Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-11-26

Mr.. Waddell from the committee to superintend
the election Of Engrossing Clerk, reported as fol-
lows: Whole number of votes cast 1877, of which
Mr. Huske received lO4, Mr. Joyner 80.
Mr. Amis introduced q resolution proposing to
appoint select committee to inquire as to the ex-
pediency and propriety Of establishing State print
ing office. Laid on the table.
The House then adjourned.
SENATE
FRIDAY, November o. 1852.
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment the
Speaker in the Chair.
Prayer by Rev. Henry Hardie.
Journal Of day previous read and approved.
Mr. Simpson presented the credentials OF the Sen
ator elect from Caswell whercupon, Mr.. Brown was
qualified and took his seat
Mr.. Lane announced the presence of the Senator
elect from Gates and Chowan, who had misaid his
credentials, but as there was no question This cleo
ton, Mr.. Eure was qualified and took his seat.
The Speaker then announced the following joint
standing committees on the part of the Senate:
On Deaf, Dumb and Blind Axylum.-Messrs.
Arendell, Copeland and Taylor, of Nash.
Scamp Lands-Messrs. Slaughter, Lindsay and
Murrill
On Public Buildings and Grounds-Messrs
Lane, Jarratt and Dickson.
Public LJrary.-Messrs Ellis, Patrick and Las
sitter.
Cherokee Lands and Western Turnpike
Shipp Powell and Neal.
Insane Asylun.-Messrs. Brown, Ramsay and
Smith Of Macon.
Mr. Ellis presented a memorial from the citizens
of Columbus county, asking the Legislature to
clearly define the crime Of extortlon and praying
that adequate punishment may be inflicted for the
same.
Mr.. Simpson from the committee to whom the
joint rules were reconmitted, reported the same
back with an amendment recommending their adop-
ton Concurred in.
Mr. Smith, of Macon, introduced resolution in
structns the committee on military affairs to in
qure into the expediency of paying pensions to
disabled, and the widows and orphans of deceased
soldiers, until the same are provided FOR by the
Confederate government Passed and referred
Mr. Shipp introduced a bill to modify an act
passed at an extra session Of the Legislature emit
tied bill to change the jurisdiction Of the Courts
and the rules Of pleading (Repeals several sec.
tons of the act) Referred to judiciary committee,
and Or Mr.. Whites motion, ordered to be printed
Mr.. Taylor, Of Chatham, bill repeating the 10Th
section, 34th chapter, Revised Coie-(subs,itu;es
very stringent section in lieu thereof, relative to
gaming generality
On Mr.. Halls motion the bill was referred to the
committee on the judiciary.
Mr.. Young introduced bill amending the char
ter Of the Western Plank Road Company. Passed
first reading and referred to committee on internal
improvements.
Mr.. Ramsay, from the committee on claims, re-
ported back to the Senate resolution in favor of
Phil. ID. Smith, recommending its passage. The
resolution then passed its second reading, and on
motion Of Mr. Smith, Of AnsOn the rules were s,ls.
pended and the resolution passed its third and last
reading in the Senate.
Mr.. LasSiter introduced resolution to refer so
much of the Governors message relates to raising
ten regiments reserve for State defence to the
committee on military afIirs Adopted and re-
ferrcd.
Mr.. Ellis introduced resolution making sundry
inquiries of the Quartermaster General for this
State.
On motion Of Mr.. Ramsay, leave of absence was
granted to the Senator from New Hanover, (Mr.
| Hall) for three days.
| On Mr.. Simpsons motion, the Senate adjourned
until 10 o'clock, Tomorrow morning.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House was called to order at II o'clock, a. m
! Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Lansdel, of the Baptist
| Church.
| The journal Of yesterday was read and amended
Mr.. Mann, of Pasquotank, was appointed on the
joint committee on military affairs, oice Mr.. Donnel
| excused.
Mr.. Riddck. representative from Perquiman:
county, appeared and was qualified.
Mr. Shepherd introduced resolution to raise
joint select committee, to consider the expediency
of establishing State printing office, in connection
with the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind
but withdrew it on learning that Mr. Amis had al
ready offered similar resolution.
| On motion Of Mr.. Burgin, a message was sent t.
the Senate proposing to raise joint committee Ia
consider so much of the Governors message as re-
lates to the taxation of slaves.
Mr.. Kerner, resolution requiring the committee
on military afflrs to consider the propriety Of send
ing commission of three to visit sick and disabled
soldiers in camp to ascertain their wants. that step.
may be taken for their relief Adopted.
| Mr.. Mckay, a resolution instruc:ing an inquiry
by the judiciary committee into the expediency o.
fixing scale Of prices for articles Of prime necessity
Adopted
Mr.. Manning, resolution instructing an inquiry
by the finance committee as to the proprety of re-
lieving from taxation, persons whose property has
been destroyed BY the public enemy.
| Mr. Bryson. resolution that the committee on
military atf,rs consider the propriety of granting
pensions to disabled soldiers and the families Of
soldiers dying in service. Adopted.
Mr. PEBBLES, resolution referring so much of The
Governors message as relates to State offences te
the committee on military affairs. Adopted.
Mr. Lyle, resolution in favor Of Joseph WEIGH
Referred to the committee on Cherokee lands.
| BILLS ON THEIR FIRST READING
Mr.. Shepherd, bill to authorize the payment Of
salaries to judges whose circuits are in possession
Of the enemy. Referred to the Judiciary committee
Mr. Mann, of Pasquotank, bill to amend thu
sth section of the SD chapter Revised Code. Re
TERED to the judiciary committee.
MIR. bryson, bill to authorize the agent for tn,
sale OF Cherokee lands to refund the purchas,
money in certain cases. Referred to the committe,
on Cherokee lands.
Mr.. Shepherd, billto authorize the Presiden
and Directors of the Literary Fund to elect Treas