Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-07-15
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nEGISLATURE OF N0RTH-CAR0LINA.
SESSION, 1862
SENATE.

lr Ramsay presented resolution of inquiry into the
detention of slaves beyond the proper time at fornca
MI. Leitsa, Recommendation of Archibald Patterson
for the county of Robeson Adopted.
NJ Eaison bill to pay North Caroline s9lders Iss
MI. Ramsay bill to repeal an act entitled an act to
protect the people from small pox." .:..;u
message vas received from the House transmitting
the following eugrossed bills and resolutions: ,,..
4 resolution Of thanks to six of Major j. n. WHIT
fords command for the capture OF the schooner oea
Adopted. w.. e.. ,ho
resolution recognizing Geo. Green as Trustee f0r 'Oe
county Of Craven. o,,.;e oe c-sven
county. ,d e,,,;,;e. If
soldiers. = ..,.. ,,;,h
the Agent Of Cherokee Lands Passed its third reading
bil to increase the salary of the Public Librarian
$500 Passed its third reading, no, ,,,a.r
A bill in relation to dogs and sheep Passed unoer
suspension Of the rules moved by Mr.. Leitch.
bin to incorporate the n G. Stock Insurance compa'
Mr. Waren.s bill in regard to suits against defultng
Sherfs .,;r.;.
On resumng open session, the Senate had under con-
sidetaou bill introduced by Mr. Bagley, to organize
companies regiments &C., fog local defence East Oh the
Chowan.
Pending this I 81 Senate en- ct tSGk recess
House @
Mr. Kerner presented memorial from citizens Of For
syh county, protesting against compliance WIN Inc
Presidents requston for seven THOUSAND troops. he
ferred to the committee on military affairs.
Mr.. Pierce presented memorial from phyMcians ana
apothecaries Of Franklin county, praying that Mr.
Inns of said county be allowed to dst alcohol iSr mea'o
inal purposes which was read and lies on the table,
Mr. Allison, from the committee on propositions and
grievances reported avoraby resolution in favor OF the
county Of Craven The rules were suspended and the res
oluton passed its several readings
MI Russell of Craven introduced resolution Of anEs
to the capors of the Federal vessel Sea Bird which was
adopted Also, resolution in favor OF a; u Latham
authorizing collection of taxes in arrear. This resou
ton passed under suspension OF the rules:
Mr. Cobb bill for the enlargement OF the militia force
of the State Referred to the committee military al
MT Waddsll resolution requesting the Governor to
furnish the House with copy Of the Presidents requis-
ton for seven thousand troops from this State. Laid
the table OIL motion of Mr.. Mckay.
Mr. Pierce bill to authorize the dstillaton of alcohol
for medicinal purposes.
MIR Foy, Bill for the relief of persons charged with
double tax
message from the Senate transmitted resolution
curing the Adutant General to prepare and print tabu-
lar statement Of the number of volunteers and conscps
furnished by the several counties Of the State The reso-
luton was adopted.
The hour appointed for the special order having arrived
the rules suspended.
On motion Of MIR. Grissom the House reconsdered the
vote by which Mr.. Waddels resolution requesting the
Governor to furnish copy of the Presidents requsitlon
&c. was laid on the table, and the question recurring
the passage of the resolution, it was adopted.
motion OF MI the @ no. % 81 sne p
with closed DOORS action of the Senate having rem
dered secr,t session necessary.
When the doors were opened, on motion Of Mr. Shobe
the rules suspended and the engrosscd bill TO amend
the charter Piedmont R. E. Co., put its third read
ing. The b.il passed, yeas a, nays "a.
The House then proceeded to consider the special Order
viz:
The bill introduced by Mr.. Sherwood, on Saturday,
titled "a bill to amend the 5st chapter Of the laws Of
present General Assembly and ratified the 10th day Of Feb
ruary, 1868" on its second reading.
Nj Mckay offered substitute bill authorizing the
Governor to raise thousand serve in North
the President, dated 5th June, 1858.
Mr. Grisson moved Postpsnement of the special ORDER
of opinion might be- avoided and hoped that at that time
bill could be- framed, which a compromise could be
effected.
MIR. Mckay opposed posponement. The bills, he said
printed and laid the desks of members The pro-
visions of beth the bills fully understood and the
House was prepared to act at once upon them. He
thought thrre could be no compromise. Both Houses
had agreed adjourn tomorrow, and for that reason
prompt action was demanded.
The motion to postpone prevailed.
message was received from the Governor transmitting
the requstun de by President Davis seven thous.
and troops, which was read by the clerk. :
by which II authorized The publication Of the correspon-
dence in relation to habeGs corpus.
The question recurring on the order to print lengthy
Waddell, Beal and Amis participated.
Pending the question, the House took recess until
O'Clock, r N.
EVENING SESSION.
SENATE.
Messr Virgins and Lassiter favored the passage of the
BILL Wished to give the downtrodden people of the Eas
tern section all the aid possible and to ameorats their
condition as much as practicable
Mr. Warren had NO objection to the passage Of the BILL
but thought similar legislation Necessary for the benefit Of
all the counties within the enemy's lines.
IN Mr. fhoh fhefo ia
Mr. Outlaw presented resolution asking information
from the Governor in regard to militia.
On motion of Mr.. Outlaw, the bill before under consde
reu extending its provisions to all counties occupied by
the enemy, passed its third reading.
bai change the guage Of the Piedmont Railroad
Mr. Adams moved to suspend the rules and put the bill
on its several readings. Not agreed to-
vdes the enrolment of all between the ages Of
and S. with certain exemptions Refereed.
Mr.. Graham said he would like to hear the opinion Of
Senators.
Asssrs Outlaw and Copeland were opposed to the ex
empton of military officers Considered the majority Of
them an ncubuspn the military organization.
The bill to repeal the small pox BILL passedits third read
bill to repeal the stay law except to soldiers in the
army. was taken up.
Messrs Warren and Graham favored it.
Me- Wggns moved to postpone its further consideration
to LIST day Of December next. Agreed to.
The House bill to facilitate the payment of bounty Of
deceased soldiers to their representatives laid the
table.
bill to punish aders and abetors Of deserters passed
its several readings.
On motion the Senate adjourned to o'clock Tuesday,
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House came to order at az o'clock The Speaker
In the chair. :
The question was upon publishing the correspondence
between the Secretary of War and Gov Vance, The yeas
tive are
Messrs. Allison, Abritton, Avery, Benbury, Burgin
Best Carpenter CAcson Dunn Flyn Forest Green CHS
som Harrison Henry Of Berthe Henry Of Henderson, How.
ard horton Ingram jenkins Keener Kelly, Kerner. Lyle
mick Fsar0s Perkins Robbins Russell #
WalIen Walser, Watson. Weborn, Woodali and Youne:
of Yaneey-2 'e
Those who voted in the negative are:
Messrs. Amis, Bernhardt Barruger Bea, Beam. Berry
Rysn sgmPs. Burns cGSS Craig
Gakin Hampton Harris of Cabarrus Harris 81 Chatham
Raves. HsHdsr'Sn aeaden Joyner Kirby Long, Love
Powell, Esynods. Richardson, Rives, Robinson, Russ
RUSSELL Of Craven Shepherd Smith of Washington Stan
49, W., Tod