Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-12-20

The Speaker being indisposed, Mr.. Patterson took
the Chair.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
On ClHims-A report in favor Of paying j. F.
Montgomery $1,000 for the survey of certain lands.
Also q resolution in favor of T. d. Walker, recon-
mending its passage.
On Importation of G0OlS-A report expressing
the opinion that the running of the blockade has
been advantageous to the State, and recommending
that efforts be made to have the restrictions on
blockade running removed. In favor of applying
to the general government for compensation for the
loss of the steamer Ad Vance. Recommending
that the accounts of exports and imports be referr-
ed to S. F. Phillips, Esq, who shall report thereon.
Select Comnittees-The committee to superin-
tend the election of four Counsellors of State
ported that Chas E. Shober, of GuilfOrd j. R.
Hargrave, of Anson and VIM. Eaton, Jr., of
Warren, are elected, leaving one yet to be chosen
The select committee to which was referred a
resolution in favor of abolishng Provost Guards,
reported substitute therefor.
RILLs, &C, INTRODUCED.
Mr.. Dick resolutions to request the Treasurer to
report the amount of money drawn from his depart
ment under the contract with the government to
clothe our State troops, and also what amount has
been refunded by the government Also the names
of the agents appointed by the Governor to disburSe
certain appropriations, and what amount has been
reimbursed.
Mr.. Dick bill in relation to courts Of Oyer and
Terminer-to empower Judges to hold court when
necessary moro than one week. Rule suspended,
read second and third times, and passed
Mr.. Bagley bill in favor of the estate of James
3. Wynne. Rule suspended, and passed its second
and third readings.
Mr. Courts resolution in relation to Magistrates,
providing that no one snail be appointed magis-
trate during this session who is not exempted from
field service.
Mr.. 0dOm moved to amend by saying that no Of
icer belonging to the Home Guard shah be appoint
ed unless he is otherwise exempt from conScripton,
which amendment Mr.. Courts accepted.
Mr.. McCorkle offered amendment providing
that no one under the age of As years shall be ap-
pointed unless he is physically disqualified for SER
vice in the field, but afterwards Withdrew it
Mr.. Leitch moved to lay on the table, and Mr..
Hall called for the yeas and nays which were taken
with the following result ayes Ii, nays %.
Mr.. Pool moved to amend by striking out that
portion offered as an amendment by Mr. Odom,
which amendment prevailed, and the resolution was
then adopted, % to Is.
Mr.. Arendell bill to authorize attachments
against Corporations.
BILLS ON THEIR SECOND READINGS.
Aresoution in favor of Virginia, Atkinson. Pas
sed
A resolution in favor of R. W. Williams Laid on
the table.
a bill to incorporate the North and South Caro-
lima Central Railroad Company. Passed.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of State to en-
ploy clerk. Passed, rule suspended, and passed
its third reading
BILLS, &c ON THEIR THIRD READING.
A resolution in favor of Drury King. Passed.
Allows him 5000 for fitting up rooms in the Cap.
itol
A bill to incorporate the Linville Steel and Iron
Company. Passed.
APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES.
A message was received from the House trans
Yr,,kF kha0 IF Of
mended to be appointed magistrates, and asking the
concurrence of the Senate