Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-20
TRgiBlutnrr ut Nurtb Garuliuu.
SENATE.
MONDAY, Jan. Is, 1855.

regulation of the tewn of Lousburg was referred to
the committee on corporations
Mr.. Martin, aSbill to incorporate the Danoury NY
dasIlic Company. Referred.
Mr.. Graves, bill to incorporate Clinton Lodge
Referred.
On motion of Mr. Cunningham, the following Re
solution, heretofore laid on the table, "as ho" '"e
up for consideration:
Resolued, That from and after to-day the senate
will hold afternoon sessions, commencing At 'nfee
o'clock, Pm. ,..:o
Mr. Cunningham moved to amend the Resolution
BY striking out to-day" and inserting " w ednes-
dsy next Mr. Mills moved to amend by inserting
That from and after Wednesday next the Senate VIII
hold its sessions from o'clock, A NJ until three
o'clock P. NJ. Adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Clark,
Resolced That the committee on Banks De IN
structed report to the Senate whether the BANKS
Of this State have made such exhibits anu returns
they are required to do by tner cnartcis' ,Tt
las two years and further report the amount OIL sPe
Gle and Bank notes circulation as exhibited oy sag
returns and what increase II any, there has oee'
of the same within that time; and whether any "
said Banks have transcribed their powers anu ~
leges: and that the said committee report by Dill or
otherwise,
Mr.. Graham, bill making provision for the re-
duction Of the public debt. Read and made the or
der for Monday next.
Norm CAROLINA WESTERN EXTENSION.
On motion, by Mr.. Fisher, the Senate now took up
for consideration the bill incorporate the estern
North Carolina Railroad Company on its second
reading Mr. Bower moved that the bill be ialo on
the table--motion lost.
The bill was then amended, and debated at con-
siderable length. Messrs Fisher, Cherry, Biggs,
Brogden Thomas, Faison, Wilder, Bower, nauSn,
ton and others taking part in the debate. Inc OIL,
provides for the gradual construction OF the haroau
west from Salisbury, to be stocked ana useu q"
ished by divisions. 1t appropriates the sum OF
$500 600 by the State for the first division on SUP
scription and payment by individuals OF S3oo'ooo
MIR Faison stated, as reasons for his vote IN favor
LII, -rrl-a prn1
Of the measure, that he regarded the WORK as eIcat
State work, and one to which the DEMOCRATIC party
stood pledged. He thought it due to the " estern
people, who had heretofore received so lttie at tne
hands of the Legislature. Though his constituents
might not share largely in the immediate oenen's Vi
the work he nevertheless felt disposed to extend this
act of Justice to his Western friends. Ills consult
uents were both generous and just, and he believed
they would sustain him in this vote
Mr. Wilder spoke briefly but earnestly ana elo-
ouently favor of the measure, and took his seat
amidst applause from all parts of the chamber.
Mr.. Bower gave his reasons for voting against the
bill and Mr. Biggs spoke at some length assigning
the reasons which constrained him to cast MS vote
against the measure. Wehope to have the pleasure
Of LAYING his remarks at length before our readers
The bill then passed, yeas 49, nays IA. We gave
the vote in full in our last
The Senate tnen adjourned
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Memorials were presented from Beaufort and Mad
ison, which were appropriately referred.
Mr. Martin presented resolution that the com
mittee judiciary be instructed to enquire INTO the
expediency of enacting a law making deeds of trust
null and void in certain cases Adopted
T. On motion of Mr.. Stubs, the resolution instruct
ing the committee on Judiciary to enquire into the
expediency of aboishng jury trials in county courts
was read.
Mr.. Stubs presented the resolution in order to
have test vote previous to proceeding further on
this subject
Mcssrs. J. H. Headen and Dortch supported the
resolution.
Messrs Shepherd, Walscr, Jordan, and j. G. By
mum opposed any attempt to abolish jury u1aIs IN
the county courts.
Mr. Martin moved to postpone indefinitely.
Mr. Sngeltary moved to lay on the table.
The motion to lay on the table was adopted, yeas
u, nays IS.
Mr. Mann introduced bill to ascertain the num-
Der of acting magistrates in the State. Read and
referred to the committee on the judiciary
Mr. Carmichael introduced bill to authorize the
creation of toll bridge the Iadkin River near
Jonesville. Read the first time.
motion to suspend the rules and read the second
time rejected
Mr. Carmichael introduced a bill to establish Is
public road in Ashe county Read the first time.
Mr. j. G. Bynum presented resolution that the
committee the judiciary be instructed to enquire
into the expediency of allowing justices Of the peace
fees for taking dispositions in suits to be tried in our
own foreign courts. Adopted.
Mr.. D. F. Caldwell presented a resolution in favor
Of VIM. A. Winborn. Read and referred to the
committee on claims
Mr.. Gillian introduced a bill to complete the
Turnpike road from Pungo river to the Plymouth
and Long Acre road. Read and referred to the COM
rnittee on Internal improvements
Mr. Norment introduced bill to establish State
Agricultural Schools in each Congressional District
Read and referred to the committee on education.
On motion of Mr.. Dortch, the rules suspended
md the Revised Statutes made the order of the day
zach afternoon from o'clock.
Mr.. Amis was requested by of the Commits !
sioners for Revising the Statutes to call the atten-
lion of the members of the House to the time ap-
pointed for holding each county court and make !
such alterations we're necessary.
Mr.. Yancey introduced bill to prevent the fell |
ing of timber ON Big and Little Ivy river. Read the
first time,
Mr.. G. Green introduced bill to incorporate the
Newbern and Neuse River Bridge Co. Read and
referred to the committee corporations.
Mr.. Horton introduced bill to prevent obstruct-
ng the passage of fish up New river in the counties
If Ashe and Watauga. Read the first time.
Mr.: Mcmillan introduced bill to incorporate the
Savings bank. Read and referred to
he committee on corporations.
Mr. Mcmillan introduced bill to repeal certain
sections of an act to encourage tdrect importations
Read and referred to the committee the judiciary
Mr. Lancaster introduced bill to amend the act
the town of Graham. Read the first
lime.
Mr. Jones introduced bill to repeal certain parts
an act relating to working the roads. Read
nd referred to the committee corporations.
Mr.. T. II. Williams obtained leave to withdraw n
ill vesting certain lands navigable rivers in the
literary Board as fund for Common Schools.
On motion of Mr.. Baxter the unfinished business
( Saturday taken up, being amendments to the
ill incorporating the French Broad Railroad.