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


pany, made the order of the day Saturday
next at o'clock.
On motion of Mr.. Carmichael, the bill to incorpo-
rate the Mecksvic and Wilkesboro', Plank Road
Company, was made the order of the day on Mon
day next at u O'clock.
On motion of Mr.. Humphrey, the bill to incorpo-
rate the New River Navigation Company, made
the order of the day Friday next, at half past
O'Clock.
Mr.. ID. F. Caldwell moved that the bill to re-char
ter the Bank of Cape Fear, be referred to the
mttee of the whole on Banking
Mr.. Shepherd opposed the application, as it would
place the bill in position not to be acted on.
Mr.. ID. F. Caldwell said effoJts were making to
staye off the bill for the North Carolina Railroad,
complained Of the manner in which his bank bill
treated, and commented on the favor shown to
other projects
Mr.. Myers moved to lay the motion on the table,
which he afterwards withdrew.
MIR. II. H. Williams stated he had also a bill in the
committee of whole, and had equal right to
plain; but under the present circumstances he could
not support the motion.
Mr.. j. G. Bynum was in favor of the reference.
Mr.. ID. F. Caldwell Withdrew his motion
Mr.. Singletary renewed the motion, but included
all the Banking bills the table.
Mr.. Myers moved to lay the motion on the table.
Refused. Yeas ~, Nays Ct.
The motion to refer to the committee of the whole
then agreed to-
\ motion of Mr.. Gentry to make Allegheny coun-
ty bill the special order of the day, rejected A
communication read from the Treasurer, with
return of the amount paid for the Geological survey
of the State.
Also the particulars of the arrangement made to
meet the liabilities Of the State due in New York
the 3 LIST Dec mber last
Mr.. Steele presented reports from the committee
Mr.. Whitaker presented report from the COM
mittee on Claims
Mr.. Waugh presented reports from the committee
on Propositions and Grievances
Mr.. Singeltary presented resolution instructing
he whole e.
port the bills on Banking back to the House Re-
Iected.
Mr.. Perknss resolution that no bill be introduced
after the 9Th February adopted.
Mr.. Hiil's resolution that member speak lon
ger than fifteen minutes any subject, was adopt
ed.
Mr. Mcmillan introduced bill concerning the
sale Of rice. READ and referred to the committee
on the Judiciary.
The Speaker announced the unfinished business
of yesterday, Mr. Singletary amendment to the
Western extension bill. Mr. Sngeltary's amend
mcnt was " hat the capital stock OF the company
shall not be increased without the consent of the
Legislature.
After few remarks from Messrs. Singlctary and
Myers, the amendment was rejected. Yeas 81, Nays
81.
Mr. McKcsson in the course of some remarks said
that if the people of Pitt were opposed to internal
improvements, they might well be proud of their
representative.
Mr.. SingeItary in reply, said that if the people of
ought to I've we'll pleased with the character their
representative had acquired in the House.
Amendments by Messrs. Jones and Winston being
adopted the bill passed its second reading by the
following vote:
Yeas-Messrs. Amis Barr1ger, Baxter Black,
Boyle, Bryson, J. G. Bynum A. H. Caldwell, D. F.
Caldwell, Cansler, Carmichael, Chadwick. Cofeld,
Cook, Dunn, Flynt, Furr, Garland, Cornell, G.
Green NJ Green Grist, J. H. Headen, Hill, Holland,
Horton, Houston, Humphreys, Jarvis, Johnson,
Jones, Jordan, II. Leach, Lovo, McDntfie, Mckes
son. Mcmillan, Meares, Mebanc, Mordeca, Myers
S. J. Neal. Normert Oglesby, Parks. Patterson,
Patton Phillips, Rand, Regan, Roen, Rose, Russell,
Sutton Turner, Vance, Waugh, Whitaker G. NJ.
White, \. 3. Whitfield wilkins, B. F. Williams
7. H. Williams, Wright and Yancey-71.
Nays-Messrs. BaClham, y. Barnes, J. Barnes
Blow, Bryant Bullock. j. B. Bynum, Gotten, Cra-
ven, Daniel Daughrv, Hortch, Euro, Gentry. Gil
liam, Harrison, Jenkins, Long, Mann, Martin, J. W
Neal, Outlaw, Selby, Settle, Shaw, Singcltary, Small
wood. Smith, Stubs, Thornburg, Tomlinson, Watts
/. Whitfield, Whitlock, C. w. Williams, d. Will
liam, and Wnston-3S
Absent not voting--Messrs Dargan, D:ven-
port, A. Ueadcn. Lancaster, J. NJ. Leach, Lyon,
March, Perkins, WalScr and J. H. White-1O.
On motion of Mr.. Meares the bill establishing
scientific and military academy taken up and
read. Mr. Meares requested any debate on the sub
ect would be deferred until its third reading, which
agreed to- and the bill passed its second read
ing.
The Dan River and Yadkin Railroad bill was ia
ken up and read. Mr.. Amis spoke at length in ia
Of the bill, which was opposed By Mr. Phillips
The House having reconsidered and indefinitely
postponed the resolution limiting speeches to fifteen
minutes, the debate was resumed by Mr.. Amis, who
spoke until the hour of recess.
Evening SESSION.