Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-12-03

MI. 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
OF jaors. Referred to judiciary committee
Mr.. Copeland reported that the baloting had yes
terday for engrossng 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.
bill to amend 18th section 105th chapter Re-
vised Code. Provides that County Courts may in
their discretion increase the bonds of Shers to $780,
600. Passed Sd reading.
bill to provide clothing for N. c. Troops and for
other purposes, was on Mr.. Ellis notion postponed
until - o'clock on Monday next.
bill amendatory of an act for the better admin
isration justice in the county of Onslow. Passed.
resolution concerning the defence of the State
and the clothing of troops, on motion of Mr.. RAM
say, was laid on the table.
bill from the House concerning the salaries of
the Judges of the Supero: courts of law and equity
Provides for the payment of salaries when proven
ted from holding the courts by the presence of the
enemy] This bill occasioned lively discussion in
which Messrs. Wright Carraway, Brown, Warren,
Lasslter, Eure, Russ, Copeland, Ellis and Shlpp
participated After several Intellectual attempts to
amend, 1t was put upon its passage and lost.
message was received from the House propo-
sing to adjourn sine die on the 22d of December.
MIR. 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 as far practicable be deferred
If So he thought that the business could be gotten
through with, and the members return in oden
times by Christmas to their homes, and he did not
doust bat that if they did so they would be greeted
with "Well done good and faithful servants"
Mr.. Warren moved to lay the message on the ia
be 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 reconsideration of the vote by which
the bill relative to the judges salaries had been de-
feated
message was received from the House transmit.
ting bill relative to justices of the peace and fug
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. Slaughter's motion, the Senate adjourned
until 10 o'clock, Monday.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
: House was called to order at l l. o'clock, a. m.
Prayer by Rev. Henry Hardie
journal Of yesterday read and approved.
The committee on the election of engrossing
clerk made the report declaring Messrs. Hill and
Moore duly elected
The committee on the judiciary reported back
BILL
Mr. Shepherd presented report from the Joint
select committee on the stay law, with bill modi-
lying the same, making provisos and exceptions in
FAVOR OF soldiers in service, or those disabled while
IN the service of the Confederate States Ordered
to be priated.
On motion Of Mr.. Shepherd the rule setting apart
to-day for tue consideration of private bills was sus
pended
Mr.. kerner, resolution to appoint joint select
committee OF one on the part of each House to pro.
coed to visit our different hospitals and procure dis.
charges and furloughs for sick and disabled soldiers
LAID on the table on motion of Mr.. Grissom who
stated in making the motion that he was influenced
to do so from the fact that he did not think the bill
covered the ground it should, and expressed his in
tentlon at an early day to present bill to meet all
the exsencles OF the times in regard to troops
and relieve the necessities of North Carolina soldiers
BILLS on FIRST READING.
MIR. Shepherd bill concerning county courts
Mr. Costner, bill for the better government of
slaves
Mr. Beall moved that House bill No. l, authoriz-
Ing the Governor to employ slave labor for State de.
fences be placed on its third reading
Mr. Beall moved to strike out the section anthor
lZnS payment to owners for slaves killed or captur-
ca by the enemy, and made remarks in defence of
his position.
The bill was discussed at some length by Messrs
Worth and Fowle, and on motion of Mr.. Harris of
Chatham, postponed until II o'clock Monday
Mr.. Fowle, bill to amend the charter of the CITY
OF Raleigh; enlarges the powers of the commits
sioners Tor purposes of taxation and removal of
nusances Referred to the committee on proposi-
tons and grievances
Mr.. Mclaae, bill allowing in addition to bounty
heretofore offered our soldiers $l5 per month Re.
ferred.
On motion of Mr.. PEBBLES the bill giving power
to the Governor to employ slave labor was aeain
taker up and after offering an amendment its con-
slderatlon was postponed until Monday u o'clock.
MIR Mccormick, resolution fixing 22i of Decem
Der next as the time for sine die adjournment
Adopted
On notion leaves of absence were granted several
members of House.
Mr.. Carson, bill regulating the prices of articles
OF prime necessity. Ordered to be printed and re-
ferred to judiciary committee Mr.. Burgin, a reso-
luton to take up and consider the bill constituting
the Sth judicial circuit with report of committee on
judiciary submitting substitute which under
suspension OF the rules passed its several readings
and ordered to be enrolled
On motion the bill to regulate the currency was
made the special order for Tuesday u o'clock. On
motion the House adjourned until Monday IL o'clock
For the Standard.
HEADo'Rs 10TH On. CAv,) IN C.T.,)
Near Culpepper G.. H., Va,
NOVEMBER Is, 1862.
MR. EDITOR II hava h.an influenced