Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-02-10

Messrs. Shepherd, Barringer, Winston and A. 81
Caldwell spoke in favor of the asked for aid by the
! BILL
A number of amendments were offered and rejec-
ted and the bill passed its second reading-yeas g.
nays SO.
An engrossed bill concerning swamp lands, in Pitt
| county, was read the second time. Messrs. Blow
and Singeltary spoke in favor of the bill, which was
| rejected-yeas 80, nays 3D.
| An engrossed bill to incorporate the Mocksville
and Wilkesboro' Plankroad company, was read the
| second time.
Mr. Carmichael explained the claims the bill had
I on favorable consideration, and enumerated the
various works of internal improvements supported
! by the representatives from that section.
Mr.. Jenkins opposed the bill, on the ground that
the Legislature had gone far enough in works of this
! kind. He moved the bill be indefinitely postponed.
Rejected-yeas II, nays u.
| The bill passed its second reading-yeas 81,
nays 81.
On motion of Mr.. Dortch, the rules were suspen-
ded the bill read the third time and passed.
The engrossed bill Incorporating the Western
North Carolina Railroad Company was taken up
During the reading of the bill the hour for taking
recess arrived and the House until o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
When the Clerk finished the reading of the bill,
Mr. Baxter moved that the amendments proposed
by the committee be adopted.
After some debate between Messrs. Singetary,
Outlaw and Barlinger the minor amendments were
adopted
capital stock be increased beyond $3.50 900 with
out consent of the next legislature.
Mr. Sngeltary reviewed the proceedings OF the
legislature with respect to railroads. and condemned
the course pursued in the construction of the North
Carolina Railroad. He expressed his conviction that
the road will not effect what is ntended-to build up
Beaufort Mr. S. at some length described the course
of internal improvements he wished for. He want
ed a Railroad from Beaufort by Fayetteville to-
wards the west and strongly denounced the
North Carolina Railroad mammoth scheme
which threatened to overwhelm all opposition. He
would not bow down before this juggernaut, but
would fearlessly oppose all such projects In con-
clusion Mr.. S. stated he wished his position to be
understandable was opposed out and out to the
North Carolina Railroad as an injudicious and eN-
travagant expenditure of the public money
Mr.. Barringcr defended the bill from the assault
made it by Mr.. Singeltary, and recalled the at
tention of the House to the services of the west in
the revolutionary war; and declared that nothing was
done since that period for the western portion of the
State Mr. B. appealed to the House to support this
measure just and necessary to the welfare OF the
west and reject the amendment offered by MIR. Sim
gcltary.
Mr. Singeltary, in explanation, repeated his decla-
ration of opposition to the bill.
Mr. Baxter stated if this amendment was adopted
the bill would fail, and contrasted the conduct of the
west in supporting every measure OF internal inn
provenents with the opposition manifested to the
bill under debate.
Mr. Shepherd repeated his declaration made on a
former day that though his section not inter
ested in the improvement he ready to share the
responsibility of supporting the western extension,
He alluded to the Governors declaration in favor Of
the extension and stated in order to encourage sub
scription to the road, it was necessary the State
should be pledged to proceed to AsheYille. Mr.. 5.
concluded by stating he persevercd in supporting
the bill.
Mr.. Humphrey offered amendment increasing
Mr.. Singeltarys proposal to s., 100000, which MIR.
Sngeltary accepted.
Mr. Humphrey expressed his intention to vote for
the bill, and stated he offered the amendment with
no hostile feeling to the measure.
Mr.. Singeltarys amendment rejccted-yeas
%, nays ~
vided that the Legislature is not hereby committed
the extension of the read beyond the Blue Ridge"
Rejected-yeas a. nays 70.
Mr.. Whitaker offered an amendment that the State
directors superntend the letting out of contracts for
grading &c.
After debate the amendment rejected.
Mr.. Garland offered amendment changing the
route from Swannanoa Gap to three mile creek which
was rejected.
The bill passed its third reading-yeas &C, nays
80.
The House took a recess until o'clock.
NIGHT SESSION.
4 message from the Senate diSagreeing TO the
amendment made by the House to the bill concern
ing the Geological surveys read Che amend
ment abolishcs the Survey.)
debate of considerable length took place on the
question Of the House receding from the amend
ment.
Messrs j. G. Bynum, Jordan Steele Sngeltary
and McKesson spoke in favor of recsdng from the
amendment. Mr.. Jenkins opposed the motion.
The House leceded from its amcndnent-yeas
49, nays 81.
A bill concerning Cherokee lands was read the
third time and passed.
4 bill concerning P lots read the second time.
Mr. Stubs offered an amendment which OPP
posed by Mr. Selby who spoke considerable length
in favor of the Pilots.
After some remarks in reply from Mr. Stubs,
Mr.. Meares made some remarks against the amend
ment. The amendment was rejected and the bill
passed its second reading.
Mr. Mordecai presented resolution requiring the
Attorney General to inquire into certain grievances
alleged by the citizens of Johnston and Wake coun-
ties against the construction of Watsons dam in the
River Neuse.
Mr.. Mordecai addressed the House in support of |
the resolution, and pointed out in energetic language
the I'M ury done his constituents by the dam in ques
ton.
Mr.. Tomlinson replied to Mr.. MS observations |
and seemed to think the dam rather a benefit |
than otherwise. The resolution was adopted
The House adjourned until to- morrow morning
SENATE.
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 1855.
Mr.. Clark presented the memorial of William D. |
Cooke in relation to a map of the State Where
upon, message sent to the Commons proposing !
oint committee the subject.
Mr.. Hoke, from the judiciary committee Mr. Will
der, from the committee, Mr. Eaton and MIR. |
Graham from the same committee, Mr.. Fisher. from
The internal improvement committee, and Mr. Nc |
Dowell from the committee corporations, made |
reports, which appropriately disposed of.
NJ, h,(Iia4 11,ks1-