Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1854-11-29
RALEIGH, N0RTH-CAR0LINA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 49, 1854

to the Senate proposing to enter upon an election of
United States Senator at IL o'clock this day.
Mr.. Love, Of Haywood, moved to amend by in
serting on the ist day of December next.
Hon. D. NJ Barringer supported the amendment
on the ground of giving the absent members time to
arrive. -
Mr.. Mebane, of Alamance, also opposed the mo-
ton to proceed with the election at this early peri
cd of the session-saw no necessity for such haste
requested time for his party to die decently, and
gued at some length in favor ofthe postponement
Mr.. j. p. Jordan, of fPerquimans, was against any
postponement, the absent members ought to be pre-
sent, and as their opinions were well known 1t twould
not have any effect upon the election. Mr.. j. quo
ted precedents to prove that it was customary to
proceed at once to election. His constituents ex
pected him to do his duty, and he was ready at all
times. The principles and conduct of the Demo-
cratic candidate was well known Mr.. Jordan con-
cluded by urging an immediate election.
Mr. Dargan, of Anson, replied to Mr.. Jordan he
opposed an election at the present time had no per-
sonal objection to the democratic candidate but pre-
feIred the present incumbent to any other. Argued
there was no necessity for immediate action, the
Senator for the long term could not take his seat for
upwards of a year, and hoped upon reflection the
House 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 a mere busi-
ton will not deprive any of his rights, there
fore, the ephets applied by the gentleman opposite
were uncalled for, as it was most likely the same
complaint about absentees would be as well, if not
better, founded on the lst December, than at pre-
sent Mr.. S. expressed his conviction that the only
object in view was delay, that efforts might be made
to cause disunion. Maintained that Immediate
ton was 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 Guilford, referred to the proceed
ings OF the last Legislature, when the Western men,
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 ember 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 the
same side, founding his opposition to an immediate
election on 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.
teman proposed for the high honor of ofSenator, 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.. G. White, of Baden, was astonished at the
conduct of the gentleman opposite; considered the
opposition was made in hope of disorganizing the
Democratic party. But they would be disappointed.
The party with which he acted satisfied with
the princip Piles and conduct of the nominees, and
would select them Senators for the State of North
Carolina. And rs 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 Bum
combe made some remarks in reply to Mr.. White
Mr.. 7. a. Nornent, of Robson, declared the pres
ent 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
guments of the opposite party showed the absurdi-
ty of asserting the principles of the Democratic
candidates were unknown, and refuted some asper-
| sions which were thrown upon MIR. Bggs; acknowl-
edged Mr.. Badgers abilities, and requested the
| Wings to choose candidate whose opinions they
were acquainted with.
The Resolution was 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
| 1st of December,
A debate ensued, in which Mr.. Barringer ef Ca
barrus, DIR. Blow, of Pitt and Mr.. Amis, of Gran
vile, and Mr.. Craven, Of Randolph, took part Af-
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 54-
noes 61. The amendment was lost
! Mr.. Steel, of Richmond, spoke at considerable
length in support of the notion in the course of his
remarks he was called to order by the Speaker for
the irrevalancy of his remarks to the subject under
debate.
Mr.. Steel continued his speech, and aluding to
the recent elections at the North disowned them
whis victories.
Mr.. Shepherd appealed to the Speaker, if the
member from Richmond was in order.
The Speaker decided that Mr.. Steel was out o
order.
Mr.. Steel denied that he was ont of order, and
made some remarks to support his position
AIR. Mebancc of Alamance, having moved an ad
journment, the motion withdrawn at the request
of Mr. Singeltary, ...
DIR. Seby, of Hyde, addressed the House in oppo
sition to the motion of adjournment and wished his
party to persevere.
Mr.. Sngeltary moved the election should take
place at half past one this day.
Mr.. Caldwell of Guilford, 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 o
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 30, 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 was finally agreed that the election o
U. S. Senator for the short term should take place
tomorrow and the election of q. S. Senator for the
long term, Saturday next, at half past eleven
o'clock.
The House then adjourned