Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-12-02
pRocEED1scs OF TIE LncsLArURE'

yHUk30AY, NVvs 30 sos~to
The Senate met 1t Ii o'clock Prayer By Rsr. rs
haSon Journal read t-ss'.f 5--ys-,s55- z2t.'s1
sILLs AND assotu1ross -ylRs1 ssAnIns.
NJ ~, pshd ss.oocs Rro.dng e esDe sps
Mr.. Warren, a bill to amend chap lo7 Revised Coas
pro.des for tho punishment Of negroes for
On motion Of lr Pchford, the rules were suspended
and the resolution in regard to printing the
port passed its several readings.
4 message was received from the House with nomina'
ops of persons for Justice of the peace for different eoun'
ties Of the State asking ss soncurrencs OF nS ~
their appointment Agreed to- and several other aane'
added By the Senate
Tn motion Of Mr. Wright, the communication from the
Legislature of Virginia the esrrsosy, was ressrrse
the committee ON finance
On notion the Senate adjourned to II O'clock Friday
HOUSE OF COMMONS
The house met ct IL O'Clock, A. N. Prayer BY Rev. d.
Mason, of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
The journal Of yesterday was read end approved
Mr.. Cobb, from the committee on prop2sitions ano
grievances reported back thu resolution au'herlsng tne
Public Treasurer to issue duplicates OF certain coupon
bonds recommending its passage.
On motion of Mr.. Cobb the rules were suspsnded ana
the resolution passed its several readings
of the State for the sale Of Cnsokse lands to sell vscsnt
lands the counties Of Maeou Cherokee and
Clay Referred to the COMMITTEES on Cherokee LANDS aoo
= On motion Of Mr.. Mckay, 80 much Of the Governor:
message relates provisions for the relief OF wives ana
families of soldiers referred to the select commtee
which referred the bill heretofors introduced 1or
Mr.. Burgin, from the-commttee claims, reported
back the resolution in favor Of j. w. HnSon snern OF
Duplin county, recommending its passage. -,
in motion Of Mr. Stanford the rules were suspended,
and the resolution passed its several readings
Mr. Avera introduced series of resolutions asserting
the right of people meet and consult Tor toe gooo
of the S6uny-denouncing mob violence and military
aggression upon the freedom Of the PRESS me
State to firm maintenance OF the decisions o! s egs'
tribunals and appiaudng Gov Vance for his manly DE-
fence of the State JUDICIARY They further compliment
the army for its gallanry and herslsm, and urge en
full discharge Of duty in vigorously prosecuting the war
formal negoous peace the basis Of separation from
the United States should be institute BY the treaty ma
king power and urge Representatives in Congress 10
further recommend proposals from the Confederate au
thortes to the Federal Congress looking to the hoohR
of Peace Convention for the adjustment OF dlhcutss
whose action shall be subject to the ratification OF the
Mr. Avea moved that these resolutions be printed and
made the special order for Wednesday next at II O'Clock
7. A. NJ.
Mr. Waddell expressed his regret at hearing such p.
per read in the House-hoped the would not Be
entertained for moment and moved their indefinite post
Mr. Allison was not prepared to vote either for these
resolutions fer their Indefinite postponement They
required deberation. ae therefore moved that they lie
on the table
Mr. Allison withdrew his motion at the request Of Mr..
Grssom who suggested reference OF the resolutions to
select committee said he not prepared to vote for
or against them same of them 10 one could object to-
Others of doubtful proprety They involved the
most vital interests of the people and the integrity OF the
Sir Avera willing that they should be yeferred, but
was DESTROYS TINT they should be printed.
Mr. Allison renewed bis motion to lay Oh the table, which
molten prevailed.
Mr. Headen introduced resolution concerning requs-
tons for slaves to work Notifications &c. which was
referred to the committee military affairs.
The House then adjourned until Tomorrow morning 10
O'Clock.
SENATE
Friday Nov. 81, 1853.
Senate met at II o'clock Journal read.
BILLS ETC, FIRST RRADIKo.
Mr. Graham, resolution in relation to the crime Of
Nj, Young bill to amend the 50th chapter Revised
Code in regard to frauds and fraudulent conveyances
Mr. Young, bill to prom0te the growth Of wool
Mr. Wright bill to encourage the raising ofsheep and
message received from the House transmitting
the report Of the Supt of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum,
Mr. Warren, resolution protesting against the illegal
arrest of Eli Swsnner citizen of Beaufort county, BY
Confederate officers and demanding his delivery to the
civil tribunals of the State.
The communication from the Legislature Of Georgia rel
alive to the appointment of day of general lasting and
prayer, referred to select committee consisting
Messrs Ramsay Simpson, Pitchford Bloust and Jones
On moou The Senate adjourned to Saturday II o'clock
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House was called order at 10 O'clock A. \. Mr.
Speaker Donne in the Chair.
The Journal of Yesterday was read and approved.
Mr. Allison, from the committee on propositions and
aud asked to be discharged from its further sonsdsra
ton.
Mr. Sherwood, from select committee, reported bill
to amend act in relation 10 the militia and guard fol
Aome defence" Passed first reading, ordered to be print
ed and made the special order for Monday next at II
Mr. Russ introduced resolution in favor Of the Trusts,
of the county of Baden Referred to the committee or
r r.
the relief Of certain Banks of the State and the people,
Passed several readings under suspension Of the rules
+ Mr. Allison, bill to amend the charter Of the town oil
Sta'esyiie Passed its several readings under suspen
/ sion of the rules.
message was received from His Excsllency, the Gov
ernor. transmitting the report of the President and Boart
of Directors of the institution for the Den
and Dumb and the Blind.
The message announced the resignation Of His Hon
! or, Judge Bailey.
On motion Of Mr. Sherwood, the message and accompa
nyng documents sent the Senate with proposition
to reer the report Of the President and Directors of III
Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb aud the Blind to the join
stsndiog committee that subject.
message received from the Senate asking
renee in certain nominations of justices Of the peace.
Mr. PEBBLES moved to lay the message on the table No
agreed to .
The House concurred, having first added number o
| like nominations
message received from the Senate proposing Il
raise joint select committee to consider the propriety
increasing the salaries of all public officers Also trans
hitting engrossed resolution authorizing the Stat
Printer to print additional copies OF the Treasues
port.
The House concurred in the Message, and
On motion of Mr. Grissom the rules were suspended
the resolution passed it's several readings.
BILLS SECOND RsADIHa.
bill to amend the 34th chapter, section IS of the Re
Vsed Code Adds the words, Or salt at the end OF tn
section Passed ed and Sd readings under suspenso
Of the rules.
resolution to make public the secret proceedings
the present General Assembly introduced by Mr.. McCo
mck,) was put on it's second reading.
Mr. Mccormick moved that the yeas and nays be orde,
ed. Not Agreed to.
The question recurring the resolution was rejected.
On motion Of Mr.. Harrison, the House adjourned unit
tomorrow morning, IL O'Clock
l. SENATE
| H.. SATURDAY, Nov. %, 1863.
The Senate met a. II o'clock. Journal read.
Mr.. Lassiter from the committee propositions an
grievances reported back the resolution looking to the il
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