Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-02-07
IRgialaturr pf Nnrtb Caruliua.
SENATE

SENATE.
FRIDAY, Feb 2, 1856.
! Mr.. Walker introduced memorial, accompanied
by bill to prohibit the trading with slaves in the
| county of Mecklenburg. Referred.
| Mr.. Ashe, bill concerning salaries Of the Judges
| of the Superior Courts.
The bill to recharter the Bank of the State ofNort
Carolina was taken up, and after considerable dir
casson, it passed its second reading. ~
| Mr.. Haughton introduced bill concerning the
registration of deeds, which read three times
and passed.
Mr. Cunningham, a bill supplemental to an act
passed at the present session of the General Assem-
bly, Incorporating the town of Roxboro in the county
of Pei Read three times and passed
| The special orderthe bill concerning the salaries
of certain oficers-was taken up its second read
! ing.
| Mr. Ashe offered amendment, the bill here
tofere presented 10y him concerning the salaries of
the Superior Court Judges, which was adopted.
The bill then passed its second reading.
The bill to charter the Bank of Wilmington was
taken up, and passed tssecond reading, by ayes
noes II.
The resolutions concerning Marine Hospital,
coming up their second reading,
After debate the first three resolutions were re-
jected, and the remainder adopted.
Mr.. Rayner offered amendment resofu ton
that the President and Directors of the Literary
Fund loan 81, 900 to the SealnanS Friend Society,"
which was rejected
The bill to incorporate the Dan River Steam Nav
igation Company read the third time and passed
The Senate took recess till three o CLOCK.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Biggs, from the committee on the reVisal, re-
ported a bill concerning the Revised Code, which
read three times and passed. [This is the last
of the Revsa, and provides for the publication and
distribution Of the Revised Code.
The bill to lay off and establish county by
the name of Wilson, read the second time and
passed by Ayes 30-Noes 4. 1t also read the
third time and passed.
The bill making provision for the reduction of the
public debt, was read the third time and passed.
The bill to authorize the President and Directors
of the Literary Bourd to appoint agent of Swamp
Lands, was read the third time, amended and passed.
The bill to incorporate the Little River Turnpike
Company, passed its third reading
The Senate disagreed TO the amendment of the
House of Commons to the chapter of the Revised
code concerning agriculture and geology.
The bill in favor OF William NJ. Brooks of the
county of Hyde, passed its second and third read
ngs
The bill to incorporate the Cape Fear and Wac
camaw Canal and Lumber Company, passed its
cond rerding.
Mr.. Rayner introduced bill to authorize the
public treasurer to rent out tn buildings Bruke
Square in the city Of Raleigh, which was read three
times and passed.
The Senate adjourned.
The resolution in favor of Robert Martin read
the second and third times and passed.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Mr.. Jenkins, from the committee private bills,
reported several bills referred to them.
Mr.. Mcmillan, from the committee on printing, re-
ported bill concerning the public printing and re-
commended its passage. The bill was read the first
time.
Mr. Yancy introduced bill to alter the lines be-
tween Madison and BuncOmbe counties. Read and
referred to the committee propositions and grey-
anceS.
Mr. Selby introduced bill to incorporate the town
of Nebraska in Hyde county, which read the
first time, and motion of Mr. Selby the rules were
suspended the bill read the second and third times
and passed.
Mr.. Love presented resolution that the bill for
the Western extension of the North Carolina Rail- |
road be referred to McSsrs Baxter Shepherd, Out
law Gorrell, and Patterson for amendments. Adop-
ted.
Mr.. Mcares introduced bill to incorporate the |
Wacamaw and Shailotte plankroad company. Read {!
the first time.
Mr.. Houston introduced u bill to amend the act !
Incorporating the town of kenansville. Read and
referred to the committee propositions and griev
anceS. |
Mr.. Myers moved the report of the Public Treas
urer stating the adopted to pay the State |
debt in New York be printed.
Mr.. Singeitary wished it referred back to the |
Treasurer for correction.
Mr.. Jordan opposed the printing of the report and
replied to some remarks of Mr.. Singeltary.
Mr. Barringer was indifferent whether the motion |
of the gentlcmln prevailed or not. lie preferred !
the suggestion of the gentleman from Pitt, that the
Treasurer be allowed to explain whether he gave
or two per cent for the second month commission |
to the broker who negotiated this loan. AS read at |
Clerks the letter states treasurer
agreed to give per cent per annum, with
mission Of one per cent for month and addi- |
ton of one per cent fer the second month"; with |
pledge of $G5, 000 States Bonds. This strong
security for loan of 900 to the solvent State of
North Car Dina. If these be the terms, the debt
ought to be discharged forthwith.
Mr.. Myers stated in support of his motion that he
wanted the present state of Treasury made public |
for the information of the people.
Mr.. Steele approved of the manner in which the
Public Treasurer managed the public affairs. He !
deprecated the publication of such statements as the
under discussion and declared his solemn belief
that the arrangements made by the Treas rer were
the very best that could be adopted.
Mr. j. G. Bynum moved the motion be laid on the
table. Adopted.
Mr. Whitlock moved to reconsider the vote reject
ing the Dan River and Yadkin Railroad bill.
The motion to reconsider supported by Messfs.
j. NJ Leach, Shepherd, j. G. Bynum Jordan, j. w.
Neal and opposed by Messrs. L. Ii. Williams and
Outlaw.
The motion to reconsider adopted-yeas II,
nays sc.
Mr. Shepherd offered an amendment which cha 7g-
ed the subscription of the State to endorsement
of the bonds of the company, which was adopted.
Mr. Mebane thought the allowance of $40, 0Uu per
mile too much. $1,000 would be sufficient
Mr.. Amis pledged himself to introduce that amend
ment on the third reading. /
Mr.. Winston said the arguments against the meas
ure yesterday remained unanswered and at some
length opposed the bill destructive to the interests