Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-12-24

objections. He was surprised that any Senator
should be found opposed to this bill-a project to
be carried out BY thsmonsy OF private persons
port towns He referred to other States, whose
roads were compelled to seek depots in other States
The gentleman from Rowan, only few days ago,
had called upon him to help in building road from
Rowan, west-and now he was opposed to this
scheme. r. d.. -...-ea -
Mr. Ramsay made some remarks in reply, and
in explanation. z - 49,. .-----s-
Mr. Dockery remarked that he internal
improvement man-of the original panel. In for
merlegiSatures he had lost many hours of sleep for
the furthersnce ofschemes of internal improvements
Spent late hours in considering bills, and he was now
for internal improvements. He was partial to Roads
commencing and ending in the state ; but this ms.
lance was exception. He argued to show that
this road will not drain our State He had under
stood that there ten thousand times more coal
than could ever go down Deep river-the coal fields
incxhaustibe-and where the necessity for alarm
He advocated the right Of the applicants this bill
to build the road with their money.
Mr.. Pool would like to know if there was a pro-
ject to have road to the N. c. Road from the coal
tields-fso, then there would be South Carolina
Road tapping the North Carolina Road.
Mr.. Thomas, of Jackson-If there is, such pro-
ect had not come before the committee on internal
improvements
MIR. Rves had no idea but that the road would
carry more trade to the Wilmington and Rutherford
road, than it would take away. He would vote for
the BILL because he believed the quantity Of coal was
immens e-more than all the railroads could posi-
bly, carry off,
Mr.. Ramsay, if the road is to be feeder to the
Wilmington and Rutherford road, why put this
bonus for the State on each passenger?
Mr.. Thomas-It ought to be placed on every such
road New Jersey and other States have done the
same thing.
Mr. Holt-In reply to Mr.. Ramsay, he would
state there was an important project before this
branch of the General Assembly develop the great
riches of these mines. There disposition on
the part of his constituents against any schemes of
internal improvements; leading North or South out
Of the State If he could, however, reconcile this
matter to his previous opinions on internal improve
ments, he would vote for the bill. lie anxious
to do all he could for the constituents ofthe Senator
from Montgomery.
Mr. Battle called for the yeas and nays, which
resulted, yeas Is, nays Is.
Mr. W. II. Thomas moved to reconsidered the above
bill; before the question taken, the Senate ad-
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Reports were received from the standing COM
mittees.
Mr. Davidson offered resolution that the House
adjourn from Tuesday next to Monday 29:h inst.
. Laid on the table.
Mr. Hargrove offered resolution in favor of W.
H. Gillian, Of Granville.
Mr. Withers' resolution-that no public business
of importance bills upon their second or third
reading should be acted ON from Wednesday next
until after the LIST January.
Mr. Withers said that he had cndcavored to
suit the wishes of all parties, and do injustice to
none hc therefore, submitted the resolution to the
House. Adopted
The following bills were introduced, read the first
time and appropriately referred.
Mr.. Rand bill to revise and consolidate the char
ter of the city of Raleigh.
Mr.. Spcer a bill to incorporate the Yadkin coun-
ty mining company, and for other purposes
Mr.. Davidson bill to amend the law relating to
the repairs of public roads.
Mr.. Clarke moved the bill be printed. Motion re.
jected.
Mr. Rushing thought it ought to be printed. 1t
bill to tax every citizen Of the State for road
purposes; and it affected all interests, it ought
to be printed for general information
Mr. Houck moved to reconsider the vote refusing
to print.
The House refused to reconsider, and the bill was
referred to the committee propositions and griev
NJ Mann bill to provide for improving the up
per part Of PaSguotank river 1t authorizes the Gov
. ernor to employ competent person to execute the
work.
Mr.. Mason bill to charter the Garysburg and
Windsor railroad company.
McSsrs Erwin. WaIdell, Matthew's, White Of Ca.
barrrs and Ward, received leave of absence until
LIST January.
PEorLE's BANK.
The unfinished business Of yesterday was taken
up, being the debate upon the Peoples Bank bill.
Mr.. Baxter addressed the House in support of the
bill, and replied to the several objections urged
against the bill. He pointed out the advantages to
be derived from passing the charter, and thereby
Tighten the burdens of the State.
Mr.. Baxter concluded speech ofnearly one hour
and half by thanking the House for the courtesy
and attention paid him.
Mr.. Jenkins wished to explain some points
: which he thought Mr.. b. misunderstood him; and
argued that some Of his former objections to the
bill remained unanswered.
Mr. Bledsoe also wished to explain No influence
as alluded to by Mr.. Baxter had been exercised on
him. lie opposed the bill principie-as giving
privileges to class who did not deserve them. lie
4! had not attempted to influence any man. nor would
/! he allow any man to influence him. 1t was on prn-
ciple he opposed the bill, and would vote against it.
! Mr.. Outlaw, in order to have test vote, moved
/ it be indefinitely postponed which was rejected
| yeas 50, nays Ga. The House voted as follows:
YEAs-Messrs Badham, Barnes, Bcdsoe, Blow.
! Brdgcrs, Bright Bynum, Bullock, Gotten, Cox of
Jones, Dancy, Davidson. Glass. Green, llackny, Hail.
Hargrove Hester, Hill of Stokes, Hill of Halifax
| Holmes, Humphrey, Jarvis, jenkins, Lewis of Wake
Lewis of Nash, Long, Lyon Of Orange, Lyon of
Granville, Mason, Masten. Montgomery, Moore. Out
law, Outerbrdge, Parker, Patterson, Pearson, Rand
Rushing, Saus, Scales, Settle, Slaughter, SMALL
wood, Switzerland. Speight, Tate, Thompson, White
! of Sampson, Williamson and Withers-52.
NAYs-Messrs. Baxter, Benbury, Bethea, Blan-
ton Caldwell, Canslcr, Clarke, Cox of Perquimans
Crump, Dargan, Dills, Eborn, Eler. Elliott, Erwin
Ferebee, Folk, Foster, Gather Gentry, Gillian
Leitch of Robson, Little, Love, Mabry. Mann,
Martini Mathews, March, Mcintosh, Meares Morrison,
Mosely, Ogburn, Pickett, Pitchford, Ramsour, Ran
kin, Reeves, Richardson, Routh, Rumly, Scott,
Sharpe, Siler, Spcer, Stewart, Stiles, Strayhorn,
Stubs, Tomlnson, Toms, Waddc, Ward, Waugh,
White of Cabarrus, White of Bladen, Wilson and
| Yancy-64.
The bill passed second readng-yeas 30, nays 81.