Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-11-29

Mr.. Boyd, from the committee on propositions and
grievances reported the bill to establish the county
of Ruf6n, which passed its second reading
Message from the House, transmitting message
from His Excellency, with the resignation of Mr..
Bachelor, attorney general; and bank statement,
with proposition to print. Concurred in. -
Mr.. Wilder introduced resolution in favor of
Quentin Busbee, which was referred to committee
on claims. -.
Mr.. Boyd offered resolution, asking the comp.
troler to report to the Senate at the earliest pract
cable time, the aggregate valuation of the lands of
the State under the last assessment and the amount
of taxes paid thereon also, the aggregate number
of taxable polls with the amount of taxes paid there
on; and tabular statement setting forth the var.
GUS subjects of taxation, and the amount received
| from each.
Mr.. Martin offered resolution in favor of John
Martin.
| Mr.. Holt offered resolution, asking information
relative to the amount of money paid the State &C.
ologist, &c. Passed.
Mr.. Hill introduced bill concerning the peremp-
tory challenge jurors by persons trial for cap
tai offences. Referred to judiciary committee
Mr.. Fennell introduced bill concerning the Will
| mngton Savings Bank.
The memorials presented by Mr.. Coleman on yes
terday, from citizens OF Henderson county, ia
! ken up and referred to committee on the judiciary.
Mr. White introduced bill to amend the revised
statute concerning widows.
Mr.. Rives introduced bill to give courts of law
| jurisdiction in sales of land made for partition.
Message from the House, transmitting number
of engrossed bills, which read the first time in
| the Senate.
Mr.. Ward offered resolution to purchase ma
tional flag to be hoisted over the capitol during
sion of Legislature.
Adjourned till tomorrow 10 o'clock.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House met at 10 o'clock.
! The Speaker announced the following as a com.
mttee on public buildings: Messrs. Humphrey,
| n q n
Mr.. Humphrey offered the following resolution:
Resolued, That the committee on finance be in
structed to enquire into the expediency of amend
| ing the oath goth chap. revised code, entitled
revenue, as to subject sprituous liquors, wines or
cordials to only tax of five per cent instead of
tax upon every sale as now provided.
Also, into the propriety and expediency of repeal
ing all of said section relating to turpentine dstil
leres said dstilsries heavily taxed as land i'm
| provements.
Mr.. Scott introduced bill to provide for taking
| the testimony of females
Mr.. Elliott introduced bill authorizing banks to
issue bank notes of the value of 81 and upwards
Mr.. Ogburn introduced bill amending certain
sections of the revised code concerning common
| schools.
Mr.. Kelly introduced bill concerning the sale of
| tar and turpelItine.
belonging to the State in Watauga county.
Mr.. Cox introduced bill concerning the tax lists
Mr.. Ward introduced bill for the sale of certain
| lots in the town of Sarecta.
Mr.. Dills introduced a bill Incorporating the Rock
, bridge and Texaway turnpike company.
Mr.. Mann introduced bill to increase the pay of
| jurors in Pasquotank county.
| The above bills were read and referred to appro-
| pirate committees.
Mr.. Stubs introduced a bill to amend the Consti-
tuition of North Carolina, giving the election of
Judges &c. to the people. Read and referred to the
! on ffntiOp
The bill repeating the 5th and 9Th section, seth
chapter of the revised CODE prohibiting the issuing
of bank notes of the value of 81 and 81 coming up,
Mr.. Leach stated the feeling in his section of the
State was in favor Of the banks issuing 81 and 81
| notes.
Mr.. Hill, of Halifax, explained the grounds upon
| which the committee on corporations and currency
recommended its rejection.
! A very desultory debate ensued between Messrs
Leach Settle, Caldwell, Hill of Stokes, Hill Of Hall
| fax, and Brdgers.
A motion to lay on the table being rejected, also
motion to postpone for one week, the bill was f.
nally recommitted to the committee on corporations
! and currency, motion of Mr.. Erwin.
The bill authorizing the sale of lots in the town
of Marlborough passed its second reading
The bill repeating 46th, 47th, 4Sth sects., 1O9th
chap of the revised code, concerning the emancipa-
ton of slaves Quite spirited discussion arose on
the principles involved in this bill. 1t was opposed
! by Messrs Dargan \. NJ. Lewis, and Bridgers, and
| supported by Mcssrs. Meares, and Ii. c. Jones.
| The bill was rejected
| The bill to establish a county by the name of AL
, leghany was taken up. After able and lucid
statement of its necessity by Mr.. Gentry, who ad-
dressed the House at length, and few remarks
from Mr.. Leach in its favor the bill passed its
| ond reading.
The bill to provide for the payment of tails jurors,
| after some remarks from Messls. Rushing and AM.
| Lewis, was rejected.
| A mes age from the Governor announcing the re-.
| signation of Attorney General Bachelor
On motion of Mr.. Caldwell it was transmitted to
the Senate. Also message concerning the expense
| of the geological survey, was, on motion of Mr..
Waugh, sent to the Senate
A communication from the Public Treasurer with
the bank statements, was sent to the Senate with
proposition to print.
A bill concerning widows, after some debate, was
laid on the table for further consideration.
The bill concerning the qualification of jurors
taken up. This bill proposes to expunge the word
freebooter and insert "well qualified"
The principle embraced in the bill supported
by Mr.. Leach, and opposed by Mr.. Dargan
The yeas and nays being demanded, the bill was
rejected-yeas q; nays 76.
On motion of Mr. ID. F. Caldwell, the House ad.
journed.
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