Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-11-29
SENATE.


MONDAY, Nov. OF, 1854.
The Speaker called the Senate to order at 10 o.
clock.
A message was received from the House proposing
to 90 into the election of Solicitor for the 4h Judi
ciat Circuit on w Wednesday next at IL o'clock. Con-
Cured in and Messrs. Wilder and Freeman appoint
cd the Committee to superiatend the election Also
message from the House proposing to print the
Rules of Order, &c, which was concurred in.
WIN. II. Thomas, Esq., Senator elect from the 5Oth
Senatorial District appeared, produced his crcden-
tals, and was Gully qualified.
Mr.. Graham introduced resolution directing the
Committee on Public Buildings to enquire into the
expediency of gravelling the earth round the base
of the Capitol and of further improving Union
Square, which adopted.
the Speaker announced the Senate branch OF the
Joint select Committee the Revsal to be, Messrs
Bggs, Graham, Eaton, Ashe Fisher and Haughton,
and the House Informed thereof
On motion of Mr. Bower, a message was sent to
the House proposing to raise Joint Select Commit
tee of four to make arrangements for counting the
Gubernatorial vote polled in August last.
Mr.. Thomas introduced bill to amend the act in
cooperating the Charleston, Blue Ridge and Chat
tonooga R. r. Co., which was read and referred to
the Committee on Internal Improvements.
Mr.. Thomas introduced a resolution directing the
Committee on Internal Improvements to enquire in
to the expediency of adopting uniform guage to ali
rail roads chartered in the State Adopted.
Mr.. Tayloe introduced resolution directing the
committee the judiciary to enquire into the ex-
pedency of passing lien law for the protecting of
ship carpenters and others
On motion of Mr. Martin the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The Speaker having called the House to order,
Mr.. a. ii. Caldwell, of Rowan, was qualified and
took his seat.
Mr.. Phillips presented memorial from certain
citizens of Orange County, which was referred to
the committee claims.
Mr.. Boyle presented a memorial on the subject of
Temperance, which was referred to the committee
Propositions and Grievances.
Mr.. Humphrey presented report which was re-
forred to the committee on Internal improvements
Mr.. Steele moved reconsideration of the vote
adopting JefersonS manual part OF the rules OF
order for the Cover of the House, having in
troduced the "preVous question, " to which he had
decided objection, as being repulsive to the feel
ings of North Carolinians
Mr.. Singeltaly opposed the motion for reconsd-
Grafton, as the adoption of rule authorizing the
previous question" absolutely necessary.
Mr.. Barringer supported the motion for reconsid-
GRAFTON, as he was utterly opposed to such rule
being adopted.
Mr. Settle opposed the motion for reconsideration
as the rule objected to required to put an end
to the scenes so often exhibited in the legislature OF
North Carolina.
Mr.. Phillips was against the adoption of the rule,
he wished to protect the rights of the minority
He appealed to the debates in the House of Repre-
sentatveS to prove that it had not the effect lnten-
3D. and maintained that the motion to lay upon the
table quite sufficient to protect the house from
prolixity.
Mr.. Shepherd was opposed to the introduction of
such rule, and while he regretted differing from
some of his friends with whom he usually agreed,
felt bound to support the motion for reconsidera-
ton. The experience of past legislation had proved
such rule unnecessary, and as far as his expert
| ence went he saw no reason why it should now be
established. He preferred depending upon the hon
esy and integrity of the legislature much more than
the use of any power of compelling members whe-
Their they be friends opponents. His convictions
| upon the subject were strengthened by the opinion
of one who had filled the chair of the House, who
was adverse to such a rule being adopted.
Mr.. Singeltary, in reply to the member from Or
ange, stated that if moving the previous question
had not the effect of shortening the debates in the
House of Representatives, it could work no injury
Ito the rights of the minority here. The last legisa-
| ture proved the necessity of such rule, the
Speaker was obliged TO ride down all rules of law
and order to prevent revolution The motion to lay
the table does not effect the purpose asserted
for it not only stops debate but also the
der discussion. The adoption of the rule would
prevent these appeals to physical endurance which
are often witnessed. He hoped the House would
not reconsider.
Mr. Phillips made some remarks in reply that
moving the previous question does not advance the
public business.
| Mr. Mebane was not aware when he voted on Sat
urday that the previous question was incorporated
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