Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-12-20
SENATE.

SATURDAY, DEC. 16, 1854
Mr.. Jones presented memorial from Gu rituck
County i'll relation to ship canal to unite the
tiers of Albcmarie, Currtuck and Pamlico Sounds
with Chesapeake Bay. Read and referred to the
committee on internal improvements
Mr.. Collins presented memorial from Granville
and franklin counties in favor of Temperance. Re-
frred to the committee propositions and grev
Mr. Biggs from the committee on revised statutes,
reported tax oraby the following bills, viz bill
concerning currency; bill concerning deeds and
Consequences and bill concerning desccnts, which
were several read the first time and passed.
\ message was received from the House propos-
ing go into election for three Trustees for the
University to-day at / O'Clock. Concurred in. The
name of Ralph Gorrc was withdrawn and the names
of w. W. Holden and Thos. /. Faison were added to
the nomination.
Also, message transmitting Communication
from the President Of the Bank of Cape Fear, with
proposition to print Concurred in.
Mr. Biggs, from the committee on revised statutes
reported substitute for the bill to extend the time
for registration of grants. &c. and recommended its
passage.
Mr. Wiley presented resolution, that the commit
tee the Revised Statutes be instructed to enquire
into the proprety of amending the act concerning
thedrainase of low lands. Adopted.
Mr.. Wilder from the committee on banking re-
ported unfavorably resolution referred to Them.
On motion of Mr.. Biggs the report was laid on the
table.
Mr. Wilder from the same committee, reported
unfayo ably hcresolution regulating the conduct
Of Banks upon their dissolution. Laid the table
Mr. Hoke introduced resolutions authorizing the
Governor to procure copies Of certain documents,
concerning the History of North Carolina Read and
referred.
The engrossed bill to emancipate Jerry, slave,
was taken up. Mr. Walker of Mecklenburg, stated
the facts and spoke in favor of the bill. 1t
then passed on its second readng-ycas IS nays 10.
a message being received from the House, he
Senate proceeded TO ballot for Trustees for the Uni
verSity.
Tbe Sneaker laid before the Senate n communca-
ton from the Citizens Of Wilmington rendering the
hospi aatics of that town to the members OF the
General Assembly and its officers.
At IL o'clock the debate the special order OF
the day was resumed being the motion to insert Mr.
rahans convention bill instead of the Free Suffrage
bill Mr.. Haughton took the floor and spoke at con-
siderable length in favor of convention according
to the mode proposed, and followed 10y MIR.
Hokc and Mr.. Gimer, who spoke briefly by way OF
explanation.
On motion of Mr. Graham the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Mr. D. F. Caldwell presented memorial in favor
of Temperance fre1n Guilford county. Referred to
the committee on proposition and grievances.
Mr. Vance presented minority report from the
committee on Education, dissenting from the un-
favorable report presented on yesterday.
Mr. Rowland moved it be printed.
Mr. L. H. Williams opposed the printing of the
report, and wished to know how much Buneolnbe
county raised in taxes for the school fund.
On motion of Mr.. Outlaw, the motion to print was
laid the table.
Mr. Cansler from the committee on Internal I'm
provements, reported favoraby the bill to in
corporate the Broad River Railroad Company.
Mr. j. B. Bynum from the committee conSti-
tutional reform, reported the bill to elect the
Judges by the people for term of years, with some
amendments.
On motion of Mr.. Ams the bill and report
laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. NJ. Green from committee to superintend the
election of Trustee of the University, reported
election.
On motion of Mr.. Davenport, message was sent
to the Senate, proposing to ballot for three Thrus
tees for the University, at III o'clock.
The Speaker presented 4 report from the Presl-
dent of the Bank of Cape Fear at Wilmington. Or
dcred to be sent to the Senate, and printed.
On motion of Mr.. Barrnger communication from
the citizens of Wilmington laid on the table.
Mr. Barringer on the part of the Trustees Of the
University, asked the of the Hall on the even
ing of Monday the 18th inst, that Governor Swain
might address the General Assembly on the History
of the University of North Carolina.
Mr.. T. H. Williams suggested that part OF the
Hall ought to be reserved for the uss OF the mem
beers of the Legislature.
Mr.. Barringer whished the entire Hall would be
thrown open for the accommodation of the ladies.
Mr. ID. +. Caldwell Thought the members could be
accommodated in the gallery and lobbies.
Mr.. j. G. Bynum wished the body of the Hall be
given up for the use of the ladies'
Mr.. Barringer's motion was agreed to-
Mr.. Giam's resolution of yesterday, that no bills
for establishing counties in the State, should
be passed until after the 4th Janurry
After some debate Mr.. =. H. Winston moved an
amendment to the effect that none but private bills
and bills of the Revised Statutes be acted on between
23d inst. and 18th January 1850.
The resolution as amended was adopted.
Mr.. Outlaws resolution of yesterday, requiring