The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-27
M. C. LEGISLATURE.
TUESDAY, January 20.

thOr1zlng the Governor 10 purchase lor the use or
the State, a machine for manufacturing cotton
cards
HoUsE-A communication to the Speaker
from Hon. Judge Saundert was read, transmitting
presentments from the Grand Juries Of Polk and
Cleayeland coun ties in which the refusal to take
Confederate money in payment, and the exemp-
tion Of Magistrates and militia officers from con-
scripton were presented as public grievances, and
praying the General Assembly to remedy them.
Also memorial from certain citizens of Catawba
county, asking, in consequence OF the sparseness
Of their population, to be relieved from the con-
scripton act, until the other sections of the State
have filled their quota. And a memorial from
citizens of Burke county, complaining Of the con-
duct of the Banks, and other persons, in refusing
Confederate notes. They also denounce the heart
less conduct of spectators and extortioners.
Mr. Naddell introduced bill to stop interest
upon debts hen tho creditor refuses Confederate
money. MIR Henry of b., a bill to authorize the
Governor to employ messenger for the Execu-
tive office at salary Of 81 per day. Mr. Costner,
bill to legalize certain irregular proceedings of
the county court of Lincoln county. This bill
nassed It's several readings in the House
Mr. PEBBLES introduced resolution instructing
our Senators and requesting our Representatives
in Congress to use their exertions to have Con-
federate money made legal tender. After some
discussion between Messrs. PEBBLES and Amis, i
was referred to the judiciary Committee. NJ
Brown, to amend an act entitled act " for
changing the Jurisdiction of the courts, &c. ,"
/ On motion of Mr Shepherd, the bill to au-
thorze Incorporated towns to levy an od rn1orene
tax upon slaves, not exceeding that levied upon
real estate, was passed
| On motion of Mr. Mccormick, the bill to in.
! corporate ''thc Western n. c. Mining and Manu-.
featuring Company was finally passed.
WEDNESDAY, January p.
! SENArE-lEr Adams of GuiIford, introduced a
bill in favor of G. A. Boon, Sheriff of Guiif,rd
! county. Mr. White moved to amend by inserting
I the name Of Joseph Lusk, sheriff Of CASTOR
county Adopted. Mr. Slaughter moved to
amend by restricting them to the period since
| 1860. Rejected The bill then under sus-
pension of the rules passed its several readings.
The bill to appoint Treasurer for the Literary
Board read the second time, and, on motion
of Mr. Mathews, laid on the table.
Mr. Graham presented bill amendatory to one
passed at the last session, entitled, Gan act to
change the jurisdiction of the courts and the
rules Of pleading" Ordered TO he printed anG
referred to the committee the judiciary.
fInUsE.-Mr Costncr introduced resolution
in favor of Daniel Tucker, of Lincoln county
Referred to the committee claims
Mr. Foy introduced series of resolutions rela-
tive to the suspension Of the writ of hubcns
corpus in Salisbury and other portions OF the
State, requiring the Governor 20 call special
court in Salisbury, for the trial of such citizens Of
this State have been imprisoned. there, under
: suspension Of this writ.
On motion Of Nh Mckay the House proceeded
to consider bill from the Senate for the relief of
landlords. The bill was amended and passed its
several readings
A good deal Of time was consumed in discuss
ing resolution concerning the action Of the Pro-
vost Marshal of Raleigh, &c. The revenue bill
was also discussed.
THURSDAY, January 22d.
SENATE.-Mr Simpson introduced bill to in
crease the pay Of jurors, Witnesses &C., to 81 per
diem.
resolution passed authorizing the pur-
chase OF Confederate flag to be hoisted over the
eapitol. Also a bill to admit pro + Of h; n6wri g
: OF witnesses in certain cases. Also bill to pre-
vent mistakes in list of taxables
On motion of Mr. Young, the resolutions relat-
ing to the currency were referred to Joint COM
mittce Of five from each house.
The order of the day, the Ten Regiment Bill,
was proceeded with, the question being the amend
lnent of Mr. Outlaw, requiring the appreciation OF
! the President to the proposed measure. MIR Ellis
declared he would vote against the amendment; he
would not submit to the dictation of the President
or amy other person. Mr. Brown agreed with Mr.
Ellis and would maintain the principle of State
sovereignty at all hazards. The amendment was
! rcjected-ayes -, nays 27 Mr. Ellis moved to
insert preamble, dsclaining on the part of North
Carolina any disposition to conflict with the in
terest of the Confederate Government Lost
yeas IS, nays "a. Alr Murrill moved to amend
by inserting in the bill clause to the effect that
subject to CONSUMPTION shall be enrolled IN
: the reserve force, unless in the opinion Of the
Governor it appears that such enrolment will not
interfere with existing regulations Of the State and
General Government in regard to the execution of
the eorscri pt act, and expressing opinion to
the const,utionaty of the conscript law Re
! jccted--yeas 5. nays 81. Mr. Lindsey thought the
| early passage Of this bin was of the utmost i'm
> portauce, and demanded of this Legislature by
their constituents. MI Lane offered an amend
ment excepting from enrolment those in service
or subj ect to CONSUMPTION. He thought the bill
if passed in its present shape calculated to col
Idle with the CONSUMPTION act, and did not see
Why the requisite number could not be attained by
the enrolment of militia officers, magistrates &c
! Mr. Copeland opposed the pas>ag of the bill un-
less as amended by Mr. Lane. lie was opposed to
the bill in toto and considered it as frought with
most disastrous consequences to the State and peo-
ple-sad there was feeling Of hostility to the
Confederate Government, which, was being contin-
ually encouraged by journal in this city. lie
thought the passage of the bill calculated to bring
on d voution in the State.
Mr. Young opposed the bill in an able ar5umen Mt,
and showed that the charges that OF her States h al