Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-02-11
Glt Stano4!r6,
IEcISLATugE OF. NORTH CAROLINA.

49,. SENATE. 100.
>SAruRpAr, Jan. u, 1868.
Tbe Sneaker called the Senate to order AZ ~ CLOCK.
Pnrer by Rev. Mr. Landsdeli, OF the baptist Caorc'
~ G,rahsm introduced bill to amend the law relative
IN the hours keeping open the offices IN the capitol
ss The Office hours Of the Treasurer Secretary, Comp
troller and Auditor, from until o'clock, on each day,
SUNDAY excepted Passed its first reading and placed On
The calendsr,
Mr. Hall introduced bill to alter the rules of law rea-
tive to probate of wills. Passed its several readings I'M
der suspension of the rules.
An eDgrOssed bill from the House OF Commons ameaoa'
tory of an act raised February ENTITLED an act to
provide ways'and meaus for supplying the treasury was
read the rJs time passed, and placed on the calendar
to appoint coumssiou visit the various regiments
from this State inquire into their condition ano
for their wants. Passed first reading aud placed On 'ne
calendar. :, =,
Ry MIR Adams of Gulford bill to Incorporate the n.
c. Christian Advocate joint stock and publishing company
Passed rst reading and referred to the commuee On CUT
portions wo,....
Mr. Patton presented memorial from H. T. Woisten-
aolme asking remuneration for clothes furnished troops
Referred to the committee on claims. ..
BY Mr. Patton. bill amendaory OF an actncorpoaIns
the Of Asheys Referred to the committee on Cur
poratons.
Mr. Leitch from the COMMITTEES to supernend the cleo
ton of nine Trustees OF the University reported tnat HON.
J. G. Shepherd, NeI Mckay and Dr. E. Warren each hay-
ing received majority OF the votes cast were ouy eece'
message from the House OF Commons transmitted rs.
concentrations Tor justices OF the peace Tor berue an
Guford Counties In which 1t asked the OF no
Senate
On motion of Nv. Outlaw, the recommendation for Ber-
tie county was laid on the table.
The Recommendation for GuilfOrd county was concurred
in
message was received from the House of Commons
the passage that body of the resolution in
favor Of kufus Galloway and Lewis Williamson, with
certain amendments in which amendments the concur.
renee Senate asked The Senate concurred and
the House informed thereof by message.
The resolution favor c. Latham Sheriff OF Craven
county, and bill favor of Isaac Aredge late Sher
Sd times and passed.
editorial which appeared in the Daily Pogress Of to-day
IN reference to himself
Mr.. Warren from the committee on the Judiciary, to
whom was referred the bill to amend the Revised Code in
- the senate with an amendment and recommended its
passage. Placed on the calendar =
On motion of Mr. Slaughter leave ofabsence granted
to Mir. Lindsay frum aud after to-day until Wednesday
next
On motion of Mr. Hall like privilege was granted IL
Mr. Edwards the Reading Clerk
On motion Of Mr. TAYLOR, Of Chatham, the unfinished
business Of yesterday being the bill to amend the charter
Of the Chatham Railroad Company now taken up.
Mr.. Young introduced amendment authorizing tn
Governor subscribe $SOOV of the stock owned BY the
State in the N Railrad so as to aid in the completion
interfere with the Sinking Fund it was withdrawn.
Mr. Virgins ed an amendment to strike out $780,.
600 1.-THE amount authorized to be subscribed by the Sate
and insert 1850 Olu which was ad,pted.
After further discussion between Mr. Lasster in favor
Of and Mr. Copeland in opposton to the bill the question
was put upon the passage Of the bill its second reading
On motion of Mr. Brown the yeas and NAYS were order
ed Passed Yess So NAYS a.
Mr. Graham presented memorial from sundry persons
asking for alteration in the charter of the Piedmont
Railroad company to change the gauge Of said road
Laid tine table for the present
The bill to modify entitled an act to change the
jurisdiction of the alter the rules pleading
The bill was ably advocated by Messrs Graham and
LaSsiter and opposed by Messrs Hail. Brown and Cara
way.
Mr. Murrl stated that be could not vote for the bill in
shape and desired amended and per.
fected.
The bill was discussed until the hour nf O'clock when
motion Of Mr. Graham the Senate adjourned until Nom
HOUSE OF COMMONS
SATURDAY, JAM 81, 1853
The House met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer By
Rev Henry Hardie. Fridays Journal read.
An eugrossed resolution FROM the Sepate allowing and
granting further time several ex shers collect ur.
taxes amended BY adding several names from
other Counties passed its third reading.
An engr,ssed bill from the Senate to provide tina
completion of the claim of North Caroina against tha
Confederate and for other purpses passed il
first reading.
Mr. Richardson presented memorial from citizens {.
the Pee Dee river open for the passage of fish
Reports from committees mide tho Subject viii;
be noticed when called up their further readings
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED.
NJ. Burgiu, bill cedng certain district Of territory t..
the Confederate States for the purpose Of establishing
permanent seat Of Government.
Mr.. Fowle resolution instructing the Committee
Propositions and Grievances to take under cnnsideratp,
u caniract between the State and W. G. Strickland an;
report if any damages are due said Strickland.
Mr. harris, Ct Cabarrus, resolution calling upon ths
Adiu.ant General to furnish taular staecnt of III
number of Volunteers and Con crps that have been in
the army from this State.
confer with the General commanding in North Carulins
relative 10 the OF wagons and teams in John
stpn county and the COUNTIES adjoining and endeavor
have the matter so arranged as to bear equally oh all
tee to enquire into the expedency Of raising the nav f
soldiers and also into the expediency of raising tie taxe
for that purpose.
Mr. PEBBLES called up resolution in favor of ". W.
Hammer. and the same passed its several reai;n,s
Mr. Henry q Berthe presented list foi appoint nent of
MAGISTRATES of his cruniy Cvncurred in v
militia and to reoroauize the same " '''' ''' INC
Mr. Craipe moved to take m resolution fran, tho
ate in farorof ]. N,. Eoncnrrad j.; md ,h ne . e
na...d i,s several reading. ~ """ 'Ae sau's
Mr. Foust from the commttee T., super;,tend tho ,...
ton Of Trustees Of the Universty reporied tha, Han
n ,h.t.s Nil NC.. - X 'sF'e, ,,a' h"n. y