North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1850-11-23

negro slavery and to other matters of federal leg
laton, be referred to select committee TO be styled
committee on Federal Relations.
Resolved, That so much of said Message as relates
to the amendment of the Constitution and 70 the Inc
stallation of the Governor, be referred to select
committee.
/ RESOLVED, That so much of said Message as re-
lates to the Reorganization of public offices, be re-
fered to select committee.
Resolved, That so much of said Message as relates
to finance and State debts, ana 70 tne Stases claim
ResoHed That so much of said Message relates
] to Common Schools, and the Distribution OF the
/ School Fund to the Geological and Neurological
enrvou and to Historical documents be referred to
the committee Education.
Besolued, That so much of said Message as relates
IN Internal Improvements, to the CASTOR and Raleigh
Railroad, to the Western turnpike to the Fayette-
vile and Western Plank Road, to the Cape Fear and
! Deep River Navigation Company, to the Clubfoot
and Harlow's Creek Canal. and to Mays Head, be
referred TO the committee Internal improvements
Resolued, That much of said Message as relates
to the Revised Statutes be referred the committee
on the Judiciary.
ResOlped, That so much Of said message as relates
to the Washington Monument, be referred to the
Committee on Finance.
ResOlued, That much of said Message as relates
to the of the Secretary of State of the
United States, and from the State of Florida, be
ferred to the Committee the Judiciary that the
communications from the central authority of the row.
al commissioners, and from the State of Vermont be
referred TO the Committee Agriculture; that the
communication from the American Association for
the advancement of science, and from A. Vattemare,
agent &c., &c., he referred to the Committee Ed.
ucation and the communications from the Governors
of South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, &c.
be referred to the Committee Federal Relations.
Mr.. Rayner objected to the first resolution, and
thought another direction ought to be given to the
subject. Joint Committee of both Houses ought
be raised to consider that portion of the Message.
All the questions growing out of slavery did not inn
mediately concern federal relations These questions
did partake of party character, and he was will
ling to consider them independent of any party rea
tons or party ties. He would suggesta Joint Com
mttee of six on the part of the House, and four
the part of the Senate and hoped the gentleman from
Wake would accept it amendment.
Mr.. Saunders was willing to accept any modiica-
tons that might be suggested. This question
above pary-it was in the consideration of which
he should know no party. He accepted of the amend
ment of the gentleman from Hartford, and modified
his resolution to propose to send message to
the Senate appointing Joint Committee on this
subject.
Mr.. Leach, of Davidson, thou ht the House branch
of this Committee should consist of ten members
one from each Congressional District, and from the
State large. 1t would seem fair hearing for every
section of the State.
Mr.. Saunders then withdrew the first resolution of
the series, and the remainder adopted.
Mr.. Saundets moved to send message to the Sem
ate proposing to appoint Joint Select Committee to
consider the subject of Slavery. Some conversation
ensued between Messrs. Saunders, Leach, of David
son, and Flemming, concerning the number of which
the Committee should be composed. 1t was finally
adopted in the following form:
RESOLVED, That message be sent to the Senate,
proposing to create Joint select Committee consist
ing of eleven the part Of this House, and six the
part of the Senate whom shall be referred much
of the message Of his Excellency, the Governor,
relates the question of negro slavery and that they
be authorized report by resolution otherwise.
A message was received from the Senate, announ-
cling the decease of Hon. RICHARD DoBBs SPArGHT,
and transmitting Resolutions in relation to his DEATH
Mr. Stevenson said rise, Mr.. Speaker, TO move
that we concur in the Resolutions from the Senate just
read This tribute of repect due to distinguished
citizen of the State, all desire to pay. Richard
Dobbs Spaight the last Governor of the State
elected under the provision Of the old Constitution
His father and grandfather occupied, and adorned
the Executive chair. During the Revolution his FAINT
ly were distinguished for their active patriotism and
from that time to the present they have participated
in the public councils. l shall not attempt, sir to
euIoqize him, whose memory live to honor.
leave the performance of that duty TO one, who
his fellow-laborer in the public service.
Governor Spaight was native OF the County
have in part the honor represent. Among my con-
sttuents he spent long life. respected for his hon
esty, and consistency. They delighted to honor
him while living, and will remember his virtues now
that he is dead
Ma. Saunders, of Wake, said: 1 rise. Mr.. Speak
er, for the purpose of seconding the motion made
by nv friend from Craven, to concur in he Resolu-
tions of the Senate, and in doing beg the indul-
gence of the House, while exp less my own feelings
in regard to the individual, whose death has just
been announced. RICHARD DoBBs SPAIGHT COM
menced his political life a member of this House,
as Representative from the town of Newbern, in the
wear 1919. / then made his acquaintance, and re-
manned his personal and political friend during his
continuance in the public service. He was after
this transferred to the other branch of the Legislature
and in 1928 was elected member of the House OF
of the United States. After this, he
was elected by the Legislature, Governor OF the
State In these high and important trusts, 1t was
my fortune to have known him, and to have known
him intimately.
Gov. Spaight was not brilliant man, but one
of sound udgment and of practical good sense. He
was Republican in principle, and belonged to that
class of politicians who for adherng most strict
lv to the letter of the Constitution. His father had
been a member of the Convention from North Caro-
lima, by which the Constitution was framed and
doubt if any man has been more faithful and honest
in its support than the son whose death We are now
called on to lament.
Gov. Spaight was ardently attached to his native
State and no one could have been more anxious
to discharge his public duties, in a way to pro-
mote the public good, and to advance the public IN
teress He has lived the life of faithful public ser
vant and leaves behind the name of an honest man.
regret, Mr.. Speaker, from the suddenness OF the
intelligence that have not been able to say some
thing more worthy of the occasion less could not
have said in respect to the memory OF one wnom
valued, and claimed personal friend.
On motion. the House adjourned until tomorrow
morning 10 o'clock.
They have curious law in Massachusetts. in re-
gard the election of Governor and U. S. Senator
In case of no candidate for Governor receiving ma
kIa o0f