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

their price at least per cent Upon the adoption
of the system in New York, the bonds of that State
advanced twenty per cent. in value. The demand
thus created would keep the bonds at home; the in
terest could then be paid in own currency The
banker, having to deposite in State bonds the full
amount Of the issues, dollar for dollar it would fur
nish the people a currency respecting which they
could have no fears of sustaining loss. When spe-
Gle payment is refused, the bank would be bound to
wind up, the bonds sold, and its debts paid in full.
Mr.. Gorrell. moved to postpone to the 9th JAN
uary. Many Senators, even on Tomorrow, would
be on their way home, and this Hall will look like
banquet hall deserted" The motion then pre-
vailed.
Mr. Brogden, from the Committee in claims, re-
ported several private bills, which will be acted
as they come up on the calendar.
Mr. Wilder offered the resignation of Gen. Brog.
den, Senator from Wayne, Comptroller of State
elect, which was accepted
The Speaker announced. under a resolution of re-
quest, that he would forthwith issue writ of cleo
ton to supply the vacancy, to the county of Wayne,
to be held on the 3lst inst.
Mr.. Thomas of Jackson, reported favorably the
bill relative to certain rivers in Sampson Co.
Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS
Mr.. Dancy said he was unavoidably absent when
the bill to aid the lunatic asylum passed. If pres
ent, he would have cheerfuly supported it.
Mr.. Reeves moved message be sent to the Sem
ate proposing to elect trustees for the University inn
mediatey after the election of Public Treasurer
On motion of Mr. jenkins, it laid on the table.
The following bills were introduced, read the first
time, and appropriately referred:
Mr.Ioms bill to authorize William Davenport
to construct a dam across Main Broad river.
Mr.. Badham bill to repeal 18th section 44th
chapter revised code.
Mr.. Speer a bill to incorporate the town of Yad
kinsvil,c.
Mr.. Pickett bill concerning the county courtsof
Arson.
Mr.. Ferebec bill to prevent the telling of trees
without consent of the owners.
Mr.. Love a bill to incorporate the town of Waynes
vile.
Mr.. Baxter bill to amend the act incorporating
Little River turnpike company.
On motion of Mr.. Gillian resolution was adopt.
ed amending the 9th rule of order, which amend.
mcnt authorizes the Speaker to appoint substitute
for four days.
On motion Of Mr. Holmes the engrossed bill from
the Senate relating to the savings bank of Whining
ton, was taken up.
Mr. Holmes explained This was merely bank
of deposite for the use merchants and mechanics.
The bill proposed to make some changes in the
charter in minor matters. He moved the rules be
suspended, which being adopted the bill passed its
second and third readings.
The Speaker read communication from the Pres
ident of the Scaboard and Roanoke railroad, stating
free passage would be given to such members of
the General Assembly as wished to visit Norfolk.
The Speaker then called up number Of bills on
the calendar for a second reading, which were sue
cessively laid the table. pursuant to the resolu
ton postponins public business of Importance until
after the LIST of January.
The bill authorizing the sale Of lots in the town
of Serecta was rejected
A motion by Mr.. Morrison to reconsider the vote
was rejected.
The bill to amend the 18th section goth chapter
of the revised CODE concerning the valuation of
lands, was taken up amended and passed its Sec
and reading 1t allows dollar per day to vau
ers of land and justices Of the peace taking tax
lists one dollar per day. not exceeding tive days.
"A bill concerning registration of deeds of trusts,
&C., passed its second reading.
On motion of Mr. Lewis of Wake, general leave
of absence until LIST January, was given to such
members as may desire it.
Mr. Pickett moved that general leave of absence
be given to all lobby members for the remainder of
the session.
On motion of Mr.. Humphrey, the resolution con-
corning the improvements OF the public grounds
around the capitol was taken up.
The amendments of the committee restricted the
improvement to the ground walks leading through
capitol square.
Mr.. Lewis of Wake, thought it should be left to
the Govcrno to do what he thought necessary
There could be no doubt but that he would be eco
no.nca in the expenditure of the public money. He
therefore moved the amendment offered by tho
committee be rejected.
Mr.. Humphrey approved Of the suggestion offer
ed by Mr.. Lewis.
The amendment was rejected and the resolution
passed its third reading-yeas 54, nays A.
The House proceeded to vote for Public Treasu-
rer. Mr.. Scales nominated D. w. Courts, the pres
ent Treasurer. for reelection. Mr. Caldwell nomi-
mated c. L. Hinton.
The Committee to superintend the election repor-
ted as follows: For d. w. Courts 112; for G. L.
Hinton %: and declared d. w. Courts duly elect
ed; which report was concurred in.
On motion of Mr. Mann, the bill concerning the
distribution Of the public laws to justices of the
peace was taken up, and the rules being suspended
it passed its second and third readings
The House then adjourned
The engrossed bill from the House to allow Thos.
l. Williams late sheriff of the county Of Surry, to
collect arrears of taxes lost to-day in the Sem
ate R. E. Reeves and Abram Bryant exerted them.
selves energetcay to get it through; but the Sen.
ate did not think it expedient that it should pass.