Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-25
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LEGISLATURE OF NORTH-GAROLINA.
SENATE. =


The Senate was called 70 order at 10 O'CLOCK oy
Yssterdavs journal was read and approved.
NJ Smith presented the credentials OF Mr.. Shpp,
Senator elect from the 49th Senatorial DIstrlc ana
on his motion Mr.. Ship was qualified and look
his seat
Mr.. Ramsay moved reconsideration OF the vote,
by which the joint rules were adopted. Carried.
On Mr.. Ramsay's motion message was sent to
the House, proposing the recommitment OF the re-
port on Joint rules. Concurred IN.
Mr. Wooley introduced q resolution instrucunS
the judiciary committee to inquire into the exPe,
diency and necessity of establishing an adotionai
Judicial Circuit. =,
Mr. Sharpe, a resolution instructng the Finance
committee to impose tax on dogs, over one o""eO
by any one person. of rot less tAan % eacu.
= Mr. Lasster introduced q resolutioa approving
the course Of his Excelency the Governor, III his
efforts to properly cothe the troops from tins State
Mr. Matthews introduced resolution relative to
the condition of North Carolina troops now IN the
Confederate service. -.
Mr.. Iasster, bill to prevent speculation in corn,
bacon, foar, leather, &c. (the bill imposes tax
of S. per cent upon nett ncome) Referred 10 Inc
judiciary committee.
Mr.. Lassi.er introduced bill to amend chapter
10l section 9th, Revised Code, relative to working
public roads. Referred.
Mr. Lane introduced resolution to prevent the
distilling of grain. (Keeps in force the ordinance
war;
Mr.. Lane also introduced resolution relative to
the protection of Eastern North Carolina. Inc
former was referred to the committee on the judica
~ AID the latter to the committee on military al
fairs.
Mr. Smith of knson introduced a resolution in
favor of Thos. Smith. Refunds amount Oyerpaid in
taxes.
Mr.. Dickson introduced bill to secure the prop
erty of married women. Read the first time, and
on motion of Mr. Slaughter was ordered to be print
ed and referred to the Judiciary committee.
On Mr. Wrights motion the vote adopting the
rules for the government passed yesterday, re-
considered.
Mr. Wright said that the object he had in view
was to propose to amend the same by striking out
that portion of the same required the Speaker to
appoint military committee. Such was not neces-
sary as the joint rules required joint standing COM
mlttee of the character, and separate commit
tee was therefore unnecessary. TIE requirement
was stricken out and the rule as amended adopted.
Mr. Sharpe bill to repeal an act of the last ses-
sion changing the jurisdiction Of the Courts of the
State and the rules of pleading. Referred.
On Mr.. Sharpe'S motion CONN ittee of three was
appointed to collect and put in form for printing
the amendments made to the State Constitution by
the late Convention. MesSrs. Sharpe, Hall and
Young constitute the committee.
Mr. Young introduced a bill to amend the char
ter of the Atlantic Tennessee and Ohio Railroad
company. Read first tune, ordered to be printed,
and referred TO the committee on internal improve
ments.
A message was received from the House of Com
mons proposing to 60 into electionat - o'clock,
today, for one Engrossing Clerk. Proposition
CURED in, and Mr. Wright nominated Walter A.
Huske of Fayetteville ami Mr.. Simpson, Lewis W.
Joyner, of Franklin county. A message then
ordered to be sent to the House, informing that
body of the Senaes concurrence and that the above
4 al in
A message was received from the House trans
. uniting documents accompanying the Governors
message, with proposition to have the print
ed. Concurred IN.
Mr.. Hall presented q Recommendation signed by
the members from New Hanover for the appoint
ment of Mr. Thos G. Miller Justice Of the Peace
for that county.
Mr. Hall sai6 that this little irregular but
the the Guardianship of the Court of his county had
been recently made vacant by the death Of the
former occupant; it the wish Of the citizens
that the gentleman proposed should fill the place.
and as the Court would soon meet, it desirable
that the appointment should be nude at once The
recon-: nentlation then concurre in and mes
sage sent to the House asking the concurrence of
that body.
Mr.. Ellis introduced bill to provide clothing for
North Carolina troops, and for other purposes
Ordered to be printed and referred to a select COM
mIttee, composed OF MeSSrS. Ellis, Young, Lane,
Carraway and Powell.
message was received from the House concern
ing the appointment of Mr. Thos. e. Miller, JUS
tIce of the Peace for New Hanover county, and one
informing the Senate that the House would vote on
return of the messenger, for Engrossing Clerk.
The Senate then proceeded to vote MeSsrS Wright
and Fason being appointed to superlntend The
same
Mr. Lane introduced bill to amend Revised
Code increasing the bond of SherfS to So OOO
Mr.. Wright reported the result of election for
Engrossing Clerk. Mr.. lIuske having received 1O4
of i37 votes cast, was declared duly elected
On motion of Mr.. Matthew'S the Senate adjourned
until II o'clock tomorrow.