Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-23
HOUSE OF COMMONS.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The Speaker called the House Of Commons to
order at half past ten o'clock.
The roll was called by the Clerk, and quorum
being present the House proceeded to business.
Mr. Foust, of Randolph, and Mr. Smith, of Wash
ington, members elect, from the counties named,
were qualified and took their seitS.
The Speaker laid before the House communica-
ton from the Hon. R. NJ. Saunders, transmitting
presentment from the Grand Juries of Polk and
CleaIeand counties relative to the refusal of certain
persons to take Confederate notes, and presenting
as public grievance the exemption from Conscrip-
ton of Justices of the Peace under forty years
DID, and also the exemption of militia officers within
the same age Also extoron on the necessaries OF te
Referred to the committee propositions and grev
anceS.
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Shepherd resolution to appoint select
committee of i've, to enquire into and report any
such protection the general health of the people
may require to prevent the spread of small pOx.
By Mr.. Love- resolution requesting the Governor
to communicate to the House it not inconsistent with
the public interest such reports he may have from
General officers relative to the late raids Of the enemy
in the Eastern portion Of North Carolina Concurred
In.
Mr.. Waddell introduced bill to stop interest on
any debt where tender of payment has been made
in Confederate notes and refused.
Mr. Mccormick introduced bill to amend an act
passedat the present session of the General Assem-
bly, amending an ordinance of the Convention to
provide relief for the families Of deceased soldiers.
Under a suspension of the rulrs the bill passed
its several readings and ordered to be engrosSed and
sent to the Senate
Mr.. Henry, of BERTHE, introduced the following
resolutions which were ordered to be printed and
made the special order for twelve O'clock Thursday
next
ReaoIred By the House Of Commons of the General As
senby of North Carolina, that the language used BY the
Richmond Enquirer and other ~ tempe Ell Dayers
out of and in this State towards the Legislature of North
CarOna, is alike sLaHdsrO4s ceOriOus and unjust and
deserves the tcn and contempt of every free and true
hearted of North Carolina.
ResOIred That it with IL grace that any Richmond
paper seeks TO deame the Legislature of North Carolina or
any portion Of her peuP!e, long they the very
existence of that city, and the protection Of peupe and
homes mainly tn the gallant troops of North Carolina
Be Il further Renoced That North Carolina is free and
independent sovereign State, and will constitutional
means to defend her rights and liberties from insult and
oppression, from whatever quarter it may come.
The Speaker laid before the House the resignation
Of Mr.. Baldwin, member from Columbus
Mr.. Shepherd announced the death of one of the
members from Craven.
Writs Of election were ordered to fill the vacan-
cies on the 2yth instant
Mr.. Costner introduced bill to lecalize the pro.
ceedings of county court of Lincoln county, said
proceedings having been irregular. Passed its sew
eral readings under Suspension of the rules
Mr.. PEBBLES introduced bill relative to the eman-
cipaton Of slaves, by last will and testament Re-
ferred.
Mr.. Henry, Of BERTHE, bill to authorize the Gov.
ernor to employ messenger for the Executive
Office Passed its several readings under suspen-
sion of the rules
The Speaker laid before the House communica
tons from the counties OF Catawba, relative to
conscr;pts, and from Burke relative to the refusal
OF bank or banks to receive Confederate notes.
Mr.. Shepherd moved that message be sent to
the Senate. DrOnOSinU N ha mint ordo.
appoint Justices of the Peace this cay until Satur
day next Carried, and the postponement agreed
to by the Senate, the House having received mes.
sage to that effect. =
Mr.. PEBBLES introduced a resolution ipstructing
our Senators, and requesting our Representatives in
congress to endeavOr to have an act passed max
ing Confederate notes legal tender. Referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary on motion of Mr.
Amis. ......-... -. = -
Mr.. Shepherd introduced a resolution ASSIGNING
the room occupied by the State Geologist, for the
use of the Engrossing Clerks for the residue of the
session. Passed its several readings
Mr. Richardson introduced resolution in favor
Of Gideon B. Thrcadgll, allowing him to collect ar
rears of taxes Passed its several readings under
suspension of the rules
Mr. Barringer asked and obtained leave of absence
for Mr.. Fleming for six days
Mr.. Shepherd introduced bill to amend an Or
dinance of the Convention relative to the Treasprv
Il
signing Treasury notes. Passed its several read
ings under suspension of the rules
MT. Brown introduced bill to amend an Act
changing the jurisdiction of the Courts and alternr
the rules of pleading. Referred
On motion of Mr.. Watson, the revente sill was
made the special order for Wednesday next.
On motion of Mr. Waddell, a committee was an
pointed to wait on his Excelency the Governor and
iHtoFm him that both Houses of the Legislature were
again assembled and would be pleased to receive
any communication he might desire to make.
Mr.. Young introduced resolution in favor If
Charles Byrd allows him to collect arrears of tn
Passed its several readings under suspension of the
rules. Wv
Mr.. Bryan introduced resolution in favor of Mar
tin Walker, late sheriff. allows him to collect arrears
OF taxes. Passed its several readings
Mr.. Waddel, from the committee appointed 70
wait on the Governor, reported that the committee
had discharged their duty, and that the Governor
would commufAcase with the Legislature in writing
on tomorrow, at II O'clock
On motion of Mr. Shepherd, the House took nm
for consideration bill to authorize the incoruora
ted towns OF the State to levy an ed vaIorem tax ON
Slaves The bill pissed it second and third READINGS
uh motion of Mr.. Mccormick, tbs House took un