North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1850-12-04
SENATE.
FRIDAY, November 90, 1850.


Caldwell of Mecklenburg, Rogers. and pender as
the Senate branch of the committee on Military Al
fairs.
Mr.. Williamson presented memorial from sundry
citizens of the of Milton, engaged IN the manu-
facture of tobacco, praying for an exposition ana
modification of the revenue law oil last session. ne-
ferred TO the Judiciary committee
MIR. Courts, from the committee on Propositions
and Grievances,-to whom was referred the resolu-
ton heretofore introduced by Mr.. Washington, In Ia
yor of Francis ]. Prentiss-reported the same, ana
recommended its passage. Read the second time ana
Mr.. Rogers offered the following resolution, which
was read and ADOPTED.
Resolrsd, That the committee the Judiciary be
requested to enquire into the expectancy OF amend
ing the act passed at the session OF IS4S-49 eht-
led an act effectually to prevent the selling or
giving away spurious liquors, at or near places OF
public worship and that they report by bill or oth-
erwise
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the
bill make real assets, &C., which, on motion
of Mr.. Washington, was laid on the table.
Mr. Haughton introduced bill to provide for the
incorporation of companies to construct plank roaos
and turnpike roads, and for other purposes which
was read ordered be printed, and referred to the
committee Corporations.
The bill to incorporate the Fayetteville and South
ern Plank Road Company was taken up; ame" 3HH,
motion of Mr.. Bynnm, passed It's third ana last
reading and ordered to be engrossed.
Mr.. H oke introduced bill to repeal portion OF
act entitled act to erect toll-brldge over "a
tawba river, between the Counties OF Cald"e'I ana
Catawba, passed at the session of l848-'49; which
was referred to the committee Internal Improve
ments.
Mr. Thomas introduced resolution in favor OF
John Cockerham, which was referred to the commit
tee on Cherokee lands.
On motion of Mr. Gilmer, the Senate adjourned
until tomorrow morning IL O'Clock.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
message was received from the Senate agreeing
to propositions of the House to raise joint commit
tee on Military Affairs, and also joint committee
with reference comparing and counting the vote for
Governor The Speaker announced the following as
the
House Branch of Committee on Military .a6cirs.
Messrs. Personof Northampton, Barnes of Edgecomb,
Trip. Siler, Johnston, Brogden, Harrison, David
son, Scott.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.
MIR. Caldwell, of Rowan, presented memorial
from the officers of the 64th Regiment. North Caro-
lima Militia, praying repeal OF law passed 1855,
exempting certain persons from military duty refer
red to committee Military Affairs.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Eaton, bill providing that one commissioner
hereafter have power to take dispositions In all cases
whatever; referred to committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Love, resolution instructing committee on
Military Affairs to enquire into the exPediency OF
lbolishng the whole militia system rejected.
Mr.. Martin, resolution in favor of the Engross-
ng Clerk rules suspended, and resolution read three
lines.
Mr.. Foster, of Wilkes, resolution instructing COM
nttee on the Judiciary to inquire into the exPedlen
y of allowing compensation to justices of the peace
who take lists of iaxables. Adopted.
Mr.. Saunders, of Wake, introduced the following
esolution which adopted:
ResOlced, That the committee on Internal Improve
nents enquire into the expedency Of repairing dis
posing of the Raleigh and Castor Railroad, and to
his end they.consider,
l. Whether it be most expedent that the State
houd repair the same at its own expense retaining
he entire interest.
2. That a company should be chartered with
capital Of seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars;
he present interest of the State to form onethird;
nethird to be taken by private individuals,
nd the State to take whatever remain, or so much
hereof may be necessary for placing the road in
proper order.
3. That the Governor contract for the disposing of
he interest of the State the best advantage, pro-
i6ed he shall not take less than valuation to be
liked by such competent eng ineer as he may select
or that purpose.
Mr.. Saunders explained that it was necessary that
ome action should be taken by the present Legisla
ure, the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad would 60
own. The law provided that it should continue in
operation as long the receipts were sufficient to
,ay expenses. He had proposed three plans in the
bove resolution, and he wished them considered.
On Mr.. Saunders motion the resolution was order
ID to be printed.
Mr. Saunders, bill to incorporate Raleigh Chapter,
No. 10, Royal Arch Masons; referred to committee
IN Private Bills.
Mr.. Drake, bill making it the duty of Clerks of
Superior Courts take bond in of issuing wrts
If Recordari; referred to Committee on Judiciary,
On motion of Mr.. Steele, the committee on Mill
airy Affairs were instructed to enquire into the expe
liency Of repeating the law exemPting persons over
hirty-6ve years of age from military duty.
Mr.. Brogden presented the following resolutions,
which were referred to the committee on Negro SaV-
cry:
Resoired, That the Government is one of limited
powers, and that by the Constitution Of the United
States, Congress has no juriscictiun whatever over
The subject of slavery in the several States of the
Resolped That the abolition of the Slave trade in
The District of Columbia, the petitions for the aboli-
ton of slavery in said District and in the Territories
Of the United States and against the removal of Slaves
eraons, set foot to affect the institution OF slave
ry in the several States and thus indirectly destroy
the institution within their limits.
RcsOiUed. That Congress has right to do that in
directly which 1t cannot do directly and that the ag-
tatlon of the subject of slavery in Congress, as
means OF excluding from the territories of
the United States, and with a view of disturbing
overhrowing the institution in the several States is
against the true meaning and spirit of the Consttu-
ion, Infringement of the hits of the States af
ected, and breach Of the public faith upon which
hey entered into the confed eration.
RcSOlued, That the Constitution of the United
States acts upon the broad principles of equality
lmong the members of the confederacy; and that
Congress in the exercise of its acknowledge powers
las right to discriminate between the institutions
If portion of the States and another with a view
# abolishing one and promoting the other.
ReSOEred, That all attempts the part of Congress
abolish slavery in the District of Columbia, the
prohibit the removal of slaves from
me portion of the confederacy another, with the
Jews aforesaid, in violation of the Constitution
destructive of the fundamental principles upon which