Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-01-28

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and last reading.
The committee on the subject of the purchase of
cotton card machine consists of Messrs. Smith OF
Macon, Holeman, Adams, Young, and Virgins.
On motion the-Senate adjourned to 10 o'clock,
Wednesday.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The Speaker called the House Of Commons to
order at half past ten o'clock.
The roll was called by the Clerk, and quorum
being present, the House proceeded to business
Mr.. Foust Of Randolph, and Mr.. Smith, of Wash
ington, members elect, from the counties named,
we're qualified and took their seats.
The Speaker laid before the House communica-
ton from the Hon. R. NJ. Saunders, transmitting
presentment from the Grand Juries Of Polk and
cleveland Counties relative to the refusal of certain
persons to take Confederate notes, and presenting
a public grievance the exemption from Conscrip-
ton of Justices of the Peace under forty years
old and also the exemption Of militia officers within
the same age aso extortlon on necessaries life
Referred to the committee on propositions and iev-
anceS.
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED
By Mr.. Shepherd, resolution to appoint select
committee of five, to enquire into and report il asy
such protection the general health Of the people
may require to prevent the spread of small pox
By Mr.. Love, resolution requesting the Governor
the public interest such reports he may have from
General officers relative to the late raids Of the enemy
in the Eastern portion of North Carolina Concurred
Il.
Mr.. Waddell introduced bill to stop interest on
any debt where tender of payment has been made
in Confederate, notes and refused
Mr.. Mccormick introduced bill to amend an act
passed at the present session of the General Assem-
bly, amending an ordinance of the Convention to
rolipf for IF colCiorc
Under suspension of the rules the bill passed
its several readings and ordered to be engrossed and
sent to the Senate
Mr. Henry, of BERTHE, introduced the following
resolutions which were ordered to be printed and
made the special order for twelve o'clock, Thursday
next.
Reolsea b. the House Of Commons Of the General AS
seuh of North Carolina, that the language used by the
Richmond Enquirer and other III tempe e puritan papers
out of and in this State towards the Legislature Of North
deserves the aud contempt Of every free aud true
hearted son of North Carolina.
Resolrel, That it is with III grace that any Richmond
paper seeks to deame the Legislature Of North Carolina
any portion Of her people so long they the very
existence Of that city, and the protection Of its people and
homes mainly, tnhe gallant troops of North Carolina
Be further Resolced That North Carolina free and
Independent sovereign State and will all constitutions;
means to defend her rights and liberties from Insult and
oppression, from whatever quarter il may come
The Speaker laid before the House the resignation
of Mr.. Baldwin, member from Columbus.
Mr.. Shepherd announced the death of one of the
members from Craven.
cies on the 29th instant
Mr. Costner introduced bill, to legalize the pro-
ceedings of county court of Lincoln county, said
proceedings having been irregular. Passed its sew.
ersl readings under suspension of the rules.
Mr. PEBBLES introduced bill relative to the eman-
cipation Of slaves, by last will and testament Re-
ferred
Mr.. Henry, Of BERTHE, a bill to authorize the Gov.
ernor To employ messenger for the Executive
Office. Passed its several readings under suspen-
sion Of the rules
The Speaker laid before the House communca-
tons from the counties Of Catawba, rel.tive to
conscrpts, and from Burke, relative to the refusal
Of = bank or banks to receive Confederate notes.
Mr.. Shepherd moved that message be sent to
the Senate, proposing to supend the joint order, to
appoint Justices of the Peace this cay until Satur-
day next Carried, and the postponement agreed
to by the Senate the House having received a mes.
sage to that effect
Mr.. PEBBLES introduced resolution instructing
our Senators, and requesting Representatives in
Congress to endeavor to have an act passed maxi
ing Confederate notes legal tender. Referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary on motion of Mr.
Amis. @-........,.
Mr. Shepherd introduced resolution assigning
tho room occupied BY the State Geologst, for the
use of the Engrossing Clerks for the residue of the
session. Passed its several readings.
Mr.. Richardson introduced q resolution in favor
Of Gideon B. Threadgl allowing him to collect ar
rears Of taxes. Passed its several readings under
suspension of the rules r
Mr.. Barringer asked and obtained leave of absence
for Mr.. Fleming for six days.
Mr.. Shepherd introduced bill to amend an Or.
dnance of the Convention relative to Che Treasury.
ALLOWS the Comptroller to employ assistance in
signing Treasury, notes Passed its several read.
ings under suspension of the rules
Mr.. Brown introduced bill to amend an Act.
changing Of the Courts, and altering
he rules Of pleading. Referred.
E3nmotinn Of Mr.. Watson the revenue bill was
: n she special order for Wednesday next
8h motion Of Mr.. Waddell, a committee was an.
M5led to wait on his Excellency the Governor, and
inform him that both Houses Of the Legislature were
again assembled, and woald be pleased to receive
any communication he might desire to make
NJ. Young introduced resolution in favor o!
Charles Byrd allows him to collect arrears of txxes
Passed its several readings under susnsion Of the
rules - !. : = :: =. - =
Mr.Bryan introduced resolution in favor of Mar.
tin Walker late sheriff. allows him to collect arrears
of taxes Passed its several readings.
Mr.. WadIef, from the committee appointed to
wait on tho Governor, reported that the committee
had discharged their duty, and that 4he Governor
would conmnnicate with the Legislature in writing
on to.morr0w, Mt II o'clock :.
On motidh Of Mr.. Shepherd the House took up
for consideration bill to authorize the incoypora
ted wns Of the State to levy ad uatore tag or
slaves The bill passed tsecond and third readings
On motion Of Mr.. Mccormick, the House took ur