The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02

NC ineTelOre mo'eu " lay Cue TesoIutloH on VIC
table
MIR Graham considered the resolution estab-
fishing the embargo unconstitutional; he con-
Sidered it war measure, and a declaration of
quasi warfare with our Co-States, and had he
been in his seat when the resolution was under
consideration, would have dssenteG thereto. lie
favored the resolution just introduced.
Mr. Hall would have opposed the resolution
laying the embargo, had he been present on its
introduction, but as it had been adopted, OPP
posed to making any exceptional cases.
Mr. Lss<iter concurred in this view.
The motion to lay on the table was adopted.
Mr. Graham introduced resolution in regard 20
supply of ammunition: Proposes an enquiry by
the Military Committee into the expediency of
purchasing 100 lbs of powder and 200 lbs. of lead
Tor each county. Adopted
An election for Judge of the Superior Court
for the 9TH circuit was held. r. i. Gillian, K.
Z. Dick and John Kerr, Esqs, were nominated.
Mr. Gillian elected.
r. 2. Buxton of Fayetteville, was elected Solici-
tor for the 9Th circuit in place of Robert Strange
present incumbent.
HoUsE,-MrTWellborn presented a petition
from certain citizens of Wilkes county, praying
the Legislature to take measures against extortiUn
speculation and distillation of grain Mr. Afford
presented petition from Sally Scott, free
Vi COIOTJ TIE voluntary Ol
herself aud infant to Sidney A. Hentou. Mr.
Brown presented petition relative to amending
the law regulating the investment of Wards
funds by Guardians
Mr. Williams introduced bill to stimulate the
production of provisions during the war. Il im-
poses tax of five cents per ID. on all cotton aud
tobacco raised over certain quantity.
MIR Lyles introduced a bill concerning the
school fund. 1t proposes to distribute the fund
on the white basis.
Mr. Kcener introduced bill to amend the Sth
section 45th chapter Revised Code. 1t increases
the amount of property exempt from execution
Mr.. Mckay introduced bill to define and
punish extortion, and for other purposes
A message was received from the Senate, con-
curing in the proposition to send four members of
the Legislature to Richmond to confer with the
President relative to the defence of the State
The Speaker appointed on the part of the House
Mcssrs. Waddeil and Person.
THURSDAY, November o.
SENATE.-Mr White introduced a bill to con-
struct n railroad from Dallas in Castor county viu
LincolAtun to Newton, in Catawba county,
Mr. Ramsay introduced resolution for the ap-
polntment of a committee to enquire whether
the Offices Of Attorney General and Adiutant
General bad not been rendered vacant !by the ac
ceptance Of offices in the Confederate army bv the
gentlemen occupying them.
l he hour having arrived, the Senate voted for
Confederate States Senator as follows:
Fon Mn. GRAHAM -MesSrs Speaker Adams of n
Adams of e., Arendell, Bagiey, Brown, Carroway.
DickerSon. Eure Jarrett. Lassiter, Lindsay Lei1cb
Matthews, Neal, Patrick, Ramsay, Russ Sanders Simp
son, Sharpe Shipp Slaughter, Smith of A. Smith of
NJ, Smith of S, Taylor of c. TAYLOR of n Warren
Nooley and Wrigbt-3l.
For Mr.. DAvIs-Mcssrs. Copeland, Dickson, Ellis !
Feson, Hall, Harris, Holman, Lane, Murrill Powell
Whittcrd White and Young-l3.
&C Clark was elected Solicitor of the Cd circuit
over Capt " Houston, who is now in the army. |
HoUsE-Thc House proceeded to vote for
Confederate States Senator follows:
For Hon. W. A GRAHAN-The Sneaker |
Messrs. Allison, Albritton Afford Amis Avera Barn
hardt, Barrnger Beall, Benbury Berry. Best Bryson
Burgin, Burns, Carpenter Cowles DonneIl, Dunn |
Fynt. Fowle, Gentry, Glenn Greene, GIssom Hamp- !
ton, Harris of Cabarrus Harris of Chatham Harrison |
WORTH Howard Horton. Joyner, Judkins KecnerkeII |
kerner, Laws Long Lyle, McAden. Mann of PsSouo- |
tank Mann of Hyde Mccormick, McI2ne. Nissen PARKS
Patterson. Pearce, Ridick Rives Robbins R,G,;nsor
Spruill. Waddell Waen, Walser Watson %eIIhorn
Woodal, Worth, Young of Iredell, Young of Ianccy-
TO-
FoR THE Hox GEoRGE DAvIs.-.MeSsrs Roam,
Brown, Bumpass Cobb Cosner, Crawford Dayennort
Davis, Foy, Gillian of Rockingham, Grier Halves
Hodges, Hooper, KIRBY, Lemmonds Logan, Love- Man
hlhS Mchay McNelll, FeeDeS, Person Reynolds Rich
ardson, Rhodes, Russ, Russell of Craven, Shepherd
Stanford, Stansill, Williams-32.
Mr.. Graham was declared duly electeds
The bill to authorize the Governor to impress
the labor of slaves in erecting Notifications and
other works for the State, passed its second read
ing. The Military Committee reported substi-
tute, which allows reasonable compensation for
their labor aud full compensation to their owners
In case they escape, or are killed OF captured.
The Bill for the relief of the widows and fani-
lies of deceased soldiers passed its second rcadin,y
after strong appeal in its favor by Mr. " alser.
1t appropriates 100000 for their support until |
the Confederate Government undertakes to do 50.
On motion of Mr. PEBBLES Committee was an
pointed to inquire into the charges for passage
and freight on the North Carolina Railroads, and
ascertain whether they were in accordance with
their several charters and report thereon
memorial was presented from J. D. Havs.
asking for compensation for 80 gallons of whiskey
seized BY the late Col G. E. B. Singletary's Regi-
meEt.
The bill to authorize fifteen Justices to hold
court IN johnson county was read the third time,
and on motion the following counties were in !
eluded IN the provisions Of the bill, Pitt, Ashe,
Wake, Henderson, Buncombc Caldwell, Cleave-
land, Nash Cherokee, CASTOR, Edgecombe. David
son, Mecklenburg Halifax, Wilson, Rowan,
Wayne, Leuoir, Green, Stanly aud Catawba The
bill passed.
The bill 10 reference to taxes and liabilities of
Sherifts passed IFS second reading. 1t has refer
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