Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-12-02

Governor, in his message, had recommended the
creating an Office to audit all such claims
Mr.. Ellis moved suspension Of the rules to put
the resolution on its several readings. The motion
was lost.
Mr.. Sharpe introduced bill to regulate the fees
ofjailors Referred to judiciary committee.
Mr.. Copeland reported that the balloting had yes
terday for engrossing clerks, had resulted in the
election Of Messrs. Moore and HILL Report con-
CURED in.
Mr. Neal introduced bill to incorporate the town
of Marion, Mcdowell county. Referred on Mr..
Meals motion with momerial on the subject to the
committee on corporations.
Mr.. Adams. of Guilford, introduced bill relative
to witnesses. Requires expenses to be paid in ad-
vance when summoned out of the County.]
a bill to amend 18th section 105th chapter Re-
vsed Code. Provides that County Courts may in
their discretion increase the bonds of Shers to 800
600. Passed Sd reading.
A bill to provide clothing for N G. Troops and for
other purposes, was on Mr.. Ellis motion, postponed
until II o'clock on Monday next
bill amendatory of an act for the better admin
lstralon ofJustce in the county of 0nslow. Passed
A resolution concerning the defence of the State
and the clothing of troops on motion of Mr.. RAM
say, was laid on the table.
A bill from the House concerning the salaries of
the Judges of the Superior courts of law and equity
Provides for the payment of salaries when preyen-
ted from holding the courts by the presence of the
enemy This bill occasioned lively discussion in
which Messrs. Wright, Carraway, Brown, Warren,
Lassiter, Eure, Russ, Copeland, Ellis and Shlpp
participated After several Intellectual attempts to
amend, it was put upon its passage and lost.
A message was received from the House propo-
sing to adjourn sine die on the 22d of December.
Mr.. Brown said that he hoped that the attention
OF the Legislature would be directed to the great
subjects of finance and our military defences, and
local legislation far practicable be Deferred
II so, he thought that the business could be gotten
through with, and the members return, as in olden
times by Christmas to their homes, and he did not
doubt but that if they did so they would be greeted
with swell done good and faithful servants"
Mr. Warren moved to lay the message on the ia
BILE, and said that he agreed with the Senator rela-
tive to the two great questions that should occupy
the attention of the Legislature. But he thought
that propositions to adjourn had heretofore occupied
too much time. lie wanted to dispatch business,
and when it was completed, adjourn-and was op-
posed to fixing upon day when it was impossible
to know what might be to do.
The message was tabled.
Mr.. Ramsay gave notice that he should, on Mon
day, move a reconsideration of the vote by which
the bill relative to the judges salaries had been de-
feated
message received from the House transmit
ting bill relative to justices Of the peace and fugi-
tives. Referred.
Leave of absence, for short time, was granted
to Messrs. Copeland Lane, Warren and Bagley.
Mr. Wright moved the reconsideration of bill
passed Friday, relative to roads and bridges. Lost
On Mr.. SlaughterS motion, the Senate adjourned
until 10 o'clock Monday