Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-21

EprnAY ian. 16. 1851.

rs 6 .FRIpAY, Jan. 16, 1861.
Mrs. Carr maids recomssend Atiops of several iti-
izsnss6f Pitt foT jusfices of he peace.
Mf cunplnghsms rom COMMITTEES on educatsons
8 III. Wilder reported the North Casolina Bank
Bill, and recommended ita passage - r
Mr.. W. H. Thoraas, from the committee on inter.
nal improvements, reported on the Cape Fear snd
Deep River Navigation Company, copcarring in the
opinion of Maj. Gwynn rs to the importsnce Of the
work. but deeming inexpedient to make the appro.
priation alluded 70 in the Report of Maj g.
Mr.. Holt introduced bill to incorporate the Ora
ham Female Seminary. Referred.
Mr. Gorrell introduced q bill to incorporate the
ferred. - - 9.
Mr. Christian introduced bill to incorporate the
Cape Fear coal mining company. Referred.
Mr.. Fennell, bill concerning the bank Of Cape
Fear. Referred
The bill to incorporate tile Yanceyvle savings
institute was read the first time and referred.
Mr.. Wilder introduced bill to incorporate the
Citzons' Bank of Raleigh, with capital of $780,
600. Referred.
Mr. Gorrell introduced a bill to incorporate the
Cambridge copper mining company. Referred.
Mr. Bryant bill to ascertain the federal popula-
ton of Ashe and the proposed county Of Allie
ghany.
Also, a bill to improve certain roads in Watauga
county. Appropriates money. ,.,...--.
Mr. w. H. Thomas, from committee on internal
improvements, reported on the AlOeafle anu CucS-
apeake canal Improvement. Particulars reported
when action is had thereon.
The bill reported from the Judiciary committee
the eectually to prevent the traffic in quor
with slaves, was read first time
Mr.. Houston introduced a bill to incorporate the
Kenansville female seminary. Retired
Bill to incorporate tho Greensville and French
Broad road, was motion of Mr.. Coleman, made
the special order for Thursday next.
Bank of Goldsborough and Of Lnconton, made
the special ORDER the former for Friday, the latter
for Tuesday next, on motion OF Messrs. Lane and
White.
The bill to extend the limits of Raleigh, read
first time and referred to the committee on cor
porations.
A number of engrossed bills from the House were
read the first time.
The bill concerning the militia in the county of
Union passed its three readings. ..---
Nv. Hill, from the committee constitutional re-
form, reported against the bill introduced by Mr.. A.
j. jones' four weeks ago, to amend the constitution
of tho State.
The hour of 70 o'clock having arrived, the Senate
resumed the consideration of the revenue bill, and
finished its reading, section by section, at the con.
clusion Of which, being II O'Clock. the Senate took
q recess.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Message from the House of Commons, with COM
munication from His Exccllency, transmitting re-
port from Mr. Shaw, on the Pungo road.
The revenue bill, a whole, then voted on
upon its second reading, and resulted in its passage
yeas A. nays 4.
On motion of Mr. Boyd, the bill was put on its
third reading and was under consideration when the
hour for adjournment arrived.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House met at 10 o'c.ock
MIR. Mann wished to amend the journal, by insert
ing the name of Louis d. Wilson, instead of Louis
d. Henry, which he had inserted by mistake, in his
resolution offered yesterday.
Mr. Bledsoe objected, as he had voted against the
resolution account Of that name being inserted,
and he did not wish to be recorded voting against
q monument to Louis d. Wilson.
MIR. Blow stated that he had drawn Mr.. Manhs
attention to the matter at the tme but the reso-
luton was merely introduced to cause delay, he Oh
Jected to any amendment.
After some remarks from Messrs. Ferebee, Mont
gomery, Lewis of Wake, and Bullock,
MIR; Holmes moved to lay the motion to amend on
the table,
Mr.. Mann called for the yeas and nays-motion
laid on the table-yeas 81, nays &c.
al explanation.
In the heat of debate he had made some remarks
upon Gov. Wise, which he wished to be understood
referring to his political character. As private
gentleman, he had the highest regard for Mr.. Wise.
and disclamcd any intention Of making personal
reflection on him.
Mr. Montgomery, from the select committee on
the bill relating to the coupon bonds of the N. c.
railroad, reported the same back with an amendment
providing for the formation of sinking fund from
the revenues Of the road, to pay the bonds they
fall due.
Mr. Holmes introduced bill to amend the char.
ter of the bank Of Cape Fear.
Mr. Davidson moved 10 reconsider the vote pas
sing the bill giving eschcats 10 the literary board for
the benefit Of common schools.
Mcssrs. Humphrey and Stubs opposed the re.
consideration.
Mr. c,i1 bo H. nj,
cripple the University. lie had made examination
and found the University possessed ample funds for
all its purposes. lie thought this measure would
do more good by giving the eschca,s to the school
fund, than by throwing it into the lap Of luxury al.
ready provided for. Reconsideration rejected
yeas Is, nays %.
A motion by Mr.. Reeves, to reconsider the vote
rejecting the bill for improving the navigation Of
Trent river, was also rejected.
FAYETTEVILLE CoALFIELps ROAD.
The order of the day, being Mr. Shepherds bill
granting aid to the Western railroad was taken up
Mr.. Shepherd, having vacated the chair, address,
ed the House He did not intend, at present, to go
into elaborate statement. but merely to mention
some amendments which he offered as an improve
ment on the former bill. One required that the cost
Of the railroad not to exceed 5000 00, of which
sum My $500, 900 was required from the State, ex.
cept by further Legislation, and $4,000 was to be
expended on the road before any appropriation was
asked. 49,.
Mr. Shepherd made an able and argumentative
appeal to the House in support of his bill, as amen
ded. In the course of his remarks, he said he had
1t from high authority that the arsenal at Fayette
vile would be enlarged if this legislature would pass
measures to develope the mineral resources Of Deep
river valley.
Mr. Gotten stated that he was always opposed to
the State connecting itself with private individuals
in constructing public works; but he would vote for
this bill against his own inclination, merely in obe-
dience to the almost unanimous wish of his constit