The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-12-16

bacco .inasisHii g0J
it.r Mr.. HoDNpTT said tobacco was the main
dependence of fourteen counties of the State
and number of other counties were less in
terested. The tax on tobacco is about 200
per cent, and the effect is awfully apparent
and damaging. liaaqii9z H5ed tin afaa
, +. Mr.. BARNETT endorsed what was said by
the previous speakers. 1t is correctly stated,
esaid, that in consequence of the high tax
on tobacco planters are unable to employ
laborers. We have no assurance that upon
the adoption of this resolution thef4tax will
be reduced, but no harm can come of it.
We could only make the experiment, and
he hoped the resolution would be adopted.
FL Mr.. MAYO favored the resolution, because
the tax operated injuriously upon the Ia
borer. ..;0te.ts Eli -..st..,4it
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. SINCLAIR moved to reconsider the
vote of yesterday by which the resolution
to instruct the Judiciary Committee to in
quire whether the Legislature has the right
to suspend the Code Commission was indef-
initely postponed.
Mr.. MALONE thought the resolution was
misunderstood yesterday. The object OF
the resolution is simply to inquire whether
this body has the power under the Constitu-
ton at any time to suspend the Code Com
mission or prescribe their duties.
MIR. ST1LLEY said if the resolution was
simply to obtain the opinion of the Judi
ciary Committee, he had no objection to its
reference; but if it was to affect the exist
ence of the Code Commission, lie objected
He asked the gentleman from Caldwell to
clear that point. 5Bfa t.H aea
Mr.. MALONE replied that there was doubt
existing as to whether the Legislature could
abolish, suspend or circumscribe its duties.
fH The voteto indefinitely postpone was re-
considered. d f,a agi- .l,ztr 5.,.a-ar,s
Mr. SINCLAIR moved that the resolution
he referred to the judiciary Committee for
its opinion only. '
Mr. STILLEY moved to strike out the pre-
amble. - a.i5--us 81 a. '..a.st I'D.
The motion to strike out was agreed to-
ayes "A, noes g. t.,- ,,..........
The resolution was adopted.
The special order for 10 o'clock being the
bill to incorporate the North Carolina Den
tai Association, &C., was taken up
Mr.. FRENCH read several proposed amend
ments.
On motion of Mr. STILIEY, the bill was
considered by sections. ic ~ qH4.
Mr. FRENCH moved to amend the first
section so that it will apply to persons now
practicing dentistry in the State.
After debate and the offering of several
amendments Mr.. Ellis moved to lay the bill
on the table. .as. W.. aas- sl as.l
The motion was agreed to-yeas So, nays
%. ~
Mr.. HARRIS, of Wake, introduced bill
for the better protection of certain debtors,
and moved to suspend the. rules tor its con-
sideration. .,...s -..,... ~. .-..i.
The bill provides that any sheriff, consta-
BILE or agent, who shall. under any precept
or warrant, sell or expose to sale, property
exempt from sale, shall be liable to fine OF
not less than 81 1000 nor more than $4,000.
Mr.. HARRIS, of Wake, withdrew his mo-
ton to suspend the rules.
Mr. SEYMOUR said under this bill, if pass
ed, officers would be liable to fine if they
did execute their warrants, and would be
liable to amercement if they did not execute
them. '-'
. After debate by Messrs. Harris, of Wake,
Stilley, Seymour and Vest, the bill was refer
red to the judiciary Commute with instruc-
tons to report on Thursday next. -, 49,.
Mr. WILKIE introduced bill to extend
the authority of Sheriffs and other officers
in cases of arrest. saa ..1 aa ..
s Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. SEYMOUR introduced n bill to renew
the charter of the Richmond Manufacturing
Company. Referred to the committee on
Private Bills. loo e ,tl
On motion of Mr.. DAVIS, the rules were
suspended and Senate bill No 2, to provide
for the collection of taxes in Cateret county
for the year 1868, passed its third reading.
On motion of Mr.. AsHwoRTH, it was or
dered that when this House adjourn. it adj
journ to meet tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. CLAYTON, of Pennsylvania, introduced
bill to repeal paragraph 40, chapter 8,
title 81, Code of Civil Procedure, &c. Re-
ferred to the judiciary Committee.
On motion of Mr.. JUSTICE, of Rutherford,
the resolution i'll reference to the organiza-
ton of the militia was taken up.
Mr. ESTES moved to refer to the commit
tee ON the Militia, with instructions to report
bill. ..,,sa 81; q. .-,. 70. -....- ST. \
The motion was agreed to.
Mr.. INGRAM called up the resolution in
favor of the Commissioners of Arson county
The resolution was read. - haa- So
. Mr. SEYMOUR submitted whether that was
net in conflict with the provision of the
Constitution requiring this report to he
made before the first of January. a'
" BY consent, Mr. INGRAM withdrew the
resolution. E gs,1 s..5 ESQ q.
Mr.. STILLEY introduced bill to protect
the fishing interests in the waters of Blunt's
Greek, Beaufort county, and bill to regu-
late the manner of holding elections and ma
ing returns of national. State, county, town
ship and municipal elections Referred to
the Judiciary Committee
The House adjourned until 10 o'clock to-
morrow. I''- tf "ia "'tL
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g- -t 800 SENATE. rrlarit
tla m h WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8, 1865
The following bills were reported by tie
Judiciary Committee with recommendation
that they should pass.
Act to prohibit hunting on the Sabbath
Substitute for bill extending the powers
of County Commissioners for special pur.
Bill in favor of James Rumley. .,.
The following was unfavorably reported
upon: '' H7 'i' ''ll
Act concerning Magistrates courts. -
Mr.. SMITH presented report OF Committee
on Propositions and Grievances, recommend
| ing the passage of resolution in favor o
| VIM G. Hicks. '''i ~
p Mr.. BRoGDEN presented report of Com
mittee on Finance, recommending the pas
sage of resolution in favor of w. w. Med
ford. -.
Report of Committee on Internal Improve
ments, Recommending the passage Of bill
incorporating the Silver Hill Railroad Com
Oany. fa...r. t.,r..,,h "a H.. H.. al 81 q