Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-02-03
SENATE.
~ EDNESD Az

WEDNESDAY,, JAN. 81 1875.
Mr. Lane obtained leave to change his vote on tn"
bill to Incorporate the Beaufort, Fayetteville and
Greensboro Railroad.
Mr. Mcdowell offered resolution that message
lie sent 10 the House of Commons proposing to adj
iotl1!l the 18th OF February, which adopted.
M. Rayner introduced resolution in favor eff
y J. Perry, which PASSED its first reading but
rejected It's second reading.
GEEENvILLE AND FRENCH BROAD ROAD.
On motion Of Mr.. Coleman, the Senate took up
the bill to incorporate the Greenyille and French
Broad Railroad Company.
Mr. Coleman explained the provisions of the bill,
and advocated its passage.
Mr. Thomas, of jackson, opposed the passage of
the Lii lie cUntcnded that II this bill was passed,
it would be an end to internal improvements in wcs
tern North Carolina. He compared the different
prul ct would cut off the head of improvements III
the State. 1t would transfer Western Carolina to
South Carolina. Mr. I. discussed this whole cues
ton at considerable length.
Mr. Thomas moved to postpone till tomorrow at
10 O'clock, which, motion prevailed.
NHNIHGTUN AND CHARLOTTE Road.
The bill to incorporate the Wilmington and Char
lot!e Railroad Company, was then taken up.
The bill advocated by Messrs Ashc and
Morisey.
The bill passed its second reading follows,
Ycas.-Mes>rs. AShc, Bower, Boyd, Cherry,
Christian, Goldman, Cunningham, Davis, faison,
FcunelI, Fisher, Freeman, Giimcr, Graham, Graves,
IIaughton, Herring Hoke, Jones' Lane, Mcdowell,
Mills, Mitchell, Morscy, Odlieid, Speight, Taylor,
Tayloe, j. W. TtoFna< w. II. Thomas Walker,
Wood-32.
Nays.-Mcssrs, Biggs, Brogden, Collins, Drake,
Eaton, Eborn, Martin, Person, Eayncr, Sanders,
Wilder, Virgins, Wil!ey-I3.
The Senate then took until three o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The cngrossed bill from the House concerning
the revenue, read the first time
The bill to provide for more equitable valuation
Of lands and that taxes shall be listed and paid the
ypar TO, debated at length
ard laid Oh the table.
a bill concerning hogs running at large in the
streets OF Elizabeth City in the county ofPasquotank,
passed its second and third readings.
Several private bills and resolutions were passed.
Mr.. Thomas, of Davidson, asked and obtained
leave to change his vote the bill to incorporate
the Wilmington and Charlotte Railroad
The Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Mr. I. II. Williams presented memorial from the
Wilmington and Manchester railroad company, pray
ing an amendment of their charter. Read and
fcrred to the committee on the judiciary.
Mr.. Holland presented a memorial from certain
citizens of Rutherford, Burke and Cleaveland in ia
of forming county Referred to the COM
mttee OH propositions and grievances.
Mr.. Barringcr, from the judiciary committee, re-
ported, and said that the provisions OF his bill for
Furnishing the issue of fraudulent stock, were already
incorporated in the revised statutes, and moved the
bill to be postponed TO third Monday in November,
1857. Report agreed to.
Mr. T. Ii. Williams, from the committee on Edu-
cation, the bill concerning the Literary Board
and Common Schools; and after explaining the
amendments proposed to be made, moved the bill
be taken up which being agreed TO, on motion of
Mr.. Singetary the amendments adopted.
Mr. Phillips proposed to strike out /" federal pop
ulaton," and insert white children between the
ages Of five and twenty"
Mr.. Winston utterly opposed to such an amend
ment, which he considered going much farther
than ever before offered on the subject
On motion of Mr. Snglctary, the amendment was
laid the table
The House took recess until o'clock.
EvENING SESSION.
The Speaker announced the business before the
House was Mr.. Singeltary's amendment TO the West
crn and North Carolina Railroad bill.
Mr.. Baxter stated the adoption of the amendment
would kill the bill