Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-12-12

House.
The bill was discussed at some length, and after
amendment passed its several readings
- A message was received from the Senate trans
uniting an engrossed bill from the House. concern
ing provisions Win certain amendments adopted by
that body. The House concurred in the amend
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til II o'elocb, tomorrow.
-. SENATE.
TUESDAY, December 9, 1852.
/ Serate called to order at IL o'clock. journal
read.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Ramsay from the committee on claims made
report
Message from the House concurring in the Sen
ates.amendments to the bill for the purchase OF
provisions, and transmitting a message from the
Governor with several Bank statements memorial
from the ladies of Cleaveland, and other commun-
cations-referrei.
Also proposing to appoint committee Of con-
ference on the bill to prevent the dstillation Of ar
dent spirits.
Mr. Shipp presented communication from Mr.:
Woodin, 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 a resolution pro-
posing to raise joint committee to inquire OF dis.
bursting officers why our soldiers claims were paid
| in Confederate notes instead of North Carolina
| notes. Adopted.
Bill relating to Justices of the Peace in Baden.
| 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 a necessary one.
| Mr.. Graham moved to lay on the table.
Mr.. Russ called for the yeas and nays Not
agreed to-yeas 16, nays o.
| The bill as amended by the committee then pass
| ed its second reading.
Mr.. Ramsay moved to print
| Mr.. Sharp said it was a 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 LegSla-
ture, after short debate failed to pass its second
| reading
Mr. Young a resolution faroring 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 ratitied-also several
engroSsed bills. asking the concurrence Of the SEN
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!euburg.
A bill to provide for the transportation of salt
A bill to amend the charter of the Western Plank
Road Company.
bill for the relief of persons who have overpaid
| taxes
Leave of absence until Monday next was granted
the Senator from Chatham.
The Senate then adjourned until tomorrow at l l
! o'clock.