The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-09
N. @. LEGISLATURE.
SATURDAY, Novemhe

SENATE.-Mr Lassiter introduced resolution
concerning the culture Of tobacco. Mr. Lassiter
said this resolution is not intended to prohibit by
law the cultivation of tobacco, the propriety OF
which is too questionable, in regard to this well
as aoy of the industrial products of the country
But the necessity is becoming greater every day
for to husband our resources and to look we'll
to the future. BY the steady advance of our
enemies the area from which our supplies are TO
come is gradually diminishing, and By emigration
into the interior, many consumers have to be sup
ported Hithout corresponding number of pro-
ducers; and the ten thousand men proposed to he
raised for the State defence will reduce the num-
Der. In view of these pressing reasons, / hopo
the Committee on Agriculture will introduce a
resolution recommending to tho people of the
State the Importance of cultivating only those
crops which will support human life
Mr. Adams of Guiford introduced bill relative
to witnesses [Requires expenses to be paid 10
advance when summoned out of the County.
The bill to amend 18th section 105th chapter
Revised Code. Provides that County Courts
may in their discretion increase the bonds OF
Sheriff to S30,000] Passed.
A bill from the House concerning the salaries
of the Judges of the Superior Courts Of Law and
Equity. TProvides for the payment of salaries
presence of the enemy. The bill was discussed
by Messrs. Brown, Warren, Lassiter, Carraway,
Eure, Russ, Copeland, Ellis and Shpp Tho
question being on the passage of the bill, it vas
lost by large vote Mr. Ramsay gave notice that
he would, on another day, move reconsideration
of the vote by which the bill was defeated
HoUsE.-Mr Shepherd presented report from
the Joint Select Committee ON therStay Law, with
bill modifying the same, making provisos and
exceptions in favor of soldiers 10 service, or those
disabled while in the service Of the Confederate
States.
Mr. Costner introduced bill for the better gov
ernment of slaves.
Mr. McRae introduced bill allowing in addi-
tion to bounty heretofore offered our soldiers SIS
per month.
Mr. Carson introduced q bill regulating the
the prices of articles of prime necessity.
The bill constituting the 9th Judicial Circuit
passed its several readings.
MONDAY, December l.
SENATE.-Mr Sharp introduced bill to au-
thorize the settlement of estates by Commis-
sioner appointed by the different County Courts.
The act to provide clothing and all other
necessary Quartermasters stores, and to provide
for securing supplies for destitute families Of
soldiers now in service, was taken up. Mr. Brown
opposed the passage of the bill in its present form
as it created more military os6ces-he advocated
leaving the families Of soldiers under the care Of
the County Courts where he was sure they would
suffer no detriment Mr. Ellis urged the passage
of the bill. The bill, in its present form, after
some further discussion, was rejected.
HousR-Mr Beal reported a bill to amend the
charter of the Western Plank Road Company.
Mr. Mann reported a bill concerning the Cape
Fear and Deep River Navigation Co Abandons
portion of the works.
Mr. Grissom introduced bill for the relief or
sick and wounded soldiers. The bin provides in
asmuch as the condition of our sick and wounded
soldiers is distressing, and it being out of the
power of the Confederate Government to make
such provisions for them as their necessities and
merits require, that the Governor shall appoint
an agent to reside in Richmond to take in charge
and organize the Medical Depot, 10 visit the
Hospitals and supply all necessaries and admnis-
ter to the comfort of the N. G. Troops, to aid /.
them in procuring furloughs and discharges, when
the case may require it, TO receive and properly
distribute such supplies as may be donated by the
benevolent, ana such as may be forwarded BY the
State;-also provides for the appointment of two
Surgeons By the Governor, whose duty ii shall be
to visit all the Hospitals in this State ard Vir-
pinia beyend the limits of the city of Richmond
1nder the direction of the Sargeon General, for
the purpose indicated above, and aPpropriatcs