North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1850-11-27
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
sENATE.

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M. r. Arende, Esq. the Senator from Carteret and
Jones, and Hon. w. HI. Washinqton, the Senator
from Craven appeared, were qualified, and took their
seats.
The Speaker announced the Committee on joint
Rnlesas follows Messrs Lane Joyner, and Cameron.
Mr.. Joyner Introduced the following Resolutions
which was read and laid on the table:
Resolved, That so much of the Governors Message
as relates to an amendment OF the Constitution be
referred select Committee; that SO much thereof
as relates to reorganization of the Public offices. TO
Finance and State Debts, and to the Washington
Monument, be referred to the Joint Commute of the
two Houses on Finance; that much as relates to
Common Schools and the distribution of the School
Fund.- be referred to the Committee on Education and
the Literary Fund that much relates to inter-
nal Improvements and the Raleigh and Castor Kali
Road be referred to the Committee on Internal lm-
provements that so much relates to the claim OF
the State on the government of the United States tor
money advanced, be referred to select Committee !;
that SO much relates to the Western Turnpike and
Cherokee lands, be referred to select Committee;
that so much relates to Nags Head be referred to
select Committee; that SO much as relates to the
revsal Of the Statutes and to foreign communications
be referred to the Committee the Judiciary that
much relates to geological and mineralogi-
cal survey of the State, be referred select Com
mittee; and that much relates to historical doc
uments be referred to a select COMMITTEES.
The Senate concurred in the proposition OF the
House to create Joint select Committee of eleven
members the part of the House, and six on the
part of the Senate whom shall be referred much
of the Governors Message relates to negro slave
ry, &c; and that said Committee be authorized 10
report by Resolution otherwise.
The Senate then voted for Engrossng Clerk. (See
joint vote in Commons proceedings.]
Mr.. Cameron introduced BILL to incorporate the
Fayetteville and Southern Plank Road Company /;
which was read the first time and passed.
Mr.. Wood6n introduced bill, entitled bill pro-
viding for the calling a Convention to amend the
Constitution of this State Read the first time, and
ordered 10 be printed.
The Senate voted again for Expressing Clerk.
See joint vote in Commons proceedings.l
Mr. Lane. from the joint Committee on Rules,
made report, which with slight amendments,
concurred in.
Mr. Rogers, from the committee to superntend the
election, reported that Mr. f.. k. Bryan, of Cumber-
land, was duly elected.
In conformity with the order of the Senate, the
Speaker announced that he had assigned seats as
Reporters to the Editors of the Standard, the Regis
ter, and Times. &
On motion of Mr.. Joyner message sent to
the House of Commons proposing to vote Tomorrow
at IL O'Clock for Secretary of State. Mr.. Joyner
nominated for that Office William Hill Esq., the pres
ent incumbent
On motion of Mr.. Cameron, the Senate adjourned
until tomorrow eleven o'clock.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The following committees were announced:
Select Committee amendment Of the Constitution
and Installation of GoUeT7lor-Messrs. Mclean, Rut-
fin. Stevenson, Foster of Davidson, and Blow.
Committee on the Judiciary.-Messrs. Saunders OF
Wake, Eaton, Barnes of Northampton, Avery, Win
son, JONES' Stevenson, Hill of New Hanover Cherry,
Caldwell of Rowan, and Leach of Davidson.
Committee Pyiuute BiAs.-Messrs Wilson, San
ders of Johnston, Person of Northampton, Johnsten
McCleese, Hackney. Mcdowell, Maultsby, Sheek,
Scott, Love. Farmer, Brogden, and Pigott.
Mr.. Mcdowell introduced bill repeating that part
of the revenue act of 1859 imposing tax of five
dollars on persons bringing into the State droves oil
horses, mules and hogs; read the first time and re-
ferred to committee Propositions and Grievances.
MIR. Pigott, bill TO repeal that part of the revenue
act OF 1859, imposing tax sailing vessels re-
ferred to the committee Finance.
NJ Gald lof Crilfo ri toe o,Aa
to the Senate proposing TO raise joint select COM
mittee of six the part of the House, and three
the part OF the Senate, TO be styled the committee
Revenue whose duty it shall be to take into consid-
Grafton the present laws of the State, and that
they report by bill otherwise, whether the said
laws need any revision amendment. Agreed to.
Mr.. Eaton bill concerning the official bonds of
Sherlfs, Coroners, and Constables referred to the
Judiciary committee.
Oh motion of Mr.. Hayes of Cherokee, message
was sent TO the Senate proposing to raise joint select
committee of five members from each House, to take
into consideration that part of the Governors Message
ard other matters relating to the Cherokee lands.
Mr.. Erwin, bill L" to insure the more faithful OBJ
servance OF the Constitution Of the United Sates
the right of the Southern States 10 fair share
in all the benefits of the Government; to encourage
domestic Industry and to direct trade foreign ma
tions;' Ordered to be laid the table and printed.
See this bill in another column of this paper.1
Mr.. Webb, bill to repeal that part of the revenue
act of 1889, laying of FIVE dollars droves
of horses mules, and hogs; read and referred to Com
Mr.. Love, bill calling Conyention to amend
the Constitution of the State of North Carolina -
Laid on the table and ordered tn be printed.
Mr. Loves bill provides for holding an election
in August next, for delegates to Convention to
amend the Constitution; each county to be entitled
to as many delegates as it has members in the Com.
mons; the Convention to be held on the third Mon
day OF November next, and to be unlimited
Mr.. Campbell, from the committee to supefintend
the election of Expressing Clerk on Wednesday,
ported that Mr.. Bryan had received 20 votes, Mr..
Thomas AZ, and Mr.. Burton 81 +, no one having a
majority, there was no election.
On motion of Mr.. Flemming, message was sent
to the Senate, proposing to go into election for
ing agreed to by the Senate, the House proceeded
vote under the superntendance of Messrs. Winston.
and Flemmng; Mr.. Hayes Of Cherokee, putting Mr..
Graham of Rowan in nomination.
MIR. Winston from the committee superintend
the election of Engrossing Clerk, reported that Mr..
Bryan had received II votes, Mr.. Thomas As, Mr..
Burton IS, and MIR. Graham IL. No one having a
majority, there election.
On motion Of Mr.. Caldwell of Guilford, message
was sent to the Senate proposing go into cleo
ton for Expressing Clerk the Senate having agreed
to the proposition, the House proceeded forth
with under the superintendent of Messrs. Pope and
Kelly.
Mr.. Person, of Moore from the committee on Joint
Rules, made report, which was adopted.
Mr.. Pope from the committee to superintend the
election of Engrossing Clerk, reported that Mr. Bry.
an had received 80 votes. Thomas 80. Burton IS
Graham 5. Mr.. Bryan having received majority Of
all the votes. declared duly elected
Mr. Steele introduced bill TO incorporate Failing
Creek Lodge, No. %, /. o. o. F.. in the town o
Rockingham. Richmond county. Referred to Com.