Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-24


support of his position, when he interrupted by
the gentleman from Aamance, stating that he would
adopt the suggestions OF the gentleman from Gran
vile whcreupon Mr.. Jenkins said he desired to say
nothing farther.
\ motion to reconsider the vote was made by Mr..
Dortch but afterwards withdrawn and several amend
ments by Mr.. Mebane adopted
Mr.. Myers moved amendment that the work
commence at Beaufort. Rejected
Mr.. Gotten addressed the House at considerable
length. Having been denounced as an ant-mprove-
ment he wished to set himself right on the sub
ject. lie well what advantage the i'm
provement of Rivers and the building of Railroads
to the people, but opposed to the State in
t.rfering with them. He wanted them built by in
divdual enterprise. The Railroads of Great Britain
We're built by Individuals likewise those Of Georgia
where the State owns but one road. He denied the
right of the Legislature to lay oncsous burdens on
the people Mr.. Z. reviewed the various works OF
in. ernal improvements at present in progress and
declared while ready to finish all Tie works at pres
unfinished, he would not vote one dollar to COM
mencc any new undertaking.
Mr.. j. II. Hcadcn commented on the speech of Mr..
Cottuar, and lit length combattcd his assertions
Mr.. Gotten replied to Mr.. Headen and asserted he
spoke the sentiments Of his constituents.
Mr.. Dargan followed and strongly advocated the
extension of the Railroad East and West, and the
system of internal improvements generally.
The report from the committee on conference on
the bill conccr ling criminal proceedings read.
The following amendment adopted in place of
the words hath removed out of the State" which
was the subject of disagreeme t, be inserted or by
procurement connvance hath removed out of the
State"
After which Mr.. Outlaw moved to adjourn until
Monday. Rejected-yeas Al, nays 60.
The House took recess until clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Speaker having read the names Of the en-
crossed bills received from the Senate,
\ motion to adjourn made and adopted
yeas So nays 81.
The House adjourned until Monday, 10 O'clock.
SENATE.
MONDAY JAM %, 1853.
\ number of bills and reso. utrons, ensrosSed, were
body in the same.
JUDICIAL CIRcUITs.
The Senate took up the notice to RECONSIDER the
vote by which was passed the bill to divide the State
the passage Of the bin its third reading, and
the bill was rejected by the following vote
Those who voted for the bill arc, McsSrs. BlggS,
Boyd, Christian, Eaton, FaiSon, Fisher Oillmcr Ora
ham, Graves, Haughton, Iokc, Mills, Spcight, Tho
mas Of j., Walker, Wilder ana WooI-!I.
Those who voted against it are, Mcssrs. Bower,
Brog,cn. Cherry, Collins Cunningham Davis,
Drake EJorn Fcnncll, Fonvie, Herring, Jones,
Sanders, Taylor, Taylo", Thomas OF D., Virgins,
Wiley and y. Winsew-2j.
The bill to emancipatc Handy, Polly and Louisa.
slaves, read and rejected.
Mr.. Eaton, from the select committee on a5rIcul-
ture, reported the following bill and recommended
its passage. \ bill to encourage agriculture and for
other purposes Read first time Approprates 81, 500
annually for State Fairs, to be paid when the State
Society shall exhibit evidence that similar amount
has been raised by it for State.
Mr.. Fonnvilie called up the bill for the i'm
Provemcnt of the ship navigation of New River in
Onslow County. The bill was earnestly advocated
by Mr.. Fonnve, after which it passed its second
reading.
On motion by Mr.. Eaton the Senate took up for
consideration the bill for completing furnishing and
enclosing the buildings and grounds OF the State
Asylum for the insane. The said bill was read
third time and ordered to be engrossed, yeas 81,
nays 3.
COMPLETION OF \. C. RAILROAD.
The Senate now proceeded to the consideration of
the bill appropriating million Of dollars for the
completion of the North Carolina Railroad. The bill
read and passed a second time.
The House then took recess until three o'clock.
AFTERNOON Session.
The bill to complete the North Carolina Railroad
passed its third reading, and was ordered to be
go sed
MIR. Mills introduced bill to amend the Consti-
tuition of the State to provide for annual
sions OF the Legislature. Read and Referred on his
motion, to the Judiciary committee.
Mr.. Bower bill to establish County to be called
Allegheny. Referred. Mr. Bower stated his
reason for Introducing it here, that similar bill, in
the Commons, was kept back in that body by
accumulation of other business He had offered it
III the hope of forwarding the measure. lie said he
trusted he would be able to satisfy the committee
that TIC bill founded in justice and ought to
pass.
The bill to authorize the construction of the Cur
rituck and Albenarle ship conal was taken up and
after some remarks by Mcssrs. Jones, Graves and
Cherry it passed its third reading and ordered
to be engroSscd.
The bill supplemental to the act establishing the
County of Polk read second time and passed.
The bill! to authorize the Cape Fear and Deep Riv-
cr Navigation Company to issue bonds, to be en-
dorsed by the State to the amount Of 100000 was
taken up. Said bill amended, and passed its
third reading and ordered to be engrossed.
The Senate was engaged for the remainder of the
evening in considering the bill for extending the
North Carolina Railroad west from Salisbury.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Memorials were presented from Robson, Frank
lin, Rowan Hyde, Wayne, Stanly. and Cumberland.
Mr.. Steel from the committee corporation, re-
ported several bills referred to them.
Mr.. Canister from the committee internal inn
provements reported on several bills referred to
them.
Mr. Normcnt presented resolution, that from
Tuesday next the House hold night sessions from 7
to o'clock Mr.. Norment stated his motive for
presenting this resolution was that every ntcrven
hour from this to the final adjournment, be dedica
ted to the public business
Mr. Love moved to lay the resolution on the ia
bic. Rcjectcd-Ayes H. Noes A.
Mr.. Love moved to indefinitely postpone With
drawn
Mr. Outlaw renewed the motion. Rejected-Aycs
80, Noes Al.