The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-08-19
postponed till the next session, as recommended
by the committee on Propositions and Griev-

postponed I'LL The next session, US reeomuichueu
by the committee on Propositions and Griev-
ances. . .. i.s . ..l.-,..- -l .eass -
Resolution reported by the committee on Edu
cation, appropratng $500 for the purchase OF
$500 copies of the proposed work by the Rev:
Henry HaTdie, entitled, Land OF Liberty and
Plenty,n was, on motion OF MIR. Justice, OF Ruth
ford postponed until the second Monday in De-
ce;nber next. -E.r
Received message from the Senate, enclosing
substitute for House bill to provide Tor the
holding of special courts in the cities OF Whining
ton and Newbern. if..4 4l.f Eei5.
Mr. Rhodes moved that the House concur in
the substitute. Carried .. 5,l5
Mr.. Barnett moved to suspend the rules for the
purpose OF taking up the bill in relation to weigh
ing rosn for the port of Wilmington. Carried.
Mr. Farrow moved to strike out the penalty
of Sl00 and insert S25, which was accepted by
the mover OF the bill.
| Tue bill, as .lnended, pas sed its second read
ing, and subsequently its third and last reading
under suspension of the rules ~ essss I
!, f Senate bill relating to Couny Treasurers, WAS
taken up. This bill forbids County Treasurers
to pay any orders of the late County Courts un-
| less audited by the County Commissioners
The bill passed its second reading, and on mo-
| tion of Mr.. Proctor, the rules were suspended,
| and the bill placed on its third reading j -
Mr.. Durham thought it strange that the treas
urers of counties should thus be forbidden to pay
orders OF the late County Courts. He could seeno
| reason why County Justices were not as cOmpe
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| Commissioners. M -se. .a aH.
Mr.. Sinclair thought the bill ought to be
adopted. The County Commissioners were re-
| sponsible for the bond of the County Treasurer,
! and it was nothing but right that they should
audit all orders OF the old County Courts before
| before they were paid. q. rs. sslt'ug-h
| Mr. Justice of Rutherford, considered the rein
yestigation OF unpaid ORDERS issued by the Coun-
| ty Courts an unnecessary trouble Parties hold
| ing such claims ought to have nothing to do but
to present them properly adjudicated, and get
| their money. t.. .a .U a.li.i-.. H.
| Mr.. Foster said that there were reasons exist
/ ing III some counties why the bill should be
| adopted. lie had heard that in one county Ar
| individual held unpaid county script to the
| amount of S2l 900 for Ok years services as
| ply sician in charge OF the poor house, or for
services as attorney, he did not remember which.
| He was also informed that an inhabitant OF
another county, held county script to the amount
of some $1,000 issued by the magistrates, just at
| the expiration of their term of service. For
these reasons and Others that might be given,
| he hoped the bill would be passed.
| Mr. Ingram said that last spring fire had con.
sumcd the Court House and Jail OF Anson county
and the old board Of magistrates had contracted
| for the building of new Couit House and
| Jail. He had heard that the old board were dis
posed to hold over and that the new Commls.
| sOnerS could save about two thousand dollars
! provided the work were cOntided to their hands
He desired that the law should be so shaped
tectcd.
Mr. Justice OF Rutherford, said the large claims
mentioned by Ir. Foster ought to be investga-
ted; but the tickets held by jurors and witnesses
ought to be excepted. ed
Mr.. Sinclair said in many cases it had been the
cnstom for parties to purchase these orders at
| reduction of 81 cash for every S3 called for II
was not fair to allow such orders to be paid be
fore an examination by the county commission
ers.
Mr.. Hayes hoped the bill would not pass in its
present form. He desired that it should b,
amended. that no certificate, issued between
April 10, 1861, and April Ii, 1865, should be pait
| at all.
Mr.. Proctor hoped the bill would pass Th,
people had been excessively taxed in order to ill
| the pockets OF certain classes; and he desired
that claims held by such parties should be sub
jected to the test of examination before they wer
paid. -
Mr. Seymour said in some counties the sheriff.
and treasurers had been in the habit of buying u,
claims against their respective counties at a dis
count varying fiom 25 to IS percent and he desired
that carefully digested bill should be presen, &c
in order to meet the case. He, therefore, movet
that the bill be referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee. Agreed to.
The report from the committee on penal insti
tutiOns, presented by Mr.. Graham, against th
several bills and resolutions in reference to
penitentiary, and suggesting that committee O
one from each congressional district be appoint
ed to select a site for the location of the same
was read and adopted. ..-t-...
The bill to provide for the laying off the Coun
ties OF the State into townships, was postponed
till the 4th week in January next as recommen
ded by the Committee
Mr.. Durham asked for leave of absence TO
MIR. Clayton, of Pennsylvania, on and after Thurs
day next.
| Objection was made. . ..-...r...f
Mr.. Sinclair moved that the leave of absence
asked for be granted Carried.
On motion of Mr. Sinclair the House ad
ourned.