Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-02-17
SENATE.
THURSDAY, Feb. Is, 49,

rejection The bill was rejected
The engrossed resolution in favor of c. G. Stone
and the engroSSed bill TO emancepate Albert, 2 slave
were read thu third time and ordered to be enrolled
The epgrossed bill to cmancpate Lews,a slave, was
read the third time and ordered to be enrolled.
Mr.. Rayner introduced bill to more edectualy
secure compliance with the terms of their charters
by the Banks chartered by this General Assembly,
or that may hereafter be chartered in this State
which read the FIRST second and third times and
ordered to be engrossed.
Mr.. Boyd, from the committee on propositions
and grievances, to whom memorial on the subject
was referred reported bill to attach part of Bum
combe County to Madison. Read first time and
passed
The Senate then took recess.
EvENISG SESSION
The Senate was engaged during the evening on
private bills some of which were passed and others
rejected. The captions of such as were ordered to
be enrolled will appear hereafter in this paper.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
On motion ofMr. Smith, the engrossed bill expana-
tory Of the tax for the Lunatc Asylum taken up
and passed.
Mr. Martin moved to tako up the bill amending
the charter of the town of Louisburg.
Mr.. Black moved to amend by inserting the Bank
of Charlotte.
The motion and amendment were Ibid on the table
Mr.. Houston presented the memorial of James B.
Mark and others, concerning the town of Magnolia
which was read and, on motion of Mr.. Black, was
laid on the table.
Mr.. J. Barnes presented resolution that the Cen
eral Assembly adjourn tomorrow (Friday) at II o.
clock. Reiected-ycaS IL NAYS 81
Mr. Holland introduced bill rcpeang certain
sections Of act passed this session for paving ira
verse jurors in the counties of Cleaveland and Row
Read the first time
On motion of MI \. IT. Caldwell, the hill was
read the second and third times.
Mr. Mann offered an amendment concerning the
county of Pasquotank which was adopted, and the
bill passed its third reading.
On motion of Mr. Rolen, bill to lay off turn
pike road in Cherokee county was taken up and
passed
On motion of Mr. Humphrey, the bill concerning
the State Agricultural Society was taken up and
read.
A motion to lay the bill on the table was rejected,
yeas SO, NAYS 35.
Mr. s. \. Williams moved to strike out the ap-
priation of $4,000.
Mr. Smith at some length explained the objects of
the Society, and defended the appropriation.
Mr. j. G. Bvnum supported the motion; he was
opposed to the society the ground that it was To-
Gated at one place. it ought to be held in different
sections of the State.
Mr. Dargan strongly opposed the appropriation to
this or any other agricultural society, as he was to-
tally opposed to such institutions but thought
Raleigh the proper place for its annual Fair
Mr.. Turner surprised at the opposition given
to this bill; he maintained Raleigh was the proper
locality, and at some length adopted the claims of
the society for the appropriation asked for.
Mr.. j. w. Neal for striking out the appropria
Mr.. Whitaker denied that this approximation was
for the benefit of Raleigh, 5000 was expended on
the Fair ground in erecting suitable buildings &c.
and so FAR from the visitors being benefit to the
City it otherwise for the Hotels being crowded,
the private houses were thrown open at considera-
bic expense and Inconvenience to the residents Mr..
W. stated great improvement had taken place,
since the first fair, in all parts of the surrounding
counties The premiums for agricultural imple-
mcnts at the last :air taken by mechanics from
Warren and other counties.
Mr.. w. also stated that gentleman from the West
Or llolD had taken $3.50 in premiums. Also, that
the increased travel on the railroad during the Fair
week amounted to several thousand dollars, thus in
directly increasing the revenue Of the State.
After some other remarks in defence of the So,
ciety, Mr.. W. called on the House to reject the
ton.
Mr.. McDuffie was in favor of the Agricultural So
ciety but opposed to its location in Raleigh
would prefer Greensborough.
Mr. Mann expressed his surprise at the opposition
offered to the appropriation, and defended Agrcul
tural Societies from the remarks made by Mr.. OAR
gan.
After some further debate between Messrs j. G.
Bynum, Whitaker and d. F. Caldwell
The appropriation of $4,000 stricken out.
Mr.. S. \. Williams moved to insert $500.
Mr.. Dargan moved to lay the bill and amendment
on the table. Rejected-yeas 81. nays 39.
Mr.. Whitaker moved to amend by inserting $4,000,
which was rejected and Mr.. S. A. Williams amend
ment adopted
Mr.. j. &. Bynum offered an amendment provid-
ing that the annual Fairs be held in different locali
ties. Rejected-yeas %, nays 81.
The bill then passed its third readng-yeas SO,
nays 80.
On motion of Mr.. Houston, the bill, increasing the
capital of the Commercial Bank of Wilmington was
taken up and passed its second reading-ycas So,
nays IS.
The bill was then read the third time and the yeas
and nays being demanded, the Clerk had Just finish
ed the calling the roll when it was discovered there
was no clause in the bill providing that the ncreas-
ed capital should be paid in specie its equivalent
number of members changed their votes, and the
bill was rejected-yeas 80, nays SO.
On motion of Mr.. Humphrey the vote was recon-
sidered, and the bill being amended by the insertion
of specie or its equivalent, passed.
Mr.. Singeltary offered resolution to the effect
that the General Assembly rescind the former reso-
luton and adjourn sine die on Friday morning at
O'Clock.
A motion to lay on the table was rejected-yeas
81, nays Al.
motion by Mr.. Martin to amend by inserting
Monday, and motion to insert IL O'Clock Friday
being rejected
Mr.. Patterson moved to strike out Friday and in
sert Saturday.
After discussion Mr.. Singetary withdrew
his amendment.
The House then took recess till 8 P. NJ
EVENING SESSION.
On motion of Mr.. Bryson the bill to Incorporate
the Tuckesegee and Keowee turnpike road company
was read the second time After some debate. the
bill was read the third time and passed