Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-12-16
HOUSE OF COMMONS.


The House met pursuant to adjournment Pray
er by Rev. Mr. Atkinson. Journal of Wednesday
was read.
The Speaker presented communication from the
Medical Purveyor C. S. A, asking for the privilege
of having alcohol, whskey, &C., manufactured in
this State for medical use alone in the army. Sent
to the Senate.
Sundry reports were made by committees which
will be noticed when they come up for action.
Mr.. Headen, resolution nstructing the jud;cia-
~ committee to inquire into the expedieacy of
passing act to prevent slaves and free persons of
color from owning dogs.
Mr.. Foy introduced resolution requesting the
Governor to correspond with the President OF the
Confederate States relative to taking persons liable
as conscriptS into the corps proposed to he raised
for State defence; and also providing for draft,
provided the corps shall not be raised by volunteers
Mr.. Foy moved a suspension of the rules to put the
resolution on Its several readings.
After some discussion, the House refused to sus-
pend the rules
uniting the following bills and resolutions passed
by that body:
resolution declaring the Offices of Adjutant
General, Attorney General, and Solicitor of the 4th
judicial circuit vacant.
Mr.. Shepherd moved to make this resolution the
special order for II o'clock tomorrow. Lost
Mr.. McAden moved a suspension of the rules to
put the resolution on its several readings. Lost
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. Mccormick bill to incorporate the Western
North Carolina Copper Mining and Smelling Com
pany.
Mr.. Grissom, a bill authorizing the County courts
to call out such patrol as in their Judgment may be
expederft and necessary. Referred and ordered to
DC printed.
Mr.. Mann, bill for the benefit of persons who
have entered vacant lands. Referred
Mr.. RUSSELL bill authorizing j. Ii. Allen, late
Sheriff, to collect arrears of taxes.
Mr.. FOy, bill to authorize NJ. l.. T. Redd, an ex.
Sheriff to collect arrears of taxes
Mr.. McNeill, bill for the better regulation of
Common Schools Referred to committee on Edu-
cation.
A message was received from the Senate promo
sing to set apart Friday next for the appointment
of Justices Of the Peace. Concurred in.
On motion of Mr.. Burgin message was sent to
the Senate proposing to 60 into election for
Judge for the 7th circuit tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
Mr. Burgin nominated Hon. B. S. Gather; Mr..
keener nominated WIN. NJ Ship, ESQ., Mr. Hor-
ton nominated Mr.. W. W. Lenoir and Mr. Allison
nominated Anderson Mitchell, ESQ.,
On motion of Mr.. Shepherd, a message was sent
to the Senate proposing to go into an election at
half past l O'Clock tomorrow for Solicitor of the
7th circuit
Messrs. Bynum, Caldwell and Hyman were put
in nomination.
The House proceeded with the consideration of
the unfinished business of yesterday being the bill
to raise force for State defence.
MI; "addell proposed to amend, by authorizing
''e Governor to raise the force by aEy mode he
might deem expedient
AT; Sowles opposed the amendment, and said
III he. was opposed to requiring the Governor IN
iIL .r'H 'prHe from those alone that were not
~ Ne' " '0nScr'pt duty, up to forty.Hve; he