The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-12-12
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
SATURDAY, Dec. s, 1866,


. SATURDAY, Dec s, 1866.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Waugh, from the committee on PROPOSE
tions and grievances, reported bill to supply
artificial arms to disabled soldiers of this State,
as a substitute for resolutions referred.
Mr. Rosebro, from the same committee, re-
ported bill for the relief of disabled soldiers
Providing for the payment Of communication in
certain cases in lieu of artificial limbs.
A resolution in favor of Hon. A. S. Merrimon,
reported favorably from committee on claims,
passed its several readings under suspension of
the rules.
Mr. McClammy from the joint committee on
adjournment, reported resolution that the Gen
eral Assembly adjourn on the 24th of December,
to re-assemble on Tuesday, the Sth of January
next.
Mr.. Patton moved to amend The resolution,
as reported, was unjust to western members. 1t
did not eve them time to go home and RETURN
The amendment would give time to other MEM
bers to visit their homes and not force members
from the extreme west to remain here on eX-
pense.
tention of the committee to compel members
from the west to remain here On expenses They
contemplated the introduction of a resolution to
allow those remaining here during the recess the
usual per diem.
Divers amendments were offered and discussed,
and the resolution was finally recommitted on
motion of Mr.. Bryson.
The committee that superintendent the election
on yesterday for five councillors of State reported
the election of Mr. E. W. Jones of Caldwell coun-
ty. No other election
At II o'clock NJ the House proceeded to exc
cute the joint order for the appointment of JUS
tees of the Peace.
The counties were called alphabetically, and
number of nominations were made.
The name of Mr.. John G. Hill was stricken
from the list recommended for Randolph, on mo-
tion of Mr. Wauph
Mr. Clark introduced resolution requiring the
committee on adjournment to report on Monday
next. Adopted.
Mr. Russ, joint resolution requiring the print
ing of the Comptroller's report hereafter, before
the meeting of the General Assembly. Adopted.
Mr.. Latham of Washington, bill to amend sec.
7chap. 62 Revised Code, entitled justices of the
peace"
Mr. Harper resolution 10 authorize the pub
lie Treasurer to employ counsel in certain cases.
Passed its several readings under suspension of
the rules.
Mr.. Cowan, a bill to amend the Sd section of
the 9th chapter of the revised CODE entitled ''re-
fgious societies"
Mr.. Whitfield was allowed to record his vote in
favor of the resolutions introduced by Mr.. Russ
on yesterday, asserting the loyalty of the State.
A message was received from the Governor
transmitting the report of the board of Internal
Improvements. Sent to the Senate with propo-
sition to print
A bill confirming the sale OF the old Jail lot in
the county of Edgeconbe, passed its second and
third readings under suspension of the rules.
Sundry engrossed bills from the Senate had
their first reading
One of these authorizing a majority of the
justices of the peace in the several counties, to
regulate the fees of ailOrs, was laid OIL the table
On motion of Mr.. Latham of Washington, a
law OF the like purport having been passed by the
last General Assembly.
An engrossed bill to authorize the Dismal
Swamp canal company to issue eight per cent
bonds had it first reading.
On motion of Mr.. Cowan, the rules were sus
pended and the bill passed its second and third
reading and was ordered to be enrolled
message was received from the Senate re-
fusing to appoint certain persons recommended
by the House as magistrates for Randolph coun-
ty, and recommending Others for appointment
Mr.. Blair protested against the Senates action
and moved to lay the message on the table. Not
agreed to-
The House concurred in the message and then
adjourned ISL