Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-06

Hooker was taken mp on Mr.. Waddeils motion.
Mr. Shepherd proposed sq amendment pending the con-
sdeon of which the hour arrived for the consideration
Of the special order, being the Revenue Bill
,d Nv; shen frofs me eon F tb E1ix rsnorted
that Kemp 2. Battle Esq, was duly elected, no other
having received majority of all the votes cast.
The Re3eaue Bill considered section by section,
aud IHmeNIus amendments concurred in The bill
finally passed its Sd reading in the House. and was ordered
TO be engrossed and sent to the Senate.
The House adjourned until 10 o clock Tomorrow
SENATE,
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4. 1868.
extended debate sPrGGg up on motion b o. Se b
amend the charter of the Piedmont Railroad Company
rejected yesterday.
Mr.. ArendeIl moved to lay the motion on the table
Not agreed to-yeas ~, nays 81.
The bill then passed its second reading. motion to
suspend the rules and put t its third reading dd not
prevail; ayes %, Il. The bill requiring twothirds
Received from the House message transmitting the
BILL with amendments asking the concurrence OF
the Senate, which read.
Mr. Hall moved that The Senate refuse to in the
amendments, which motion was adopted. 49,
The Senate proceeded to vote for i've Trustees oil the
University under the superintendent Of Aessrs Simpson
and Smith, Of Macon.
The bill appoint commissioners to sell the old Jail in
Wilkes passed its second and under suspension ofthe
rules, its third reading
Several bills Incorporating mining companies passed
their second and third readings.
By leave Mr.. Jarratt introduced bill in relation to the
from Yadkn county. Passed its several readings
under u suspension of the rules.
The bill to authorize the late sheriff Mcdowell to col
ec arreuages of taxes Passed second and third readings
The bill to incorporate the town of Marshall, Madison
county, passed second and third readings.
On motion the Senate adjourned till 81 o'clock this al
ternOOn.
AFTERNOON
Received from the House IL message insisting on its
amendments TO the Revenue bill.
message was sent proposing to appoint committee OF
conference
resolution authorizing the Governor to send the At
toey General to Salisbury to enquire why citizens OF the
State there confined without trial.
A. ia in favor nf he
tOn after which the resolution passed It's second and I'M
der suspension of the rules, its thIrd reading.
Mr. Simpson reported that Mason L. Virgins, Il b ST.
Ter and Shobcr had been elected Trustees Ut the UNI
verSity.
The resolution in relation to the currency mo-
tiun LAID ON the table.
The bill to Incorporate the N. C. Christian Advocate
Joint Stock Publishing Company, passed its second and
On motion of Mr.. Saunders message sent to the
House proposing to forthwith into the election OF three
Trustees of the University.
The Senate adjourned MIL to morrow morning. 10 o'clock
HOUSE OF COMMONS
The House met pursuant TO adjournment. Journal OF
Tuesday was read and approved.
RESOLUTIONS AND BILLS INTRODUCED.
Nr. Russ, resolution for the relief of j. W. CrOmarte
Mr.. Burns resolution in favor of 1. j. Dunlap.
Mr. Horton, resolution of enquiry relative 10 The pro-
PNey Of increasing the pay of Clerks in the Aduant Cen
Mr.. Person from the military committee, reported bill
to amend the present militia law The bill was ordered 10
be printed.
a message was received from the Senate transmitting
an engrosSed bill to amend the militia bill Passed It's
several readings under suspension Of the rules.
Mr.. Henry of Bere Il personal privilege. The
House would remember that he introduced ut early day
Ser The TeaSSembng of this body the 18th Of January
series OF resolutions character and cUudemning the
Ut certain parties aud ont of the STATE for an at
,cmp 10 cast ridcue reurach and SANDER upon the Leg
saure North Carolina and large portion OF her people
sickness prevented HIM from discussing these resolutions
at the time appointed By the HouSe-and IN accordance
with the rules and parliamentary usage his resolutions
naiDed the calendar lie would urge the House to-
day. the passage Of these resolutions but tor one lone and
single consideration During his illness, resolutions had
been introduced By his friend from Granville, which, IN
sentiment il not in letter and word, covered the position
. claimed in his resolutions The principle having been
gained he sR"ud content himself with the knowledge that
his sustained by the House.
In conclusion. only have to say to this body, and to
those who have fit aSSdil motives for lntrndu-
cling the resolutions that their charges false, untrue
and meet pity and Contempt. lie inr the
largest degree Of freedom independence opposition
to Slavery and one man power lie dd fear To meet his
people vote measure he had opposed "r favored
He was free Representatives and when he could re-
presents free people, he would represent slaves With
these remarks in Xplanaun o hs UsOn he would not
urge the passage of his resolutions.
Mr.. Shepherd called up bill relating to the State Edu-
cat"na Association The bill passed its several readings
under n suspension of the rules.
Mr.. Yuung Of Yancy. called up bill in favor Of the
sure;ies Of W. W. Profit late sheriff of the county OF
ladkin Passed its inai reading under suspension Of
, the rules.
Mr. Mccormick called up a resolution in favor of W. W.
Grer and A. d. Dnwncs, Of Mecklenburg Passed their
several readings under a suspension IF the rules
Mr. Logan called up bill I" charter tue Shelby and
Broad River Railroad Company Passed its several read
ings under a suspension of the rules.
resolution in favor Of j. D. Davis passed its several
readings under a suspension Of the rules.
Mr. FowIe moved to suspend the rules and take up
removal # the county set Of Mitchell county.
Mr.. Amis opposed the motion. He said that he thought
the business before the House would be facilitated by
king the calendar in its regular order. He demanded the
yeas and nays. The motion was lost.
J. Mr. Russell introduced bill m relation to the County
Courts of Brunswick county Passed its several readings
under suspension of the rules.
resolution in favor OF r. b. Blacksock passed its sew
eral Readings under q suspension of the rules.
Mr. Waddeli introduced bill TO amend Ihe charter of
the Pittsboro and Haywood Plank Road company.
On motion Of Mr. Stamc the House suspended the rules
an took up bill to exempt old from military duty.
The bill was amended BY changing ITS tIe and passed its
Mr.. Person from the military committee reported bill
opuns aders and abetors of deserers, ordered be
printed and made the special order for cluc
Mr.. PEBBLES introduced resolution concerning mileage
! Passed under u suspension of the rules.
| Mr.. Mccormick resolution that no member shall have
leave absence unless by unan NOUS of the House
MI Sheph9rd Called up resolution to authorize the
I, Governor to contract for a quantity of salt
! Mr.. shepherd proposed an amendment.
+ Mr.. Harris, of Chatham opposed the bill.
Mr.. Ingram and NclIae favored the bill.
Mr., Reall moved the indefinite posponemcnt of the
Mr. Mckay moved to take up bill relative to courts Of
oyer and erm9e sustaining his motion b. showing the
Mr. Shepherd addressed the House the subject and
|. favored the motion.
! MIR. Allison addressed the House on the subject and
thought that the bill not sufficiently comprehensive
The House voted to take up the bill, when it
ded and passed.
On motion of Mr. Person. bill to authorize the paw
ment OF certain claims that had been examined by the
Board OF Claims and reported upon, taken up and
J. passed its several readings.
Mr.. Fowle called up, BY bill repeal an act
Of ihe present session relative 10 the tho
seat of Mitchell county. 80
Mr.. Young Of YanoeE. addressed the House in oppes-
ton 10 The BILL and pending the discussion the House yo-
ted for Trustees of the University, and then adjourned
AFTERNOON SESSION.
message received from the Senate announcing
that that body did not agree to the amendment made the
revenue bill by the House
Mr. Shepherd moved that message be sent to the SEN
ate proposing committee of five mombeTs of each House
TO take into consideration the bill Cuncurred n
and MesSrs Shepherd RUSSELL Person, Allison, and Wat
Sun announced the House branch of the committee.
The House proceeded consider the unfinished busi
ness being bill to repeal act of the present session
relative to the removal n the county seat of Mitchell Co