Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-02-11
rAs NORTH CAROLINA sI Il.
KID: WEDNESDAY FEB. 1868
:. Passed il. several r..aias. under .ssIsn.os Il

..xs. Passed its ssversl readings under q
naa. ,s.slssiss in ,et + S.ses
sss
Of TIE apecial order. being the Reyenae Bill.
election 4assss u IS
that Kemp P. Battle, ESQ., duly elected, othet
ha.ise received majority Of g the votes cast,
AID Numerous amendments were concurred in The bill
finally passed s sd reading in the House. aud ordered
The House adjourned until 10 O'Clock Tomorrow.
SENATE.
.e,aa WEDNESDAY, Feb L. 1868
An extended debate sprung up. motion of Mr. ray;
o of Chatham to reconsider the vote by which the bill
to amend the charter Of the Piedmont Railroad Company
Mr. Hrendell moved to lay the motion on the table
Not agreed tn-yeas 49, nays o.
suspend tue rules and put it it's third reading did not
PREVAIL ayes % noes IA The bill requiring two-shirds
10 suspend.
revenue BILL with amendments asking the concurrence OF
the Senate, which was read.
Mr. Hall moved that the Senate refuse to concur IN the
amendments which motion YVES adopted
The Senate proceeded to vote for five Trustees ofthe
University under the superntendence of Messs Simpson
The bill 10 appoint commissioners to sell the old jail in
Wilkes passed its second and under suspension OF the
Several bills incorporating mining companies passed
their second and third readings.
BY leave Mr. Jarratt introduced bill in relation to the
taxes from Yadkn county. Passed its several readings
under suspension of the rules
The bill to Authorize the late sheriff OF Mcdowell to COL
ect arrearagss Of taxes Passed second aad d rssdngs
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. 90
. AFTERNOON SESSION. =.
Received frm the House message insisting on its
amendments to the Revenue BILL
message was proposing to appoint COMMITTEES OF
conference
orney General t Salisbury to enquire why ezens OF the
State there confined without trial
Mr. Wright addressed the Senate in favor OF the resoa'
on after which the resolution passed its second and un.
der suspension of the rules, its third reading
Mr. Simpson reported that Mason l.. WgRiBs Isl
Ter and T. Shober had been elected Trustees Vt the UNI
versity.
The resolution in relation to the currency was
tOn LAID Oh the table.
The bill to Incorporate tho n c. Christian Advocate
Joint Stock Publishing Company, passed its second and
On motioaof Mr.. Saunders. message sent to the
House proposng to forthwith Into the election Of three
Trustees Of the University.
The Senate adournel until to morrow morning. 10 O'CLOCK
HOUSE OF COMMONS
The House met pursuant to adjournment. Journal Of
Tuesday rend aud approved.
RESOLUTIONS BILLS INrRoDUcsn
Mr.. Burns. resolution in favor Of 7. }. Dunlap.
Mr. horton resolution Of enquiry relative to The pro-
prey Of increasing the pay Of clerks in The Aousnt Gen'
Mr. Person. from the military committee reported bill
to amend the present militia law. The bill was ordered 10
be printed.
engrossed bill to amend The militia bill. Passed its
several readings under suspension Of the rules
Mr.. Henry Ut Bere rise To peFsOnst privilege Inc
House would remember that he introduced at early day
after the reassembng Of this body the 18th Of January
series OF resolutions Character and condennnS the
course OF certain parties 10 aud out OF the State r an A.
tempt la cast rdcue reprach and SANDER upon the Leg
slature of North Carolina and large portion q" her people
sckness prevented him from discussing these resolutions
ut the time appointed By the Huse-and in accordance
with the rules and parliamentary usage his resolutions re-
NAMED the calendar. lie would urge the House To-
single consideration During his illness, resolutions had
been introduced BY his friend from Granville. which, in
sentiment not in letter and word covered the position
claimed in his resolutions The principle having been
gained he SHOULD himself with the that
his views sustained by the House.
In conclusion only have to say to this body. and to
those who have it assal motives k,r intrdu
cling the resolutions that their charges false untrue
and meet scorn pity and contempt. He was for the
largest degree Of freedom and independence n opposition
to slavery and man power lie did fear his
people vote measure be had opposed favored
He was afree'repr-aen'a'e and when he e'td NJ" ie-
present free people be would not represent SLAVES With
these remarks explanation OF his POSITION he would not
urge Tue passage Of his resolniiums.
Mr.. Shepherd called up bill relating to the State Edu
cat"nal Association The bill passed its several readings
under u>peuson Of the rules
Mr.. Young Of Ynncy. called up bill in favor Of the
sureies Of W. W. Profit. late sheriff Of the county Of
Yaakin. Passed its ual reading under suspension Of
the rules.
Mr.. Mccormick called up resolution in favor of ": VI.
Gr'er aud A. ID. Downcs If Mecklenburg Passed their
sewers! readings under a suspension Of the rules
Mr.; Logan called up bill t" charter the Shelby and
Broad Ever Railroad Company Passed its several read
inSs under u suspension of the rules.
resolution in favor Of J. ID. Davis passed its several
readings under Q suspension OF the rules
Mr. F"wlc moved to suspend the rules and take up
bill - repeal of the present relative the
removal IF the chnny seat of Mitchell county.
Mr. Amis opposed the motion. lie said that he thought
The business befne the House would be facilitated s.
king the calendar its regular order lie demanded the
yeas and nays. The motion lust.
MIR. Russell introduced bill in relation to the County
Courts Of Brunswick county Passed its several readings
under suspension Of the rules.
resolution in favor Of r. b. Backs.ock passed its sew.
ern readings under suspension If the rules.
Mr. Waddell introduced bill to amend the charter Of
the Ptsboro and Haywood Plank Road company.
On m"ion Of AR Sianc the House suspendedthe rules
and took up Till +" exempt old rum military duty.
Enc bill was amended by changing ITS % and passed its
final reading.
Mr.. Person from the military committee reported bill
fopnnsh nders and abetors Of deserter ordered be
printed and made the special order for clock
Mr. PEBBLES introduced resolution concerning mileage.
Passed under suspension Of the rules.
Mr. McCOrmek resolution, that no member SHAH have
leave OF absence unless BY Of the House
:, Mr. Shepherd called MP Restitution to authorize the
Governor to contract for quantity Of salt.
Mr. Harris. of Chatham. opposed the BILL
Mr. Ingram and Acisae favored the BILL
hr, fea moved the indefinite pos'p,nement of the
whole matter. Carried
Mr. Mckay moved TO take up bill relative IL courts Of
oyer and terminer sustaining his melton by showing the
importance of the BILL
Mr. Shepherd addressed tho House ON the subject and
favored the motion
Mr. Allison addressed the House on The subject and
th@aght that the bill wss not sufficiently comprehensive
The Huuse voted to take up the bill when il was amsn.
ded aud passed. ,
On motion Of Mr. Person, bill to authorize the paw.
meni OF certain claims Thu had been examined by the
passed its several readings
Mr.. fowe called up, Iv consent bill to repeal an act
OF the present session relative to the the county
seat Of Mitchell county - s'
Mr. Young Of ianccv. addressed the House in oppasi.
ton to the bill and pending the discussion the Honse vo-
ted for Trustees Of the University and then sdourued