Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-12-01
PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEG1sLATURE.

SENATE
THURSDAY, Nov. 90, 1868.
NJ Inc Senate met at II O'Clock. Prayer BY Rev. T. g.
. BILLS AND REsoLUfIoEs-VIRsF READING.
ar Fichtord resolution providing for the printing
0' MY additional copies of the Treasurers report
nr. warren, bill TO amend ehSp l07 Revised Code.
for the punishment of negroes for manslSugher
oy whipping, &c Referred.
9n motion of Mr. Ptchford the rules were suspended
the resolution in regard printing the Treasurers
port passed its several readings.
. message was received from the House with nomina.
for Justice OF the peace for different coun-
tue otae asking the concurrence of tn Senate in
Ier appointment Agreed to- and several other names
gsalure oil Virginia on the currency, referred to
the committee on finance
on motion, the Senate adjourned to IL o'clock Friday.
HOUSE OF COMMONS. .
The House met at II o'clock A. N. Prayer By Rev. Dr.
mason OF the Protestant Episcopal Church.
Ihe journal Of yesterday read and approved.
mr.. Cobb, from the committee propositions and
reported back the resolution authorizing the
uDIc Treasurer to issue duplicates of certain coupon
ponds, recommending its passage.
on motion of Mr. Cobb, the rules were suspended and
'ne resolution passed its several readings-
mr.. Lyle introduced resolution empowering the agent
'9e state for the sale Of Cherokee lands to sell
lands IN the counties of Macon, Jackson Cherokee aud
referred to the committee on Cherokee Lands aud
On motion Of Mr. Mckay, SO much Of the Governors
as relates to provisions for the relief of wives and
that purpose.
Mr. BurgiD, from the committee on claims, reported
back the resolution in favor of J. W. Hnson sheriff of
Dupln county, recommending its passage
0n motion of Mr. Stanford, the rules were suspended
ana the resolution passed its several readings
Mr. AVera introduced series of resolutions asserting
the of the people to meet and consult for good
OF the cocntry-denounciug mob violence and military
aggression upon the freedom of the rress pedging the
State to hrm maintenance of the decisions of its legal
tribunals and appaudiug Gov. Vance for his manly de
ience OF the State Judiciary They further compliment
the army for its galantry and herosm, and urge faith
iu discharge Of duty in vigorously prosecuting the
Tor national independence They further declare that
formal negotons for peace the basis of separation from
the United States should be instituted by the treaty
king power and urge Representatives in Congress
exert themselves to bring about such negotiations They
luriher recommend proposals from the Confederate
t9ores to the Federal Congress looking to the holding
OF Peace Convention for the adjustment of difficulties
~hose action shall be to the ratification of the
people.
Mr. Avera moved that these resolutions be printed and
AN
Mr. Wadde expressed his regret at hearing such pa-
per read IN the HOusehOped the resolutions would be
entertained for moment and moved their indefinite post
pOnemeut.
Mr.! Allison not prepared to vote ither for these
resolutions or for their Indefinite postpOnement They
required deberaton. Re therefore moved that they lie
the table
Mr Allison withdrew his motion at the request of Mr.
Grssom who suggested reference Of the resolutions to
select committee lie said he prepared vote for
OF against them Some of them could object to
Others Of doubtful prnprety They involved the
most vital interests of the pepe and the integrity of the
State he again urged reference to a select committee
Mr ATera willing that they should be referred but
was desirous that they should be printed.
Mr. Allison renewed his motion to lay the table, which
molten prevai!ed
Mr. Helden introduced resolution concerning reqHs-
tons for slaves to work Notifications, &c. which
referred to the committee on military affairs.
The House then adjourned until tomorrow morning 10
o'clock.