Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-13

! Ok. Passed its several readings under suspen-
on of the rules
resolution in favor Of j. G. Carraway Passed
Is second and third readings.
An engrossed bill concerning insane persons
Passed its second and third readings.
A resolution concerning the distribution OF salt
was lost.
bill for the better government of slaves was in
definitely postponed
A resolution calling upon the Governor for any
information in his possession relative to the impress
ment of wagons and teams in the employ OF DIR.
Worth salt commissioner, was passed
A bill to amend the Revised Code relative to the
binding out of free children of color. Passed its
several readings.
Mr. Hampton called up by consent resolution
in favor of E. NJ Welborne 1t was passed its several
readings.
An engrossed resolution from the Senate author
izing the principal clerk of each House to employ
such additional engrossing clerks as may be neces-
s&ry to expedite the business of the session. Passed
its several readings.
bill to amend the charter of the Pittsboro' and
Haywood Plank Road Company. Passed its second
and third readings.
Mr.. Grissom moved that message be sent to the
Senate with proposition to rescind the joint reso
luton to adjourn sine die Wednesday next at 4
o'clock, n. m., and that Friday next be fixed upon
to adjourn sine die.
Mr.. Wadle moved to lay the motion on the ia
resolution in favor j. W. Freeman. Passed
its several readings.
bill concerning the statute OF limitations Pass
ed its several readings.
FROM TnF CALENDAR.
bill to amend the charter of the Greenville and
French Broad railroad company was taken up.
Mr.. Fleming opposed the bill
Mr.. Mann Of PaSquotank, explained the action Of
the committee relative to the bill
Mr. Beal favored the bill.
Mr. Shepherd moved to postpone the further con-
Sderatlon oi the bill in order to allow the commit
tee Of conference on the revenue bill TO report
The motion was amended, to postpone until -
o'clock to morrow, and concurred in.
message received from the Governor in re-
Sp5nSe to the call for information relative to the i'm
presSment of wagons and teams employed by Dr.
WORTH salt commissioner, by order of General
Whiting. They have been restored by order of
General Smith upon the special request Of the Gov
erhar.
Mr.. Shepherd reported the result of the delibcr-
atoms of the joint committee of conference on the
revenue bill. The committee recommended
amendment. 1T 1T the slave property of the State
should be valued ny the i>NesS"rS that valued
the lands. The House reccded from its amendment
in this respect and sent message TO the Senate
notifying that body Of the fact and asking the con-
currcnce of the Senate.
Mr.. Shepherd called up by consent, bill to es-
tahliSh iron works. to manufacture railroad and
other iron.
Mr.. Cowles opposed the bill.
Mr.. Shepherd spoke in favor.
Mr.. Wadde also favored and Mr.. Fowe opposed
the bill Vote taken and the bill did not pass its
second reading.
When Mr.. AlliSon'S name was called, he said he
should vote for the bill the second reaiing but
would not holl himself committed 10 vote for it I'M
less amended the final realling The bill was
objectionable 10 him in its present form.
The House took a recess until half paSt & o'clock
this afternoon.