The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-11
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
SATURDAY, Dec. s, 1865.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
MI Waugh, from the committee on PROPOSE
tions and grievances, reported bill to supply
artificial arms to disabled soldiers OF this state,
as substitute for resolutions referred.
Mr.. RGsebro, from the same committee, re-
ported bill for the relief of disabled soldiers
Providing for the payment of computation In
certain eases in lieu of artificial limbs.
resolution in favor of Hon. A s. Merrlmon,
reported favorably from committee on claims,
passed its several readings under suspension OF
the rules.
Mr.. McClammy, from the joint committee on
adjournment reported a resolution that the Gen
to re-assemble on Tuesday, the Sth of January
next
Mr.. Patton moved to amend. The resolution,
reported, was urj just to western members. 1t
did not give 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.
Mr.. McClammy stated that it was not the in
tention of the committee to compel members
from the west to remain here on expenses. They
contemplated the Introduction of resolution to
allow those remaining here during the recess the
usual per dicI-
Divers amendments were offered and discussed,
and the resolution was finally recommitted on
motion of Mr.. Bryson.
The committee that superintendent the election
yesterday for i've 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
tees of the Peace.
The counties were called alphabetically, and a
number of nominations were made.
The name of Mr.. John G. Hill was stricken
from the list recommended for Randolph, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Waugh.
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, a bill to amend sec.
7,chap 81 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 a suspension of
the rules.
Mr.. Cowan, a bill to amend the Sd section OF
the 9th chapter of the revised code, entitled ere
ligious societies"
Mr. Whitfield was allowed to record his vote in
favor of the resolutions introduced by Mr.. Russ
yesterday, asserting the loyalty Of the State.
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 i'll the several counties, to
regulate the fees of jaors, was laid 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-
fuslng to appoint certain persons recommended
by the House magistrates for Randolph coun-
ty, and recommending others for appointment.
Mr.. Blair protested against the Senate's action
and moved to lay the message on the table. Not
agreed to.
The House concurred in the message and then
adjourned