Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-12-09
HOUSE OF COMMONS.

Inc mouse was calLtu 10 OTueT ~ u CiOCk, n. NJ
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Pritchard of the Baptist
Church.
journal of yesterday read and approved. Il
Mr.. DaTgan presented a memorial from citizens
of Arson county relative to depredalions committed
by negroes, employed in the construction OF the
Cheraw l. Coal Fields Railroad.
Mr.. Waugh introduced the following resolutions
which were ordered to be printed and made the
special order for Thursday next at II o'clock A. ~,
viz:
Resolutions instructing our Senators and request
ing Representatives not to vote for certain laws.
WHEREAS the freedom and independence of the
press, as guaranteed by the Consultation of the
Confederate States, which says that Congress shall
pass no laws to abridge It's freedom or indepen-
dence; and also shall pass no law, respecting an
establishment Of religion prohibiting the free
exercise thereof and whereas, Congress has no
right to conScript State officers to destroy the
power of the State by making its existence depend
on detailing ats officers; This General Assembly, re-
garding the untrammelled discharge Of the duties
of the officers of the State as essential to the pre-.
servaton of its sovereignty:
ReSOtCed, That our Senators in Congress be
Instructed and Representatives requested to vote
for no laws, abridging the freedom and indepen-
dence of the press, OF which Will interfere with
Ministers of the Gospel in the fun and free dis
charge of their duties, any law which will place
in the hands Of the President the officers Of the
State
ing all sucn laws as in violation Of both the State
and Confederate Constitutions, enters its solemn
protest against the passage of such laws calcula
ted to Destroy not only the power of the States but
their separate organization and sovereignty aud re-
ducing them TO absolute dependence the favor Of
the ConeOerate government for their very existence
Resolred That a copy of these resolutions be
furnished 10 our Senators and Representatives with
the desire that they will give TO the subjects
toned i'll them their earnest and immediate atten-
ton.
70 Mr. Caldwell a resolution concerning Receivers
of funds arising from sales Of Con6scated property
Referred.
Mr.. Shepherd, a resolution in reference to the
Revenue Lsws-PaSsed list reading This resolu-
lion appoints the Public Treasurer and the Auditor
of Pubic Accounts, committee to revise and sim
plify the Revenue Laws.
Mr.. Cunningham introduced bill to amend an
act concerning the Roanoke Navigation Company,
authorizing sale OF water power, SC, passed first
reading and referred to COMMITTEES on Judiciary.
Mr.. EnlOe bill authorizing the sale of lots in
the town of Webster.
Mr.. Mccormick, from the COMMITTEES on the Deaf
and Dumb Asylum submitted the report of the
President and Board of Directors of said Institution
together with bill for the support of the N g. In:
stIluon for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind and
for other purposes. TINS bill had its first reading
and the report was sent to tne Senate with prop
OSition to print
. message was received from His ExceIleucy, the
Governor, transmitting in pursuance to a resolution
In the House, communication fOm tho Adutant
General relative to the expenses Incurred in the ex
ecution of the several Consumption Acts and the
arrest Of deserters Read and referred to the COM
1nittee on the judiciary.
=; resolution in favor of supervising the Confed-
crate Distery at Salisbury, N C., passed its third
reading.
A bill to amend an act entitled an act TO amend
an act in relation to the Militia and n guard for
Home Defenc., was put on its second reading, and
the question recurring on the adoption of the
amendment proposed by the committee, as a substi-
tute for the bill referred, Mr.. Shepherd offered an
amendment to the amendment providing for the
exemption from Home Guard duty, of shoemakers
tanners, well skilled in their trades and now EN-.
Poyed in the same; also overseers on farms Jeraes
sole or to minors, when there is no other white
male adult said farms not liable to military SER
vice. Not agreed to.
Mr.. Caldwell proposed to amend the amendment
by exemptiog leach head of a family, being the
father of SIX children, who live with him and are
dependent upon his daily labor for a support"
Adopted. ..... SD.
The question recurring on the adoption of the sub
stitute as amended it was agreed to. The bill then
passed its second reading. ..
bill in addition to and amendment of the Ordi-
nance of the Convention in relation to supply of
Salt passed its second reading. Provides for the
removal OF the State Salt Works to Locbyood's
Folly Inlet apprOpriates $20o, 6ee to purchase an
engine and tram to transport salt frem Saltvile Va
and confirms contracts for salt made by Gov. Vance
with Stuart Buchanan and Company.
On motion of Mr.. Brown, of Mecklenburg, the
rules were suspended and the bill was put on its
second reading. .-. ... 10.
Mr.. Dargan moved that the Eth section of the
BILL which appropriates 100000 to purchase an
engine, &c, for the transportation Of the salt be
stricken out Not agreed to. Ayes,;;S2. Noes 81.
The question recurring on the>PasSage of the bill
its third reading.
Mr.. Russell, Of Brunswick, said there was por-
ton of the bill to which he representing con-
sttuency Immediately interested would like to call
the attention of the House. The proposed removal