The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03


ton was mere abstraction. The House had
time and again asserted their loyalty when they
ought to be Content to be judged by their acts.
He was not suspected; let those who were charged
with disloyalty clear themselves by voting for the
resolutions. He would not endorse the ten reg-
ment bill for its spirit was incorporated in these
resolutions. He bad heard gentlemen in this
House say "if conflict comes, why let it come"
Yet thew now disclaimed it in the resolution He
wopld vote against them. Mr Love for the same
reason stated by Mr. Costner voted no.
The resolution ( Mr. Grisson,.) passed-yeas 81,
nays g.
The enorossed resolution from the Senate, au-
tbor;zipe the Governor to contract for salt, was
taken up. Mr. Robbins ON the,authority of the
Salt Commissioner, stated that he could not only
supply salt at So per bushe but also at that price
repay the $50, 600 advanced by the State. After
some further discussion in which Dir Reeves
stated there would be loss by ''drppng' of at
least 1O. 900 bushels, he moved the resolution and
amendments be laid on the table, which was
agreed to.
Dir Stancil Introduced bill to exempt men
over IS years Of age from the militia law. Mr.
Bryson bill to incorporate new county out OF
Cherokee county by the name of Hill.
The bill to amend the charter of the Chatham
Railroad was read and passed-yeas 60, nays II
WEDNESDAY, January %.
SESArE.-The proposition from the House to
adjourn sine die on Monday, the I'd February, was
laid on the table. ..
Mr. Young, from the committee to whom was
referred the message Of the Governor in regard
to the Confederate debt, reported back bill.
Mr. Ellis introduced bill to enrol free negroes,
and put them into service as cooks. Referred to
the Military Committee. =
- The bill to secure the rights IF ma ried women
Il IF Io, Il af 1opty
by Messrs. Smith, Eure, Murrl Graham, Faison
and others, was put to vote and lost ayes l5 nays
%. The ten Regiment bill was discussed.
HoUsE-Mr Grissom offered resolution au-
thorizing the Secretary of State to appoint a
clerk at a salary not exceeding $500 per annum.
The bill to lcgaizc certain Judicial proceedings
Of the county court of Catawba PASSED Its several
readings
The bill to regulate the currency between
debtor and creditor was taken up. Mr. W alser
pluined the object of the 1t was to pre-
vent the sale of property for specie, and suspend
ing interest when Confederate money refused
in payment of debts lie spoke earnestly in favor
the bill as demanded by the people. Mr.
Fowle opposed it the ground of unconstitu-
tionality. Dir Grssom in favor of the bill
Mr. Shepherd opposed the bill as the Legislature
had right to interfere with contracts, and
argued that Confederate money could not In made
legal tender until authorized by Congress. Mr.
Waddill supported the bill, there was no time for
technical objections about unconstitutionality
The stay law said to be unconstitutional
This law was necessary to protect the people, it
was looked for by them, and as public opinion
made the law, he would vote for the bill 1t was
absolutely necessary for the protection of the
people against oppression. There no other
money in circulation, and debts could not be paid
if Confederate money refused. Mr. Amis
could not support the Till as it made Confederate
money a legal tender, which was unconstitutional
He against tampcring with the currency
A motion was made to lay the bill on the table.
Ecjected-yeas So, nays 56.
Mr. Crawford offered q substitute, which made
all contracts and agreements for the future to be
payable in Confederate money, unless otherwise
expressed in writing.
Mr. L. Henderson offered a substitute, that our
Senators in Congress be instructed ana our Rep
resentativcs requested to have law passed TO
make Confederate money legal tender. Mr.
McAden spoke against the bill MIR Toy thought
the bill ought to pass. The Legislature had the
right to regulate the rate Of interest in the State,
and if creditors refused Confederate money, the
interest ought to be stopped. He moved for
division of the question, and that the melton be
for striking out the original bill.
The House rejected the original bill by vote
of 4s TO 46, and adjourned without taking action
on the substitute
THURSDAY, Jan. 20.
SENATE.-Tne Ten Regiment bill was consider
ell and finally rejected by the following vote:
AYEs-Messr*. Adams of Davidson, Arendell,
Bagley, Blount, Eure, Jarratt, Jones, Lindsey
Mathews, Patrick, Sanders, Sharpe, Slaughter
Smith of Macon, Taylor of Chatham, Warren
Whitford aud Wooey- US.
NAYs-Messrs. Adams of Guilford, Brown
Carraway, Copeland, Dickson, Dickcrson, Drake
Ellis, Faison, Graham, Hail, Harriss, Hoeman
Lane, Lcitch, Murrill, Neal, Patton, Powell,
Simpson, Smith of Anson, Smith of Stanly, Taylor
OF Nash, White, Virgins, Wright and Young,-27
HousE.-On motion of Mr. Harris of Cabarrus
the vote by which the bill i'll regard to the cur
rency was rejected yesterday was reconsidered
The subject was then postponed
MIR l.emmonds introduced a bil accompanied
By petition from certain citizens of Union coun-
y, in favor of j. j. Carr being allnwed to distl
spirits for medical and mechanical purposes in
said county. Read first time.
The most Of the day was occupied on a bill to
increase The salaries of the Governor auG other
State officer, aud meu.bers of the Legislature No
final action was taken.
Our MILITARY REsot RcEs-Thc report of
the Secretary of War recently sent into Congress
communicates some Interesting and most en-
eonrag'ng information in rclasn tn our military
affairs, aud presents the encouraging conclusion
that our army is fully equal if not SUPERIOR in all
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