Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-11-26

On motion Of Mr.. Humphrey the resolution was
laid on the table. |
Mr.. Hill, of Halifax, reported from the committee
upon rules for the government of the House recon-
mending those of the last Legislature with certain
amendments Report adopted.
clause in the revised code making it the duty OF the
keeper Of the capitol to act as does-keeper until
that officer was elected and hoped that the action
of the present House in paying the former door,
keeper for their services before the election "ou'd
not be precedent.
Mr. Lewis presented report from the joint COM
mttee on rules of order, which was read, cohcu'eu
in and message sent to the Senate informing them
thereof re
Mr. George NJ White, Of Bladen, was qualified
and took his seat.
Mr.. Ferebee presented bill to revive and amend
an act entitled an act to incorporate tne oanuei
and Pasuuotank new cut canal company. heao ana
referred to the committee internal improvements.
Mr. L. O. Sharp, of Iredell, was qualified and took
his seat.
Mr.. Rushing presented bill to provide for the
payment of tails jurors Read and referred to the
committee on the judiciary.
Mr. c. N. White presented bill to amend the 9th
section of the 46th chapter of the revised code.
Mr. Whitson presented a bill to amend the char
ter of the North Carolina western railroad company
Ordered be printed and referred to the committee
on internal improvements.
standing committee of the House to be called the
committee on corporations and currency.
On motion of Mr.. Scales message was sent 10
the Senate proposing to print 600 copies OF the COM
mon school report
A message was received from the Senate propos'
ing to enter forthwith into election OF ooilctor
for the sixth district which, being concurred In, Mr.
jenkins nominated Mr.. Lander.
Mr. Foster nominated V. G. Barrnger.
The committee to superintend the election repor-
ted that Mr. Lander received 103 votes; Mr.. Barrn-
ger 81.
Mr.. Lander was declared duly elected.
Mr. Canser presented bill to amend the charter
of the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford rail-
road company. Read ordered 20 be printed and
referred to the committee internal improvements.
Mr. Speer presented bill to amend certain sec
tons of the revised code concerning the qualfica-
ton of jurors. Read and referred to the committee
on the judiciary.
The Speaker announced the following committees:
House Committee on Corporations and Currency.
-Messrs. Hill, of Halifax, Outlaw, Caldwell, Bridg'
ers, and Davidson.
Joint Committee on the Lunatic Asylum.-Messrs.
A. NJ Lewis, Crump, Blow, Tate, and Pitchford:
Joint Committee on the Deoy, Dumd and Blind
InstHution.-Messrs. Erwin \. Thompson, Cox of
Jones, Mabry, Waddell, and Routh
Joint Committee Fnance.-Messrs. A. NJ.
Scales, Smawood, Long, Elliott, Speight, Z. N.
White, Bledsoe, and Mcintosh.
On motion of Mr., Hill, of Halifax, message was
sent to the Senate proposing to print the joint rules
of order for the of the members OF the General
Assembly.
Mr. Leachs bill for repeating the 9Th and 9th Sec
ton of the seth chapter of the revised statutes was
taken up for second reading.
Mr.. HILL of Stokes, moved to amend by striking
out the words " fifth and''
Mr.. Leach objected and moved that the bill be laid
on the table for the present. Adopted.
Mr.: jenkins moved the bill be taken up and refer
ed to the committee the Judiciary, which was re-
| jected-ycas 40 nays 4S.
A message received from the Senate propos-
ing to have the constitution of the United States
and the constitution of the State of North Carolina
printed with the joint and separate rules of order
for the use Of the members of the General Assem-
bly,, Library, &c.
Mr. Leach moved to amend by inserting " and
Washngton's farewell address," on which he called
| for division.
! Mr. Lewis opposed the amendment; seeing no
reason for having the address printed, it not having
| any connection with the rules Of order of either
House, and considered it merely as a piece of OK
| travagaEicc of no practical use whatever.
Mr. Leach made some observations in reply, and
stated the address was printed by several of the
| States in the manner proposed.
Mr. Erwin wished to have the proposition made
in tangible shape that the address might be dis
trbuted among the people. He opposed its being
printed among the rules, but would support pro-
position to have it printed separately for distribution
Mr.. Badham moved to amend Mr.. Leach's motion
| by adding President Perces third annual message,
that document having most important bearing OH
| the interests Of the South.
| The Speaker said there analogy between
the rules of order and Mr.. Badhams al ndment,
and seemed to think the entire debate out of order.
Mr.. Lewis opposed Mr.. Badham's amendment on
the same ground that he opposed Mr.. Leach's-had
no objection to have it done in pamphlet FORM and
thought they could publish Jackson's Bank veto
Mr.. d. F. Caldwell wished to make some remarks
upon Jackson's veto message, but was called to or
der by the Speaker.
Mr.. Jenkins stated his reasons for opposing the
amendment. He had as much respect for the fare
well address the member from Davidson, NIr
Leach) He thought every member of the House
had read the address, but if any had not let them
purchase ii for themselves and not compel the State
to supply them. The address printed with the rules
would be for the benefit of the members only, and
not the people in general He wished to have tn,
Know Nothing ritual published along with the ad
ton. He concluded by opposing such an expendi
ture of the public money. Let those in want O
the address purchase for themselves.
The Speaker decided Mr.. Badham's and Mr.
Leach's amendments were out of order, and endet
the debate by putting the question ON the origina
motion, which was adopted
MIR. Crump excused from serving on the com
mittee private bills and Mr.. Settle appointed i,
his place.
On motion of Mr.. Waddell the House adjourned
/ SENATE.
SATURDAY, Nov. %, 1856.
Mr.. Dockery, Senator from Richmond, appeared
was qualified, and took his seat.
Mr.. Eaton moved that proposition be sent to tn
House of Commons to raise joint committee t.
count the vote for Governor-which was agreed to
Mr.. Hill, of CaswcI, introduced the following res
olutions, which were adopted:
Resoloed, That so much of the Governors mes
sage as relates to a deficiency in the public revenue