 bill relative to school district, No. 40, county
of Burke, taken up and passed its several read
! ings
A message from The House containing recommen-
datios of Justices OF Peace for Wilkes Bladen and
/ Onslow. On motion, the recommendations for JUS
! tce of Peace for OnSlow WAS lai1 the table. The
! message was then concnrred in.
! On motion the Senate adjourned until tomorrow
! 9 o'clock.
/ HOUSE OF COMMONS.
| The House met at !! o'clock
! The journal was read and approved.
Mr.. Williams from committee on claims, Mr.. Hen
~ from committee enrolled bills and Mr.. Person
from committee on military affairs, reported on sun.
dry bills.
| Mr.. Wright offered resolution to appoint CON-
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,
McCeeSe, Foy and Ferebee, were appointed the
| committee
Mr. Fagg resolution instructing the Public Trea-
not to pay the interest due the bonds Of the
State, to owners of said bonds who alien
miles, &c. The resolution with amendment pass
ed its second reading and referred to committee
of finance.
Mr. Guthrie, resolution in favor of Thos Webb.
! Read and referred.
Mr. Meares 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 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 informa
ton he has from Capt. Leth and Others in relation
to the evacuation of Beacon Island Adopted.
Mr. HAYS, a resolution instructlng the Paymaster
to pay those officers IN the service oi the State who
resigned their positions in the U. s. army, to serve
the South, what may be due them up to the 3lst of
| Angus. Read and referred
Mr. Mordeca, resolution in favor Of William
| Thompson. Read and referred.
| Mr. Bridgers, resolution in relation to the man.
ufacture of cannon. Read and referred. Also bill
to grant lands and privileges to the Lake Ellis COM
pany Read first time. Also a bill to supply de-
ficencics III State troops &c. Read and referred.
Mr. Donneil, a bill to provide for the redemption
Of lands sold for taxes. Read and referred.
Mr. Fleming bill to authorize the Governor to
equip and arm an additional company of cavalry
| Read and referred
Mr. Woodtin, bill to change the lines between
Jackson and Macon counties. Read first time.
message from the Senate was 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
$4,000, 900 instead of one million; providing also
that no portion of said amount he used, until the
Governor ascertans tina. the Confederate govern
lnent fails or 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,
aud 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 substitute. After discussion,
the question being to strike out the lth section,
the House refused to strike out The amendment
of Mr. Fleming was then read and rejected.
Pending the consideration OF the various amend