Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-12-20
LEGISLATURE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
SENATE.

Mr.. Christian presented memorial from the coun-l
Mr.. Eaton. from the committee to whom the bill
referred. to repeal the act concerning TAO issue
of small notes, reported adverse thereto.
Mr.. Wilson, from the committee to whom was re-
ferred the bill to amend section s, ch 40 revised
code, reported in favor of said bill
Mr.. Boyd, from the committee on finance mace "
report relative to the public treasury, which was Ut
aered to be printed.
Mr. Pool from the committee on the judiciary, re-
ported adverse to the bill to amend the TIN secon Oh
the 18th oh. revised code. =,
Mr. Hill, from the committee the Judiciary, re-
ported the bill to prevent the telling OF tinoer ~
Enc river and Fishing creek, with an Amendment
Mr. Hill, from the select committee On Sonsts'u
t;onal reform reported the bill prescribing the mode
for submitting the free suffrage act to the people, lor
their ratifica lion, and recommended its passage
Mr.. Miller introduced bill for the benefit OF Gre
dtors Of deceased persons whose estates are inso'
vent ,:u
Mr.. Boyd, from the committee to whom the phi
was referred authorizing the securities OF the ate
sheriff of Pitt to collect arrears OF taxes, reporteo
favorabIy to the same.
The hour of III o'clock, having arrived, the Sem
ate proceeded to vote for seven councillors o'
when Messrs. G. C. Marchant, D,.G w: "ard' ~
NJ Long, W. d. Bethel, A. A. Mckay, John walk
Bill to incorporate the Trent river and Tuckaho
navigation company, was taken up and read the Srd
time: and mon which, Mr.. Clark asked for the
Yeas and Nays, which resulted, yeas g. nays II.
Mr. Thomas, of Jackson, from the committee TO
whom was referred the engrossed bill relative 10
purchasers of Cherokee lands, made report tnere-
on which was ordered to be transmitted to the
House, with proposition to print bill and report.
Mr. W. H. Thomas from the committee on inter-
nal improvements reported the engrossed bill to In
corporate the Macon turnpike company, and recon-
mended its passage.
Mr.. Boyd, from the committee on propositions
and grievances reported back the bill relative to hsh
in Roanoke river and its waters, which, on motion
of Mr. Person was read the End time, and rejected.
On motion OF Mr.. Cunningham, the bill to protect
holders of coupon bonds against loss OF the same by
accident, taken up, and read the End time and
upon this bill, he said be wished to say but very
words in explanation. The Governor has very
properly called attention to the dangers from acct
dent to those who hold the bonds of the State and
know the fact that these holders do feel insecure
and that their fears are not at all unreasonable.
man having bonds for ten or twenty thousand dol
lars cannot carry them about his person; they are
great temptation to thieves, while if they are lost,
misaid or destroyed by accident, he can recover
nothing from the State. If they stolen the I'M
lawful holder may boldly claim them as his own, as
they not to be endorsed and therefore every pur
chaser either get iron-safe, or else deposit
with some other. Ii he deposits with friend he is
no better of, for he may lose his receipt or it may
De OeStrOyeQ. lneSe, Sr, are SeTlouS discourage.
ments to those who wish to invest in State stocks,
and to females guardians and that class Of persons,
they are great impeliments, preventing many such
from buying shat otherwise would be most desi-
rable property to them. Now it the policy of the
State make to the interest of people to invest
their funds in its bonds and the bill before will
accomplish much in this way, and by very simple
and inexpensive process give perfect security to ali
holders and buyers while their risks are now very
great. As cannot any possible objection equal
to these arguments for the measure proposed, take
it for granted that it will certainly receive the
sanction of the Legislature.
Mr.. Cameron advocated the bill, and read from
the Annual Message of His Exceency, a recommen-
dation of the very measure introduced by the Sena-
tor from Person.
Mr. GorrelI also advocated the bill, and it passed
its End reading, and was refer ed to the committee
on the judiciary.
Mr. Houston introduced bill, requiring persons
who sue railroad companies, to give notice of such
suit to the superintendent of said roads, ten days
before court.
On motion of Mr.. Person. the bill to repeal an act,
entitled act to prevent the obstruction Of the pas
sage of fish up Roanoke river and its waters, was
taken up and read its 2nd time.
Upon this BILL an interesting debate sprung up
between Mr.. Cherry and Mr.. Person. Mr. c. for,
Mr.. P. against the bill.
Mr.. Virgins offered an amendment, preventing
any person from fishing in the Albemarle and its
tributaries from sunset Saturday to daybreak Mon
day morning-and advocated his amendment
Mr.. W. H. Thomas said, he rose for information.
How fast do fish travel up the river?
Mr.. Wiggins.-Shad are supposed to travel only
seven miles in twenty-fou hours.
Mr. billiard opposed the amendment. &c. also, did
Mr.. Cowper
Mr. Bryant of Ashe, said his constituents we're
deeply interested in this NATTER and he hoped these
channels would be kept open!
Mr. EheSSOn Of WASHINGTON Spoko tho
bill and the amendment.
Pending the consideration of this bill, the Senate
adjourned
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Mr.. Jenkins presented memorial from W. E.
Bobbit, praying the return of Sl0O improperly paid
by him under the revenue law.
Several reports from the standing committees
were presented.
Mr. Stiles offered resolution in favor of William
Beale, of Cherokee Co.
The following bills presented, read the first
time and referred.
Mr. Routh, bill to raise the per diem of the mem.
bers Of the General Assembly, Git proposes S. per
diem.)
Mr.: Badham, a bill to incorporate the Albemarle
and Suffolk railroad company
MI. Sharpe, bill to repeal the 3Oth section 99th
chapter Of the revised code, concerning revenue
Mr. B'anton, bill in favor of John Wilson, of
Cleavcland Co.
Mr.. Yancy, bill to amend the act, incorporating
the Sulphur Spring and Pintrock turnpike compa.
ny.
Mr. Cox, Of Perquimons bill to provide for the
Improvement of Yeoping river, Perquimons Co.
Mr.. Badham stated that the friends of the bill ia.
cooperating the Exchange Bank of Newberne, con-
s'dered the discussion on its merits as premature and
mad requested him to move it be laid on the table
for the present. Adopted
The order Of the day, being the bill to charter the
Peoples Bank Of North Carolina, was then taken up.
mr. u. +. Caldwell spoke in favor Of the bill. He
entered INTO the history of internal improvements in
North Carolina, and the various banks chartered by
toe State, ana commented on the powers conferred
on these institutions, as injurious to the peone at
large. Pending Mr.. Caldwell's remarks,
At halfpast eleven O'clock tho uo,,a ,,ro,.,al