Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-12-23

Cies which may occur in their board. Read and re-
{ ferred- to the committee on the University. q
# Mr.. Shepherd presented communication from
the Treasurer containing the information asked for
by the House respecting the Indebtedness ofthe
State. assss
Mr. Shepherd presented a resolution authorizing
the Treasurer to borrow 100000, and stated the
resolution was absolutely necessary, and was ap-
proved of by the committee on finance.
; After some debate Mr.. .Barringer moved the sus-
pension of the rules. The resolution was read the
second and third times and passed. ,.ss
Mr.. Barringer NOV ed the resolution be sent to
the Senate and printed s-eE 90 - g.
Objection was made to printing the report, and
after some discussion the House divided. Yeas 40,
nays 90. The House refused to print.
The resolution was sent to the Senate.
message was received from the Senate refusing
to concur in the amendment made by the House in
the resolution concerning the Wilmington invitation.
The House insisted on its amendment.
The bill to incorporate the Shelby Railroad Com
pany being taken up, it was supported by Messrs.
Wright, Holland, and Baxter who COZ tended it
would not be injurious to the interests of North
Carolina Mr.. j. q. Bynum opposed the bill, and
to give opportunity for further consideration
moved it be postponed until the second Monday in
January, which was agreed to. ss9
The House took recess until o'clock. =
EVENING SESSION.
On motion of Mr.. Phillips, the members Of the
committee on the revised statutes were excused from
attendance at the evening sessions.
Mr.. d. f. Caldwell moved the members of the
committee on banking be excused Refused
Mr.. Lancaster moved the members of the COM
mttee on private bills be excused. Refused.
The bill to establish public road from the
Wilkes county line was read the third time and
passed.
An cngrossed resolution was read authorising the
Public Treasurer to pay the Treasurer of the North
Carolina Railroad the last instament of the States
appropriation.
Messrs. j. G. Bynum and Jenkins were opposed
to the passage of the resolution.
Mr.. Mebane explained that the money due to
contractors, some of whom would take the State
bonds in payment.
Mr.. Singeltary opposed to the resolution in its
present form, and wished to see some arrangement
made in reference to the share of the insolvent
stockholders.
Mr.. Patterson moved a postponement until to-
morrow, which he afterwards withdrew.
Mr.. Gorrc defended the action of the Railroad
Company. and requested the House to pass it.
MIR. j. u. Bynum moved an amendment to aIl-
thorise the issue of bonds in payment of the install
ment due, which bonds shall not be sold at less
than par
Mr. Gillian opposed to the original resolution,
and supported the amendment
Mr.. Dortch explained the position of the Compa-
ny, and on their part stated he had objection
the amendment.
Mr. Outlaw opposed the amendment as one likely
to entail lawsuit the State besides throwing the
could not be had, but while doing so declared his
disapprobation Of the resolution other grounds
Mr. Turner opposed the amendment and stated
the House had debated the question sufficiently for
all practical purposes.
After some further remarks from MessrS. Dortch
and Gillian, on motion of Mr. S. A Williams the
House adjourned.