North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1850-12-11

The early history OF the SIt6 IS luti %
cbivalrc and indomifable resistance to every form
tof tyranny that can Cypress the mind of man., yet
how little of that history is known to the world In the
language of one of our historians the archives OF
the Stale and the desks OF ancient families now oury
the story of the rise and progress of the State OF
| North Carolina. Ignorance and wickedness may
misrepresent the character of her history, if efforts
are not made to break away the darkness that sur
The work of Col. Wheeler is laudabe underta-
king to do this, and presents much of our history
hitherto but little kRown. = &
/ Yonr Committee are of opinion that the author,
Col Wheeler, should be encouraged, not only by
having the facilities afforded to him which are asked
in the resolution referred to them but also by the Pur-
chase when the work shall have been completed, OF
number of copies thereof for the use OF the State
''O'' Xii of which is respectfully submitted:
| VIM. H. WASHINGTON,
Chairman Of Com,"ittee. 4
On motion of Mr.. Rogers,
! Resokued, That the committee the Judiciary be
requested to inquire into the expedency of amending
the existing law to authorize the Courts OF Pleas
and Quarter Sessions for each and every county IN
the State levy tax real estate to create fund
to pay tales jurors who may hereafter be summoned
| to sit on jury trials ~
M. Bond introduced bill to incorporate the Wind
sor Female Academy in the county of Berthe; which
was read the first time and referred to the committee
/ on Corporations. -,
Mr. Lane introduced bill to incorporate Franklins-
Vile Academy, in Randolph county. Read the hrst
m
\ Mr. Washington introduced bill to incorporate
Tuscarora Lodge, No. %, /. o. o. F., in kinston
North Carolina. Read the first time and referred to
the committee on Corporations.
On motion of Mr.. Bynum,
| Resokped That the committee on Propositions and
Grievances be instructed to inquire into the proprley
of iberating mulatto boy, the property of the late
COL John Roberts, of Cleveland county, and that they
have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Bynum presented memorial on the subject of
the foregoing resolution, which on his motion was
referred to the committee Propositions and Griev
ances. -
| of the Commissioners of the town of Wilmington,
which was read the first time and passed, and on his
motion referred the committee on Internal Improve
ments, and ordered to be printed.
the General Assembly of 1889. providing for the
support Of system of internationa literary, and sci
enlic exchanges, which was read the hrst time and
passed. and his motion referred to the committee
on the Library.
Mr.. Washington introduced bill authorizing Mead
ham Loftin, J, emancipate his slave Elias Coun-
GILL upon certain conditions therein mentioned. Read
the first time and referred to the committee on Prop
ositions and Grievances.
The Senate now proceeded to the consideration of
the unfinished business of yesterday, to wit: The
bill incorporate the Asheville and Greenvile Plank
Road company. which said bill, after the adoption OF
sundLy amendments, was read the second time and
passed. ,t. ..... - go
Received message from the House Of Commons
announcing that they have passed the following
crossed bills in which they ask the concurrence of
the Senate, viz: bill to incorporate the Trustees of
Windsor Male Academy, in the county of Bertie-and
bill incorporate the Fayetteville and Centre Plank
Road company, which said bills were read the first
time and passed.
Received also from the House of Commons the
following engrossed resolution, to wits Resolution
providing for certain alterations and Improvements of
the hall of the House of Commons and making an
appropriation therefor, which read the first time
II nd IF Mr. aFrod
to Select committee of three members, with instruc
tons inquire into the proprety of making similar
provisions for furnishing the Senate Chamber.
Messrs. Bynum, Shepard and Drake were named
as composing said committee.
Mr.. r. r. Caldwell introduced the following reso-
luton:
Resolved That the Secretary of State be authorized
and required issue grant for one hundred acres of
land in the County of Burke to Susanna Fox, being
the same land entered by Susanna Sowell, (now Su-
sauna Fox,) on the 9Th day of November lS42, and
surveyed by the county Surveyor of Burke county,
the 29th day Of April, lS4S. Read the first time, and
on motion of Mr. Caldwell of Burke, referred to the
Committee on Claims.
The bill to incorporate the Murfreesborough Joint
Stock building Company and the bill authorizing the
Seaboard and Roanoke Rail Road Company to issue
bonds seveally read the third time, passed and
ordered to be engrossed.
The bill to amend an act passed at the session OF
1833-'34 entitled act 10 establish Bank of the
State of North Carolina was taken up for considers
ton, and on motion of Mr.. Bower, ordered to be
laid on the table.
Mr.. Thomas, from the committee on Internal I'm
provements, whom referred the bill to Incor-
porate the Tennessee River Rail Road Company, re-
ported the same without amendment, and recommen-
ded its passage. Ordered to be laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. Cameron. the Senate adjourned
until to morrow morning ii o'clock.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Mr.. Barnes, of Northampton, appeared in his seat
to-day.
M. Cherry announced that Mr.. Poole, member
from Pasquolank. was present. Mr.. Poole presented
his credentials and took the customary oaths.
The Speaker presented reports from the Bank of
Fayetteville, and from the Bank of Cape Fear, both
of which were sent the Senate with proposition
to print.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.
Mr. Avery presented the resignation of B. Purvis,
a Justice of the Peace of Mcdowell accepted.
Mr.. Hayes presented memorial from citizens OF
Cherokee County, praying some action by the Legis-
On motion of Mr.. Avery, a message was sent to the
Senate proposing joint select committee OF three on
the part of the House, and two on the part OF the
Senate, to consider this memorial.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
On motion of Mr.. Barnes of Edgecomoe, the COM
mitee on the Judiciary were instructed to inquire
into tac expedency of making it discretionary with
the County Court 10 pay the wardens of the poor.
On motion of Mr.. Pigon the bill laid on the table
yesterday amend the revenue act Of 1857. re-
peang the lineai descent. was taken up, and
put its second reading.
The bill was discussed by Messrs. Pigott and
Steele in favor of its passage, and by Messrs Person
of Moore Hill of Caswell, and Caldwell of Guilford,
against it. On motion Of Mr.. Caldwell of Guilford,
the bill was indefinitely posponedyeas 81, nays SO.
UNFINISHED BCsfNEss.