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ouse would give the time asked for.


Mr.. j. G. Shepherd of Cumberland compliment.
ed the ingenuity of the last speaker and while he
declared his admiration of the abilities and charac
ter of Mr. Badger felt it to be his duty to support
the motion for election to-day. 1t was mere bust
ness matter to be proceeded with at once The cleo
ton will not deprive any of his rights there
FORE the epithets applied by the gentleman opposite
were uncaled for, as it was most likely the same
complaint about absentees would be as well if not
better, founded on the LIST December, than at pre-
sent. Mr.. S. expressed his conviction that the only
object in view delay that efforts might be made
to cause disunion. Maintained that immediate &C
ton necessary, that, every cause of agitation
being removed, they might proceed with the meas
ures necessary for the welfare of North Carolina and
Concluded an effective speech by leaving his conduct
to be judged by his constituents
Mr.. Caldwell, of Gulford, referred to the proceed
ings of the last Legislature when the Western mem
bers complained of the majority forcing election
on them. He made an appeal to the Democrats in
favor of their absent companions, and declared he
would offer no factous opposition.
Mr.. S. F. Phillips, of Orange, made some remarks
In reply to the member from Cumberland declared
that the nominees would not have time to regulate
their offices; and hoped distinction would be made
between the election for six years and four years,
and proposed delay of one week.
Mr. j. NJ. Leach, of Davidson, followed on the
same side, founding his opposition to immediate
election the ground of want of preparation among
the Wings; wished for time that they might hold
caucuses and learn the political principles of the gen.
tleman proposed for the high honor of Senator COM
planned that there was not full time given for an
expression of public opinion and declared his inten-
ton to vote for the amendment
Mr.. q. White, of Bladen, astonished at the
conduct of the gentleman opposite; considered the
opposition was made in hope of disOrganzing the
Democratic party. But they would be disappointed
The party with which he acted was satisfied with
the principles and conduct of the nominees and
would select them Senators for the State of North
Carolina. And as the gentlemen wished to die de-
Gently, he was anxious to give them quick burial,
and, thereby, prevent any unpleasant consequences
Mr.. Caldwell, of Guilford and Mr.. Vance of Bun
combe made some remarks in reply to Mr.. White.
Mr.. T. A. Norment, of Robson, declared the pres
ent was battle of principle, the effects of the vic
tory in August last-the people have spoken, and
must be obeyed.
Mr.. Jenkins of Warren commented upon the ar
ty of asserting the principles of the Democratic
candidates unknown, and refuted some asper-
sions which~vere thrown upon Mr.. Biggs acknowl-
edged Mr.. Badgers abilities, and requested the
Wings to choose candidate whose opinions theY
acquainted with.
The Resolution withdrawn.
Upon motion, resolution was introduced appoint
ing IL o'clock tomorrow for the election of Senator
An amendment being moved defering it to the
LIST of December,
debate ensued, in which Mr. Barringer, Ct Ca
barrus DIR. Blow, of Pitt and Mr.. Amis, of Gran
vile, and Mr.. Craven, of Randolph, took part. At
ter which the ayes and noes being called for the
Speaker put the question upon the amendment. The
votes stood thus For the amendment ayes 81
noes 81. The amendment was lost.
Mr. Steel, of Richmond spoke at considerable
length in support of the motion in the course of his
remarks he called to order by the Speaker for
the rrevalancy of his remarks to the subject under
debate.
Mr.. Steel continued his speech, and abiding to
the recent elections at the North dsowned them as
whig victories.
Mr.. Shepherd appealed to the Speaker, if the
member from Richmond was in order.
The Speaker decided that Mr.. Steel was out of
order.
Mr.. Steel denied that he was out of order, and
made some remarks to support his position.
air MebanCe of Alamance, having moved an ad-
journment, the motion withdrawn at the request
of Mr.. Singeltary,
DIR. Selby of HYDE addressed the House in oppo-
siton to the motion of adjournment and wished his
party to persevere.
Mr.. Singeltary moved the election should take
place at half past this day.
Mr.. Caldwell, Of Guford, moved that the election
of Senator take place on Monday next.
After some observations from Messrs. Dortch and
j. NJ. Leach, both motions were withdrawn.
After debate, in which Messrs. Turner, of
Orange, Yancey, of Madison, and Cotton, of Chat
ham, took part
The House divided upon motion to adjourn the
election for U. S. Senators until Wednesday next,
which was rejected-yeas 80, hays 55.
A message from the Senate proposing to enter in
to an election for U. S. Senator tomorrow was
now received.
After motion to lay it on the table was rejected
the message was concurred in
After variety of amendments were offered and
withdrawn, it finally agreed that the election of
Tomorrow and the election of U. S. Senator for the
long term, on Saturday next, at half past eleven
o'clock.
The House then adjourned