Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-12-06

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one of the men who was willing to run the state
into debt If the Democratic party had moved the
increase it was only what might be expected, butas
it came from the Wing side he must express his as
tonishment. When North Carolina Bank notes were
at per cent discount he would not take the respon
sibilty of raising salaries, and would oppose the
measure from whatever party it comes, ever from
the Wing party in which he had most confidence
Mr.. Z. A. Norment thought that instead of raising
salaries they ought to be considering With one heart
and mind how to raise the State to equality with
her sister States Hc willing, if it necessa-
ry to pay his own expenses and trusted, instead OF
raising the salaries, the of the State should be
devoted to forwarding internal improvements. Those
who sought the public offices knew what they were
to get and if they could not live upon their pay let
them not take the Offices. ..-
On motion of Mr.. Barringer the bill and report
were laid on the table.
Mr.. Dortch moved that message be sent to the
Senate proposing to enter forthwith into election
for Solicitor Of the fourth District.
Mr.. Singeltary opposed the motion as it was use
less to enter into election under the present cir
cums:ances and moved to let the motion lie on the
table, which was rejected and the motion to send
the message agreed to.
message was received from the Senate asking
the concurrence Of the House in resolution in IA
of John Green. Read the first time. -,
message received from the Senate with an
engrossed resolution authorizing the Principle Clerk
to purchase such furniture may be necessary for
the room occupied by him. Read the first time
Mr.. Bynum, OF Rutherford, presented resolution
that the committee the judiciary enquire into the
expediency of dividing the Superior Courts of the
State into ten Judicial Circuits Read the first time
and referred to the committee on the judiciary.
Mr.. Gillian presented a resolution which was re-
ferred to the committee Revised Statutes.
Mr.. Bynum moved to reconsider the motion which
sent the resolution respecting the ten judicial CIR
cults to the committee on the Judiciary which being
agreed to he moved that the resolution lie on the
table and be printed. Agreed to.
Mr.. Gentry introduced bill to lay off new
County to be called Allegheny county. Read the
first time and referred to the committee PROPOSE
tons and grievances
Mr.. Shepherd introduced bill to amend the act
Incorporating the Fayetteville and Western Plank
Road Company. Read the first time.
A message was received from the Senate concurr-
ing in the proposition enter forthwith into ell
cotton for Solicitor of the fourth District
The House voted follows: For Mr.. Ruffn 81;
Mr. Stedman As; Mr.. Lancaster 20.
Mr.. Shepherd moved that the rules be suspended
in order that the second reading of the Fayetteville
and Northern Plank Road DILL might take place
stated it to amend their charter to enable them
to charge toll on persons crossing bridge which
they had purchased at an expense of $15 600. Read
the second time.
Mr.. Rowland, of Cherokee, introduced bill to
repeal certain portions of the Revised Statutes af
fecting the counties Of Macon, jackson, Haywood
and Cherokee. Referred to committee on private
claims.
Mr.. McDuffie of Cumberland, introduced bill to
emancipate Betty, slave and moved it be referred
10 the cOmAlttec on private DIS agreed to.
The committee appointed to superintend the cleo
ton for Solicitor reported for Mr.. Ruffn 60 Mr..
Stedman 62 Mr.. Lancaster %; Mr. Gorrell ?. No
election.
The Speaker announced the hour appointed by
joint resolution for counting the votes cast for Gov
ernor and requested the members on his right to
vacate their seats, which would be occupied by the
Senators.
The Speaker of the Senate, accompanied by the
Principal Clerk, and followed by the Senators now
entered the House, and having taken his to the
right of the Speaker of the House announced that
he would then in their presence proceed to open the
votes of the counties in alphabetical order
The joint committee appointed to snperintend the
counting of the votes, made their report to the
Speaker of the Senate who announced that
Thos. Bragg had received, 4S,705
Alfred Dockery had received, 46, GA
The Speaker of the Senate announced Thomas
Bragg, of Northampton, duly elected Governor of
North Carolina for two years from the 1st day of
January, 1856.
The Speakers and Senators then retired
Mr.. Shepherd moved that the Treasurer's report
be sent to the Senate with proposition to print
copy each for the use of the members.
Mr.. Black, of Mecklenburg, introduced a bill to
increase the capital of the Bank of Charlotte. Read
the first time referred to the committee Banking
and ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr. Black, the House adjourned.