North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1850-12-18


ton Of a little faction; he believed that WAS tile
proper way amend the Constituent by ca ling
Convention. This question was one, by the side Of
which party questions sink into insignifcance. He
deprecated all party and sectional feelings in lis dis
cusson. o. 7fsssssts
Mr.. Wilson then moved to divide the motion, and
to take the question frst striking out Mr. Er-
win moved an adjournment. which Was not agreed
to. After little conversation, between several
gentlemen. The further discussion of the subject was
postponed for the present. be called al some fu-
ture day.
REPoRrs FROM Committees.
Mr.. Barnes, OF Northampton. foni The committee
on the Judiciary, reported the bill to amend the act
making real estate assets, with amendment. and
recommended its passage. The amendment was
agreed 10, and the bill passed its second reading
MIR. Eaton, from the committee, presented a
written report against the passage of the bill for the
election Of Clerks and Masters in Equity by the peo-
pie, which was laid the table, and the bill and
port ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Saunders, of Wake from the same committee,
reported against the passage of the bill requiring
prosecutors TO pay the costs in certain cases, &C.
On motion Of Mr.. Erwin the bill was laid on the Ia
BILE, and ordered to be printed.
Also. recommending the rejection OF the bill to
prevent free persons of color from owning or carrying
FIRE arms; the bill was rejected. -
MIR. Saunders stated that it was now discretionary
with the County Courts to allow free negroes to n
firearms, and the committee saw no necessity for
any change in the law.
r. Mr.. s. from the same committee, reported in favor
sioners of the town of Franklnion the bill passed
its second reading. q
Also, against tile bill for the relief and benefit of
the Clerks of the County Courts; The bill was rejec-
ted.
Mr. Saunders. of Wake. introduced the following
resolutions, which were adopted:
Resoh,ed. Thata select committee be appointed to
whom shall be referred so much of The Governors
Message relates 10 the subject of the Raleigh and
Castor Railroad and other matters relative thereto.
/. That the commit,ee be authorized to open me-
gotiaons with the old stockholders as to their liabi-
tiles 10 the State, nd for which suts are now pend
ing in Wake Superior Court.
O. That they further inquire to the expedieney
of disposing OF the said Road said Stockholders
or to such other persons may be disposed con-
tract for the same.
g. Tba, they further inquire as to The sexpediency
of reorganizng said Company with capital seven
hundred thousand dollars moiety of which shall
be owned by the Stale, estimating her present inter-
ut three hundred and fifty thousand dolars-the
other part be taken in whole or in part by the old
Stockholders condition that the Stale shall release
froa their present liabilities. all such as shall sub
scribe an amount equal 10 what they may have held
In the old Company.
i. That the of three hundred and fifty thousand
dollars thus subscribed, shall be expended in putting
SAID road in complete order with heavy II iron, or
iron equally good. and that within reasonable time
and that the committee report by bill otherwise.
MIR. Barnes, of Northampton, from the committee
Oh the Judiciary. reported favor of the passage of
the bill 10 facilitate the collection of rents, with an
amendment. The amendment adopted, and the
bill passed ITS second reading.
Dir. Brogaen, from the committee on Claims, re-
ported the resolution in favor of the Sheriff of Mont
gonery comfy, and recommended its passage the
resolution passed its second reading Also, in favor
Of the resolution for the relief of the Clerk of the
County Conn of Chowan, which was read second
time.
Mr. Jones, from the committee on Propositions and
Grievances, reported back to the House two memo
rails concerning the restoration of Robert Rogers and
Stephen Mc9fahon to the rights of citizenship, and
asked to be discharged from the further consideration
OF the same. Report concurred in. s.s
Aiso in favor OF the bill to amend the act of 1852
providing for the inspection Of provisions with an
amendment. The amendment was concurred in and |
the bill passed its second reading.
On motion the House then adjourned.
SENATE
SATURDAY, December IA 1885,
The Senate met according to adjournment.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS, &c. III
Mr.. Shepard presented the memorial of the Society
Of friends in Perqumans County, praying that the
sale of spri,uous liquors at near Newby's Bridge
Academy, be prohibited Referred to committee on
Education and Literary Fund. ei
Mr. Fender introduced bill to incorporate Key ;
stone Chapter. No. 10, in ihe town Of Plymouth.
tfetFTred to the committee Corporations.
. On motion of Mr.. Bunting, =.
Resohred That ihe committee "a the Judiciary be
instructed TO enqDire into the pracicabiliiy and ex
pediency Of SO amending the law respecting the pay-
nent of debts due from nsolveD by executors
me hhu IN thelr nhn0S may
applied to all such debts pro rata. without refer
ance to their dignity. and without the power in such
executors and administrators by confession of assets
voluntary payment or otherwise, to give preference
to any OF such debts others and that said COM
niitee report by bill or otherwise.
MI Courts, from the COMMITTEES on Claims, to whom
was referred bill relating mills reported the same
back, and recommended its rejection.
= Mr.. Kelly introduced bill TO establish new /
County by the name of Witherspoon Referred 10 I,
committee on Propositions and Grievances.
BANK AT WASHINGTON.
5 The bill to incorporate the Bank of Washington
vas then taken up on its second reading. =
Mr.. Bower suggested amendment to the effect ,
hat the names OF the stockholders be filed, at Stated
,eHods IN one OF the Departments of State so that
ne public might know who they were.
Mr. Washington said there was no objection 10 this
and alter some conversation between him
nd Mr. Bower, the bin so amended as to pro- (,
zoe That once IN twelve months the names of the /,
lockhoiders shall be fled in the Treasury Depart
nent. Yt
Mr. Hoke suggested an amendment, proyidino that !;
he officers OF the Bank should not be allowed 10 bor-
ow atany time from the Bank, more money than their
aiaFes woaid amount to during the year. He said
mai experience had shown that in most of the
es IN which Banks had failed, these failures were
wing to the large sums borrowed FROM them by their
mcers; and he wished to guard against insolvency !
ms institution by some provision preventing this
AMI OF borrowing on The part OF the officers. d
TINS amendment was opposed by Messrs. GlIner
nd Joyner Mr. Joyner was of. the opinion that if 4
ny amendment OF this adopted, il would r
impede the formation of the Company, and might af-
ect the Bank iajurieusly, if it should 20 into
peration. - 1865 y
Mr.. Cameron thought that some proyisior Of his :
orr ought to be adopted and he suggested notlif Il