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

object Of the resolution would be defeated, If the
amendment was adopted If we allowed agents 70
take out of the State, articles of prime necessity
for the use Of other States the result would oe tnas
we would be left with short supply, and as . lie,
cessary consequence the prices would be enhanceo
to q vet higher figure 1t was known to be iact
that the article Of salt was being produced IN OUT
State at cost ranging from s. to 50, and that
owing to the fact that parties were buying up 70
take out of the State our own people were competed
to pay from $l5 to $40 ut or near the SAT- works.
Mr. Ellis stated that he was aware Of the fact that
salt was being specialized in the way indicated
by the gentleman from Robson; it was selling
from $lS to $40 per bushel, owing to tho fact OF
large quantities being bought up and taken OUT OF
the State.
Mr. Brown said that he bad long had doubts re-
lative to the constitutionaty Of Legislatures inter-
iering with the trade and commerce between tne
States,-he believed that the Constitution OF the
Confederate States was precisely in the same IAN
guage of the old Federal Constitution, on the SUD-
iect But this was extraordinary crisis, ana the
nature of the case required that it should De met
promptly and efficiently. 1t was case OF lie or
death. And while he should hesitate under differ
ent circumstances, he thought that the resolution
should have full scope, that the desired object might
| be accomplished.
| Mr.. Brown continued his remarks to some length,
stating that it was sorely to be regretted that the
| spirit of speculation was rife in the State and
| that persons holding high positions in society
should have allowed themselves to engage IN IT ~
| such time.
The question being taken the amendment was
| rejected
Mr. Copeland introduced an amendment, the ex'
act import of which the Reporter was unable 10
hear. The amendment was lost, and the resolution
passed its second reading.
Under the suspension of the rules the resolution
was put on its third reading. Mr.: Eure proposed
| amendment specifying number OF articles. mr.
! Young opposed the amendment and Mr.. Eure de-
Tended it The amendment was finally adopted
| The resolution as amended then passed Its thru
reading, was ordered to be cngrossed and sent 10
the House, where it was amended and returned to
the Senate, and finally passed both Houses and was
ratified in the following form:
| Resolred That the Governor be authorized to Jay
an immediate embargo on all articles Of clothing,
woolens shoes, leather, cloth of any kind, cotton
yarns, provisions, wheat, -four, meal pork, bacon,
hogs cattle, SALT any other article Of prime ne.
cessty except articles held by properly authorized
agents of this ard the Confederate States and any
other State of the Confederate States. And this
resolution shall have the force and effect OF Law for
the space of thirty days from and after its passage
During the session, messages were received from
the House Of Commons proposing to 60 into cleo
tons for Comptroller Of State Solicitor for the 7th
circuit and also for lst circuit in the order in which
they are named They announced that c. II. Brog-
don, Esq, was in nomination for Comptroller, and
that A. s. Merrimon, esq, Of Buncombe, for Solicit
tor for th circuit and Jesse j. Yeatcs Esq, of Hert
fort for the LIST circuit
Each of the above gentlemen were elected by
unanimous vote.
A message was also received fromthe House trans
hitting message from the Governor, with the re-
port Of the Superintendent of the Lunatic Asylu
Ordered to be printed.
The Speaker announced Messrs Brown, Lane
and Jarratt as the Senate branch Of the committee
on the verbal communication Of the Governor
On motion Of Mr.. Adams, of Guford, the Senate
adjourned until 10 o'clock Monday.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House was called toorder at L o'clock, A. n.
Prayer by Rev. Henry Hardie OF the Presbyterian
church.
Mr. Logan presented memorial from the Kings
Mountain Baptist Association Cleveland county, de-
precating speculation and extortion, and praying
regulation Of prices and the enactment by the LIE.
gislature Of the ordinance passed by the State Con.
vention to prohibit the dstillatpn Of spirits from
grain Referred to the judiciary committee.
Leaves Of absence were granted to Mcssrs- Per-
kins, Cobb, Dunn, Afford and Avera.
| Mr.. Fowle from the judiciary committee report.
ed back the bill to incorporate the Macon Leather
Manufacturing Company, recommending its passage
with an amendment which provides that said CON-
pany shall charge, during the war. no greater profit
than IS per cent, pain of forfeiture Of character
and indictment rs for miSdemeanor. The amend
mcnt adopted and the bill passclits second and
third readings.
Mr.. Fowle, from the same committee, reported
back bill concerning sheriifs recommending that
it do not pass. Laid on the table.
On motion Of Mr.. Love message was sent to the
Senate proposing to elect at O'clock Solicitor for
the seventh Judicial circuit and announcing the no.
. A.
\ message from the Governor transmitted the
port of the President and Directors Of the Insane
Asylum, which vas sent to the Senate with propo-
sition to print
Mr.. Waddcll introduced resolution empowering
the Governor to employ slaves on WORKS of public
defence, authorizing impressment in certain cases.
Referred to the judiciary committee.
On motion of Mr. Shobcr message was sent to
the Senate proposing to elect a Comptroller at II
o'clock, and announcing the domination Of Curtis
H. Broeden for that Office.
Mr.. Greene introduced . resolution in favor Of
John Blalock Referred to the committee on claims.
Mr.. Russ resolution in favor Of Benz. Fitz RAN
dal, late sheriff Of Baden, empowering him to COL
lect arrears of taxes Referred to the committee on
claims.
Mr. Foy, bill to raise ten thousand troops for
the defence Of North Carolina. Ordered to be print
ed and referred to the committee military affairs
Mr. Henry, Of Henderson, bill to require plain
tifs to give bonds for the payment of of suit
as we'll as defendants Referred to the judiciary
committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Fowle, the bill for the purchase
of provisions was put on its I'd reading.
Mr. Fowle offered an amendment as a substitute
for the ID section, authorizing the appointment Of
store.keepers to dispose of the provisions at prime
cost to the families Of soldiers and providing further
for their gratutous disposition ION afdavit in cases
of utter restitution. Adopted
Mr.. Shepherd moved to amend by substituting an
appropriation of S5oo00 for the $780, 900 appropri
ated in the 4th section Adopted.
Mr. Waddell offered an amendment authorizing
the Governor to enter into arrangements with the
railroad companies in the State for transporting the
provisions and in the event Of refusal Of transpor.
tation, seizure of the roads for that purpose.