Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-12-08
SENATE.
SATURDAY, Dec. 5th, 1S6;

The Senate met at 10 o'clock. Journal read.
Mr. Hoke presented memorial praying for permiss ion
to dst small quantity of liquor for medical purposes
Mr. Wright, from the Committee to whom referred
series of resolutions in regard to the destruction of
private property reported that no further legislation was
necessary on the subject
Mr. Patrick. from the committee propositions and
grievances reported bill for the relief OF The wives aud
niles of soldiers, recommending its pasSag
Mr. Young, from the military comni tee, reported bill
in relation to the guard for Home Dsfnce With amend
mens recommending its passage; asl bill authorizing
The employment of slaves for thirty days on Qualifications,
recommending that 1T do not pass
The committee on adjournment reported proposing to
adjourn sine die Saturday, The 18th inst.
Mr. Murril from a select committee reported the bill
preventing aliens from trading in this Sate recommend
Mr. Ramsay resolution proposing to go into election
for Judge vacancy occasiOned by the resignation
of Judge Bailey Adopted.
trates for the of Wilmington Passed Its several
readings. -. . rrr cJ,;, &c
Onslow. Referred. :.
Mr. Faison resolution to increase the pay of witnesses
MI Pchford moved reconsider the vote by which the
bill restoring the courts passed on yesterday.
He thought if the restored the Legislature
had no mower to restrict their and that he was
fearful that they would have power under the act to try
ali civil and that for this reason would be Virtual
repeal of the stay law. :,
the present ay law provided for del trial and execu
ton and the law proposed would not interfere Win II IN
The courts had no jurisdiction eAcePS tno'
by law. -, xr.,, OF
Mr. Arendel bill to limit the production of cotton sno
tobacco. Referred. .,
On motion of Mr.. Warren leave OF absence was gr"n'e
Messrs. Aycock and Wright ,,;
MIR Ba9ey a resolution enquiring into the expectancy
f tran sferrng the Jurisdiction of the Courts of Equity OF
counties within the enemys lines TO the supreme oOu''
message was received from the House transmitting
for Justice of the Peace which were not Con-
Cured in by the Senate. C .,
Mr Young a resolution euqurng OF the Governor how
much and in what the appropriations or tne ree
Of our sck and wounded soldiers and that Tor Inc
ton of the people against small Pox has been
was received from The House transmitting the
following engrosSed bids: -
bill in relation to the Lunatic Asylum proposing III
additional $l5000O appropriation for us
MIR Outlaw moved to recOmm the bill to The commlIee
- rjer IN ascertain the exact condition of the Asylum
Adopted. , p.-l
A bill concerning Cherokee lands Referrei
bill to amend the Revenue law Taxes Express O"ni
panes $500 in each county in which they denver
resolution in favor of sick and wounded 50 lders -
Asks the appointment of Surgeons In each county ~
The resolution proposing to adjourn on Saturday the
18th inst was taken up. A.
14th. Agreed to. . j..
the House for its concurrence -.
bill for the protection of sheep was read t6rd me
and on motion of Mr.. MurrI was laid on the ia Bile
Resolution relation to sequestratlon was read third
time
bill in regard larceny and robbery passed its I'd and
Sd readings.