Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-10
HOUSE OF COMMONS.

Mr.. Blair introduced resolution proposing that
q message be sent to the Senate asking the concur
renee of that body in a removal of the seal of Sc
cresy from late proceedings of the Legislature the
report Of the Commissioners sent to Richmond, ETC.
This resolution vas subsequently, Withdrawn.
Mr.. Dargan introduced . resolution in favor OF
the Doorkeepers, and resolution to defray the ex
penses of the Commissioners to Richmond, which
passed their several readings, under q suspension
of the rules.
Mr. Gaskins, resolution of thanks to Col. j. N.
Whitford. Referred to the Committee on Military
Affairs.
Mr.. Cowles resolution concerning slaves en-
ployed in constructing Notifications at Wilmington,
N. U. Provides that steps be taken by the Gov
ernor to secure their speedy return to their own
ers Adopted.
Mr. Carter, resolution to rescind the joint order
for adjournment with 4 view to fixing the last
Wednesday in March next as the time for reassem
bling. Laid on the table, on motion of Mr.. OAR
gan-yeas "a, nays 35-
Leave of abssnce was granted Mr.. Mclean for
the rest of the session.
Mr. Waugh introduced bill to authorize the
county Court Of Surry county to elect Wardens of
the Poor and for other purposes. Passed its sew
eral readings under . suspension of the rules.
Mr.. Carter, 10y leave resolution to rescind so
much of the joint order for Adjournment as fixes
Tuesday the 7th inst, as the time of adjournment.
Not agreed to-yess %, nays 90.
The House proceeded to consider the un6n shed
business viz: bill to amend an act, entitled an
act to promote the efficiency Of the Home Guard
organization on its I'd reading. After the adoption
Of sundry amendments the bill passed its I'd and Sd
readings
Mr.. Person, by leave introduced the following
resolution the special order having been postponed
for the space of five minutes.
"WREkEAs Authentic intelligence has been re.
ceived from Richmond, that our Commissioners,
Messrs. Stephens, Campbell, and Hunter, have re-
turned from Fortress Monroe, after having held q
conference with Messrs. Lincoln and Seward; and
tchere0s, it appears that the only terms Of peace
which have been offered by our enemies, are that
the States and people of this Confederacy, shall
make an unconditional submission to the Constitu-
ton and laws Of the United States and, Uhereas,
this offer was accompanied by an announcement
that the question Of slavery had already been dis
posed Of by the amendments to the Constitution
just passed in the Federal Congress, by which
slavery has been abolished, therefore,
Resolc6d, That the acceptance of such offer is
tantamount to subiugaton, that these terms are in
compatible With the dignity, honor and safety of our
people, and that there is left but alternative to
/ Hs-and that is to maintain our conflict with the
invader until independence is secured and that
all the energies of Government and people ought
to be put If force in order to make defence sue
cessful.
Mr. Henry deprecated hasty action and desired
first to be assured of the authenticity Of the tee
graphic information on which the resolutions were
predicated
Mr.. Phillips was opposed to precipitate action
He preferred awaiting the official report of the Com
missioners. A majority had refused TO .lengthen
the session, and yet the gentleman from New Han.
over would have the House act hastily on important
questions He saw nonecessity for North Carolina
again to define her political status. This, If cir
Gums tances should render it necessary, could be
done with due elaboration when the Legislature is
again assembled.
Mr.. Grissom moved that the resolutions be refer
red to the Committee on Confederate relations
The speaker here announced that the five minutes
lad expired.
Mr. Headen moved still further postponement
of the special order which was no. agreed to.
The House proceeded to consider the bill in re:
gard to contracts made with reference to deprecat
ed currency, and pending ITS consideration took .
recess until st o'clock P. NJ.