Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-12-10

and he had seen the Advertisement of the Medical
Purveyor for large quantity of alcohol it was well
known that for some purpose it was absolutely ne
cessary for the Government to have it So far as
the agents were concerned, he thought that the bill
could be so framed to require undoubted authori
ty, before allowed to act
MIR. McAden said that this was an extraordinary
bill, intended to meet an extraordinary emergency.
Heretofore our people had thought it an infringe
ment of their rights to pass bill of this character
but at this time the people were willing to surren-
render this rig mt Cor the common good. This beng
so, he though it ought to affect all alike, he was op.
posed to granting a monopoly in this matter, and
wanted to pass such bill as the exigency Of the
times required.
Mr. Beall said that he held the doctrine that the
Confederate Government: did not have the RICH: to
Offer premiums for the violation of State laws in the
way of making contracts for spirituous liquors. II
the Government wanted brandy there was a consid
cradle quantity in his county that could be bought
Mr.. Amis for throwing around this bill all the
safeguards possible, and was opposed to granting
exclusive privileges. Mr. Shober's amendment was
lost.
MIR. Amis proposed to amend by striking out 500
and inserting S, 900 as the penalty for violation
Mr.. Shepherd favored the amendment
The amendment was then agreed to-
Mr.. WaddeN proposed to amend the bill by in.
sorting ninety instead of thirty days imprisonment
for violation. Agreedto.
Mr.. Amis proposed an additional section, making
each day or part of day a separate violation and
liable to penalties of the bill. Agreed to.
An amendment offered by Mr. Waddell making
parties liable to penalties if the bill that carried
grain out of the State for dstation, was agreed to.
Mr.. Person proposed an amendment, fixing from
and after the ratification of the bill the time for
it to take effect.
This proposition was discussed at length by Mr..
Fowle in opposition, and Mr.. p in favor, and it was
finally lost The bill passed its final reading in the
House by vote of yeas and nays, p to 8.
A communication was presented from the Govern
or enclosing a claim of Messrs. West and johnson,
ofRichmond, Va, for damages which they alledge as
due them for tIespass by the State upon copy
right. Also with statement of Mr.. Davenport,
relative to the condition of certain prisoners con-
fined by government in Salisbury, with a letter of
Col Radcliffe on the same subject.
On motion of Mr.. Shepherd, the same were sent
to the Senate, with proposition to refer SO much
relates to prisoners, to the committee military
affairs, and the claim of Messrs. West and johnson
to a joint committee.
A message was received from the Senate refusing
to concur in the House proposition to raise joint
committee for the purpose indicated above.
On Mr.. Shepherds motion the same was then
referred to select committee of the House.
On Mr.. McAden's motion the House adjourned
until II o'clock Friday.
SENATE.
FRIDAY December 5, 1862
Senate called to order at II o'clock. Prayer by
Rev. Henry Hardie. Journal of yesterday read and
approved.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Smith, from the committee on internal i'm
tod ifS
Mr.. Lassiter, a report from the committee on
propositions and grievances.
Mr.. Taylor Of c., a report from the committee on
banks and currency.
Mr.. Virgins, report from the committee on f.
nance.
Mr.. Warren, a report from judiciary committee.
Mr.. Eure a report from the committee on Militia
ny affairs.
Mr.. Ship, report from the joint committee on
SALT presenting resolution il, regard to getting
transportation for salt belonging to the State now
on hand below Wilmington. The rules were sus-
pended and the resolution after the adoption Of an
amendment offered by Mr.. Outlaw, excluding spec,
ulators from its benefits passed its several readings
Sr. Ramsay, report from the committee on
claims, with a resolution in favor of Lewis William.
soh, which passed its third reading.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Mr.. Sanders, resolution asking the committee
on internal improvements to inquire into the con-
duct of railroads in regard furnishing Transports
ton.
Mr. Ramsay, bill to amend the militia law. Re.
ferred.
MI. Ramsay, resolution to compensate ministers
for services in opening the different Houses with
prayer.
Mr.. White, resolution to prevent the extensive
production of cotton and tobacco and encouraging
the production of grain.
BILLS ON THIRD READING.
Bill to establish the 9Th Judicial Circuit.
Bill to pay the regular salaries to Judges of the
Superior Courts. Passed.
Bill to amend the charter of the Coalields Rail
road. Passed.
Bill to amend the Revised Code 10th chapter
increases the fees Of jaors. Laid on the table.
Several bills passed their second reading which
will he noticed when finally acted on.
Message from the House transmitting bill pro
hibting the dstillation of spirtuous liquors with
amendments. The amendments were not concur.
red in.
The Senate then adjourned until tomorrow, II
o'clock.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The Speaker called the House to order at II
o'clock.
Praye: by Rev. Mr.. Lansdale
Messrs. Shepherd, Cobb, Allison Bond and Barn
hardt were announced the select committee under
MIR. Shepherds motion of yesterday.
Mr. Fowle, from judiciary committee reported
back House bills Nos. f. g. 10, So, 81 the preamble
and resolutions of Kings Mountain Association and
petition of citizens Of Wilkes county, asking to b,
discharged from the further consideration of the
same, and that they be referred to the select com
mittee named above.
Mr.. Worth from the committee on finance repor
ed Revenue bill. (The bill provides tax of two
fifths Of per cent. land on slaves declared
to be OF the average value of $3.50, excepting me
chanic declared to be of the average value $3.50
Stock in banks in addition to tax imposed by the
charters, money at interest and each on hand. les
the debt of the taxpayer, 10 per cent on all pur
chases OF domestic, and 20 per cent on purchases o
foreign LIQUORS $50 ON retailers one nor cant or