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THE

STATE RECORDS

NORTH CAROLINA.

PUBLISHED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE TRUS- TEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES, BY ORDER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

COLLECTED AND EDITED

BY

WALXKR CLARK,

ONE OF THE JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT OF N. C.

VOL. XIX— 1782-'84.

WITH SUPPLEMENT-1771-'82.

NASH BROTHEBS,

BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS,

GOLDSBORO, N. 0.

1901.

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PREFATORY NOTES.

This volume of the Sta'te Records ^contains the Journals of the Sen- ate for the sessions of April^ 1Y82, and April, 1783, and October, 1Y84: ; and the Journals of the House for the sessions of April, 1Y83, of April, 1784, and October, 1784.

There is also a list of ^the members of the House given for the ses- sions from 1777 to 1782, and an Appendix, which gives Tryon's Journal of March, 1771, Council Journal 1781, the correspondence between General Joseph Graham and Judge Murphey, and other matters.

These proceedings of the Assembly indicate the work that engaged the attention of the public men during that interesting period. The State was then emerging from the struggle for independence and was putting on the garb of peace. Efforts to raise and equip armies of defense now gave place to endeavors for public advancement.

The subdivision of the larger counties and the establishment of county-seats, with court-houses and jails, and the laying off of public roads, and the building of bridges claimed particular attention. IsTot only had the population rapidly increased east of the mountains, but the settlement beyond the Alleghanies now became of great public interest.

Governor Alexander Martin had succeeded the unfortunate Burke, who died soon after his retirement ; and with skill and wisdom he di- rected public thought into new channels and sought out substantial lines of progress in dealing with State affairs. That he was the leading influence in North Carolina at that period hardly admits of question: and the Legislature seems to have been enthusiastic in honoring him. The ceremony of investing him with the powers of government on his first election was grand and imposing. He was brought before the Assembly and in a eulogistic address the Bill of

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Rights and the State Constitution were committed to his keeping, and he was presented with a sword of State and duly proclaimed Captain- General, and Commander-in-Chief, and Governor over the State of North Carolina; of which all the good and liege people of the same are to taie notice and govern themselves accordingly.

The office of Governor was then magnified ; and in his administra- tion of Governor Martin did not detract from its importance. His addresses to the Assembly were on a high plane and he pressed upon the Assembly the necessity of public ediication and advanced views in regard to government and public concerns.

In those days, it incidentally appears that not merely did the Speakers wear gowns, but the Clerks of the Houses also.

The inconveniences of having no fixed seat of government and no sufficient accommodations for the Assembly were early felt. Mem- bers were so dilatory in attending that a proposition was made to impose a severe penalty on those who absented themselves from the sessions.

At Hillsboro, where the Assembly found it most convenient to sit, the church, as well as the court-house, was used for legislative pur- poses. As early as 1783 efforts were made to fix a permanent seat of government : and with the view to locating at Hillsboro, a post route was established between that town and Richmond : and the printing- office was directed to be removed to that place : and some of the public offices were to be opened there: but New Bern and Tarboro and Smithfield and Fayetteville were too strong and too hopeful of future greatness to allow Hillsboro to bear off the honors. It was not until a decade later that Raleigh was founded.

Towards the end of the war, Avhen the State had been invaded and the Tory element stimulated by the presence of the British ai-my, the State had become a general scene of turmoil and internecine strife. Then the patriots recovered their dominion and the Tory element was largely subdued; and numerous arrests were made for treason

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and the jails were filled witK culprits. There were many trials for treason, followed by many executions, but still the prisons were crowded with those who had been obtained. On the other hand a considerable number of patriot citizens had been seized by the British and the Tjoyalists and had been carried into captivity at Charleston ; others had found safety in taking a British parole. At length, when the desire for vengeance had been somewhat slacked, Governor Martin proposed a more merciful policy, and that execu- tions should cease, and there should be amnesty and pardon; and those in arrest should be exchanged for our citizens held at Charleston. His recommendation prevailed, and as the fullness of independence dawned the horrors of the civil war passed away.

As early as 1Y84 efforts were made to amend the Articles of Con- federation, especially in regard to the Finances, to the control of Com- merce, and the imposition of Tariff Duties. North Carolina seems to have been ready to concur in all needed remedial measures. She took a broad and liberal view and her spirit was eminently patriotic. But for a time we had our local tariff, imposed our own duties and regulated our commerce vsdth the outside world : our public men dealing with these questions with intelligence and good sense.

In this volume we are likewise able to print a very interesting docu- ment, being "The Journal of the Expedition" against the Regulators that culminated in the battle of Alamance. That expedition was composed of a detachment gathered in some of the Eastern counties; and its course as it marched to Alamance is given for each day in this Journal, which also contains a graphic account of the battle of Ala- mance, and then of the subsequent proceedings of the Governor's forces.

It is a blot on the character of Governor Tryon that he so willingly undertook that expedition. It seems to be apparent that by pursuing a different policy the troubles and grievances of which the, Regulators complained could have been eased and quieted. The Regulators

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of Eowau compared their differences with those officers who agreed to suhmit all causes of complaint to a local board of arbitrators ; and if Governor Tryon had been willing for such a settlement^ doubtless the Regulators in all the counties would have followed that example, and the interior of the Province would have been pacified without any martial display on the part of the Governor, and without the ex- penditure of money or the loss of a single drop of blood.

The proceedings of the Council of State 1781 are interesting and the correspondence between Judge Murphey and General Graham- and Hon. Allen J. Davie and others is especially so. The state- ment furnished by Colonel Davie of the number of men raised by North Carolina during the Eevolution, while apparently incomplete, is of gTcat value. It attests the activity of the North Carolina au- thorities and bears witness to the readiness with which our militia re- sponded to calls to aid a sister State. But more valuable still are the contributions to histoi-y made by General Graham. His account of the movements, covered by his statement, is marked by a high degree of intelligence and conveys a clear view of the sitiiation in the south- western part of the State. Prom it one realizes how difficult was the undertaking of the Whig leaders to maintain government and to marshal the necessary forces to secure independence.

It is to be greatly regretted that other such intelligent pai-ticipants in the great work — men like General Graham — ^had not addressed themselves to the task of perpetuating the records of their operations. Even the partial view we obtain of the action in North Carolina, how- ever, enables us to appreciate the fine conduct of our Whig popula- tion ; and we can note vfith satisfaction that neither the State to the north of us, nor the State to the south of us, displayed so much zeal, so much constancy, so much endurance, or so much patriotic ardor as the men of the Old North State. The story of their heroic exertions deserves to be treasured in the memory of posterity.

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OF

NORTH CAROLINA.

SENATE JOURNAL-1782.

SENATE JOURNAL FROM 15 APRIL, 1782 TO 18 MAY, 1782.

Sta*e of North Carolina,

In Senate, 15th April, 1782. At a General Assembly begun and held at Hillsboro the 15th day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun- dred and eighty-two, and in the sixth year of the Independence of the said State, it being the first session of Assembly.

The returning officers for sundry counties within the State certi- fied that the following persons were duly elected to represent such counties in Senate, vizt. :

For Anson, Thomas Wade, Beaufort, Bertie, Brunswick,

Bladen, Thomas Brown, Bu,rke,

Craven, James Coor, Carteret,

Currituck, Wm. Ferebee, Chowan,

Camden, Isaac Gregory, Caswell, ^ohn Williams, Chatham, Wm. B. Smith, Cumberland, Dobbs,

Duplin, James Kenan, Edgecomb, Isaac Sessums, Franklin, Henry Hill, Guilford, Alexander Martin, Gates, William Baker,

Granville, William Gill,

Halifax, Willie Jones,

Hertford, John Baker,

Hyde,

Johnston,

Jones,

Lincoln, James Johnston,

Martin,

Mecklenburg,

Montgomery,

Nash, Hardy Griffin,

Northampton, Samuel Lockhart,

New Hanover, Caleb Grainger,

Onslow,

Orange, Will Mebane,

Pasquotank, Edw. Everagen,

Perquimans,

Rutlierford, James Miller,

Richmond, Charles Medlock,

Rowan,

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For Randolph, John Collier, Wayne, Surry, Wake,

Sullivan, Anthony Bledsoe, Warren, Nathl. Macon, Tyrrell, Wilkes, Elijah Isaacs.

Washington,

Pursuant to which the following members appealed, were quali- fied agreeable to law and took their seats, to-wit: Thomas Wade, Thomas Brown, James Coor, William Ferebee, Isaac Gregory, Edward Everagen, John Williams, William B. Smith, Isaac Ses- sums, James Kenan, Henry Hill, Alexander Martin, William Baker, William Gill, Willie Jones, John Baker, James Johnston, Hardy Griffin, Samuel Lockhart, Caleb Grainger, William Mebane, James Miller, Charles Medlock, John Collier, Anthony Bledsoe, Nathaniel Macon, and Elijah Isaacs, Esquires.

The House then proceeded to the choice of a speaker when the Honorable Alexander Martin, Esquire, was proposed and unani- mously chosen and conducted to the chair.

On motion, John Haywood was appointed Clerk and Sherwood Haywood Assistant.

WILLIAM MURPHY, Doorkeeper.

Adjourned until Tomorrow morning 10 o'clock.

Tuesday, 16th April, 1782. Met according to adjournment.v

Mr. Alfred Moore, the member for Brunswick County, appeared, qualified agreeable to law and took his seat. Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House being now formed are ready to proceed on the dis- patch of public business.

Received from the Commons the following message : Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House being formed acquaint you that they are ready to proceed to the dispatch of public business.

On motion, ordered that the following message be addressed to & sent his Excellency the Governor, first having the approbation of the House of Commons :

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To his Excellency Thomas Burke Esquire Governor, Captain General and Commander in Chief in and over the State of North Carolina &c. :

Sir:

The General Assembly inform your Excellency that they are convened, and are ready to take under Consideration such dis- patches and other public matters you may think proper to com- municate for their deliberation.

Ordered that the foregoing Address with the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

You will herewith receive a message which we wish presented his Excellency the Governor and have for that purpose on our part appointed Mr. Coor.

On motion agreed that Mr. Macon, Mr. Kenan, Mr. Williams, Mr. Gill, Mr. Wade, Mr. Gregory and Mr. Moore be a Committee of Privileges and Elections.

Read the Petition of sundry of the Inhabitants of Chatham County praying, &c. Ordered that the same be referred to the Committee of Privileges and Elections.

On motion agreed that Mr. Brown, Mr. William Baker & Mr. Hill be a Committee on the part of this House to receive the returns from the District Auditors and to settle with such County Com- missioners as may attend the General Assembly for that purpose.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate have appointed Mr. Brown, Mr. William Baker and Mr. Hill a Committee who will act jointly with such Gentlemen as you may appoint to receive the returns from the District Auditors and to settle with such County Commissioners as may attend this General Assembly for that purpose and make report thereof.

On motion agreed that Mr. Medlock, Mr. Grainger and Mr. Johns- ton be a Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen ;

This House have appointed Mr. Medlock, Mr. Grainger, Mr. Kenan and Mr. Johnston a Committee of Propositions & Grievances

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who will act jointly with such of your body as may be appointed for that purpose.

On motion, ordered that a writ of election issue for the County of Randolph, the election lately held for said County being illegal and that the election be held on the 26th and 27th instant.

Read a recommendation from the Court of Richmond County in favour of Joseph Hall, Whereupon

Resolved, that Joseph Hall of Richmond County be and he is hereby exempted from the payment of Public Taxes,

Ordered that the foregoing resolve with the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Together with the recommendation of the Court of Richmond County we send for your Concurrence a Resolve in favour of Joseph Hall of said County.

Read the Petitions of John Cole, John Crawford and Mary Mul- len, praying, &c.

Ordered that they be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances and that the following message be sent the Com- mons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House propose that the Petitions of John Cole, John Craw- ford and Mary Mullen herewith sent you be referred to the Com- mittee of Propositions and Grievences to consider of and report on.

Adjourned until Tomorrow morning 9 o'clock!

Wednesday, 17th April, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Mr. Robert Irwin, the member for the County of Mecklenburg, appeared, produced his certificate, qualified agreeable to law and took his seat.

Received from the Commons the following message : Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We herewith send for your consideration and perusal a message from His Excellency the Governor accompanied by sundry letters from the President of Congress, the Superintendent of Finance, &c.

Received the message from the Governor and the other papers

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above referred to, which being read, Ordered that Mr. Jones, Mr. Coor, Mr. Macon, Mr. Irwin and Mr. Moore be a Committee on the part of this House to consider of and report thereon, and that they prepare and bring in bills relative to the subject matter of such of them as they may think proper and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate have appointed Mr. Jones, Mr. Coor, Mr. Macon, Mr. Irwin and Mr. Moore a Committee who will act jointly with such of your body as may be appointed to consider of and report on His Excellency the Governor's message of yesterday, the resolves of Congress, &c., accompanying it and prepare and bring in Bills relative to the subject matter of such of them as they may think proper.

On motion ordered that Mr. Jonep be added to the Committee of Privileges and Elections.

Received from the Commons the following messages :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen : '

This House have appointed Mr. Bagge, Mr. Montford, Mr. Young, Mr. John Johnston and Mr. Harrison Macon as a Committee on their part to act jointly with the Gentlemen by you appointed as a Committee to receive the returns from the District Auditors and to settle with the County Commissioners, &c. , and Mr. Bryan, Mr. Person, Mr. McCullock, Mr. John Macon and Mr. Bagge as a Com- mittee of Propositions and Grievances.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House agree that the petitions of John Cole, John Craw- ford and Mary Mullen be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We herewith send for your perusal and consideration an address , from William Tisdale, Esquire, on the subject therein mentioned, which we propose referring to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House agree that the Letter from William Tisdale, Esquire, and the papers accompanying it be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances. ^

' A letter of the 9th February last from sundry Inhabitants of New Hanover County, addressed to the General Assembly, was read. Ordered it be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Griev- ance and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

You will herewith receive a letter from sundry of the Inhabi- tants of New Hanover County addressed to the General Assembly, which we propose referring to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This accompanies a Memorial from a number of the Inhabitants of the Town of Wilmington and its vicinity, wTiich we propose referring to a joint Committee, and have for that purpose on our part appointed Mr. Sharp, Mr. Payne, Dr. Williamson, Mr. Person and Mr. Jo. Hawkins a Committee.

Ordered that Mr. Moore, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Loekhart, Mr. Kenan and Mr. Isaacs act on this Committee and that the following mes- sage be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Moore, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Loekhart and Mr. Isaacs will on the part of this House act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to consider of and report on the Memorial of the Inhabitants of Wil- mington and its vicinity.

Received from the Commons the following bills, vizt. :

A Bill for the promotion of learning in the District of Edeuton.

A Bill for regulating the town of Edeuton and

A Bill to restrain the propagation of diseases amongst horned cattle. Endorsed in the House of Commons 17th April, 1782. Ordered said bills be read. The same being read were passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Mr. Jas. Atkins, the member for Cumberland County, appeared.

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produced his certificate, qualified agreeable to law and took his seat. X

On motion, ordered that Mr. Isaac Sessums have leave of absence during the remaining part of this session on account of his bad Health.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We herewith send for your perusal a Return of Sundries im- impressed for public purposes.

Received the Return alluded to in the foregoing message, which being read. Ordered that the same be filed among the public papers and the following message be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House propose that the return of sundries impressed for the use of the public as made by Mr. Hardy Murfree be filed among the papers belonging to the General Assembly. If you approve of this measure you will cause that the same be done.

Mr. Williams moved for leave and presented a Bill to establish a Court of Equity in the State of North Carolina, which was read the first time, passed and sent to the Commons.

Adjourned until Tomorrow morning 9 o'clock.

Thursday, 18th April, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Received from the Commons the following Bills, vizt. :

A Bill to vest in Frederick William Marshall of Salem in Surry County, Esquire, the Lands of the Unitas Fratrum in this State for the use of the said United Brethren and other purposes & A Bill to compel the attendance of members of the General Assem- bly. EndorsedintheHouseof Commons 17th April, 1782. "Read the first time and passed."

Ordered said bills be read. Read, passed the first time & sent the Commons.

Mr. Macon moved for leave and presented a Bill to prolong the time of saving Lotts in Warren County, which was read the first time, passed & sent the Commons.

Received from the Commons the following message :

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Mr. Speaker and Gentleraen :

This House agree that the letter from a number of the Inhabi- tants of New Hanover County be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We herewith send for your perusal two messages from his Ex- cellency the Governor, addressed to the General Assembly, and the Letters, Papers, &c., therein referred to, which we propose referring to the Committee appointed to take under consideration the several Papers, &c., referred to in His Excellency the Governor's message of yesterday.

The messages from His Excellency the Governor, Papers, &c. , alluded to in the above message being read

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We agree that His Excellency the Governor's Messages of yes- terday and the Papers accompanying them be referred to the Com- mittee appointed to take under consideration his other message to the General Assembly and the State Papers.

Received from the Commons a Bill for giving an Equity Juris- diction to the Superior Courts. Endorsed in the House of Com- mons 18 April, 1782. Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bills be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House propose referring the Petition of John Hay, here- with sent you, to a joint Committee, and have for that purpose appointed Mr. J. Hawkins, Mr. McCullock and Mr. Herndon a Committee on their part.

Ordered that Mr. Jones, Mr. Irwin and Mr. Isaacs act on this Committee and that the following message be sent the Commons : Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Jones, Mr. Irwin and Mr. Isaacs will act with the Gentle- men by you appointed to consider of and report on the petition of Mr. John Hay.

Received from the Commons the following message :

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Mr. Spea"ker and Gentlemen :

This House propose referring the petition of Josiah Boushall, herewith sent you, to a joint Committee, and have for that purpose appointed Mr. Branch, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. J. Hays, Mr. Horton and Mr. Turner on their part as a Committee.

Ordered that Mr. Mebane, Mr. Hill and Mr. J. Baker act on this Committee and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Mebane, Mr. Hill and Mr. John Baker will act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to consider of and report on the Peti- tion of Josiah Boushall.

Received from the Commons a Bill for appointing commissioners to examine the claims of Thomas Clark and others against the estates of James Murray and other purposes therein mentioned. Endorsed *in the House of Commons 18 April, 1782. Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said Bill be read. Read, passed the first time & sent the Commons.

Received from the Commons a Bill for building a Prison and Jailor's House in the town of Edenton. Endorsed in the House of Commons 18 April, 1782. Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time & sent the Commons.

Major General Caswell, the member for the County of Dobbs, and Colonel Abram Jones, the member for the County of Hyde, appeared, produced their certificates, qualified agreeable to law and took their seats.

On motion, ordered that General Caswell be added to the Com- mittee appointed to report on the Governor's messages and the State papers laid before this Assembly and that the following mes- sage be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen : This House have, &c. Adjourned until tomorrow morning 9 o'clock.

Fbiday, 19th April, 178^'. Met according to adjournment.

Mr. Irwin from the joint Committee to whom was referred the Memorial of Mr. John Hay reported as followeth :

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The Committee of both Houses appointed to consider of and re- port on the Petition of Mr. John Hay, met according to order. Present Mr. Irwin, Chairman, Mr. Jones, Mr. Isaacs, Mr.'Herndon, Mr. Hawkins and Mr. McCullock.

The Committee having considered the Memorial of Mr. Hay and the Papers which accompanied it are unanimously of opinion that the prayer of his Memorial be granted and that an act of the General Assembly ought to pass agreeable thereto.

The House taking the foregoing report into consideration resolved that they do concur therewith.

Ordered that the said report with the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

You will with this receive the report of the joint Committee to whom was referred the Memorial of Mr. John Hay concurred with by the House.

Received from the Commons the Bill to vest in John Hay the property of certain lands in Duplin County. Endorsed in the House of Commons 18 April, 1782. Read first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Received also a Bill for altering the time of holding certain Courts therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 18 April, 1782. Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence a resolve requesting the Secretary to lay before the General Assembly a hst of the Justices as therein mentioned.

The resolve referred to being read was agreed to and the follow- ing message ordered to be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The resolve of your House requesting the Secretary of State to lay before this Assembly a list of Justices of the Peace as therein mentioned we return you concurred with.

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Received from the Cbmmons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlmen :

We send herewith for concurrence a resolve requesting his Excellency to lay before the Geul. Assembly^the descriptive lists therein alluded to.

The resolve referred to being read was agreed to and the follow- ing message ordered to be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The resolve of your House requesting His Excellency the Gov- ernor to lay before the General Assembly the descriptive lists therein alluded to you will herewith receive concurred with. ' Reed, likewise the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith for your perusal a Petition from the Justices, &c., in Onslow County on the subject therein alluded to.

The Petition, &c., being read were ordered to lie on the Table for Consideration.

On motion, ordered that Mr. Grainger, Mr. Brown, Mr. GriflSn and Mr. Gregory on the part of "this House be a Committee to hear and report on such Reasons as may by any ofl&cers of this State who have taken paroles from the Enemy, be urged in justification of their having so done.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate have appointed Mr. Grainger, Mr. Brown, Mr. Griffin and Mr. Gregory a Committee who will act jointly with such of your body as may be appointed to hear and report on such Reasons as may by any officers of this State who have taken paroles from the Enemy be urged in justification of their having so done.

Mr. Gregory from the Committee of Privileges and Elections reported as followeth :

The Committee of Privileges and Elections to whom was referred the Petition of sundry of the Inhabitants of Chatham County set- ting forth that the person returned as a representative for said County in the Senate was not qualified agreeable to the Constitu- tion, &c., report

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That having examined the facts set forth in the said petition we are of opinion that William B. Smith, Esquire, the person returned for said County as aforesaid was not a resident of said County agreeable to the Constitution at the time of the^ late Election and therefore that his seat ought to be vacated.

ISAAC GREGORY, Ch.

The House taking the foregoing report into consideration con- curred therewith, whereupon

Ordered that a writ of election issue for the County of Chatham and that the election be held on the first and second days of May next.

Received from the Commons a Bill to prolong the time of saving Lotts in Warrenton in Warren County. Endorsed in the House of Commons 18 April, 1782. Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Mr. John Whedbee the member for Perquimans County appear- ed, produced his certificate, qualified agreeable to law and took his seat.

Rebeived from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith a message from His Excellency the Governor, addressed to the General Assembly, accompanied by the several Letters and State Papers therein referred to, which this House pro- pose referring to the same Committee to whom other State Papers were referred.

Read the message and Papers alluded to in the above, which being read, ordered that they be referred to the Committee to whom was referred His Excellency the Governor's former messages & the State Papers accompanying them and that the following mes- sage be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We agree that His Excellency the Governor's message to the General Assembly of this day, together with the Papers accompa- nying it, be referred to the Committee to whom was referred His former messages and the State Papers accompanying them.

Dr. Isaac Guion and Mr. Edward Salter, the first the member

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for the County of Onslow, the latter for the County of Pitt, ap- peared, produced their certificates, qualified agreeable to law and took their seats.

Received from the Commons the following messages :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return herewith the report of the joint Committee to whom was referred the Memorial of John Hay, Concurred with by the Commons, who have added the Honorable Abner Nash, Esquire, to the Comhiittee to whom the several State Papers were referred.

Reed, the report referred to. Endorsed in the House of Com- mons 19th April, 1782. Concurred with. ^

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House have appointed Mr. Phil. Hawkins, Mr. Nash, Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Gillispie and Mr. Young a Committee on their part, who will act jointly with the Gentlemen by you appointed as a Committee to hear and report on such reasons as may by any offi- cers of the State who have taken paroles from the Enemy be urged in justification of their having so done.

Received from the Commons the following Message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith a resolve of this House for exempting Christo- pher Kershner of Surry County and Isaac Dawson of Duplin County from the payment of poll taxes.

This resolve being read was agreed to and the following mes- sage ordered to be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return herewith the resolve of your House exempting Christopher Kershner and Isaac Dawson from the payment of poll taxes concurred with.

Received from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We herewith send you a Petition from sundry of the Inhabi- tants of Salisbury and vicinity thereof which we propose referring to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House agree that the Petition of sundry of the Inhabitants of Salisbury and its vicinity be referred to the Condmittee of Propositions and Grievances.

Adjourned until tomorrow morning 9 o'clock.

Saturday, 20th April, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Read the Petition of Mr. Willia-m Blount, setting forth, &c. Whereupon ordered that the same be entered on the Journals of this House, which was as followeth, vizt. :

The Petition of William Blount humbly showeth that your petitioner did in May, 1780, settle his accounts with your Com- mittee, when there appeared a balance in his hands unaccounted for of Fourteen Thousand five hundred and sixty-seven pounds sixteen shillings and four pence, as will appear by the report of the said Committee. In June and July following he received from the public Treasury for the use of his department eight hundred and seventy-five thousand pounds currency, the greater part of which your petitioner had in camp August 16, 1780, on which important day your petitioner, with pain, is constrained to add that upwards of three hundred thousand pounds of the above sum was by him lost, together with many articles, his own private property, and never since recovered. Your Petitioner does not conceive himself bound in justice to replace this sum to the public no more than every other person who on that day lost any other kind pf public Property. Yet as your Petitioner wished to remove every impu- tation of injury done the public by him, and to the end that the mouth of defamation on his head be silenced, it is the prayer of your Petitioner that you will be pleased to pass a Resolution direct- ing the auditors to settle the accounts of your Petitioner agreeable to the current Mercantile depreciation ; that is to say, that your Petitioner shall be charged for the money in his hands unaccounted for at the value it ought to have been paid out of his hands and that your Petitioner shall have credit against such debts for all money by him paid away at the value it was paid out, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will pray. . WM. BLOUNT.

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Ordered that Mr. Blount's Memorial be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances to report on & that the following message be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We propose that the Memorial of William Blount, Esquire, here- with sent to you be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances to consider of and report on.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the memorial of Bennett Crafton which we propose referring to a joint Committee and have for that purpose appointed Mr. Jo. Hawkins, Mr. Wilson, Mr. H. Macon and Mr. Ramsey a Committee.

Ordered that Mr. Gill, Mr. Salter and Mr. Grainger act on this Committer and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate have appointed Mr. Gill, Mr. Salter and Mr. Grain- ger a Committee who will act jointly with the Gentlemen by you appointed to consider of and report on the Memorial of Bennett Crafton.

Received from the Commons a Bill to vest in John Hay the property of certain lands in Duplin County. Endorsed in the House of Commons 19th April, 1782. Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen : - ,

This House propose balloting at 4 o'clock on Monday next for a Governor and Naval officer for Port Brunswick, and put in nomi- nation for Governor Alexander Martin, Samuel Johnston, William Sharpe, Thomas Burke and John Williams of Granville, Esquires. For Naval Officer, John Walker, Thomas Craike and John James. If you accede to this proposition you will signify the same by mes'

sage.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen:

The Senate agree that the General Assembly ballot at 4 o'clock this evening for a Governor of this State for the current year and put in nomination for Governor the Honorable Alexander Martin, Samuel Johnston, William Sharpe, Thomas Burke and John Wil- liams of Granville, Esquires.

For a Naval Officer for Port Brunswick, Thomas Craike and John Walker, Esquires, and propose that the balloting be conducted at the Church. You will herewith receive the memorial of Mr.^ Craike relative to the appointment of a Naval Officer for said port.

On motion,- ordered that Dr. Guion be added to the Committee appointed to consider of and report on His Excellency's messages and the State Papers laid before this Assembly, and that the fol- lowing message be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate have added Dr. Guion to the Committee appointed to consider of and report on His Excellency the Governor's Mes- sages and the State Papers laid before this Assembly.

Adjourned until Monday morning 9 o'clock.

Monday, 22d April, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Mr. Nathan Bryan, the member for Jones County, appeared, produced his Certificate, qualified agreeable to law and took his seat.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House agree to ballot at the Church this evening for a Gov- ernor and Naval Officer for Port Brunswick and have appointed Mr. Winslow and Mr. McCuliock to superintend the Balloting.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House agree that the Memorial of William Blount, Esquire, be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen:

Mr. Coor and Mr. Macon will on the part of this House super- intend the Balloting for a Governor, &c.

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Joseph Blount, Esquire, the member for the County of Chowan, appeared, produced his certificate, qualified agreeable to law and took his seat.

Colonel Thomas Brown from the joint Committee appointed to hear and report on such Reasons as may by any Ofiicers of this State be urged in justification of their having taken Paroles from the Enemy reported as followeth: Your Committee appointed to hear and report on such reasons as may by any ofiicers of this State who have taken paroles from the Enemy be urged in justifi- cation of their having so done, Report as follows :

That your Committee having inquired into the cases of Thoma Lucas, Captain, and John Blocker, Lieutenant, of the Bladen Militia; George Lucas, Isaac Jones, William McKee and George Brown, Esquires, of Bladen County, and Joseph Pender, Esquire, of Edge- combe Counl^, Justices of the Peace; John White, Clerk of Bladen County Court, and Burwell Mouring, Esquire, Major of the Wayne Regiment of Militia; Report as their opinion that they be severally reinstated in their respective Offices, as nothing appeared to your Committee that anything Criminal was intended by any of them in taking Paroles from the Enemy. - All which is submitted. THOMAS BROWN, Ch.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Commons propose that the scrolls of paper or ballots for a Governor should be put in a box separate from the box in which the scrolls of paper or ballots for a Naval Officer shall be in.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate agree that the scrolls of paper in Balloting for a Gov- ernor be put in a box separate from those that are for a Naval Offi- cer, and propose that the balloting begin immediately.

Mr. Coor and Mr. Macon, from the joint Committee appointed to superintend the balloting for a Governor of this State for the cur- rent year and for a Naval Officer of Port Brunswick reported:

That having agreeable to the order of the House executed the trust reposed in them in superintending the said balloting, on sum- ming up the scrolls it appeared that the Honorable Alexander

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Martin, Esquire, was appointed Governor of this State for the cur- rent year and that John Walker, Esquire, was appointed Naval Officer for Port Brunswick.

The House taking the foregoing report into consideration, resolved that they do concur therewith.

Matthew Lock, Esquire, the member for the County of Rowan, appeared, produced his Certificate, qualified agreeable to law and took his seat.

Adjourned until tomorrow morning 9 o'clock.

Tuesday, 23d April, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith a memorial from James Tate, which we pro- pose referring to a joint Committee, and have for that purpose ap- pointed on our part Mr. Webb, Mr. Spaight, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Phifer and Mr. Moore a Committee.

The Petition above referred to being read was ordered to lie for consideration.

Read the Petition of Ambrose Ramsey, Esquire, setting forth, &c. Ordered that the same be referred, the first part to the Com- mittee appointed to receive the returns from the District Auditors and settle with the County Commissioners to report on; the latter part to the Executive of the State and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Received from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The House have appointed Mr. Nash, Mr. Sharpe, Mr. Person, Mr. J. Johnston, Mr. Spaight and Mr. McCullock a Committe on their part, who will act jointly with such Gentlemen of the Senate as may be appointed to prepare and bring in a Bill of Attainder, a Bill repealing the Act making paper money a Tender in payment of Debts, &c., and a Bill for paying all private Debts and Contracts and making out a Table of Depreciation for such cases to which it may be applicable.

Ordered that Mr. Bryan, Mr. Bledsoe and Mr. Lockhart act on

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the Committee, and that the following message be sent to the Com-

mons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Bryan, Mr. Bledsoe and Mr. Lockhart on the part of this House will act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to prepare and bring in a Bill of Attainder, a Bill repealing an act making paper money a Tender in payment of Defcts and a Bill respecting the payment of all private debts & contracts, &c.

Reed, from the Commons a -bill to restrain the propagation of diseases among neat cattle: Endorsed in the House of Commons 19th April, 1782, read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. The same being read the second time was rejected.

Reed, also a bill for dividing the Rowan Regiment of Militia into tw'o separate and distinct Regiments. Endorsed in the House of Commons 22d April, ] 782, read the first time & passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read,, passed the first time & sent the Commons.

Reed, likewise a bill to vest in Frederick William Marshall of Salem in Surry County, Esquire, the lands of the Uiiitas Fratrum in this State for the use of the said United Brethren and other pur- poses. Endorsed in the House of Commons the 23d April, 1782, read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bills be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons the following message : '

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for Concurrence a Resolve for giving the Thanks of the General Assembly to the Honorable Thomas Burke, Esquire.

The resolve referred to being read was agreed to and the follow- ing message ordered to be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The resolve of your House declaring that the thanks of the Gen- eral Assembly be given His Excellency Thomas Burke, Esquire, for his steady and constant attention to the duties of his Office, &c., we return you concurred with, and propose that the Speaker of this

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Assembly be requested to communicate to His Excellency the sense of the two Houses on this Head.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This accompanies an address from the Officers of the North Carolina line which we propose referring to a joint Committee and have for that purpose on our part appointed Dr. Williamson, Mr. Jo. Hawkins, Mr. Nash and Mr. Winslow a Committee.

The address referred to being read, ordered that Mr. Lockhart, Mr. Baker and Mr. Grainger on the part of this House act on this Committee and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Lockhart, Mr. John Baker and Mr. Grainger will act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to consider of and report on the Memorial of the North Carolina Officers.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This accompanies two messages from His Excellency the Gov- ernor and the several papers therein referred to, which we propose referring to the joint Committee to whom the other State papers were referred. This House have appointed Mr. Macon, Mr. Spaight, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Cummins and Mr. Stephens a Committee, who will act jointly with such Gentlemen of the Senate as may be appointed to settle His Excellency the Governor's accounts agreeable to his Request.

Ordered that Mr. Wade and Mr. Kenan act on this Committee and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate agree that the Messages from His Excellency the Governor to the General Assembly of the '22d Instant be referred to the Committee to whom the other messages and the State Papers were referred. They have appointed Mr. Wade and Mr. Kenan, who will act jointly with the Gentlemen by you appointed to settle his accounts.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for levying a further tax of

Shillings on every Hundred pounds value of taxable property in

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the County of Camden for defraying the expense of completing the public Buildings thereof. Endorsed in the House of Commons 22d April, 1782, read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time & sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons the following messages :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the report of the joint Committee appointed to con- sider of and report on the cases of Paroled officers concurred with by this House.

Reed, the report referred to in the foregoing message Endorsed in the House of Commons 22d April, 1872, concurred with.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen r

This House have on their part appointed Mr. McCullock, Mr. J. Macon, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Phifer & Mr. Young a Committee, who will act jointly with a Committee of the Senate to settle and report on the accounts of Mr. Sharpe agreeable to the Request herewith sent you.

Ordered that Dr. Guion and Mr. W. Baker act on this Commit- tee and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Dr. Guion and Mr. William Baker on the part of this House will act with the Gentlemen by -jtou appointed to examine and report on the accounts of Mr. Sharpe.

Reed, from the Commons the bill to vest in John Hay the prop- erty of certain lands in Duplin County. Endorsed in the House of Commons 23d April, 1782, read the third time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the third time and or- dered to be Engrossed.

Reed, also a bill for the relief of persons who have suffered or may suffer by their deeds and Mesne Conveyances not being proved and registered within the time heretofore appointed by Law. En- dorsed in the House of Commons 23d April, 1782, read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be "read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

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Reed, likewise a bill for erecting a Prison in the County of Bertie. Endorsed in the House of Commons 23d April, 1782, read the first time & passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read the first time, passed & sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith a Petition from John Ward & others whieh we propose referring to a joint Committee and have for that pur- ■ pose on our part appointed Mr. Herndon, Mr. J. Maeon, Mr. Payne, Mr. J. Johnston, Mr. Phifer and Mr. Gilbert a Committee.

The Petition referred to being read, ordered that Mr. Williams and Mr. Miller act on this Committee and that the following mes- sage be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Williams and Mr. Miller will on the part of this House act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to, report on the petition of John Ward and others.

On motion, agreed that Mr. Jones and Mr. Coor on the part of this House act with such Gentlemen as the House of Commons may appoint to inform the Honorable Alexander Martin, Esquire, of his late appointment to the Chief Magistracy of this State and to prepare an address to be presented him, and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate have appointed Mr. Jones and Mr. Coor who will act jointly with such of your body as you may appoint to inform the Honorable Alexander Martin, Esq., of his late appointment to the Chief Magistracy of this State and to prepare an address to be presented him.

Reed, from the Commons the following messages : Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This accompanies a Petition from Mary Wright of Wilmington, which we propose shall be referred to the Committee appointed to take under consideration the petition of John Hav.

The Petition above referred to being read was rejected.

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the memorial of Thomas Clarke, Esquire, Colonel of the first Regiment of the North Carolina Continental Troops, which we propose shall be referred to the Committee ap- pointed to take under consideration the address from the officers of the North Carolina line, together with the letter of Colonel Lytle of the 30th of January last.

The Memorial referred to in the above being read, ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We agree that Colonel Clarke's Memorial be referred to the Com- mittee appointed to report on the Address from the North Carolina Officers to the General Assembly.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House have received the petition of Ambrose Ramsey and the message from your House proposing to refer the first part thereof to the Committee appointed to receive the returns of the District Auditors, &c., and the lattter to the Executive of this State, with which we do not concur, but propose that a joint committee be ap- pointed to examine into the facts contained in the said petition and to settle the accounts agreeable to the Prayer thereof. The Com- mons have for that purpose on their part appointed Mr. H. Macon, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Newman^and Mr. Johnston a Committee.

Ordered that Mr. Everagen and Mr. Bryan act on this Commit- tee and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House agree that a joint committee examine and report on the facts contained in Colonel Ramsey's Petition and settle his accounts agreeable to the prayer thereof and have on. their part for that purpose appointed Mr. Everagen & Mr. Bryan.

On motion agreed that Mr. Wade be added to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House have added Mr. Wade to the Committee of Proposi- tions and Grievances.

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Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This accompanies a Memorial from John Taylor, Esquire, of Virginia and a Resolution of this House in consequence thereof, which we send for your concurrence.

The Memorial and resolve referred to in the foregoing message being read were ordered to lie on the table.

Reed, from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House have appointed Mr. Phil. Hawkins and Mr. Sharpe to act jointly with the Gentlemen by you appointed to inform the Honorable Alexander Martin, Esquire, of his late appointment to the Chief Magistracy of this State and to prepare an address to be presented him.

Colonel Irwin presented sundry Memorials and petitions from the District of Salisbury, which being read, ordered that they be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances and that the following message be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

With this you will reeeiye sundry Memorials and Petitions from the District of Salisbury which we propose referring to the Com- mittee of Propositions and Grievances to report on.

Adjourned till tomorrow morning 9 o'clock.

Tuesday, 24th April, 1782.

Received from the Commons the following message : Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence a resolve for exempting Francis Falk- ner of Cumberland County from paying poll taxes.

The resolve referred to being read was agreed to and the follow- ing message ordered to be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return herewith the resolve of your House exempting Fran- cis Falkner of Cumberland County from the payment of poll Taxes concurred with.

Reed, from the Commons a bill to prevent the stopping of the

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passage of Fish up Neuse River. Endorsed in the House of Com- mons 24 April, 1782, read the first time & passed.

Ordered said bill be read.. The same being read the first time was rejected.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We sen^ for concurrence the report of the joint Committee on the Memorial of Bennett Grafton, Major of the State Regiment, cond. with by this House.

The report' referred to being read was concurred with and the following message ordered to be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

With this we return you the report of the joint Committee on the Memorial of Major Crafton cond. with by this House.

Rieceived from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This accompanies a petition from Jesse Darden and Joseph Her- ring which we propose referring to the Committee appointed to take under consideration the petition of John Hay.

The Petition referred to in the above message being read was ordered to lie- on the Table.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for erecting a town on the lands of Colonel James Bonner. Endorsed in the House of Commons 24 April, 1782, read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill be rea-d. Read the second time, passed and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons a bill to vest a certain tract of land in Robert Cummins. Endorsed in the House of Commons 24 April, 1782, read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed' the first time & sent the Commons.

Received also a Bill for dividing the Rowan Regiment of Militia into two separate and distinct Regiments. Endorsed in the House of Commons 24 April, 1872, read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Reed, likewise a bill to dock the Intail of certain Lands therein

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mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 24 April, 1782, read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This accompanies a petition from the Honorable Abner Nash, Esquire; the Commons in consequeuce thereof propose that the Committee appointed to settle the accounts of Mr. Sharpe also set- tle those of Mr. Nash.

The Petition referred to being read, ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

The Senate agree that the Committee appointed to settle the accounts of Mr. Sharpe also settle the accounts of Mr. Nash.

Reed, from the Commons the following Bills, vizt. :

A bill to oblige the Inhabitants of Bladen County to attend Pub- lic Meetings with their arms. Endorsed in the House of Commons 24 April, 1782, read the first time and passed. ^

Received also a bill for ascertaining the Salaries of the Governor, Secretary and other Officers of the State. Endorsed in the House of Commons 24 April, 1782, read the first time and passed.

Ordered these bills be read. The same being read were passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Commons agree that the several memorials and Petitions from the District of Salisbury be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill for regulating the town of Eden- ton. Endorsed in the House of Commons 24 April, 1782, read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

On motion agreed that Colonel Lockhart be added to the Com- mittee appointed to take under consideration the Petition of Am- brose Ramsey, Esquire, and that the following-message be sent the Commons :

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate have added Mr. Lockhart to the Committee appointed to take under consideration the petition of Ambrose Ramsey, Es- quire.

Reed, from the Commons the bill for vesting power in the several County Courts within this State to levy such tax as they shall deem necessary for repairing, erecting and completing their public build- ings and for other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 24 April, 1782, read the first time and passed.

Ordered this bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a bill for the relief of persons who have suffered or may suffer by their deeds or Mesne Conveyances not being proved & registered within the time heretofore appointed by law. Endorsed in the House of Commons 24 April, 1782, read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read the second time, passed and sent the Commons.

' Received likewise the bill to prolong the time of saving Lotts in the several towns in this State. Endorsed in the House of Commons 24 April, 1782, read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered this Bill be read. Read, passed the third time and sent the Commons.

Mr. Jones and Mr. Coor from the joint Committee appointed to prepare an Address to be presented the Honorable Alexander Mar- tin, Esquire, informing him of the late vote of the General Assem- bly respecting theOhief Magistracy of the State reported the same as followeth :

To the Honorable Alexander Martin, Esquire, Governor, Captain- General and Commander-in-Chief in and over the State of North Carolina:

Sir:

On Monday the General Assembly proceeded to the choice of the Chief Magistrate to preside in the Executive department of the Government of the State, when you, sir, was elected to that high and important office by joint ballot of both Houses.

The many great, and fortunate events atchieved in the Course of

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the last year by the military skill of General Washington, Count De Rochambeau and Genl. Greene, the gallant conduct of the Offi- cers and the bravery of the Troops of the United States and of our illustrious ally have entirely changed the fame of our affairs, the Clouds which overcast the political Horison of America are dis- persed and Joy and Smiling Hopes of future success have succeeded in their place, yet much remains to be done to effect the completion of our wishes and establish the independence of the United States on a solid Basis.

In a happier hour you are elected by the voice of your Country Successor to our late worthy and able Governor, and it gives me peculiar pleasure to have at the Head of the Executive department a Gentleman on whose ability, Firmness ond Integrity we can rely with the utmost confidence.

We assure you. Sir, that nothing shall be left undone on the part of the Legislature which may lead to the general defence and to make your administration easy, happy and honorable.

To you therefore. Sir, as the first Executive Magistrate of this State, we commit and deliver the Bill of Rights and the Constitution, the one ascertaining the civil and political rights of the Freemen of this Country, the other giving existence to your office and the present happy form of Government. That the same under your guardian care may be preserved inviolate, supported, maintained and defended, we present you with this sword as an emblem of that power and authority with which you are invested for the defence of the State and the Rights and Liberties of the People.

We do, therefore, announce and proclaim you, Alexander Martin, Esquire, Governor, Captain-General and Commander-in-Chief in and Governor over the State of North Carolina; of which all the good and liege people of the same are to take notice and govern themselves accordingly.

The foregoing report being read was agreed to and ordered to be sent the Commons with the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

With this you will receive the report of the joint Committee appd. to inform the Honl. Alexander Martin, Esquire, of the late vote of the General Assembly respecting the Chief Magistracy of

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this State and to propose an address to be presented him, Concurred with by this House.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith a Petition from the standing Committee of people called Quakers for your perusal.

The petition above referred to being read, ordered that Mr. Wil- liams and Mr. Lockhart on the part of this House be a Commit- tee to report thereon and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate have with your message received the Petition from the standing Committee of the people called Quakers and propose that the same be committed and have for that purpose on their part appd. Mr. Williams and Mr. Lockhart a Committee.

Reed, also the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the petition of John Speers which we propose referring to a joint Committee, and have for that purpose appointed Dr. Williamson, Mr. Ramsey and Mr. Gillispie a Committee on our part.

This Petition being read, ordered that Mr. Hill and Mr. Atkins act on this Committee and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Hill and Mr. Atkins on the part of this House will act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to consider of the Petition of John Speers. ' Adjourned until tomorrow morning 9 o'clock.

Thursday, 25th April, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return herewith the report of the joint committee appointed to inform the Honorable Alexander Martin, Esquire, of the late

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vote of the Generel Assembly respecting the Chief Magistracy of this State and to prepare an address to be presented him, concurred with by this House.

Reed, the address referred to endorsed in the House of Commons 24 April, 1772, concurred with.

Mr. William Cocke, the member for the County of Washington, and Mr. Andrew Bass, the member for the County of Wayne, ap- peared, produced their respective certificates, qualified agreeable to law and took their seats.

Read the Petition of David Marshall of the town of New Bern praying. Ordered that the same be referred to the Committee ap- pointed to take under consideration the Petition of Mr. John Hay, with the addition of Mr. Hill thereto, and that the following message be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Petition of David Marshall of the town of New Bern here- with sent you we propose referring to the Committee appd. to take under consideration the Petition of Mr. John Hay, to which com- mittee we have added Mr. Hill.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the report of the joint Committee on the Pe^ tition of Colonel Ambrose Ramsey concurred with by this House.

The report referred to being read was rejected, whereupon

Resolved, that Colonel Ambrose Ramsey be permitted to send as much tobacco to Charles Town as will be sufficient to discharge the debts he may have contracted with any of the Inhabitants of said Town during his continuance there as a prisoner of war, pro- vided the same doth not exceed thirty-six hundred weight.

Ordered that the foregoing resolve with the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House have thought proper to reject the report of the Com- mittee on the Petition of Ambrose Ramsey, Esquire, and propose that the resolve herewith sent you be published in lieu of a part thereof:

It is our opinion that the Committee appointed " to receive the

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returns from the District Auditors and settle the accounts of the County Commissioners," do settle his accounts for monies he may have received from the Treasury on public account and make re- port thereof.

Reed. Quaker message.

The House resumed the consideration of the resolve of the Commons of the 22rd Instant, respecting certain lands in dispute between John Taylor & Edmund Pendleton, Esquires, of Virginia, and certain citizens of this State, Resolve that the same be re- jected, whereupon

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House received the message and resolve of yours of the 20th Instant declaring that the General Assembly of this State would, agreeable to the petition of John Taylor, Esquire, on Friday next hear the contending parties respecting certain lands in dispute be- tween himself and Edmd. Pendleton, Esq., of Virginia on the one part, and certain citizens of this State on the other part, which we have thought proper to reject and propose that a hearing of this matter be had in presence of both Houses of the Legislature in the Church on Tuesday next.

On motion, agreed that Mr. Grainger have leave of absence during the remaining part of this session.

Adjourned until tomorrow morning 9 o'clock.

Friday, 26th April, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Colonel Lockhart, from the joint Committee appd. to take under consideration the Petition from the standing Committee of the people called Quakers, reported as followeth :

The Committee appointed to take under consideration the peti- tion from the standing Committee of the people called Quakers report

That your Committee are of opinion that the said petition ought

to be rejected, for that it would be of dangerous consequence to the

Community at large to tolerate the owners of slaves to set them

free.

SAML. LOCKHART, Ch.

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The House taking the aforegoing report into consideration cond. therewith and ordered that it be sent with the following message to the House of Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

With this we send you the report of the joint Committee on the Petition of the people called Quakers, cond. with by this House.

Reed, from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith a Petition from a. number of people called Quakers in the Western Quarter, which we propose referring to a joint Committee, and have for that purpose on our part appd. Mr. Crawford, Mr. Phifer^ Mr. Branch & Mr. Bugge a Committee.

Ordered that Mr. Cocke, Mr. Everagen and Mr. Sheppard act on this Committee and that the following message be sent the Com- mons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate have appd. Mr. Cocke, Mt. Everagen and Mr. Shep- pard a Committee who will act jointly with the Gentlemen by you appd. to consider of the Petition of the people called Quakers in the Western Quarter.

Read a Representation from the Secretary of State showing, &c.

Ordered that the same be referred to the Committee appointed to settle the accounts of Mr. Sharpe and that the following mes- sage be sent the Commons.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

With this you will receive the representation of James Glasgow, Esquire, Secretary of State, which we propose referring to the Committee appointed to settle the accounts of Mr. Sharpe.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to amend an act entitled an Act for the relief of such persons as have taken Paroles & for other ^ purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 26 April, 1782. Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to vest in Fredk. Wm. Marshall of Salem in Surry County, Esq., the lands of the Unitas Fratrum

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in this State for the use of the said United Brethren and other pur- poses. Endorsed in the House of Commons 25 April, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read, the same being read was amended by consent of the Commons, passed and ordered to be Engrossed.

Reed, from the Commons the following messages :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House agree to postpone hearing the contending parties respecting certain lauds in dispute between John Taylor & Edmd. Pendleton, Esquires, of the one part, of Virginia, and certain citi- zens of this State on the other until Friday next, agreeable to your proposition on that head.

Mr. Speaker, &c. :

We return herewith the resolve of your House entered into in consequence of the Petition of Ambrose Ramsey, Esq., cond. with. We agree that the committee appointed to receive the Returns of the district auditors and settle the accts. of the County Commis- sioners do also settle his accounts.

Reed, the resolve referred to, endorsed in the House of Commons 25 April, 1782, concurred with.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for docking and destroying Intails. Endorsed in the House of Commons 26 April, 1782, Read the first time and passed!

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons. _

Reed, also a bill for giving an Equity Jurisdiction to the Superior Courts. Endorsed in the House of Commons 26 April, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons the following messages :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return herewith the Report of the joint Committee on the Petition of the people called Quakers, cond. with by this House.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House agree to refer the Petition of D. Marshall to the Com- mittee to whom was referred the Petition of John Hay. 3 *

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The House resuming the Consideration of the Petition of Jesse Darden and Joseph Herring, ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House agree that the Petition of Jesse Darden and Jos. Herring be referred to the Committee appd. to take under consid- eration the Petition of Mr. John Hay.

Read a rect. and Certificate respecting a Saddle taken for public use from James Bezell of Duplin County, whereupon

Resolved, that the Auditors for the District of New Bern do allow therefor to the said Bezell the sum of 44/ specie.

Ordered that with the aforegoing resolve the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker, &c. :

We send for concurrence a resolve in favour of James Bezell of Duplin County.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House have appointed Mr. Nash, Col. Phil. Hawkins and Mr. Phifer a Committee who will act jointly with such Gentlemen of your Body as may be appointed to prepare and bring in a bill for appointing one place for holding the General Assembly at hereafter.

Ordered that Genl. Lock, Col. Irwin & Mr. Coor act on this Committee and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker, &c. :

Mr. Lock, Mr. Irwin and Mr. Coor will act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to prepare and bring in a bill for appointing a place at which the General Assembly hereafter shall be held.

Reed, also the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Petition of the Revd. Henry Patello and John Springer, which we propose referring to a joint Committee, and have for that purpose appointed on our part Dr. Williamson, Mr. Spaight, Mr. Nash, Mr. Avery and Mr. J. Moore a Committee.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Jones, Mr. Macon and Mr. Williams will, with the Gentle- men by you appointed, consider of and report on the Petition of the Revd. Mr. Patello and Mr. John Springer.

Reed, also the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Petition of Sarah Brashman, which we propose referring to the Committee to whom was referred the Pe- tition from the people called Quakers in the Western Quarter.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr^ Speaker and Gentlemen :

We agree that the Petition of Sarah Brashman be referred to the Committee appointed to take under consideration the Petition of the Peaple called Quakers in the Western Quarter.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill for appointing Commissioners to examine the claims of -Thomas Clarke and others against the estate of James Murray and other purposes therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 26 April, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. The same being read was amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen ;

We send herewith the Petition of Martha Thompson, which we propose referring to a joint Committee to examine and report upon, and have for that purpose onour part appointed Dr. Williamson, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Bryan, Mr. McCawley and Mr. Phil. Hawkins a Committee.

We send a Petition from sundry refugees from South Carolina and Georgia for your perusal.

Ordered that Mr. Blount, Mr. Whedbee and Mr. Cocke act on this Committee and that the following message be sent the Com- mons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We agree that the Petition of Martha Thompson be referred to a joint Committee, and for that purpose have on our part ap-

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pointed Mr. Blount, Mr. Whedbee and Mr. Cocke, who will act jointly with the Gentlemen by you appointed for that purpose.

On motion, agreed that Mr. Hill have leave of absence until Tuesday next.

Adjourned until tomorrow 9 o'clock.

Saturday, 27 April, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to suppress excessive gaming. Endorsed in the House of Commons 23 April, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered this Bill be read. Read, amended, passed the first time, and sent the Commons.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House propose referring the Settlement of the accounts of the late General Davidson to the Committee tawhom was referred the Memorial of the Continental officers, agreeable to the request of Mr. Sharpe herewith sent you.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We agree that the Committee to whom was referred the Mem. of the Continental Officers settle the accounts of the late General Davidson.

Received from the Commons the following messages :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Commons agree to refer the Representation of the public Secretary to the Committee appointed to settle the accounts of Mr. Sharpe.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith for your perusal a letter from James Davis, Esq., and the resignation of Mem. Hunt.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Proceedings of a Board of Officers of the North Carolina line and a resolve of this House permitting certain officers therein mentioned to return on half pay in consequence thereof for your concurrence.

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Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons : Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The resolve of your House permitting certain ofHcers of the Continental line belonging to this State to retire on half pay we return you concurred with.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen:

We send herewith the Petition of John Birdsong, which we pro- pose referring to the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Ambrose Ramsey.

The Petition of Mr. Birdsong referred to being read, was ordered to lie for consideration.

Whereas, many of the Officers and other Inhabitants of this State, late prisoners in Charlestown, have been under the necessity of contracting debts with the merchants and others of that place,

Resolved, that his Excellency the Governor, with the advice of Council of State, do whatever it may appear necessary, grant per- mission to persons under the aforesaid circumstances to transport such quantities of Tobacco to Charlestown as will be sufficient to discharge the debts by them contracted as aforesaid.

Ordered that the above resolve with the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence a Resolve in favour of such officers and other Citizens of this State who when in captivity with the Enemy at Charlestown have been under the necessity of contracting debts with the merchants and others of that place.

Received from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Resolve of your House in favour of James Seawell we re- turn you herewith concurred with.

Reed, the resolve referred to in the foregoing message. En- dorsed in the House of Commons 27 April, 1782, concurred with.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to repeal an act entitled an act investing the property of a bridge or causeway in Gideon Lamb, his Heirs and assigns, by him already built through the great dismal Swamp from Lebanon to Camden County, for the term of

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twenty-five years. Endorsed in the House of Commons 27 April, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered this Bill be read. The same being read was passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill for dockiiJg and destroying In- tails. Endorsed in the House of Commons 27 April, 1782, Read the second time and passed.

Ordered this bill be read. The same being read was amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also the bill to prolong the time of saving Lotts in the several Towns in this State. Endorsed in the House of Commons 27 April, 1782, Read the third time and passed.

Ordered said Bill be read. Read, passed the third time and or- dered to be engrossed.

Reed, likewise a bill for dividing the district of Salisbury. En- dorsed in the House of Commons 27 April, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons the Bill for extending the Boundary line between this State and the Cherokees and other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 27 April, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read the first time, passed and sent the Commons.

Colonel Wade moved for leave and presented a Bill to appoint Commissioners for fixing on a place within the County of Anson to build a Court House; Prison and Stocks and other purposes therein contained, which was read the first time, passed and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to encourage Caleb Grainger to build a bridge over Smith's Creek at the place where the late bridge stood in New Hanover County. Endorsed in the House of Com- mons 27 April, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return herewith the resolve of your House in favour of such Officers and other Citizens of this State who when in captivity with the Enemy at Charlestown have been under the necessity of co-ntractihg debts with the merchants and others of that place, con- curred with by this House.

Reed, from the Commons a bill to encourage Caleb Grainger to build a bridge over Smith's Creek 'at the place where the late Bridge stood. Endorsed in the House of Commons 27 April, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a bill to repeal such laws which make paper money a legal tender in the payment of private debts and contracts and for other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 27 April, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons. , ,

Adjourned until Monday morning 9 o'clock.

Monday, 29 April, 1782. Met according to adjournment. Reed, from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith for your concurrence a Resolve of this House respecting the appointment of Justices of the Peace made at Hali- fax and Wake sessions.

The resolve referred to being read, was concurred with and the following message ordered to be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The resolve of your House respecting the appointment of Jus- tices of the Peace made at Halifax and Wake sessions we return you concurred with.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill for erecting a town on the lands of Colonel James Bonner. Endorsed in the House of Commons 26 April, 1782, Read the third time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended by consent of the Commons, passed and ordered to be Engrossed.

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Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Petition of Waightstill Avery, Esquire, and the Petition of Charles Vandiver, which we propose referring to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Ordered that the following message be sent :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Your proposition respecting the Petition of W. Avery, Esquire, and the Petition of Chas. Vandiver we agree to.

Received from the Commons a Bill for raising a Revenue for the support of Government. Endorsed in the House of Commons 29 April, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Read a Petition from the OfiBcers of Rutherford County in favour of the wife of George Russell, late of Rutherford County, pray- ing, &c.

Ordered that the same be referred to the Committee of Proposi- tions and Grievances and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We propose that the Petition of sundry officers of Rutherford County, herewith sent you, in favour of the wife of George Russell and the Petitions of William Landsell and Isaac Newton be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Reed, from the Commons the bill to oblige the Inhabitants of Bladen County to attend public meetings with their arms. En- dorsed in the House of Commons 29 April, 1782, Read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a Bill for appointing the place at which the future Assemblies shall be held. Endorsed in the House of Commons 29 April, 1782, Read the first time and passed

Ordered this bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

"We send herewith the petition of Timothy Bloodworth, Esquire, and propose that the Committee appointed to settle the accounts of Mr. Sharpe do also settle the accounts of Mr. Bloodworth agree- able to the prayer of his said Petition.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We agree that the Committee appointed to settle the accounts of Mr. Sharpe settle likewise the accounts of Mr. Bloodworth.

Read a letter from Mr. George Clause of New Bern respecting a Bill of exchange drawn in this State in his favour by the Marquis De Britigney, Whereapon

Resolved, that it be recommended to his Excellency the Governor to accept the bill of exchange, dated 12 Oct., 1781, drawn, on this State by the Marquis De Britigney for 740 Spanish Milled Dollars in favour of Mr. George Clause of New Bern, and order the payment thereof in specie out of the public Treasury, or to order the same paid at cash Prices out of any public Tobacco or pork in the hands of any persons in this State, delivering the same in New Bern or Washington at the option of the said Mr. George Clause. , .

Ordered that the foregoing resolve with the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen : i

We send for concurrence a Resolve relative to a bill of exchange

drawn on this State by the Marquis De Britigney in favour of Mr.

George Clause of New Bern. '

On motion, ordered that a -writ of Election issue for the County

of Guilford for one member in the stead of the Honourable A.

Martin, Esquire, and that this election be held on the 20th and

21st days of May next.

Reed, from the Commons the following messages :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We have read the Petition of sundry Officers of Rutherford County_Jn favour of the wife of George Russell and the Petition of Wm. Lansdell and Isaac Newton, and agree that they be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith a message from His Excellency the Governor and the resignation of Benjamin Cleveland.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith a Petition from the Inhabitants settled on Cumberland River, which we propose referring to a joint Committee, and have for that purpose on our part appointed Mr. Sharpe, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Bryan, Mr. Avery and Mr. P. Hawkins a Committee.

Ordered that Mr. Isaacs, Mr. Bledsoe and Mr. Shepperd act on this Committee and that the following message be sent the Com- mons : '

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Bledsoe, Mr. Isaacs and Mr. Shepperd will act jointly with the Gentlemen by you appointed to report on the Petition from the Inhabitants settled on Cumberland River.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to alleviate in some degree the distressed inhabitants of the several Counties in the district of Wilmington. Endorsed in the House of Commons 29 April, 1782, Read, the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Dr. Guion from the joint Committe to whom was recommitted the Representation from the Secretary of the State reported as follows :

The Committee to whom was referred the Representation of the Secretary of State having taken the same into consideration, do report

That it appears to your Committee, on examining the accounts and vouchers of the Secretary of State, that after deducting the sums by him received there remains due from the public to him for cash advanced, expresses, Contingencies of Office and for de- fraying the expences of removing the public Records belonging to this State the sum of two hundred and one pounds nine shillings specie.

Your Committe ar« of opinion that adequate Fees be allowed by law for private services in the Secretary's office. All which is Sub- mitted.

ISAAC GUION, Ch.

Adjourned until tomorrow morning 9 o'clock.

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Tuesday, 30 April, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Pursuant to appointment both Houses now convened in the Church to hear and determine on the claim of Edmund Pendleton and John Taylor, Esquires, of Virginia on the one part and citizens of this State on the other part respecting a tract of land lying on Reedy or West Creek, and after some time spent therein each branch of the Legislature repaired to its respective House.

Received from His Excellency the Governor the following mes- sage, vizt. :

The Governor requests the members of the respective Counties of the district of Salisbury and Hillsborough to ascertain as near as may be the number of Militia therein and make return thereof to him, as no returns of those districts have yet come to hand. He wishes by this to form an estimate of the strength of the State and lay the same before the General Assembly, so necessary for them in their present deliberations.

Ordered that His Excellency's the Governor's message be re- ferred to the members of the district of Hillsborough and Salisbury and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We propose that the message from His Excellency the Governor, herewith sent you, be referred to the members of the districts of Hillsborough and Salisbury.

Adjourned until tomorrow 9 o'clock.

Wednesday, 1 May, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Colonel John Williams, from the joint Committee appointed to take under consideration the Petition of .John Ward and others, reported as followeth :

The Committee appointed to take under consideration the Peti- tion of John Ward, Elias Burguon, Joshua Rains and Solomon Ward of Dobbs and Pitt Counties, report

That your Committee are of opinion that the Petitioners ought, in Justice and Equity, to have a right in Fee Simple to the Six Hundred and forty acres of land mentioned in said petition, and

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that the said Patent be confirmed by an act of this General As- sembly, which is submitted.

JOHN WILLIAMS, Gh.

The foregoing report being read, was agreed to and the following message ordered to be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the report of the joint Committee on the Pe- tion of John Ward and others concurred with by this House.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :.

We send herewith the Petition of Henry Williams, which we propose referring to the Committee appointed to settle the accounts of Mr. Sharpe.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker, &c.:

We agree that the Petition of Henry Williams be referred to the Committee appointed to settle the accounts of Mr. Sharpe.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith for your concurrence a resolve recommending for Continental Commissions the Officers mentioned, in the arrange- ment made by a Board of Officers of the North Carolina line March 30, 1782.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The resolve of your House respecting the arrangement of the Officers of the North Carolina line we return you concurred with.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill for finishing the Court House in the town of Windsor in Bertie County and other purposes and a Bill to repeal an act entitled an act to suppress excessive gaming. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a bill to encourage Caleb Grainger to build a bridge- over Smith's Creek at the place where the late bridge stood in New

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Hanover County. Endorsed in the House of Commons 30 April, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the commons.

Reed, from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the petition of John Crawford, which we pro- pose referring to the Committee appointed to hear and report on such reasons as may by any officers of this State who have taken paroles be urged in justification of their having so done instead of the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate agree that the Petition of John Crawford be referred to the Committee appointed to hear and deliver in such reasons as may by any ofiicers of this State who have taken paroles be urged in justification of their having so done.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to confirm certain Patents to them specified, issued in Virginia, for lands which on the exten- sion of the Boundary line between this State and that are found to lie within the State of North Carolina. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a Bill for dividing the Counties of Hyde, Currituck and Carteret and for establishing a new County by the name

of '-. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782,

Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. The same being read was rejected.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill for dividing the Rowan Regi- ment of Militia into two separate and distinct Regiments. En- dorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the third time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. The same being read, was amended Ijy consent of the Commons, passed the third time and ordered to be engrossed. -

Reed, from the Commons a bill for appointing a place for the

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future meeting of the General Assembly. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill' be read. Read, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for appointing Commissioners to fix on a place to build a Court House, Prison and Stocks in the County of Wayne. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons a bill to amend an act entitled an act for the relief of such persons of a particular description as have taken paroles and for other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for appointing Commissioners to examine the claims of Thomas Clarke and others against the estate of James Murray and other purposes therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 29 April, 1782, Read the third time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended by consent of the Commons, passed & ordered to be engrossed.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker, &c. :

We send for concurrence a resolve allowing William Bryan, Esquire, of Craven County, £100 Specie.

The resolve referred to being read was rejected.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to confirm the right of a certain Patent therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for your concurrence a resolve of this House allowing Benjamin Wade of Granville County a certain sum therein men- tioned.

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The resolve referred to being read was rejected.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill for docking and destroying In- tails. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the third time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read, the same being read was rejected.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for the promotion of learning in the District of Edenton. Endorsed in the House of Commons 19th April, 1782, Read the second time and passed. ,

Ordered said bill to be read. Read, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Received from the Commons the following messages:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the report of the joint Committee on the Petition of John Ward and others concurred with by this House.

Reed, the report concurred with.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House agree that the message of his Excellency the Gov., referred to in your message, be referred to the members of the Dis- tricts of Salisbury and Hillsboro.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for dividing the district of Salis- bury. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Read the Memorial of John Devane of New -Hanover County, praying, &c., Whereupon

Resolved, that the assessment of the property of the said John De- vane made by the assessors of Duplin County be and the same is hereby declared illegal and void. And resolved further, that the said Devane be assessed and pay taxes in like manner as the other Inhabitants of New Hanover County, in proportion to his assessable property for the year 1781.

Ordered that the foregoing resolve with the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence a resolve in favour of John Devane of New Hanover County, together with his Petition.

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Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen:

We send for your concurrence the report of the joint Committee on the Petition of Martha Thompson, concurred with by this House.

The report referred to being read was concurred with and the following message ordered to be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

You will herewith receive the report of the joint Committee on the Petition of Martha Thompson, concurred with.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for levying a further tax of

shillings on every hundred pounds value of taxable property in the County of Camden for defraying the expence of compleating the public Building thereof. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a bill to establish a department for adjusting and liquidating the public accounts of this State and for appointing a Comptroller. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the first time & passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

On motion, agreed that Mr. Ferebee and Mr. Medlock have leave of absence during the remaining part of this session.

Adjourned until tomorrow morning 9 o'clock.

Thursday, 2 May, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Received from the Commons a bill to amend an act passed at New Bern 2d day of May, 1778, entituled an act to impower the Courts of pleas and quarter sessions in this State to order the lay- ing public roads and establish and settle ferries and other purposes therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a bill to amend an act entituled an act for dividing

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Tryon County and other purposes. Endorsed iu the House of Com- mons 1 May, 1782, Read the first tipae and passed.

Ordered this bill be read. Read, passed the first and sent the Commons.

Reed, likewise a bill to impower the Commissioners therein men- tioned to repair the public buildings in the town of Hillsborough. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to dock the Intail of certain lands therein rnentioued. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read, the same being read the second time was rejected.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Petition of Thomas Kilpatrick, which we propose referring to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

The Petition referred to being read, ordered that the following message be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate agree that the Petition of Thomas Kilpatrick be re- ferred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Reed, from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the resolve of your House in favour of John Devane of New Hanover County, concurred with by this House.

Reed, the resolve referred to. Endorsed in the House of Com- mons 1 May, 1782, concurred with.

Received from the Commons a bill for ascertaining what property in this State shall be deemed taxable property, the method of asses- sing the same and collecting the public taxes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 2 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a bill for appointing Commissioners for the purpose 4

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of carrying on and completing the Building of a Court House, Prison and Stocks in the County of Caswell. Endorsed in the House of Commons 2 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons a bill to confirm certain Patents therein specified, issued in Virginia for lands which on the extension of the boundry line between this State and that are found to be within the State of North Carolina. Endorsed in the House of Commons 1 May, 1782, Read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time & sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill for levying a specific provis- ional, tax for defraying continguences and supporting the armies of the United States for the year 1782. Endorsed in the House of Commons 2 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a bill for raising troops to compleat the Continental Battalions of this State. Endorsed in the House of Commons 2 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered this bill be read. Read, amended, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We propose that the recommendation of the Court of Caswell County in favour of William Korsey and John Swayney, and the Petitions of William McClean and Younger Burt, herewith sent you, be re-referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Read the recommendation of the Court of Franklin County in favour of Daniel Lasley, James Morley and Jane Bledsoe, poor infirm people of said County, Whereupon

Resolved, that the said Daniel Lasley, James Morley and Jane Bledsoe of the County aforesaid be and they are hereby respect- ively exempted from the payment of public taxes.

Read the recommendation of Jones County in favour of Talus Bumpas, an infirm man, whereupon

Resolved, that the said Talus Bumpas be and he is hereby declared exempt from paying poll taxes.

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Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence a resolve in favour of Daniel Lasley, James Morley and Jane Bledsoe of Franklin County and a Resolve in favour of Talus Bumpas of Jones County.

Read the affidavit of Hezekiah Marrett of Jones County respect- ing a claim on the public by him lost, whereupon

Resolved, that it be recommended to the Board of Auditors for the District of New Bern to issue a certificate in favour of Heze- kiah Marrett for the sum of £400 State Currency in lieu of ..one for the like sum by him obtained from said Board in March, 1781, which is since lost.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence a resolve in favour of Hezekiah Mar- rett of Jones County.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill for the security of the Bank of North Carolina. Endorsed in the House of Commons 2 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Read a receipt for thirty bushels of Corn & sixty dozen sheaves of wheat furnished by Benjamin Orman of Lincoln County for the use of a British Flag of Truce, whereupon

Resolved, that the Auditors of the District of Salisbury do grant a certificate to said Orman for the amount thereof, charge the same to his Britannic Majesty and transmit a Copy of such charge to the Comrnissary of Prisoners in this State.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for conci:^rrence a resolve in favour of Benjamin Orman of Lincoln County.

Reed, from the Commons a bill to amend an act entituled an act for the relief of such persons of a particular description as have taken paroles and for other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 2 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

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Reed, from the Commons the following messages :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith a Resolve allowing Thomas Tynes a certain sum therein mentioned ; also a Resolve allowing John Stewart a certain sum therein mentioned for your concurrence.

These resolves being read the first was agreed to and the latter rejected.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

You will herewith receive your resolve in favour of Thomas Tynes, concurred with.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send you for concurrence a resolve for exempting Lazarus Benton and William Watson from the Payment of poll taxes.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

With this you will receive the Resolve of your House exempting Lazarus Benton and William Watson from the payment of Poll Taxes, concurred with.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for the promotion of learning in the District of Edentou. Endorsed in the House of Commons 2 May, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the third time and ordered to be Engrossed.

Read a Remonstrance and Petition from a number of the Inhabi- tants of the District of Salisbury. Ordered that it be sent to the Commons with the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send you herewith for your perusal a Remonstrance and Petition from a number of Inhabitants of the District of Salisbury.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill for the relief of persons who have suffered or may suffer by their deeds and mesne conveyances not being proved and registered within the time heretofore appointed by law. Endorsed in the House of Commons 26 April, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. The same being read was amended by consent of the Commons, passed and ordered' to, be Engrossed.

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Refcd. from the Commons the bill to confirm certain Patents therein specfied, issued in Virginia for lands which on the exten- sion of the Boundary line between this State and that are found to lie within the State of iTorth Carolina. Endorsed in the House of Commons 2 May, 1782, Read the third time^ amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the third time and or- dered to be engrossed.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Petition of William Hannah, which we propose referring to the joint Committee appointed to take under consideration the Petition of the Quakers in the Western Quarter. We propose that the Petitions of Waightstill Avery, of Charles Vandiver -and of Thomas Kilpatrick be also referred to the same Committee.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen ;

We agree that the Petitions of William Hannah, Waightstill Avery, Esq., and Charles Vandiver and Thomas Kilpatrick be re- ferred to the Committee appointed to take under consideration the petition of the Quakers in the Western Quarter.

Adjourned until tomorrow morning 6 o'clock.

Friday, 3 May, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Thomas Gray, Esquire, the rnember for the County of Johnston, appeared, produced his certificate, qualified agreeable to law and took his seat.

Colonel Wade, from the joint Committee to whom was referred the settlement of the accounts of Thomas Burke, Esquire, late Governor of this State, reported as followeth, vizt. :

That your Committee having examined the accounts, find that he hath on hand Five Thousand. Dollars Currency, which he will pay into the Treasury when demanded.

That we find 34,106 Dollars were taken with his baggage, which we are of opinion should not be charged him.

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That we find a balance due to him on his Specie account as per the within, his Salary included, of Four Hundred and fifty pounds Specie, exclusive of his Expences when a prisoner at Charlestown, the account of which hath not been received by him, which accounts when they come to hand we are of opinion should be allowed.

THOMAS WADE, Ch.

The aforegoing report being read was concurred with & the fol- lowing message ordered to be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

With this you will receive the report of the joint Committee on the accounts of Thomas Burke, Esquire, late Governor of this State, concurred with by this House.

Reed, from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the report of the joint Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Henry Williams, concurred with by this House, and a resolve in consequence thereof for your concurrence.

The resolve referred to being read was agreed to, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the report of the joint Committee to whom was re- ferred the Petition of Henry Williams and the resolve of your House entered into in consequence thereof, concurred with.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return you the report of the joint Committee to whom was referred the Representation of the Secy, of State, cond. with by this House.

Reed, the report cond. with.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the resolve of your House in favour of Hezekiah Marrett, cond. with by this House.

Reed, the resolve referred to. Endorsed in the House of Com- mons 2 May, 1782, concurred with.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to oblige the Inhabitants of Bladen County to attend the public meetings with their arms.

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Endorsed in the House of Commons 2 May, 1782, Read the third time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the third time and ordered to be Engrossed.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for ascertaining the Salaries of the Governor, Secretary and other Officers of the State. Endorsed in the House of Commons 2 May, 1782, Read second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

- Reed, also a bill to amend an act entituled an act for dividing Edgecomb Cojunty and for other purposes therein mentioned. En- dorsed in the House of Commons 3 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time & sent the Commons. -

Reed, from the Comtaons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Petition of Mr. McCawley & John Branch, which we propose referring to the Committee to whom was referred the settlement of Mr. Sharpe's accounts.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We agree that the Petition of William McCawley & John Branch, Esquires^, be referred to the Committee appointed to settle the ac- counts of Mr. Sharpe.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Mem. of Rd. Nassau Stephens, which we propose referring to the Committee to whom was referred the Peti- tion of John Hay.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. ^Speaker and Gentlemen:

We agree that the Mem. of Rd. Nassau Stephens be referred to the Committee appointed to take under consideration the Petition of Mr. John Hay.

Reed; from the Commons the following message :

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the resolve of your House in favour of Benjamin Oram, cond. with by this House.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House propose that the Remonstrance and Petition from a number of the Inhabitants of the District of Salisbury be-referred to the Committee of Propositions & Grievances.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate agree that the Remonstrance and Petition from a number of the Inhabitants of Salisbury District be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We agree that the recommendation of the Court of Caswell County in favour of William Korsey and John Swayney and the Petition of William McClean and Younger Burt be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances. This House cannot concur with the resolve of your House exempting Daniel Lasley, Jas. Morley; Jane Bledsoe and Talus Bumpas from paying taxes, but agree that they be exempted from paying poll taxes.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate agree that Talus Bumpas be exempted from the pay- ment of poll taxes only.

On motion, resolved that the Treasurers of this State respectively do pay and deliver the printed certificates of seven thousand five hundred dollars each, intended as a bounty for the volunteers Drafts or Substitutes raised for Continental service by act of the General Assembly passed in Feb., 1781, which have not been ap- plied agreeable to the said act to the persons entituled to receive the same, provided they produce a discharge or other sufficient proof of the service, or that the person applied for died in such service or was taken prisoner by the enemy.

Ordered that the above resolve with the following message be sent the Commons.

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence a Resolve respecting the printed cer- tificates issued in virtue of an act of Assembly passed in February, 1781.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill directing the sale of coniiscated property. Endorsed in the House of Commons 3 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Commons propose balloting at 4 o'clock this evening for delegates to represent this State in Congress the current year, a Council of State, a Judge of the Court of Admiralty and a Mar- shal for Port Brunswick and an Attor. General, and for a place at which the future Assemblies shall be held, and put in nomination for Delegates Abner Nash, Dr. Hugh Williamson, Thomas Person, William Blount, Ben. Hawkins, Richard D. Spaight, Joseph Jones, Archibald Maclaine and Adlai Osborne, Esquires. For a Council of State, Jno. Penn, Rd. Henderson, Spruce McCay, Willie Jones, Jno. Taylor, Will Johnson^ Whitt. Hill, Griffith Rutherford, Heze- kiah Alexander, Ben Seawell, Phil. Hawkins, Sen., Allen Jones, Joseph Winston and Robert Lanier, Esquires. ' For a Judge of the Court of Admiralty for Port Brunswick, John A. Campbell. For a Marshall, Thomas Bloodworth. For an Attorney General, Alfred Moore and John Kinchen, Esquires. For a place at which the future Assemblies shall be held, Halifax, Cross Creeks, Hillsborough and Tarborough. If you accede to this Proposition you will signify the same by message. ( /

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commous:,

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The (Senate agree that the General Assembly ballot at 4 o'clock this evening, as by you proposed. They add to the nomination of delegates Robert Irwin, Esquire. Mr. Coor and Mr. Macon will superintend the balloting, which we propose as usual shall be in the Church. ~

Reed, from the Commons the following message:

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return herewith the report of the joint Committee on the acct. of Thomas Burke, Esquire, late Governor of this State, con- curred with by this House.

Reed, the report referred to endorsed in the House of Commons 3 May, 1782, concurred with.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate have added Memucan Hunt, Esquire, to the nomina- tion for Councillors and Thomas Jones for a Marshall for Port Brunswick.

Reed, from the Commons a bill to encourage Caleb Grainger to build a bridge over Smith's Creek at the place where the late bridge stood in New Hanover County. Endorsed in the House of Com- mons 3 May, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the third time and ordered to be Engrossed.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for regulating the town of Eden- ton. Endorsed in the House of Commons 3 May, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read the third time, passed & or- dered to be Engrossed.

Reed, also a bill for appointing public Treasurers and directing their duty in office. Endorsed in the House of Commons 3 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and or- dered to be sent the Commons.

Reed, likewise a bill to regulate and ascertain the fees to the Secretary of State, the Governor's private Secretary, and the Sur- veyors. Endorsed in the House of Commons 3 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate propose that the time when the next Assembly shall be held be also balloted for, and nominate for that purpose the first Monday in November next.

Received from the Commons the following message :

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Commons agree to ballot for the time when the next As- sembly shall be held, and nominate the second Monday in October next. Mr. Payne and Mr. Winslow will superintend the balloting on the part of this House.

Mr. Coor and Mr. Macon, from the joint Committee appointed to superintend the balloting for delegates to represent this State in Congress the current year, a Council of State, an Attorney Gen- eral, a Judge and Marshal of the Court of Admiralty for Port Bruns- wick and the time when and place where the next Assembly shall be held, reported that having attended the same, on casting up the ballots it appeared that Abner Nash, Hugh Williamson, Benjamin Hawkins and William B^lount, Esquires, were elected Delegates; Richard Henderson, Allen Jones, Spruce McCay, Philemon Haw- kins, Sen., Griffith Rutherford, John Penn and Benjamin Seawell, Esquires, were elected a Council of State; Alfred Moore, Esquire, Attorney General of the State; John A. Campbell, Judge of the Court of Admiralty for Port Brunswick, and Thomas Bloodworth, Marshal of the Court of Admiralty for said Port ; that the first Monday in November next was the time appointed for holding the nex-t session of Assembly, but that the place when that session shall be held is yet to be balloted for.

The House taking the aforegoing report into consideration, con- curred therewith.

Adjourned until tomorrow morning 6 o'clock.

Saturday, 4 May, 1782.

, Met according to adjournment.

Mr. Hill, from the joint Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Joseph Benthall, reported as foUoweth, vizt. :

The Comrnittee appointed to take under consideration the Peti- tion of Joseph Benthall beg leave to report as follows :

Your Committtee are of opinion that Jos. Wood, Esquire, has been guilty of misbehaviour in office, for which he ought to be cited to appear before the'next General Assembly, and in the mean- time that he be suspended from executing his office as Justice of the Peace. All which is submitted.

HENRY HILL, Ch.

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The aforegoing report being read was concurred with and the following message ordered to be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the report of the joint Committee on the Peti- tion of Joseph Benthall, concurred with by this House.

Col. Charles McDowell, the member from the County of Burke, appeared, produced his certifidate, qualified agreeable to law and took his seat.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the resolve of your House respecting the printed cer- tificates, concurred with.

Reed, the resolve above alluded to. Endorsed in the House of Commons 4 May, 1782, cond. with.

Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the report of the joint Committee on Mr. Bloodworth's Petition concurred with by this House and a resolve in consequence thereof for your Concurrence.

The report and resolve referred to being read were rejected.

Reed, from the Comnaons a Bill for laying a further tax of one shilling on every one hundred pounds value of taxable property in the County of Camden for defraying the Expence of compleat- ing the public buildings thereof. Endorsed in the House of Com- mons 3 May, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the third time and ordered to be Engrossed.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons : Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate propose that the General Assembly Ballot immedi- ately for the place at which the future Assemblies shall be held.

Reed, from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Commons agree to ballot immediately for a place at which the future Assemblies shall be held.

Mr, Macon and Mr. Coor, from the joint Committee to super- intend the balloting for a place at which the future Assemblies

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shall be held, reported that having execut-ed that trust, on sum- ming-up the Ballots it appeared that the town of Hillsboro was the place appointed for the purpose.

The House taking this report into consideration, concurred there- with.

Reed, from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith a message from His Excellency the Governor with the papers therein referred to, which we propose shall be re- ferred to a joint Committee and that this Committee point out the mode as recommended by His Excellency the Governor. For this purpose Mr. Payne, Mr. J. Macon, Mr. Phifer and Mr. Armstrong will act as a Committee with such Gentlemen of the Senate as may be appointed.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Macon, Mr. Lockhart and Mr. John Baker will act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to consider of His Excellency the Governor's message of yesterday and the papers therein alluded to.

Reed, from the Commons a bill to amend an act entituled an act to prevent burning. the woods, and

A bill for levying a further tax of shillings on every hun- dred pounds value of taxable property in the County of Jones for defraying the expense of completing the public buildings thereof. Endorsed in the House of Commons 4 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bills be read. Read, passed the first time and sent, the Commons.

James Williams, Esquire, the member for the County of Chat- ham, appeared, presented his certificate, qualified agreeable to law and took his seat. "^

On motion, agreed that the Committee of Privileges and Elec- tions report on the legality of the election of James Williams, Esqmre.

Whereas, an act has passed in this General Assembly appointing Commissioners to enquire into the claim of Col. Thomas Clarke, ■John Innis Clark and Anne Hooper, Wife of William Hooper,

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Esquire, against James Murray, late of this State, and to make return of their proceedings therein to the next Assembly,

Resolved, that the Commissioners or Commissioner of confiscated property already appointed or who shall be appointed forbear to sell or dispose of the estate, either real or personal, of the said Murray until such return as aforesaid shall be made to the Assem- bly and their decision had thereon.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence a Resolve entered into by this House in consequence of the act passed by the present Assembly respect- ing the claim of Colonel Clarke and others against the estate of James Murray.

Reed, from the Commons the following messages:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Petition of William Borden, which we propose referring to the joint Committee to whom the Petition of the Quakers in the Western Quarter was referred.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen:

The Senate agree that the Petition of William Borden be refd. to the Committee to whom was refd. the Petition of the Quakers in the Western Quarter.

Reed, from the Commons the following message : Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith for concurrence a resolve for citing Jas. Phil- lips, one of the Justices of the Peace in Tyrrell County, to appear before the General Assembly, &c.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlenien :

The resolve of your House citing Jas. Phillips of Tyrrell County to appear before the next Assembly we concur with.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to appoint Commissioners for fixing on a place within the County of Anson to build a Court House, Prison and Stocks and other purposes therein contained. Endorsed in House of Commons 4 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

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Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a bill for appointing Commissioners to fix on a place to build a Court House, Prison and Stocks in the County of Wayne and other pui-poses. Endorsed in the House of Commons 4 May, i782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time & sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Petitions of James Archer, Jno. Griffith, David Mucklewrath, Brice Collins' and Lewis Kirk & the represen- tation of the upper Board of Auditors for the District of Salisbury, all of which we propose referring to the joint Committee to whom was referred the petition of the Quakers in the Eastern Quarter.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We agree that the several petitions by you enumerated and the Representation of the upper Board of Auditors be referred to the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of the Quakers in the Eastern Quarter.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Petition of John Walker, which we pro- pose referring to the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of John Spears. The Petition of sundry of the Inhabitants of Surry County and the Petition of Giles Kelly and Absalom Manley of Wilkes County and a Representation of Grievances from the Dis- trict of Salisbury we propose referring to the Committee of Propo- sitions and Grievances.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate agree that the Petition of John Walker be referred to the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of John Spears; they also agree that the other Petitions & the Representation by you mentioned be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

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Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the report of the joint Committee on the Petition of Jos. Benthall, concurred with by this House.

Reed, the report concurred with.

Read the proceedings of a Court Martial held for the Trial of Colo. Chas. McDowell of Burke County and a letter from Brig. Genl. Rutherford relative thereto, whereupon

Resolved, that this House, convinced of the recitude of the 'In- tentions of the said Colo. Chas. McDowell, are of opinion that he be reinstated in his office as Colo, of the County afsd.

Ordered that the aforegoing resolve with the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence a Resolve respecting the proceedings of a Court Martial held for the Trial of Colo. Charles McDowell of Burke County; we also send herewith the proceedings aforesaid.

Reed, from the Commons a bill to amend an act passed at New Bern the 2d day of May, 1778, entituled an act to empower the Courts of'Pleas and Quarter sessions in this State, to order the lay- ing off public roads and establish and settle ferries and other pur- poses therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 4 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a bill to amend an act entitled an act for dividing Tryon County and other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 4 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Reed, likewise a Bill to amend an act entituled an act to amend an act passed at New Bern in May, 1780, Entituled an act to en- large the Jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace and for other pur- poses. Endorsed in the House of Commons 4 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

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Reed, also a bill to alleviate in some degree the distressed Inhabi- tants of the several Counties in the District of Wilmington. En- dorsed in the House of Commons 4 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Read the Petition and Remonstrance of Edward Nicholson of Nash County, praying, &c. Ordered that the same be referred to the Committee appointed to consider of and report on such excuses as may by any officers of this State who have taken Paroles from the Enemy be urged in justification of their having so done and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

You will herewith receive the Petition of Edward Nicholson, which we propose referring to the Committee appointed to consider of and report on such excuses as may by any officers of this State who have taken Paroles from the Enemy be urged in justification c^ their having so done.

Read the Petition of Nathan Bryan and Lewis Bryan of Jones County, praying, &c.

Ordered that the same be referred to a joint Committee, that for this purpose Mr. McDowell, Mr. Gray and Mr. Bass be a Committee and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We propose that the Petition of Nathan Bryan and Lewis Bryan, Esquires, of Jones County, herewith sent you, be referred to a joint Committee, and have for that purpose appointed Mr. McDowell, Mr. Gray and Mr. Bass, who will act jointly with such Gentlemen as you may appoint for that purpose.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill for adding part of Burke County to Lincoln County, for appointing Commissioners for the purposes therein mentioned and for laying a tax to compleat the public buildings therein. Endorsed in the House of Commons 4 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a bill for appointing Commissioners for the purpose of carrying on and compleating the buildings of a Court House,

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Prison and Stocks in the County of Caswell. Endorsed in the House of Commons 4 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. The same being read the second time was rejected. ^

Reed, also a bill for finishing the Court House in the town of Windsor in Bertie County and other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 4 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. The same being read the second time was rejected-.

Reed, likewise a bill to amend an act entituled an act for divid- ing Edgecombe County and for other purposes therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 4 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the commons.

Reed, the Recommendation of the Court of Rutherford County in favour of George Lewis, a blind man of said County, whereupon

Resolved, that the said George Lewis be allowed thirty Barrels of Corn, to be paid him annually out of the specific tax of said County by the Commissioners thereof.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for your concurrence a resolve of this House in favour of George Lewis of Rutherford County.

On motion, agreed that Mr. William Baker have leave of absence during the remaining part of this session.

John Collier, Esquire, the member for the County of Randolph, appeared, produced his certificate, qualified agreeable to Law and took his seat.

On motion, agreed that Mr. William Cocke have leave of absence during the remaining part of this session.

On motion, resolved that the public Treasurers or either of them pay to James Glasgow, Esquire, Secretary, Two Hundred and one pounds nine shillings specie, the Ballauce of his account as per Report of the Committee to whom the same was referred, concurred with by the General Assembly, and be allowed the same in the settlement of their accounts.

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Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence a resolve directing the Treasurers or either of them to pay James Glasgow, Esquire, a certain sum therein mentioned.

Reed, a return of the Election for Tyrrell County. Ordered that the same be referred to the Committee of Privileges and Elections.

Reed, the Resignation of Robert Bignall, Esquire, Commissioner of Trade. Ordered that the same, with the following message, be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the resignation of Robert Bignall, Esquire, Commissioner of Trade, which this House accept of.

Adjourned until tomorrow morning 6 o'clock.

Sunday, 5 May, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Colonel Irwin, from the joint Committee to whom was referred the Memorial of Richard Nassau Stephens, reported as foUoweth : The Committee appointed to consider the Memorial of Richard Nassau Stephens, having considered the same and the copy of a deed thereby referred to. Report as follows :

That the facts alleged in the Memorial appear to be true in par- ticular, that the writing said to be copy of a deed from William Heritage to Phebe and Mary Lester is in the handwriting of Mr. Patrick Gordon and appears to be a true copy of a deed conveying the Lotts and Lands mentioned therein to the said Phebe and Mary Lester, which was duly executed and proved but never reg- istered. Your Committee are therefore of opinion that an act of Assembly ought to pass for admitting the said copy to Record and declaring the same to be as valid as the original would have been

had it been duly registered.

ROBERT IRWIN, Ch.

The House taking this report into consideration, concurred there- with and ordered it be sent the Commons with the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

With this we send you the report of the joint Committee on the Memorial of Richard Nassau Stephens concurred with by this House.

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Col. Irwin, from the joint Committee appointed to consider and report on the Petition of Jesse Darden and Jos. Herring, reported as followeth, vizt.:

Your Committee appointed to consider the Petition of Jesse Dar- den & Jos. Herring report

That Felix Kenan, as agent for Henry E. McCuUock, on the 22d day of October, 1777, bargained to sell to the said Darden Three Hundred Acres of land lying on Burkhaw Swamp in Duplin County, and bound himself to convey the same under the penalty of two hundred pounds proc. But it does not appear that any part of the purchase money is paid.

Your Committee also find that the said Kenan, as agent for said McCullock, sold three hundred and forty-six acres of land lying upon the head of Zeb Branch, a prong of Galor's Branch, to Jos. Herring for one hundred and fifty pounds proc. and promised to make a conveyance when he was enabled so to do, but never gave such deed. It appears that the said Herring on the 8th day of September, 1778, paid fifty pounds proc, in part of the above con- sideration money and no more. Under these circumstances your Committee are of opinion that the Commissioner or Commissioners of Confiscated Property ought to be directed not to take into possession or make sale of the said lands, but that the said Darden and Herring ought to hav^ the said lands confirmed to them when they shall account with the General Assembly for the considera- tion money due for the same.

ROBERT IRWIN, Ch.

This report being read was concurred with and the following message ordered to be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the report of the joint Committee on the Memorial of Jesse Darden and Joseph Herring, concurred with by this House.

On motion, agreed that John Baker, Esquire, have leave of absence after Thursday next.

Reed, from the Commons the following message : Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the petition of John Warrington, which we propose referring to a joint Committee, and do for that purpose on

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our part appoint Mr. Nash, Mr. I. Johnston, Mr. McCullock, Mr. Bryan, Mr. Bagge, Mr. McCawley, Mr. Gorham, Mr. Person and Mr. Phil. Hawkins a Committee. We also appoint Mr. McCawley, Mr. Sharpe and Mr. P. Hawkins a Committee who will aci with such Gentlemen of the Senate as may be appointed to devise ways and means to defray the expence of the members of the General Assembly and also ways and means to support the Dele- gates in Congress and other Officers of the civil list. Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Coor, Mr. J. Williams and Mr. Lock will, with the Gentle- men by you appointed, consider of and report on the Petition of John Warrington and Mr. Irwin. Dr. Guion, Mr. Moore and Mr. Coor on the part of this House will act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to devise ways and means for defraying the expences of the members of the Genl. Assembly, &c.

Reed, from the Corpmons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We herewith send for your concurrence the report of the joint Committee to whom was referred the Petition of the Inhabitants on Cumberland River, cond. with by^this House.

Rejected.

Reed, from the Commons, &c. :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the resolve of your House allowing James Glasgow, Esquire, a certain sum therein mentioned & the resolve in favour of George Lewis, concurred with. We also send for concurrence a resolve of this House allowing Daniel Shaw a certain sum therein mentioned.

Ordered, &c. Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We do not concur with your resolve allowing Daniel Shaw Thirty pounds specie, but will consent that he be allowed thirty barrels of Corn.

Reed, from the Commons', &c. :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the pfetition of William Eldridge and a re- solve of this House in consequence thereof for your concurrence.

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Ordered, &c. ;

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Your resolve in favour of William Eldridge we return concurred with.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to repeal part of an a;ct en- tituled an act to suppress excessive gaming and to amend the said act. Endorsed in the House of Commons 5 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a bill for dividing Washington County into two dis- tinct Counties and for other p'urposes therein mentioned. En- dorsed in the House of Commons 5 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. The same being read was rejected.

Reed, likewise a Bill for granting out certain vacated lands therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 5 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. The same being read was rejected.

Reed, also a bill for establishing a County by the name ot

on Cumberland River, ascertaining the quantity of land

for each officer and; soldier in the Continental line and for appointing Commissioners to survey the same. Endorsed in the House of Commons 5 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered this bill be read. The same being read was rejected.

Reed, from the Commons the following messages : Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the resolve of your House in favour of Colonel Charles McDowell, concurred with by this House.

Reed, the resolve referred to eond. with. Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Commons agree to refer the Petition of Lewis Bryan and Nathan Bryan, Esquires, to a joint Committee, and have for th9,t purpose appointed Mr. Turner, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Hardin, Mr. Phil. Hawkins and Mr. Nash a Committee. Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Commons agree that the Petition of Edward Nicholson be referred to the Committee appointed to consider of and report on

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such Excuses as may by any officers of this State who have taken Paroles from the Enemy be urged in justification of their having so done.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for building a Prison and Jailer's House in the Town of Edenton. Endorsed in the House of Com- mons 5 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Adjourned until tomorrow morning 6 o'clock.

Monday, 6 May, 1782. Met according to adjournment. '

Dr. Guion, from the joint Committefe to whom was referred the accounts of Wm. McCawley, reported as followeth, vizt. :

The Committee to whom was referred the accounts of Major Wil- liam McCawley report

That for sundry sums of money by him paid to sundry volun- teers and drafts of the County of Orange for the aid of South Caro- lina in June, 1780, as per account of vouchers to the amount of nine thousand two hundred and forty pounds.

It also appears to your Committee that for the purpose of pay- ing the said aid Major McCawley received from the Treasury Twelve thousand eight hundred pounds and that there remains a ballance due to the State of Three thousand five hundred and sixty pounds, which the said McCawley is ready to repay in the Treasury, and is submitted.

ISAAC. GUION, Ch.

The aforegoing report being read was concurred with and the following message ordered to be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the report of the Committee on the accounts of Major William McCawley, concurred with by this House.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send -herewith the Memorial of Dennis O'Bryan, which we propose referring to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances, and the J^etition of Martin Hankey, which we propose referring to the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of John Spiers.

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The Petitions referred to being read, that of Martin Hankey was rejected, the other concurred with and the following message ordered to be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House agree that the Memorial of Dennis O'Bryan be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

Reed, from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the report of the Committee of Propositions and Grievances for your concurrence, which is concurred with by this House, who have appointed Mr. Nash and Mr. Sharpe a Com- mittee on their part to act jointly with such Gentlemen of the Sen- ate as may be appointed to prepare and bring in a bill agreeable to such report.

Ordered that Mr. Jones, Mr. Coor and Mr. Williams act on this Committee and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the report of the Committee of Propositions and Grievances concurred with as by your House, and have appointed Mr. Jones, Mr. Coor and Mr. Williams to act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to prepare a bill as therein recommended.

Received from the Commons a bill for establishing a copy of a Deed therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 6 May, 1872, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return herewith the report of the joint Committee on the Petition of Jesse Darden and Joseph Herring and on the Memorial of Richard Nassau Stephens, concurred with by this House. We agree that Daniel Shaw be allowed thirty barrels of Corn instead of the thirty pounds specie which the House allowed him by resolve this day.

Reed, the reports referred to. Endorsed in the House-of Com- mons 6 May, 1782, cond. with.

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Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence the report of the joint Committee on the settlement of Mr. John Baker's accounts as Commissioner of Hertford county, concurred with by this House.

We send the Memorial of Colonel James Armstrong, which we propose referring to a joint Committee, and have appointed General Caswell, Mr. Bryan and Mr. Macon a Committee on their part for that purpose.

Also the Memorial of Joseph Martin of Sullivan County, Agent and Superintendent of Indian Affairs, which we propose referring to a joint Committee, and for that purpose do appoint Mr. Shelby, Mr. Person and Mr. Avery a Committee. And also the account of Lewis Bryan, Commissioner for purchasing Horses in the District of New Bern, the settlement of which we propose referring to the -Committee appointed to settle with the County Commissioners, &c.'

The report referred to being read was rejected and the following message ordered to be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate have appointed Mr. Salter, Mr. Jas. Williams and Mr. Baker a Committee, who will act jointly with the Gentlemen by you appointed to consider of and report on the Memorial of Mr.) James Armstrong. Mr. John Williams and Mr. McDowell will act with the Gentlemen by you named to consider of and report on the Memorial of Col. Jas. Martin. We agree that Lewis Bryan's accounts be referred to the Committee appointed to settle with the County Commissioners, &c.

Reed., &c.:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith for concurrence the report of the joint Com- mittee on the Petition of William Borden, concurred with by this House, also a resolve in consequence thereof.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The report of the joint Committee on the report of William Borden and the resolve of your House in consequence thereof wo return you concurred with.

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Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

"We send herewith the resignation of Joseph Herndon as first Major of the Wilkes Regiment of Militia, also a letter from Thomas Burke, Esquire, the subject of which we propose referring to the Committee to whom the settlement of his accounts as Governor was referred, and also a message from his Excellency the Governor for your perusal.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House accept Major Joseph Herndon's resignation and agree that the letter from Thomas Burke, Esquire, of the 3d Inst., be referred to the Committee to whom his accounts as Governor of this State were referred. ,

On motion, ordered that the following message be sent the Com- mons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House being determined to finish the session on Saturday next, propose the estimates be made out to that day, and in order that the public business may be finished, request you will be pleased to attend to that only and give it all the dispatch you pos- sibly can.

Read a letter from the Honourable Samuel Ashe, Esquire, of the Superior Court.

Ordered that the same be sent the Commons with the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith for your perusal a letter of the 12 Ult. from the Honl. Samuel Ashe, Esquire, addressed to the General Assembly.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen:

We send for concurrence the report of the joint Committee to whom was referred the Memorial of the officers of the North Carolina line, concurred with by the Commons, who have on their part appointed Doctor Williamson and Mr. Phil. Hawkins a Com- mittee to prepare and bring in a bill agreeable to such report.

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The report referred to being read was concurred with and the following message ordered to be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate return the report of the Comniittee on the Memorial of the ofl&cers of the North Carolina line, concurred with, and have appointed Mr. Coor & Mr. Gray, who will act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to propose and bring in a bill agreeable to the Recommendation therein contained.

Received from the Commons the. following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the report of the joint Committee on Major McCaw- ley's accounts, concurred with by this House.

Reed, the report. Endorsed in the House of Commons 6 May, 1782, cond; with.

Reed, from the Commons a bill to attaint certain persons therein mentioned of Treason ; to pardon others on certain conditions ; for repealing the acts disqualifying non Jurors and for the relief of certain Officers, therein described, who have taken paroles from the Enemy. Endorsed in the House of Commons 6 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for laying a duty on certain goods -imported in this State, therein mentioned, and for establishing a Fund for defraying the expences of keeping up the Stakes which point out the channels leading up the several sounds and Rivers from Ocacock Bar and other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons' 6 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill- be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Adjourned until tomorrow -morning 6 o'clock.

Tuesday, 7 May, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for ascertaining what property in this State shall be deemed taxable property, the method of assess- ing the same and collecting the public taxes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 6 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

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Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time & sent the Commons. Reed., &c.:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith for your perusal a message from His Excel- lency the Governor and the sundry letters, &c., therein referred to.

The message and Papers referred to being read were ordered to be referred to the Committee appointed to consider of and report on the messages from the late Governor to this Assembly and the other State Papers and the following message was ordered to be sent the Commons.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We propose that His -Excellency's the Governor's message of yesterday and the letters accompanying it be referred to the Com- mittee appointed to consider of and report on the other State Papers laid before this Assembly.

Reed., &c.:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for your concurrence a resolve exempting Robert Brasher frotn paying poll Taxes.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith for your concurrence a Resolve appointing Ammon Grandy Commissioner for the purposes therein men- tioned.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the resolve of your House exempting Robert Brasher from paying poll taxes and your resolve appointing Ammon Grandy a Commissioner for the purposes therein mentioned, con- curred with by this House.

Reed., &c.:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for your concurrence the report of the joint Committee on the Memorial of Nathan and Lewis Bryan, concurred with by this House.

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Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the report of the joint Committee on the Memorial of Nathan and Lewis Bryan, Esquires, concurred with.

Reed, from the Commons a bill to amend the several acts -passed within the State to prevent the stoppage of the passage of Fish up the several Rivers therein mention^ and

A Bill to amend an act for appointing District Auditors and other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 7 May, 1782, Read the first time and 'passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlenren :

We send for concurrence two reports of the Committee appointed to receive the returns of the District Auditors, &c., concurred with by this House.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The report of Ihe Committee on the accounts of James Ooor, Esquire, Comr. of Craven County, and on the Proceedings of the Board of Auditors for the District of New Bern we return you con- curred with.

Reed., &c.:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence the report of the joint Committee on the Memorial of Colonel James Armstrong, concurred with by this House, also a resolve of this house in consequence thereof

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The report of the joint Committee on the Mems. of Colonel James Armstrong we return you herewith, concurred with by this House; we also concur with your resolve relative thereto.

Reed., &c.:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We^send herewith the report of the State Board of Auditors on the accounts of Nicholas Long, Esquire, D. Q. M. G., which we

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propose referring to a joint Committee, and do for that purpose appoint on our part Mr. McCawley, Mr. D. Wilson, Mr. McCullock and Mr. Jo. Hawkins a Committee. Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Lock, Dr. Guion, Mr. Goor & Mr. Blount will act with the Gentlemen by you appointed a Committee on the State Board of Auditors on Col. Long's accounts.

Reed., &c.:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith for your concurrence a resolve for exempting Matthew Lyon from paying poll taxes, also the recommendation of the Court of Orange County in favour of Dd. Anderson, which we propose referring to the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Elizabeth Forbes.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The resolve of your House exempting Matthew Lyon from the payment of poll taxes we concur with and agree that the recom- mendation of the Court of Orange County in " favour of David Anderson be referred to the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Elizabeth Forbes.

Reed, from the Commons a bill to alter the times of holding several County Courts of Pleas and Quarter Sessions within the District of Morgan. Endorsed in the House of Commons 6 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith a letter from Matthew Brooks, Comr. of Surry County, which we propose referring to the Committee to whom was referred the Memorial of Colonel Jos. Martin. The Petition of Elizabeth Forbes, which we propose referring to^a joint Committee, and have appointed Mr. Vaughan, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Webb, Mr. Horton and Mr. Hunter a Committee on our part for that purpose. And the Petition of John Walker, John Moore and Caleb Grainger,

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Esquires, which we also propose referring to a joint Committee, and have appointed Mr. Simpson, Genl. Caswell, Mr. H. Macon, Mr. Sharpe and Mr. Horton a Committee on our part for that purpose. We also send you the resignation of John Taylor, Esquire, one of the State Board of Auditors.

Ordered, &c,

Mr, Jones absent after Sunday.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen:

We agree that the letter from the Commissioner of Surry County be referred to the Committee to whom Was referred the Memorial of Colonel Jo. Martin. Mr. Atkins, Mr. Mebane and Mr. Gill will act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to report on the Petition of Elizabeth Forbes and Mr. Brown, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Gray, Mr. Irwin and Mr. Baker will with the Gentlemen by you appointed to consider of and report on the Petition of John, Walker, Jno. Moore and Caleb Grainger, Esquires. The Resignation of Mr. Taylor, one of the Sta^e Auditors, we accept of.

Read the Memorial of Cap,tain John Arnold. Ordered that the same be referred to the Committee appointed to report on the Petition of Nathan and Lewis Bryan^and that the following mes- sage be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Memorial of Captain John Arnold, which we propose referring to the Committee appointed to consider of the Petition of Nathan and Lewis Bryan, Esquires, to report on.

Colonel Ijwin, from the joint Committee to whom was referred the Memorial of David Marshall, reported as followeth, vizt. :

Your Committee to whom the Memorial of David Marshall was referred, having considered the same, report

That it appears by the Bond of Samuel Cornell, Esquire, to the said Marshall, dated July 11th, 1772, that he, the said Cornell, did sell to the said Marshall a certain Lott in New Bern, No. 510, and agreed to convey the same in fee simple to the said Marshall, his Heirs and Assigns, on this condition : That the said Marshall should pay to the said Cornell Two Hundred and fifty pounds proc. at four different payments, vizt.: Fifty pounds on the 11 day of May, 1773; Fifty pounds on the 11 day of May, 1774; Fifty pounds on the 11 May, 1775, and one Hundred pounds on

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the 11 May, 1776. It appears also that the said Marshall on the 18th August, 1775, paid to the said Cornell Sixty-one pounds four shillings and five pence proc, in part of the said consideration money. The aforesaid several sums, amounting on the whole to Two Hundred and fifty pounds, were to carry Interest from the date of the agreement, vizt., July 11, 1772; so that the Principal and interest on the day of the only payment made, vizt., 18 August, 1775, amounted to £296, 5 /• , from which sum sixty-one pounds, |, then paid, is to be deducted, which leaves Two hun- dred and thirty-five pounds and seven pence, and this sum with Int. to this time, amounts to three hundred and twenty-nine pounds &i seven pence. On this state of the case your Committee are of opinion that the said David Marshall, on payment of the said three hundred and twenty-nine pounds and seven pence in specie, at any time within 12 months from this date, with Interest, to the Commissioner or Commissioners who shall be appointed for the sale of confiscated property ought to have the said Lott No. 510 vested in him, his Heirs & Assigns.

ROBERT IRWIN, Ch.

Ordered that the foregoing report with the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the report of the joint Committee on the Memorial of David Marshall of the town of New Bern, concurred with by this House.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith for your perusal a message from His Excel- lency the Governor and the letter, &c., therein referred to.

The message and letter alluded to being read, ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We propose that His Excellency the Governor's message of this day, addressed to the General Assembly, & the Papers accompany- ing it be referred to the Committee appointed to consider of and report on the other State Papers & Messages from the late Governor.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for the relief of the ofiicers and

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soldiers in the Contl. line and other purposes." Endorsed in the House of Commons 7 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a bill to repeal part of an act passed at Wake Court House in the year 1781, entituled an act to regulate and ascertain the several ofiicers' fees therein mentioned and for other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 7 May, 1782, Read the first time and passed.

Ordered this bill be read. Read, passed the first and sent the Commons.

Reed, likewise a bill to amend an act entituled an act to prevent burning the woods. Endorsed in the House of Commons 7 May, 1782, Read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, a bill to repeal part of an act to prevent excessive gaming and to amend the said act. Endorsed in the House of Commons 7 May, 1782, Read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Reed, likewise a bill to amend an act entituled an act for divid- ing Edgecombe* County and for other purposes therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 7 May, 1782, Read the third time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the third time and ordered to be Engrossed.

Reed, also a bill to regulate and ascertain the fees to the Secy, of State, the Governor's private Secy. & the Surveyors. Endorsed in the House of Commons 7 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Reed, also a bill for appointing Commissioners to fix on a place to build a Court House, Prison and Stocks in the County of Wayne & other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 7 May, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

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Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the third time and ordered to be Engrossed.

It appearing to this House that Francis Newby of Franklin County hath received a wound when acting as a Militia soldier in the service of this State, which renders him incapable of procuring a maintenance,

Resolved, therefore, that the said Francis Newby be allowed thirty barrels of corn, to be paid him out of the specific tax by the Com- missioner of his County.

Ordered that the above resolve, with the following message, be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

"We send for concurrence a Resolve in favour of Francis Newby of Franklin County.

Reed, the representation of Captain James Reed. Ordered that the same be referred to a joint Committee, that Mr. Macon and Mr. James Williams act thereon and that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House propose that the representation of Captain James Reed, herewith sent you, be referred to a joint Committee, and for that purpose have on their part appointed Mr. Macon and Mr. James Williams.

Received from the Commons a bill to alleviate in some degree the distressed Inhabitants of the several Counties in the District of Wilmington. Endorsed in the House of Commons 7 May, 1782, Read the third time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. The same being read was passed the third time and ordered to be Engrossed.

On motion of Colonel Irwin, ordered that the yeas and nays be taken on the passage of this bill, which were as foUoweth, vizt. : For the bill, Messrs Mebane, Coor, Griffin, Willie Jones, Brown, Johnston, Kenan, Salter, Atkins, Abram Jones, Guion, Bryan, Bass, Gray and McDowell, 15. Against the bill, Messrs. Jno. Williams, Macon, Gill, Hill, Lockhart, Miller, Bledsoe, Isaacs, Irwin, Lock, Sheppard and James Williams, 12. So the bill was passed.

Adjourned until tomorrow morning 6 o'clock.

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Wednesday, S May, 1782. Met according to adjournment. Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence the report of the joint Committee to whom a letter from His Excellency the Governor respecting the Rank of the Officers of the State Legion was referred, which is concurred with by this House.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The report of the joint Committee respecting the rank of the Officers of the State Legion, concurred with by this House.

Reed, from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the petition of Lewis Tucker, which we pro- pose referring to the, Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Elizabeth Forbes, also the petition of Benjamin Kimball and Settleberry White, which we propose referring to the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Nathan and Lewis Bryan.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We agree that the Petition of Lewis Tucker be referred to the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Elizabeth Forbes ; we also agree that the Petition of Benjamin Kimball and Settle- . berry White be referred to the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Nathan and Lewis Bryan, Esquires.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the report of the joint Committee on the Memorial of David Marshall and the resolve of your House in favour of Francis Newby concurred with. This House agree that the representation of Captain Reed be referred to a joint Committee, and for that pur- pose do apppint Mr. Winston, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Branch & Mr. Mc- Cullock a Committee. We also agree that the message from His Excellency the Governor be referred to the Committee as by you proposed.

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Eecd., concurred with, &c.

On motion, resolved that the Commissioner or Commissioners of confiscated property be directed not to make sale of Lott 510 in the Town of New Bern, formerly the property of Samuel Cor- nell, Esq., now claimed by David Marshall, until after the expira- tion of 12 months from this date, unless the General Assembly at some future session should otherwise direct. Resolved also, that the said David Marshall, on payment of the principal and Inter- est due for the purchase of the said Lott, shall be allowed such sums of money agreeable to the value thereof as he has already paid or shall pay to the Commissioners for Rent of said Lott.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence a resolve entered into by this House in consequence of the Report of the joint Committee on the Memorial of David Marshall.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Commons agree that the Memorial of John Arnold be referred to the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Nathan and Lewis Bryan, and that His Excellency the Governor's Message & the Letters accompanying it be referred to the Com- mittee appointed to cotisider of and report on other State Papers.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

"We send herewith the Memorial of James Houston of Rowan County, which we propose referring to the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Nathan and Lewis Bryan.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate agree that the Memorial of James Houston be referfed to the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Nathan and Lewis Bryan, Esquires.

Reed, from the Commons a bill to establish a department for adjusting and liquidating the public accounts of this State and for appointing a Comptroller. Endorsed in the House of Commons 7 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

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Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

James Williams, Esquire, from the joint Committee to whom was referred the representation of Captain Reed, Reported' as fol- loweth, vizt. :

The Committee to whom was referred the Representation of Captain James Reed, report

That it appears to your Committee that the sorrel Horse men- tioned in said representation died in the service of this State and he was of equal or greater value than the grey Horse now in the posession of Captain Reed ;

Therefore your Committee are of opinion that the property of the said grey Horse be vested in said Reed in lieu of the said sorrel Horse that died in the service. All which is submitted.

JAMES WILLIAMS, Chairman.

The House taking this report into consideration, concurred there- with and ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

You will herewith receive the report of the joint Committee on the Representation of Captain James Reed, concurred with by this House.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for establishing a copy of a deed therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of'Commons 8 May, 1782, Read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Received also a bill for giving an Equity Jurisdiction to the Superior Cpurts. Endorsed in the House of Commons 8 May, 1782, Read the third time, amended & passed and ordered to be Engrossed.

Received from the Commons a bill' to amend an act entituled an act to amend an act passed at New Bern in May, 1780, Entituled an act to enlarge the Jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace and for other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 7 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

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Received from the Commons a bill for raising a revenue for the support of Government. Endorsed in the House of Commons 7 May, 1782, read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Received from the Commons the following rnessage :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the report on the Representation of Captain James Reed and the Resolve of your House in consequence of the report on the Petition of David Marshall, concurred with by this House.

Reed, the report and resolve referred to. Endorsed in the House of Commons 8 May, 1782, concurred with.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Petition of Brigadier General Sumner, which we propose referring to the Committee to whorn was referred the Representation of Captain Reed.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We agree that the Petition of Brigadier General Sumner be referred to the committee to whom was referred the Representa- tion of Captain Reed.

Received from the Commons a bill for appointing a place for the future meetings of the General Assembly. Endorsed in the House of Commons 8 May, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the third time and ordered to be Engrossed.

Adjourned until tomorrow morning 6 o'clock.

Thursday, 9 May, 1782. Met according to adjournment.

Read the petition of John King of Bladen County, praying, &c.,

whereupon ordered that the same be referred to a joint Committee

for this purpose, that Mr. Irwin & Mr. Brown be a Committee and

that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We propose that the Petition of John King of Bladen County, herewith sent you, be referred to a joint Committee, and have for

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that purpose on our part appointed Mr. Irwin and Mr. Brown a Committee.

Read the Petition of Sundry Inhabitants of Duplin County, praying, &c.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen:

We propose that the Petition of sundry of the Inhabitants of Duplin County, herewith sent you, be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances.

On motion, agreed that Dr. Guion, Mr. Lock, Mr. Bryan, Mr. Wade, Mr. Kenan, Mr. Hill, Mr. Salter and Mr. Gregory have leave of absence after Sunday next.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House have appointed Mr. Bryan, Mr. Jo. Hawkins, Mr. Payne, Mr. Person, Mr. Sharpe, Mr. Gillispie and Mr. Shelby a Committee on their part, who will act jointly with such Gentlemen of the Senate as may be appointed to enquire into the State of the public buildings in the Town of New Bern and report on the ex- pediency of selling the same, who shall also prepare and bring in a bill for that purpose.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Coor, Mr. Gray and Mr. Jones will act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to enquire into the State of the public buildings in the Town of New Bern, &c.

Reed., &c. :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

This House do appoint Mr. Spaight, Dr. Williamson, Mr. Per- son, Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Herndon, Mr. McCullock & Mr. David Wil- son a Committee on their part, who will act jointly with such Gentlemen of the Senate as may be appointed to settle on a Scale of Depreciation.

Ordered, <fec.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Irwin, Mr. John Williams, Mr. Jas. Williams & Mr. Griffin will act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to fix and settle a Scale of Depreciation.

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Reed, from the Commons the following messages : ^

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith sundry letters which show that Geo. Meek of Wilmington carries on a correspondence with the Enemy at Charlestown, which we propose referring to the Committee appointed to devise ways and means to defray the Expence of the Members of the General Assembly. We propose that the Memorials from Mecklenburg and Guilford and the report of the Committee on Col. Long's accounts, herewith sent you, be referred to the Commit- tee appointed to enquire into the State of the public buildings at New Bern.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We agree that the several letters now before this session showing that Geo. Meek of Wilmington corresponds with the Enemy at Charlestown be referred to the Committee appointed to devise ways and means to defray the expences of the members of the General Assembly, and that the Memorials from Mecklenburg and Guilford and the report of the Committee on Col. Long's accounts be re- ferred to the Committee appointed to enquire into the State of the public buildings in New Bern.

Received from the Commons the following messages :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence a resolve for allowing Major Henry Dixon a certain sum therein mentioned.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the report of the Committee appointed to settle with the Auditors, &c., on the accounts of Charles Abercrom- bie, Absalom Tatom & others therein mentioned, concurred with by this House.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We concur with your resolve in favour of Major Dixon and re- turn the report of the Committee on the accounts of Charles Aber- crombie, Absalom Tatom uud others, concurred with by this House.

Reed., &c. :

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

_ We send herewith the Memorial of James Hogg & William Johnston in behalf of themselves & others, which we propose re- ferring to a joint Committee, and have for that purpose on our part appd. Mr. Sharpe, Mr. Person, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Phifer, Mr. P. Hawkins and Mr. Hardin a Committee. Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Moore, Mr. Bledsoe, Mr. Coor and Mr. Jno. Williams will act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to consider of the Memo- rial of James Hogg & Wil. Johnston.

Reed., &c. :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the memorial of William Lenoir, which we propose referring to a joint Committee, and do for that purpose on our part appoint Mr. Shepperd & Mr. McCawley a Committee.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

Mr. Shepperd and Mr. Johnston will act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to consider of the Memorial of William Lenoir.

Reed, from the Commons a bill directing the sale of confiscated property. Endorsed in the House of Commons 8 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered this Bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

On reading this bill a motion was made and seconded that the name of Mr. Peter Mallett be inserted in the bill among those whose Property is declared forfeited to the State. This being objected to, the question was put and carried in the affirmative, 22 against six. Then on motion of Mr. Moore, ordered that the yeas and nays be taken, which were as follows, vizt. : Yeas, Messrs. Mebane, John Williams, Coor, Macon, Griffin, Gill, Hill, Gregory, Brown, Johnston, Kenan, Collier, Isaacs, Irwin, Atkins, Bryan, Lock, Bass, Shepperd, Gray, McDowell and Salter. Nays, Messrs. Willie Jones, Blount, Moore, Wade, Bledsoe and James Williamson.

So it was carried in the affirmative.

The dissehtients moved for leave and entered as followetb, vizt. :

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On the question whether Peter Mallett's name should be entered in the bill directing the sale of confiscated property.

Dissentient.

For the Reason : That the said Peter Mallett has already sur- rendered himself and given Bail to stand Tryal agreeable to the Laws of the Land for all offences wherewith he is chargeable against the State, and we mean that our dissent should extend to the names of all persons under similar circumstances. Willie Jones, Alfred Moore, Joseph Blount, Tho. Wade, Anthony Bledsoe, James Williamson.

Received also a bill to empower the Commissioners therein men- tioned to repair the public buildings in the town of Hillsborough and other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 8 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed. '

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the seconji time and sent the Commons.

Read the petition of Joseph Dixon, also the petition of Sarah McLain, Widow of Alexander McLain. Ordered they be referred to the Committee appointed to receive the Returns of the District Auditors and settle with the County Commissioners, & that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Petition of Joseph Dixon & the Petition of Sarah McLain, widow of Alexander McLain, both of which we propose referring to the Committee appointed to receive the returns of the District Auditors and settle with the County Commissioners.

Received from the Commons a Bill for raising Troops to com- plete the Continental BattaHon of this State and other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 9 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Received also a Bill for adding part of Burke County to Lincoln County, for appointing Commissioners for the purposes therein mentioned, and for levying a tax to complete the public buildings therein. Endorsed in the House of Commons 9 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

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Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Received likewise a Bill for establishing a copy of a deed therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 9 May, 1782, Read the third time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the third time and ordered to be engrossed.

Received likewise a bill to vest a certain tract of land in Robert Cummins. Endorsed in the House of Commons 9 May, 1782, Read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time and ordered to be sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence the report of the Committee on Mr. Brooke's Letter, concurred with by this House. We also send for your perusal a message from His Excellency the Governor, with a letter from the superintendent of Finance & a Resolution of Con- gress, and also the account of Judge Spencer, which we propose referring to the Committee to whom was referred the settlement of Mr. Sharpe's accounts.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The report of the Committee on Mr. Brooke's Letter we concur with; we propose that the message from His Excellency the Governor and the Papers accompanying it be referred to the Com- mittee fo whom was referred the consideration of the other State Papers ; we agree that Judge Spencer's accounts be referred to the Committee to whom was referred the settlement of Mr. Sharpe's accounts.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the report of the Committee on the Petition of Thomas Kilpatrick, the report of the Committee on the Petition of Sarah Beaucham and the report of the Committee on the Petition of Waightstill Avery, Esquire, and a resolve of this House in con- sequence thereof.

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Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speakef and Gentlemen :

The report of the Committee on the Petition of Thomas Kil- patrick, the report on the Petition of Sarah Beaucham and the report on the petition of W. Avery, Esquire, and the resolve of your House in consequence thereof we return you concuExed with.

Reed, from the Commons the following messages:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We' agree that the Petition of sundry of the Inhabitants of Duplin County be referred to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances, and have appointed Mr. Dood, Mr. Gillispie and Mr. Bryan a committee to act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to consider of and report on the Petition of John King.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen ;

We send for concurrence the report of the Committee to whom was recommitted the report on Colonel Long's accounts, concurred with by this House, also a resolve of this House in consequence thereof.

The resolve and the report referred to being read was ordered to lie for consideration.

Read the Memorial of W. B. Smith respecting the election of a Senator for Chatham County. Ordered that the same be referred to the Committee of Privileges and Elections.

Adjourned until tomorrow morning 9 o'clock.

Friday, 10 May, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Mr. James Williams, from the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Brigadier General Sumner, reported as followeth, vizt. :

The Committee to whom was referred the Petition of the Hon. Brigadier General Sumner report

That it appears to your Committee that the Horse of one hun- dred pounds value was shot under him the 8th of September at the Battle of the Utaw, and that he was the General's own property ;

Therefore, your Committee are of opinion that Colonel Nicholas

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Long, Deput. Quartermaster General, deliver to General Sumner a Hor^e of equal value to the one by him lost as aforesaid.

JAMES WILLIAMS, Ch.

The House taking the aforegoing report into consideration, con- curred therewith, and ordered that the following message be sent the Commons : ^

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the report of the joint Committee on the Peti- tion of Brigadier General Sumner, concurred with by this House.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to confirm the right of a certain patent therein mentioned.' Endorsed in the House of Commons 10 May, 1782, Read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time & sent the Commons.

Reed, also a bill to amend an act passed the last session of the General Assembly, Entituled an act for laying a specific premium tax. Endorsed in the House of Commons 10 May, 1782, Read the first time & passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the first time and sent the Commons.

Reed, likewise a bill to repeal such laws and-clauses of laws which make paper money a legal tender in the payment of private debts & contracts and for other purposes. _ Endorsed in the House of Commons 8 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, "passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Received also a bill to amend an act passed at New Bern the second day of MajJ^, 1778, Entituled an act to empower the Courts of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in the State to order the laying of public roads and to establish and settle ferries and other pur- poses therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 9 May, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the third time and ordered to be Engrossed.

Reed, also a bill to repeal part of an act entituled an act to sup- press excessive gaming. Endorsed in the House of Commons 9 May, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

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Ordered said bill be read. Read tbe third time and rejected.

Reed, likewise a bill for erecting a prison in the County of Bertie and finishing the Court House. Endorsed in the House of Commons 10 May, 1782, Read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time & sent the Commons.

On motion, ordered that Mr. Jones and Mr. Coor, on the part of this House, examine the engrossed copies of the bills passed this session and that the following Message be sent the Commons : Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Senate have appointed Mr. Jones and Mr. Coor, who will act jointly with such Gentlemen as you may appoint to examine the Engrossed copies of the bills passed this session.

Received from the Commons the following message:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send the report of the Committee to whom was referred the Memorial of Col. Clark for your Concurrence.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The report of the Committee on the Memorial of Colonel Clark we return to you, concurred with by this House.

Reed, a bill for altering the times of ^holding certain Courts therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 23 April, 1782, Read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended, passed the second time & sent the Commons.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for building a Prison in the town of Edenton. Endorsed in the House of Commons 9 May, 1782, Read the third time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended by consent of the Commons, passed and ordered to be Engrossed.

Reed., &c.:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

You will, with this, receive sundry letters and resolves of Con- gress, which we send for your perusal, as also two messages from His Excellency the Governor.

The messages, &c., referred to, being read, were referred to the committee on the State Papers.

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Commons agree that the Petitions of Joseph Dixon and Sarah McLain be referred to the Committee as by you proposed, as also the Governor's Message and State Papers.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the report of the Committee on the Memorial of Dennis O'Bryan and others and a resolve of this House in con- sequence thereof for your concurrence.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The report of the Committee on the Memorial of Dennis O'Bryan and others and the resolve of your House in consequence thereof we return you herewith, concurred with by this House.

On motion, resolved that whereas it appears to the General Assembly that Dennis O'Bryan, George Duncan and Joseph Pit- man of the County of Granville were t9,ken up and turned over into the Continental service for a supposed delinquency in the Militia service, unjustly and unlawfully, therefore the persons who took up the said O'Bryan and others have no right of Exemption from any Militia duty for such imaginary service, and the com- manding officer of said county is directed to take due notice hereof.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker arid Gentlemen :

We send herewith for your concurrence a resolve respecting such persons who have taken up Dennis O'Bryan, . George Duncan and Jo. Pitman from a supposition of their being delinquents from the Militia service.

On motion, ordered that the following message be sent the Com- mons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Book in which the names of those recommended as Justices of the Peace and Field Officers for the respective Counties of this State are to be entered is now prepared. This House disapprov- ing the mode heretofore adopted, wish that for the future Recom- mendations of that kind be conducted as foUoweth, vizt. : The

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Representatives of each County shall recommend in writing such persons whom they deem proper to be commissioned either as justices or field ofiicers, which recommendation, by them signed & delivered to the Speaker of the House of Commons, if approved by that House, shall be countersigned by the Speaker and sent to the Senate, when, if the same is approved of, they will cause that the names therein contained be entered in the book. We propose that this business be done tomorrow. Should you approve of this measure you will signify the same by message.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to confirm the right of a certain Patent therein mentioned. Endorsed in the House of Commons 10 May, 1782, Read the third time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the third time and ordered to be Engrossed.

Reed, also a bill to amend an act entituled an act to prevent burning the woods. Endorsed in the House of Commons 10 May, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the third time and ordered to be Engrossed.

Reed, likewise a bill for erecting a Prison in the County of Ber- tie & finishing the Court House. Endorsed in the House of Com- mons 10 May, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the third time and ordered to be Engrossed.

Reed, also a bill to vest a certain tract of land in Robert Cum- mins. Endorsed in the House of Commons 10 May, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed and ordered to be Engrossed.

Reed, likewise a bill for levying a further tax of one shilling on every hundred pounds value of taxable property in the County of Jones for defraying the expeuce of compleating the public Buildings thereof. Endorsed in the House of Commons 10 May, 1782, Read the second time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Reed, frord the Commons the following messages :

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Commons have appointed Mr. J. Macon, Mr. Payne & Mr, Bagge to act with the Gentlemen by you appointed to examine the engrossed copies of the bills passed this session.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the report of the Committee on the Petition of the Honl. Brigadier General Sumner, concurred with by this House. We approve of the mode by you pointed out by which the Justices and Field Officers shall hel'eafter be nominated.

Mr. Hill, from the joint Committee to whom was referred the Petition of John Spiers, reported as foUoweth, vizt. :

The Committee to whom was referred the Petition of John Spiers of Cumberland County beg leave to report as follows :

Your Committee are of opinion that the said John Spiers be allowed thirty barrels of corn out of the specific tax of said county. All which is submitted.

HENRY HILL, Ch.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the report of the joint Committee on the Peti- tion of John Spiers, concurred with by this House.

Adjourned untilVtomorrow morning 9 o'clock.

Saturday, 11 May, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

Read a letter from Lt* Col. Lytle of the 4th North Carolina Regiment. Ordered that the same be referred to a joint Commit- tee, that Mr. Mebane and Mr. Hill act thereon and that the follow- ing message be sent the Commons:

Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen:

We propose that the Ifetter from Lt. Col. Lytle herewith sent you be referred to a joint Committee, and have for th^t purpose ap- pointed on our part Mr. Hill and Mr. Mebane.

Mr. Mebane, from the joint Committee to whom the recommen- dation of the Co,urt of Orange County of David Anderson, as an indigent person, wounded and disabled in the service of the State, and who therefore is a proper object to be exempted from 7

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the payment of pecuniary and specific taxes, was referred, having considered the same, do report as their opinion that the said David Anderson ought to be exempted from the payment of the aforesaid taxes so long as he continues disabled. Your Committee having also considered the Petition of Lewis Tucker, wounded and disa- bled by the Tories, Report that the Commissioners of Randolph County be directed to advance to the said Tucker out of the col- lection of specific taxes for the said County for the year 1782, Twenty barrels of Corn, or the value thereof in other specific articles.

Your Committee having also considered the Petition of Eliza- beth Forbes, whose Husband was wounded in the battle of Guil- ford Court House and died thereof. Report that the said Elizabeth Forbes, in consideration of the above circumstance, and in order to enable her to support a numerous distressed family, be allowed twenty-five barrels of Corn out of the Specific tax for the County of Guilford for the year 1782, and the like quantity out of the tax for 1783, and that her receipts shall be a discharge to the Commis- sioners for the said allowance.

WILL. MEBANE, Ch.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence the report of the Committee on the cases of David Anderson, Lewis Tucker and Elizabeth Forbes con- curred with by this House.

Reed, a bill for extending the Boundary line between this State and the Cherokees & other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 10 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Oudered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time & sent the Commons. ■,

Whereas, many worthy Citizens of this State are now in cap- tivity, confined on Board Prison ships and suffering the most cruel hardships, and as Humanity and Policy combined make it our indispensable duty to endeavour to procure their enlargement,

Resolved, that His Excellency be directed to send on Samuel Bryan, John Hampton and Nichls. White, now under sentence of death and confined in Salisbury jail, to be exchanged for Militia

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Officers of similar rank belonging to this State; and that His Excellency also immediately cause a sufficient number of Tories, who have been in arms against this State & who are charged with Military offences only against the same, to be sent on to General Greene's camp to be exchanged for the aforesaid Citizens, taking care to send into Charlestown the wives and families of the Tories so to be exchanged, and this is to be done from time to time, as Circum- stances may render the measure necessary : provided, that General Leslie, or the Commanding Officer at Charlestown, shall first give His Excellency the Governor explicit assurances that he will ex- change the Citizens of this State now in captivity, or who may hereafter be captured, on the terms afsd. But if General Leslie, or the commanding officer at Charlestown, shall fail or refuse to accept of the proposition hereby made in a reasonable time after the same is notified, then the Treason Laws of this State are to have their full effect, His Excellency the Governor always observing that Jus- tice is to be tempered with mercy. Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence a resolve respecting such of the Good Citizens of this State who are in Cdlptivity at Charlestown.

Resolved, that His Excellency the Governor be requested, as soon as may be, to address the Honorable Brigadier General the Marquis of Bretigny on the subject of his agency from this State to the Island of Martinique, and assure him of the high sense this Government entertain of his warm attachment to the United States and this State in particular, as manifested by the many and im- portant services rendered by him to this Government, as well within the civil as military department, and inform him that the late prosperous events of war have caused the necessity to cease of his continiiing at Martinique as agent for this State, and that he will be pleased to return to this State as soon as convenient, in order to secure that generous compensation sacredly promised him at his appointment, and that His Excellency will be pleased to transmit to the Marquis a copy of this Resolve.

Ordered that the above resolve, with the following message, be sent the Commons :

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen ;

We send for concurrence a resolve respecting the Agency of the Marquis of Bretigny.

Resolved, that the District Auditors of Hahfax District be di- rected to liquidate the accounts of Allen Jones, Whitmell Hill and Willie Jones, late delegates in Congress for this State, allowing them at the rate of eight hundred pounds specie per annum, ex- pences included, for the time they were actually serving at, going to and returning from Philadelphia, and the said auditors are directed to debit the said delegates with the amount of such sums of money as they and every of them have received from the Contl. Treasury or the public Treasury of this State at the real value of such money at the times it was received, and then to grant special certificates for the balance, if any, which shall be due, which cer- tificates shall be on the same footing with other specie certificates in every respect.

Ordered that the above, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

With this you will receive for concurrence a resolve respecting the settlement of the accounts of Allen Jones, Whitmell Hill & Willie Jones, Esquires, late Delegates of this State in the Congress of the United States.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for concurrence the report of the Committee to whom was recommitted the report of Col. Long's Accts. , cond. with by this House, also a resolve of this House in consequence thereof.

The report being read was concurred with and the following message ordered to be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The report of the Con^mittee to whom was recommitted the report of the Committee on Col. Long's accounts, we concur with, and send for concurrence a resolve which we adopt in lieu of the one by you proposed on that Head :

Resolved, that the late State Auditors be empowered and directed to reconsider the accounts of Colonel Nicholas Long, Deputy Quartermaster General, and that they ascertain what part of the

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balance of said accounts is for articles furnished by himself at specie prices, & that they make out and deliveij Col. Long a specie certificate agreeable to the prices charged in such account, as also a certificate in currency for the balance due in currency. Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

The Commons agree to refer the letter of Lt. Col. Lytle to a joint Committee, and have on their part appointed Mr. P. Hawkins, Mr. Turner, Mr. Shepperd and Mr. Vaughn a Committee. We return the report of the Committee on the situation of David Anderson, Lewis Tucker, Elizabeth Forbes & John Spiers and the resolve of your House respecting such persons who have taken up Dennis O'Bryan and others therein mentioned, concurred with by this House.

Received from the Commons a Bill for the security of the Bank of North America. Endorsed in the House of Commons 11 May, 1782, Read the third time and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read the third time, passed and ordered to be Engrossed.

Reed, also a bill for raising Troops to compleat the Continental Battalions of this State. Endorsed in the House of Commons 10 -May, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, amended by consent of the Commons, passed the third time and ordered to be Engrossed.

Received frorn the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send herewith the Memorial of John Taylor of the Town of Hillsborough, which we propose referring to the Committee appointed to receive the returns and settle with the County Com- missioners, &c.

Ordered, &c.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We do not agree that the settlement of Mr. John Taylor's accounts be referred to a Committee, but propose that they be settled by the auditors of the District of Hillsborough.

Reed, from the Commons a Bill to impower the commissioners therein mentioned to repair the public buildings in the town of

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Hillsborough and other purposes. Endorsed in the House of Commons 11 May, 1782, Read the third time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Passed the third time and ordered to be Engrossed.

William Shepperd, Esquire, from the committee to whom was referred the Memorial of William Lenoir, reported as foUoweth, vizt.:

The Committee appointed to take under consideration the Memorial of William Lenoir report as follows, vizt.:

That your Committee are of opinion that the upper Board of Auditors for the District of Salisbury be empowered by a resolve of this General Assembly to reissue such certificates allowed by said Board, as the aforesaid Lenoir shall make appear is lost, in such manner as to avoid any imposition on the public. All which your Committee humbly submit.

WILL. SHEPPERD, Ch.

The House taking the foregoing report into consideration, con- curred therewith, whereupon

Resolved, that the upper Board of Auditors for the District of Salisbury be empowered to reissue to William Lenoir of Wilkes County all such certificates as have heretofore been issued by the said Board of Auditors to him, the said William Lenoir, on his making it appear that the said certificates are lost, in such manner as to avoid any imposition on the public by the redemption of the said certificates first granted and lost as aforesaid.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

You will receive herewith the report of the joint Committee on the Petition of William Lenoir, concurred with by this House. We send likewise a resolve of this House entered into in conse- quence of this report for your concurrence.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen:

We return the resolve of your House impoweringthe late Audi- tors to settle the accounts of Colonel Long, concurred with.

Received the resolve referred to. Endorsed in the House of Com- mons 11 May, 1782, concurred with, &c.

Reed, from the Commons the following message :

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Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We return the resolve of your House respecting such of the good Citizens of this State who are in Captivity at Charlestown, the Resolve respecting the Agency of the Marquis of Bretigny and the resolve respecting the settlement of the accounts of Allen Jones, Whitmell Hill and Willie Jones, Esquires, late Delegates from this State to Congress, concurred with by this House.

Reed, the resolve referred to. Endorsed in the House of Com- mons 11 May, 1782, concurred with.

Reed, from the Commons a bill for altering the time of holding several County Courts of Pleas and Quarter Sessions within the Dis- trict of Morgan. Endorsed in the House of Commons 11 May, 1782, Read the second time, amended and passed.

Ordered said bill be read. Read, passed the second time and sent the Commons.

Adjourned until tomorrow morning 9 o'clock.

Sunday, 12 May, 1782.

Met according to adjournment.

General Gregory, from the Committee of Privileges and Elec- .tions, reported as followeth, vizt.:

The Committee of Privileges and Elections, having taken under their consideration the Return from Tyrrell County for the annual Election for a Senator, are of opinion that it would be improper to issue a writ for a new election until the Gentleman returned takes a seat in the Senate. All which is submitted.

ISAAC GREGORY, Ch.

The aforegoing report being read was agreed to. Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We send for your concurrence the report of the Committee of ways and means, concurred with by this House. We have caused the amendment referred to in the said report to be made.

Ordered that the following message be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We propose that the report of the Committee on Ways and Means be amended by erasing that part of the 7, 8 and 9 lines

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included within a Parenthesis, otherwise we cannot concur with this report. Should you approve of this amendment, you will make the report conformable and return it.

Received from the Commons the following message :

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen :

We agree that the settlement of Mr. John Taylor's accounts be referred to the Auditors for the District of Hillsborough. We return the report of the joint Committe on the Petition of William Lenoir and the resolve of your House in consequence thereof, concurred with by this House.

Read the resignation of John Collier, Esqiiire, Colonel of the Randolph Regiment of Militia. Ordered