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

the vicinity Of the enemy thought it was necessary
for the arrest of traitors and spies.
Mr. Eure favored the amendment endorsing Mr..
Copeland's remarks, and said the bayonets of Con-
federae soldiers necessary to bring in recreant
conscrpts, was opposed to the resolutions and de.
precated their introduction.
Mr.. Warren said, he wished to see the military
law as far citizens were concerned, made subord
nate to the civil authority.
Mr.. Russ favored the resolutions and said that
be wished to uphold the supremacy of the civil law
/ -contended that there was an agreement between
the Confederate and State authorities-tha the Gov
ernor of North Carolina should execute the Con-
script law through the militia officers under his
command and they had been industriously engaged
in trying to execute the law and was now unwilling
to abandon that position. Men who live near the
Capitol have imposed upon the rights of militia Of
fcers, he wished to see them deposed. The time
has arrived when, in order to extract mems brains
surgical operation was not necessary; put but
ton on the cap and a stripe on the leg, and they
might very soon be declared non conspos months.
Mr.. Outlaw moved to refer to q select committee
Mr.. Graham favored the resolution thought that
it did not interfere with the execution of Confeder
ate laws in regard to 6eserters from the army, or
disoyal citizens Referred to select committee.
Mr.. Graham introduced a resolution instructing
the Secretary of State to keep in secure and sepa
rate repository all proceedings Of the Legislature in
secret session. Adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Ramsay, tie resolution in favor
of Thos. E. Skinner, passed its several readings
Resolutions in favor of Thos. H. Hicks. Passed
Bill to incorporate the town of Marion. Passed
Mr.. Warren bill in regard to habeas corpus-
Ordered to be printed and referred
Several enrolled bills were ratified by the Speaker
Message from tie House was received transmit
ting message from the Governor, and another
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bill to prevent the distillation Of spirits.
The Governors message was referred.
The Senate refused to concur in the proposition Of
the House.
The Senate then adjourned till Monday, II o'clock
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The Speaker called the House to order at II
o'clock. Prayer by Rev. Henry Aardie. journal
of Friday was read.
Messrs Waddell, Shepherd and Henry of BERTHE,
were announced as the committee under Mr.. Wad
dels resolution of yesterday.
The Speaker being informed that Mr.. Waddell
was not in the city, Mr. Mann of Pasquotank, was
substituted in his place.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
By Mr.. Allison, from committee on propositions
and grievances, bill to amend the charter of the
city of Raeigh-recommending its passage.
BY Mr.. Fowle, from the judiciary committee,
bill relative to executions for capital felony. Makes
them private
RESOLUTIONS AND BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Costner, resolution and petition to ap-
point John E'Roberts Justice Of the Peace.
Mr.. Foy inquired if the gentleman proposed was
liable to CONSUMPTION.
Mr. Costner Stated that the gentleman was be-
. tween the agess of IS and 49, He had served more
than - months in the army, and that he knew the
fact that there was no magistrate in the district
where the gentleman resided.
Mr. Foy said he hoped that no appointments of
justices of the peace would be made from persons
liable to conscrpt duty. He did not intend to re-
commend any such for his county.
Mr.. Amis inquired if there was any necessity for
haste in making this appointment. He had no
doubt but that there would be number of app-
cations for appointments of justices of the peace,
simply to avoid military duty. de thought some
rule should be laid down by which the House would
be governed in this NATTER and if no especial neces
sty existed make no appointments. and particularly
of such as were merely trying to avoid military
duty.
Mr.. Costner said that he knew of no particular
reason for haste in making the appointment There
was however, no magistrate in the district at this
time. lie had received the petition more than .
week ago.
On motion of Mr.. Love, the resolution &C., was
laid on the table until such day as the House may
Sc: apart for such appointments.
By Mr.. Woodal, a resolution fixing certain hours
for meeting and adjournment Of the House and pro-
viding for afternoon sessions.
By Mr.. Brown, bill to alter the times of holding
the county courts of Mecklenburg county.
On motion Of Mr.. Shepherd, the rules were sus-
pended and this bill passed its second and third
readings
By Mr.. Fowle, BILL to strengthen the laws al.
ready in force for the protection of personal liberty.
Ordered to be printed and referred
BY Mr.. Ingram bill in relation to the Richmond
manufacturing company.
The rules being suspended the bill passed its
several readings.
By Mr. MCNEIL, bill to amend 9th Sec 10Th
chap. of laws relative to common schools.
BILLS FROM THE CALENDAR.
A bill to incorporate the Swift Island Gold Min.
ing Company, passed Sd reading, ordered to be en-
crossed and sent to the Senate
bill in favor Of Wyatt a free man Of color
Laid on the table.
bill to incorporate the Beatiesville Seminary,
was passed its Sd reading.
A bill to amend the charter of the Lizzerdale
Copper Company. Passed.
message was received from the Senate transmit
ting House bill, authorizing certain counties to
levy tax, for working public roads, with an amend
ment by the Senate. The House refused to concur
in the Senate amendment
Aso bill relating to dstilling liquors fiom grain
&c. The Senate refusing to concur in several amend
ments made by the House.
After considerable discussion the House voted to
adhere to its amendments.
A message was received from the Senate transmit
ting the report of the President of the Bank of Lex
ington.
Also series of resolutions of thanks to our troops
&C., passed by that body.
Also, bill providing for having ammunition dis.
tributed to each county.
Also a bill to amend an ordinance of the Con-
vention for the relief of the families Of deceased
sick and wounded soldiers
Also, bill relative to jaors fees, bill author.
izing the county courts to increase Sherifs bonds
and resolution requiring the Secretary Of State to