Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-12-21
SEN ATE.

SENATE.
SATURDAY, Dec. II, 1864
The Speaker being indisposed, Mr.. Patterson took
the Chair.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
On Czaims.-A report in favor of paying j. F.
Montgomery $1,000 for the survey of certain lands.
Also resolution in favor Of 7. d. Walker, recon-
mendng its passage.
On Importation of Gooda-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 AID Vance. Recommending
that the accounts Of exports and imports be reterr
ed to S. F. Phillips, Esq, who shall report thereon
Select Committees-The committee to superin-
tend the election of four Counsellors of State re-
ported that Chss. E. Shober, Of Guilford; ]. R.
Hargrave, of Ansun; and VIM. Eaton, Jr., of
Warren, are elected, leaving one yet to be chosen
The select committee to which was referred
resolution in favor of aboshing Provost Guards,
reported substitute therefor.
RILLs, &C, INTRODUCED.
Mr.. Dick resolutions to request the Treasurer to
report the amount of money draWTfrOm 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 dsburse
reimbursed.
Mr.. Dick bill in relation to courts of Oyer and
Terminer empower Judges to hold court, when
necessary, more than one week. Rule suspended,
read second and third times, and passed.
Mr.. Bagley bill in favor of the estate of James
D. Wynne. Rule suspended and passed its second
| and third readings.
providing that no one shall be appointed mags-
trate during this session who is not exempted from
| field service.
Mr.. Odom moved to amend by saying that no Of
fcer belonging to the Home Guard shall be appoint
ed unless he is otherwise exempt from CONSUMPTION,
which amendment Mr.. Courts accepted
Mr.. McCorkle offered an amendment providing
that one under the age of 45 years shall be APP
pointed unless be 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 1G, 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 18.
Mr.. Arendell bill to authorize attachments
against Corporations.
BILLS ON THEIR SECOND READINGS:
resolution in favor of Virginia, Atkinson. Pas
sed.
resolution in favor of R. w. Williams Laid on
the table,
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 Linvie Steel and Iron
Company. Passed
APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES
message was received from the House trans
hitting the names of number of persons recon-
mended to be appointed magistrates and asking the
Concurrence of the Senate.