Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-03

Resolced, further, That as a mark of res
pect for the character and public services OF
Mr.. Webster, the Senate do now adjourn.
Pending the passage of the resolutions,
Mr.. Brodgen made q few appropriate remarks
ON the life and services Of the illustrious
dead. Senate adjourned.
In the House, Oct. 26, o communication
was read from tbA 4HfH4aBFTqf55lff ana r1fe6 SUI
frage act, stating the cost to be about $1,000.
Laid on the table.
Mr.. Cherry offered the following Resolu-
tons
ResoIred, That we have heard with deep
regret Of the death of that illustrlous states
man, patriota and orator, Daniel Webster, who,
eminent during a long life, alike by a gigantic
intellect, profound knowledge of the C0nsti-
tuition Of his country, and vast requirements
in every department of human knowledge,
eminently devoted them all to the service of
his country, to advance her prosperity and
glory, and the welfare Of her people.
Resolced, That as an expression of our re-
spectf for the memory ofthe mighty dead, this
House do now adjourn.
The House q adjourned by q unanimous vote.
In the Senate, Oct. 9th, Mr.. Brocden in
troduced a bill to lengthen the time for the
registering Of grants, powers Of Attorney,
Deeds Of gift, &c., which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
Amessage was received from the House Of
Commons, transmitting the following En-
CROSSED bills which wereread the lst time in
the Senate.
A bill to amend an act incorporating Wash
ington Mining Company. Increases capital
stock Of said Company.
A bill to amend an Act providing for the
keeping Of q record Of marriages.
a bill to amend en- Act Incorporating Fay
~etteville and Western Plank Road Company.
Bill to confer acts Of incorporation on Be
n~eyolent or Charitable Societies, was read Sd
time aud passed. This bill confers the pow
er on County Courts toissue acts of incorpor-
alton, with certain prescribed rules.
The resolution providing for furnishingt the
Halls with carpets, spittoons, and settees,
was taken up, rules suspended, and passed 3
readings, by d vote Of q to Il.
u O'Clock having arrived, the Speaker an
nounccd the order Of the day to be, the con-
sideration of the bill to repeal the county Of
Jackson.
Mr.. Person moved the postponement of
the further consideration of the bill, until
u o'clock, Monday 9Th November.
On motion Of Mr.. Cunningham, the Senate
adjourned.
In the House, Oct. 81, Mr.. Avery, of Burke,
cQmmittea- On InternalzImnroEe-
ments, reported the bill to amend the act to
Incorporate the Raleigh and Castor Railroad
Company, with two amendments, the first to
give the State one director for every thousand
shares, and the second to strike out the 18th
section Of the bill.
Th first amendment was adopted without
debate. On the second Mr.. Avery made q
few remarks, stating that he had reported the
amendment under instructions from the COM
mittee, but was, personally, opposed to it.
Mr.. Saunders, of Wake, spoke at length in
opposition to the amendment, and avowed
himself in favor Of extending the Central
Railroad east to Beaufort, and west to the
mountains, and Of all other works Of internal
improvements calculated to benefit the State,
or any portion Of it, where he was satisfied
of the ability to accomplish them.
Mr.. Collins, Of Chowan, moved to postpone
the further consideration Of the question IN
til Friday, II O'clock, but withdrew the mo-
ton for Mr.. Fagg Of Buncombe, who moved
to postpone until next Wednesday II O'clock,
which motion prevailed.
2nd reading. Enarossed bill to amend an
Act Incorporating Washington Mining Com
pany.
Bill to authorize Ddplin County Court to
sell public lands in said County. Laid on
the table.
Bill to amend an Act providing for keep
ing q record Of marriages inthIs State.
Billto amendan act Incorporating Fayotte-
Vile and Centre Plank Road Company.
Bill to Incorporate Burnsyille Division OF
the Sons Of Temperance.
In the House of Commons, Oct. %, Mr.
Avery introduced a bill to incorporate the
North Carolina and Tennessee Railroad com
pany. Referred to committee on lnterna
improvements and ordered to be printed
Provides for extending the Central road
from Salisbury, n. G, to Knoxville, Tenn.
with a capital Of three millions OF dollars, O
which the State is to subscribe two millions
whenever one million shall have been sub
~cribed by individuals. The provisions arr
the same, in this respect, rs those otthe char
ter Of the Central road.
a message was received from the Cover
nor transmitting the biennial report Of tn
President and Directors Of the Literar.
! Fund, which WAS sent to the Senate with
9 proposition to print.
= The EngrosSed bill to incorporate ~lterar.
charitable and benevolent societies was re
ceired from the Senate, and referred to tn
committee on Corporations.
Mr.. Avery, from the committee on lnte'
nal Improvements, reported the bill to IL
corporate the Fayetteviilea and Raleigh Plank
II road company, and recommended It's passag
Read ID time and passed.
Also the bill to incorporate the Concor
and Arson Plankroad company, and recon
u mended its passage. Read 2nd time an
passed.
Mr.. Waugh, Of Stokes, a bill 10 alter Il
line between the counties Of Davidson an
ID Forsythe. Referred to committee on Prop
g %si!ious and Grievances
On motion Of Mr.. Martin, of Franklin
~ rvyUfuUTUu rang the time OF meeting OF u
\ House at 10 o'clock, A. ~, was taken !
ana adopted.
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TO Death O. Daniel Webster.
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