The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-08-12
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Hi1iDAit aug uSp y iooS.
The House met at the usual hour. Prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Hudson. of the CITY.
Leaves OF absence were granted to Messrs
Wiswafl, Shaver, Proffitt, Cawthorr and Bow
man, the latter named gentleman till the close of
the session.
Mr.. Justice, of Rutherford, called up the letter
OF invitation addressed by the President OF the
North Carolina Rail Road to the members OF the
General Assembly and Others, to visit Morehead
City on Saturday next, or Cn some more cCnve
nient day; and, after all expression OF views by
members us to the propriety OF accepting the ill.,
vitation, in view of the important business to be
transacted before adjournment,
Mr.. Justice, of Rutherford, moved that q COM
mittcc of three be appointed to draft and report
resolution of thanks to the President OF the
Road forhis kind invitation, and expressing the
purpose OF the members OF the General Assem-
bly, to accept, if practicable, the proTered c0ur
tesy Mt the close of the session.
The motion was adopted, and the Chair ap-
pointed as the committee, Mcssrs. Justice, Of
Rutherford, Estes and Sinclair.
Afterwards, in accordance with the instruc-
tons, Nr. Justice, of Rutherford, presented the
resolution, which was adopted.
The following Senate resolutions were called
up, and adopted under 4 suspension of the rules:
Resolution fixing day of adjournment on the
Eth inst, and to meet on the third Monday OF
November next, unless sooner convened by the
Governor; and resolution in favor of the pages.
LStcS from the llldllcc committee, FepDT
ted back the bill "to extend the time for the col
lection OF back taxes" recommending its lndefi-
mite postponement.
During the day, Mr.. Downing called up the
bill, when Mr.. Gunter moved to lay the motion
to adopt the re ,ort of the committee on the table
which motion was lost.
The bill vas then disposed of rs recommended
by the committee.
Mr.. Harris, of Wake, from the committee on
Propositions and Grievances, reported back the
bill to prohibit the distillaton Of liquors, recon-
nending that it be postponed till December
next. Laid over.
Also the act in favor of Willis S. Grandy, rec
ommending its adoption. Passed its several
readings under suspension of the rules
Mr.. Latin, from the committee on Internal
improvements reported back the bill in relation
to the High Shoal Manufacturing Company, rec
ommending that it be referrrd to the committee
on Corporations. So referred.
Also bill providing for laying off the counties
of the State into townships, recommending that
it be postponed till 4th week in January. Laid
over.
Mr.. Bowman moved to suspend the rules for
the purpose OF taking up Senate bill in favor OF
the widow ofthe late Senator Hall. Carried
Mr.. Sinclair moved to amend so as to allow the
regular per diem till the 18th of August, instead
of to the LIST, which was agreed to.
The bill, as amended, then passed its several
readings, and was ordered to be sent to the Sen.
ate
Mr. Hinnant introduced bill to provide fol
setting apart to debtors the homestead and per
sonal property exemption, as guaranteed by Art
X of the Constitution. Ordered to be printed
and referred to the Judiciary committee
The Senate, by message asked the concurrence
of the House in resolution to recommit the re
port on salaries and fees to the committee, will
instructions to report a monthly compensation
for the State officers until their annual salare.
shall have been determined by law COncurre(
in.
Also transmitting bill in relation to sheriffs
Laid over.
Also asking concurrence in amendments to thu
bill in relation to the duties and powers of Supc
rior Court Clerks. Concurred in, and the bill
| was ordered to be enrolled and printed as earl,
as practicable for distribution.
| On motion of Mr.. Vest, the bill in relation t.
| the North Western Rail Road Company, was ia
ken up and referred to the Committee ON Fl
nance
Mr.. Stlllcy, from the Judiciary Committee, re
ported back the bill " to regulate and provide 70
| the registration of voters, and the holding o
elections in North Carolina" recommending it
| passage.
Mr.. Estes introduced a resolution in relation
| to the currency of National Banks Referred.
Also an act in relation to the weighing of rosil
at the port of Wilmington. Referred to the Com
mittee on Corporations.
Received message from the Senate, inform
! ing the House that that body had concurred il
| the amendment to the bill in relation to the Blu
| rial expenses of the late Senator Hall.
Also that the President had ratified the act ar
pointing clerks of the Superior Court to tax
privy examination of .fe,ne concerts in the convey
ance of real estate
Mr.. SWEET introduced q bill to amend an &C
entitled an act to improve the law of evidence
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Justice, of Rutherford, called up the bi
to amend sec. 80, chap. 102, of the Revised Code
The bill was rejected.
| Mr.. Stilley moved to suspend the rules for til
purpose of taking up the bill "to rcgulate an
provide for the registration of voters, and til
holding of elections in North Carolina" Carrict
Mr. Seymour offered number ofverbal amen,
ments, which were adopted. One Of which wa
to insert in the 44th section the words " the Co
crnor," thus making it the duty of the Executive
until the organization of townships to appoiI
three persons in each election precinct in Ii
State, who shall have the same powers as al
imposed by the bill upon trustees of townships
Mr.. Whitley moved to amend sections OF an
~, by striking out "room'' and insert ''place,
mus allowing the elections to be held in plac
and not TO be confined to a ROOM
=, Mr. seymour suggested to insert after ''paco
the words 'if such can be obtained, )" which W,
accepted.
Inc section as amended was adopted.
MI: seymour offered the following as a subst
'ute Ior section 81, which was adopted:
Inc general election shall be held biennial
on INC irst Thursday of August. in conforIni,
win the provisions Of the Constitution.
MT Leary moved 10 amend section DC by i
| heftlDC alter q second Tin, e.,