Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-12-17

sat in exposed positions in the Eastern part of the
State. Passed its several readings. ~
On motion of Mr.. Grissom, the bill introduced by
him for the relief of sick and wounded soldiers
was taken up and considered.
Mr. Grissom addressed the House at some length
in support of the bill, detailing facts and circum-
stances that came under his own observation, rem
derng the passage of this bill necessary concluding
by an appeal in behalf of gallant soldiers, that
manfestly had a telling effect upon the whole
House.
The bill was discussed at some length, and alter
amendment passed its several readings.
A message was received from the Senate trans
hitting an engrossed bill from the House, concern
ing provisions with certain amendments adopted by
that body. The House concurred in the amend
ments.,
On motion Of Mr.. Amis the House adjourned I'M
til II o'clock, Tomorrow
SENATE.
TUESDAY, December 9, 1862.
Senate called to order at II o'clock. Journal
read.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Ramsay from the committee on claims made
report
Message from the House conc1nrring in the Sem
ate's amendments to the bill for the purchase of
provisions and transmitting a message from the
from the ladies of Cleaveand, and other communi-
cations-referred.
Also proposing to appoint committee of con-
ference the bill to prevent the distaton of ar
dent spirits.
Mr.. Shipp presented communication from Mr..
Woodfn, the Salt Commissioner, which was ordered
to be printed
BILLS, &C., ON THIRD READING.
The bill to provide for the holding of courts in
Hertford-passed.
Resolution in favor of Prof Solomon Pool.
Mr.. Smith of Macon presented resolution pro-
posing to raise joint committee to inquire of dis
bursting officers why soldiers claims were paid
in Confederate notes instead of North Carolina
notes. Adopted
Bill relating to Justices of the Peace in Bladen.
A bill to establish Superior courts in Allegheny.
Bill in regard to specializing. Laid on the table,
Bill to establish the Bank of Lincolnton.
Bill for the punishment Of those who harbor de-
serters
Mr.. Graham thought this matter belonging en-.
tirely to the Confederate government
Mr.. Sharp thought the bill necessary one.
Mr.. Graham moved to lay on the table,
Mr.. Russ called for the yeas and nays. Not
agreed to-yeas Is, nays 25..
The bill as amended by the committee then pass
ed its second reading.
Mr.. Ramsay moved to print.
MT Snarp SAID IL was necessary and important
bill, as it gave authority to militia officers to en-
force the conscript act and had been recommended
by the Governor in his message.
The Senate refused to print the bill Referred
to the judiciary committee.
Resolution to compensate ministers of the Gospel
for services in opening the sessions of the Legisla
ture. after short debate failed to pass its second
reading.
Mr.. Young, resolution favoring the funding of
the public debt and investment by citizens in Con- |
federate bonds Ordered to be printed and referred
to the committee on finance.
Message from the House transmitting several en-
rolled bills which the Speaker ratiied-also several
bills. asking the concurrence of the Sem
ate therein, as follows, which passed their first
reading.
A bill in relation to the Richmond Manufacturing
Company.
A bill incorporating the Swift Island Gold Mining
Company.
A bill regulating the holding of the courts of
Common Pleas in the county of Meck!enburg.
A bill to provide for the transportation of salt.
A bill to amend the charter of the Western Plank
Road Company.
A bill for the relief of persons who have overpad
axes.
Leave of absence until Monday next was granted
he Senator from Chatham.
The Senate then adjourned until tomorrow at II
o'clock.