North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-01-11

his amencments ano on the question generally; and
the question being pat. his motion was negativedsas
follows ::
Z YxAs-Messfs. Arendef Bernard. Barringer, Bond,
Bynum, Caldwell Of b., Davidson, Eborn Glner, Grst
Haushton, Joyner, Kelly, Lane, I.ington, Maoy, PEN
der, Richardson, Seasons, Washington, Wiley, and
Woodfn-22.
NArs-Messrs. Barrow, Berry, Bower. Bunting, Cald,
well of NJ, Cameron, Canady, Clark, Coll ins Drake
Hargrave, Herring Hester Hoke. Jones, Mcmillan, Nix
on, Rogers. Shepard, Sherod Speght Thompson, Wat
son, Williamson, WOoten, and Watt-26
Mr.. Bynum moved to amend the same by inserting
the words the people off, in the third ne between
the words s. between " and :. sovereign which
amendment was rejected, ayes "a, hayes 24-the
Speaker voting in the negative.
Pending the consideration of the Resolutions, and
the various amendments offered, running debate
took place, in which Messrs. Hoke, Caldwell of NJ,
Ellington. Bower, Shepard, Haughton, Clarke, and
others, took part We took notes of what was said,
but our limited space prevents us from presenting
any thing like sketch of the debate.
MIR. Ellington moved the following as an addition
al Resolution.
ResoIUed, That the said Constitution was formed,
by the governments Of the component States, as the
federal government, for which il was substituted, was
formed; nor was il formed by majority of the peo-
pie OF the United States, single community in
the manner of consolidated government. 1t was
formed by the Sates-ihat is, by The people in each
OF the States acting in their highest sovereign capa
city, and formed, consequently, by the same auihori
~ which formed the State Constitutions Being thus
derived frum the same source the Constitutions OF
otateS Within each the
as the Constitution of the State, and is much a
Constitution in the strict of the term, within
It's prescribed sphere, the Constitutions OF tie
States within their respective spheres, but with
the obvious and essential difference that being the
result of compact among the States in their highest
sovereign capacity and constituting the people thereof
one people for certain purposes, it cannot be altered
annulled at the will OF the States Individually,
the Constitution of State may at its individual ill.
This Resolution was rejecfed-yeas 2l, nays p.
MIR. Gilmer moved TO strike out all of the Resolu-
tions adopted yesterday after the word esoired
and insert the series of Resolutions the sub
jeci, heretofore introduced by him. MIR. Bynum
moved TO ad iourn, which motion was negatived-yeas
%, nays 25.
Mr.. Bynum moved to postpone the consideration
of the question until Tomorrow III ocOck-pending
which motion, motion oil Mr.. Eborn, the Senate
adjourned. ........ -..-.-.. .-..-~.e.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Mr.. Sloan presented the memorial of a number Of
citizens of Rutherford county protesting against the
formation of new county out Of portions OF Cleave-
land and Rutherford. Referred to the committee on
Propositions and Grievances.
Mr. Foster of Davidson, memorial praying ex-
emption from working the public roads, those per-
sons prevented by sickness. Referred 10 the
mittee the Judiciary.
Mr.. Trip, a memorial from citizens of Beaufort
county praying an act making an appropriation for
canal from Goose creek Bay river, and MIR. David
memorial praying the appointment OF commits
sioners lay off Public Road from the town of
Charlotte to Briggs Store, which referred the
committee OH Internal improvements.
Mr.. Barnes of Edsecnmbe, bill for the better reg
ulation of the town of Wilson; Mr.. Russell bill to
Incorporate Montgomery Division, No. 81, 5. of t.,
and Mr.. Barco bill repeal the act of 1859
prevent fishing near the mouth of Raymond creek,
which referred TO the committee on Private Bills
Mr.. Harrison, bill to incorporate the Conrad Hill
Gold mining company, which was referred 10 the Ju-
dietary committee.
Mr.. Person of Northampton offered resolution
that message be sent the Senate proposing tina
The f,yoH adj N
Mr. Leach Of Johnston moved to amend by inserting
22d. Mr.. Hayes of Cherokee moved to amend by
inserting 9th instant, which last amendment pre-
vailed, and the resolution was adopted.
MIR. Martin offered resolution that from and after
to-day, the House hold night sessions. commencing
al o'clock, which resolution was rejected.
Mr.. Stevenson, from the committee the Judicial
~, reported in favor of the passage of the bill to
peal the of 1852 relating to runaway slaves in
the Great Dismal Swamp.
Messrs. McCleese and Swanner opposed the pas
sage of the bil and Mr. Stubs advoca ted its passage
The bill finally passed its second reading. |
The House then proceeded to vote by ballot under I
The superintendence of Messrs. Jones and Cherry for
Two Trustees of the University.
Mr.. Jenkins introduced bill give the election of
Of Turpentine in the county OF Craven TO
he people of that county. Referred to the mmlttee
IN the Judiciary.
Mr.. Taylor presented resolution to take the vote
IN the Slavery Resolutions at O'Clock Tomorrow,
which resolution was adopted.
A message was received from the Senate disagree
ng the proposition OF the House that the two
i ouses adjourn sine die the 9th instant.
Also "a message transmitting the engrossed bill 10
incorporate the Raleigh and Castor Railroad Compa-
", which read and referred to the select commit
&c on that subject. f"-. - Ee-5-5z
A message was also received from the Senate pro-
losing to go forthwith into election for one trustee
f the University, which proposition was laid on The
able. - -t-- -@--
TIE House then resolved itself into Committee of
he Whole, MIR. Jones in the Chair, and resumed the
consideration of the resolutions on slavery.
Mr.. Erwin addressed the House at length. He :
,ade strong speech in favor of the rights Of the
;outh, and expressed the opinion that both parties at
ne North had encouraged aboonisnl, and that pub J
C opinion in that section entirely hostile to the
lterests of the South. He stated it as his opinion
lat Southern in Congress had contribui, large
?, by conceding doubtful powers that body. TO the
resent difficulties between the two sections. He did
OF believe that the passage OF any resolutions would
any effect upon the North they would be pass
1 by as idle wind. He was for doing something !,
favor Of the passage Of the bill he had introduced
an early period Of the session. He argued the .
of the bill, and urged its passage.
MIR. Thornton took the floor, and made brief speech
eining his position. His remarks will be given in
I'll at an early day. 5- 4
The Committee then rose, reported progress and 3
ne House took recess until 81 o'clock. 20 -..'.-
- EVENING SESSION. h
On motion of Mr. Hill of Caswell, the bill ncor-
crate the Millions Savings Institution WAS taken up
nd read the third time, and passed. A
MIR. Barnes of Northampton, from the committee
the Judiciary, reported in favor Of the passage OF
lie bill incorporate the Jackson's Savings lnstitu-
inb III /