Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-31
EVENING SESSION.

The cnTrOSScd bill to incorporate the GadHIn In
sttutc i'll the County of Davidson was read the
onl and third times and ordered to be enrolled.
The engrossed bill to amend the statutes concern
ing widows read the second time y discussion
enSucd, in which MeSSrS Ashe, Gilmcr, lione, Bgg$
and Graham took part.
Mr. Ashc moved that the BILL and the amendment
offered substitute by. Mr. BiggS, be indefinitely
postponed. The motion prevailed, yeas %, nays 10.
The bill to amend the law concerning divorce and
amony read the second time, and on motion
of Mr. Jones, postponed till the Attn of March next.
The bill to amend the act for the government of
the City of Raleigh was read the first second and
third times, and ordered to be enrolled. Also bill
to amend the act incorporating the Atlantic and
North Carolina Railroad.
Mr. Thomas, of jackson, bill to amend the act
incorporating the Tuckasege and keowe Turnpike
Company. Referred.
The bill for the better protection of religious as
scmblies, heretofore introduced by Mr.. Wood,
read the second time the committee the ia licia-
ry having recommended its rejection. Mr.. Wood
advocated the bill, and Mr. Eaton stated his reasons
why the committee thought the bill ought to be re-
jectcd they thought the present law the subject
sufficient The bill was rejected.
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Mr.. Houston presented memorial from certain
citizens of Duplin co1nty in favor Of temperance,
which read and referred to the Quantities
propositions and grievances
Mr.. Bullock submitted the following resolution
That from and after this day the House meet in scs-
sion at 3 o'clock p. NJ, and continue until p. NJ.
Mr.. j. NJ. Leach moved to insert one-haIf past
o'clock. Rejected
\ motion TO lay on the table being reject, yeas 81,
nays Ct,
Mr. Singeltary moved to insert o'clock, which
being adopted, the resolution passed amended
On motion of Mr.. Dortch, message vas sent to
the Senate proposing joint committee to examine
into the business before the two Houses and report
when the General Assembly may adjourn. Adopted
ayes So noes 81.
Mr. Whitaker introduced a bill to amend the act
for the better government Of the City of Raleigh.
The bill read the first time.
Mr.. Whitaker explained The object Of the bill
was to enable the City to give title of the Fair
grounds to the State Agricultural Society, and
moved the rules be suspended which adopted
the bill passed and sent to the Senate.
Mr.. Jordan asked leave to amend the report from
the committee the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Tnstitu-
ton. Leave granted.
Mr. Barringer introduced a bill to punish the
fraudulent issue of stock of incorporated companies
Read and referred to the committee on the judiciary
Mr.. Thornburg introduced bill to incorporate the
Randolph and Thomasve Turnpike or Plank road
Company. Read and referred to the committee on
corporations.
Mr. Humphreys introduced bill to prohibit the
sale of spirituous liquors within two miles of Rich
land Academies in the county of Onsow. Read and
referred to the committee education
Mr.. Settle, from the committee claims, repor-
ted on several resolutions submitted to them.
Mr.. Yancey introduced bill to incorporate the
Sulphur Spring and Paint Rock Turnpike Compa-
nv in Madison and Buncombe counties. Read and
referred to the committee corporations.
Mr.. j. G. Bynum, from the select committee on
the geological survey of the State. read the report
(Which is of considerable lengthy and recommended
the passage of accompanying resolutions.
On motion of Mr.. Barringer the report and resolu
tons ordered to be printed.
The Speaker anrsounced the unfinished business
of yesterday be the bill to increase the revenue of
the State. On motion of Mr.. ID. F. Caldwell the
House resolved itself into committee of the whole
Mr.. Singeltary in the chair
The sections of the bill from the 7th to the 10Th
were severally considered, and adopted with numer
Gus amendments. ..+
At half past one o'clock the committee rose and
took recess until o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
Committee called to order at 3 p NJ and took nm