Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-17

sent to the Senate transmitting appointments for
commissioners for the Lunatc Asylum.
On motion of Mr.. Humphreys, the committe on
| public buildings requested to inquire into the
| expectancy Of adopting means to warm the rooms
of the capitol.
Mr.. Hiil of Halifax, offered a resolution that the
House take recess each evening from half past
five until seven, and set until 10 O'clock,
| Mr.. Outlaw opposed the resolution.
| Mr. Hill, of Stokes moved to amend BY inserting
five o'clock, which being accepted by the mover, the
resolution adopfel-yeaS r. nays 90.
The following bills were introduced, read. and ap-
propriately referred.
Mr. Hargrove, bill to incorporate the town of
Townvie in Granville county.
! Mr.. Mcarcs, bill to incorporate the N. c. Gas
| Coal Mining and transportation company.
Mr.. Leach, of Davidson, bill to incorporate the
Bank of Lexington
Mr.. Mcarcs, a hill to incorporate the Vulcan min.
| ing and manufacturing company.
| Mr.. Meares, bill to incorporate the Tuscarora
mining and manufacturing company.
| Nj, MeareS bill to Incorporate the Excelsior
| mining and manufacturing company.
Mr.. Pearson, bill to lay off and establish road
| from Chid>vile to Piedmont springs, in Yancey,
| Watauga and Burke counties.
! Mr.. johnson, a bill to amend S5,h section. 34th
| chapter of the Revised Code, concerning slaves.
Mr.. Bynum, a bill to regulate the fees Of clerks
and masters in equity, the sale of real estate.
| Mr.. Rurnley. bill to incorporate the Carolina
| City steam navigation company.
| Mr.. Davidson bill to require sheriffS and other
| officers to advertise sales in the newspapers
| Mr.. Bynum, a bill to incorporate the Gulf and
| Morrison Railroad company.
Mr.. Sharpe moved to reconsider the vote indef-
nitely postponing the bill relative to the coupon
| bonds of the North Ca, DINA Railroad Company
| Mr.. Baxter opposed the reconsideration. lie con-
| sidered the House ought not to be troubled any
| more with this company's affairs; they ought to
| ly on their own resources
Mr.. Bridgers supported the motion in order to
have an opportunity TO amend the bill.
| After remarks from Mr.. Sharpe in support
of his mot on, Mr.. Lewis, of Wake spoke in favor
of reconsideration, rs the interests of the State
were deeply involved.
! Mr.. Erwin supported the motion, the ground
/ of this road being great State work.
| Mr. Leach, of Davidson, supported the motion,
! but did not consider it party question.
! The motion to reconsider adopted, yeas G1,
| nays 40.
On motion Of Mr.. Leach, the bill was referred to
! the joint select committee.
The House rejected several motions to make spc-
| cial orders of the day in favor Of certain bills.
] On motion of Mr. Hill, of Stokes the bill to in
| corporate the n. c. and Piedmont Railroad
! pany, was ordered to be printed. The adjourned
debate upon the Mechanics lien bill was resumed
/ Mr.. Benburv Withdrew his amendment offered On
Saturday, and offered substitute, giving contract
ors prior claim. Rejected.
! Mr. Hester moved as an amendment, that Law
ycrs be held acesanable for bad advice to clients.
Adopted.
Mr. Scott offered an amendment which was ac-
ceptcd by Mr.. Lewis.
Mr.. Benbury very strongly opposed the bill.
Mcssrs Erwin and Jones advocated the passage
! Of the bill.
Mr.. Wadlcli offered an amendment confirming the
operation of the bill to corporate towns which he
afterwards Withdrew, but it was renewed by Mr..
! Long.
Mr.. Hill, Of Halifax. moved to lay the bill on the
table, which was adopted-yeas 60. nays 40.
The special order Of the day being the bill to
amend the charter of the Wilmington, Charlotte
and Rutherford Railroad company,
Mr. Mc,ras addressed the House in support of the
b:i; d t2k YER extended view Of tbs ts aate ard
banking interests of the State and argued in favor
3! of internal improvements. Mr.. Mearcs occupied the
| attention of the House, until the hour of recess.
: AFTERNOON SESSIONS
| The rules were suspended and the following bills
passed their second and third readings:
!: A bill to establish Superior courts in Harnctt
county.
A bill to authorize the public treasurer to issue
coupon bonds of the value of five hundred dollars.
! A bill concerning the militia of Union county.
| Mr. Humphrey moved the bill concerning the
navigation of Trent river, be made the order of the
dav on Thursday next Adopted
On motion of Mr. Rand, the bill to revise and con-
so!ate the Charter Of tho City of Raleigh. was TAX
en- up and real the second lime.
!: Mr.. Rou,i moved to amend the bill, by extending
:. the corporate limits.
i Mr. Lewis, of Wake, opposed the amendment and
thought it un Just that those outside Of the City
should be called upon to pay the debt already con-
! traclcd by those within the City.
i Mr.. jenkins supported the amendment and stated
that the greatest part of the City debt contract
| ed purchasing the fair grounds. and argued upon
the Justice of taxing all those who received the ben
! Gifts of the CITY m
: Mr. Lewis replied, and denied the City had been
; taxed for the fair grounds. 1t had been purchased
! by subscription. Mr.. L., at great length, opposed
the extension. and urged a great variety Of ohjcc
tons against it.
Mr. Jenkins replied to Mr.. Lewis, and insisted
that the City subscribed 81. 800, and commented on
the remarks made by Mr.. Lewis. and very earnestly
advocated the passage of the BILL as act of JUS
tice to the tax paying citizens.
Mr.. Rontll made short, but effective speech, in
support Of the bill.
Mr. B!edso' opposed the amendment, and in con.
cusion offered one, to except the citizens outside
from paying any part of the present city debt. Re-
| jcc1ed.
Mr. Rouths amendment was adopted.
The bill passed its second reading-yeas Is,
nays q.
The rules were suspended, and the bill read The
! third time.
!! Mr.. Bedsoe offered an amendment, leaving the
| question to the citizens Of the city and suburbs,
! which he afterwards withdrew.
! Mr.. Hill, Of Halifax, moved an amendment reat-
ing to the number of commissioners, which was
adopted
Several amendments were rejected, and the bill
passed its third reading
| The House then took recess until o'clock
| EVENING Session.
Mr.. Reeves moved to take up his hill relating to
the passage of fish up the Yadkin river. It passed
its second reading. The rules were suspended and
it was put upon its third reading.
An amendment presented and accepted pro-
of the Yadkin Navigation Company.
Mr.. Hall wished to insert land the rights of
millers"
Mr.. Reeves opposed this. He said that the mil.
lers who had wholly damned mp the river were Just
the persons he wished to dsplace.
Considerable discussion aud confusion occurred
during which several amendments were offered and