Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-28

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NrasetY rssnstk d 3 16ss tn ssentieussil from
Warren had voted agalkst thes6iu Two yeaSs ego,
| and the bill had passed over his bed, and he was
tshpuid give It : kick in passing. He looked with
proohnd regret at the course Of te Senator from
Msisen, and hoped he did not represent the views
| Of his constituents.
Nr. Eaton denied the right Of the gentleman from
Bdske To- get bet4een him ana his conxtitueHts S
did reprssent bis constituents, and as evidence of
this fact he had neser asked Office at their hands,
that he did not get aud he WAS here now by an al
most unanimous vote Of hs people, He disclaimed
I that his people were ahtiinterna Improvement in
their views, and quoted historical facts to sustain
him in the declaration that he. too, was in favor Of
| internal improvements. He Was not now opposed
to the western railroad. He would vote for It's ex-.
| tension to AorgantOn now and two years ago he
was in favor of the construction Of section and
half, and to proceed Herewith the company be.
came able. Mr.. E. disclamed that he felt prejudic
ed against the west. He entertained no such sec
tonal feeling, and evidence of this he voted last
session against an eastern enterprise, because an
appropriation was asked 1t is true he had differed
with western gentlemen on important questions and
again it becameus to pause and look around us be-
|
ed disposed to place upon us. The State taxes had
been increased from time to time and again increas-
| ed this session, until they were burdensome. The
gentleman, in his zeal, exhibited much warmth, and
perhaps justly; but with all his e!oquence, he would
fail to convince him that it vas expedient for North
Carolns to build ten miles Of mountain railway, for
il she commenced the work she must 20 through
with it. Mr.. E. believed that after ten years expe-
rience his position would be sustained by the State
Mr.. Avery did not desire to sacrifice the social
feeling existing between himself ana the Senator
| from Warren. He referred to the time when the
Raleigh and Castor railroad was struggling under
reverse of fortune, and how western men, At the in
| stance Of the Senator from Warren, came to its
| rescue. 80
Mr.. Eaton took part in the matter, at the time
| referred to, though he was for the road
Mr.. Avery said his people deemed it a hardship
that gentlemen, living on the side of railway,
shold deny to them the same privilege which they
enjoyed and the bill, If reconsdered would be dead
so far as this General Assembly is concerned. The
bill had been before the Senate long enough for
| every Senator to become acquainted with its pro-
visions
Mr.. Eaton continued the debate, referring to the
Raleigh and CASTOR road, it's fall its rise and the
way in which it aided by the State &c.. and was
| again replied to by Mr.. Avery.
Mr.. Cherry took grounds for the bill as it was
| Now was the time to build the road. He summed
up and reviewed the argument Of the Senator from
Burke, and upon his statements he should vote for
| the bill.
Mr.. Dockery made some conciatory remarks,
dsclaiming any intention to destroy the bill, &c.
MIR. Avery said, in justice to his constituents, he
| could not consent to any compromise-he had done
his duty, and would leave the bill to the wisdom Of
| the Senate.
! The motion to reconsider prevailed by large
| majority-25 to H.
Senate then took recess.
| AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Cunningham, from the committee on educa-
ton, made report on private bill.
Mr.. w. r Myers introduced a bill apprOpriating
| go, 900 for the support of the Lunatic Asylum.
Mr.. Eaton bill to change the name of . mining
| company to Egypt
Mr.. McDiarmid introduced bill giving aid to the
| Western railroad company
| On motion OF Mr. Taylor, the bill to extend the
! powers of Roanoke Valley railroad, was read the
! second and third times and passed.
| The bill for the Western extension was made the
order of the day for Monday neat
On motion Of Mr.. Coleman the French Broad bill
| was made the order for Tuesday next
The bill to amend the charter of the Albemarle
plankroad was defeated
| The bill to amend the Revenue Code, entitled
county Revenue and charges, was defeated.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House met at 10 o'clock.
| Mr.. Rushing moved message be sent to the Sen.
ate, proposing to adjourn on Monday End February
| At o'clock, A. N.
Mr.. Badham moved to lay the resolution on the
table. Rejected-yeas SO, nays As. .,.-
| Mr.. Badham explained his reasons for the motion
| to lay on the table. They sent here to des-
| patch the public business, and no man could say
what day or what hour it would be done; and there
fore was opposed to appointing time certain for
| adjourning.
| Mr. Gotten was opposed to all such resolutions.
Mr.. Davidson was in favor of appointing day
| for adjournment.
Several amendments were offered and rejected.
| The original motion was adopted.
| Mr.. Withers presented resolution to amend S0th
section 10th chapter of the revised code.
Mr.. Stiles bill to appoint commissioners for the
Western turnpike road.
Mr.. Love introduced resolution and petition in
favor of Crabtree institute, Haywood county.
Mr.. Speer bill concerning the common school
| fund.
| Mr.. Outerbridge bill concerning slaves selling
| poultry, &C., without permit.
MI. Lyon Of Granville, resolution toappont
select committee to consider the expedency Of sci.
ling the States interest in the Cape Fear aud Deep
river navigation.
Mr.. Settle was in favor of appointing the com.
mttee He was not in favor Of selling, only enqui.
| ring into the expediency Of doing So
Mr.. Lewis Of Wake, was opposed to tho res.
olution.
| Mr.. Gotten also opposed it.
On motion of Mr.. Hill of Stokes, the resolution
was laid onothe table.
Mr.. Hargrove introd iced bill to tax retail mer.
chants who sell goods which have ever been in an
abolition State Mr. Hargrove said he introduced
this bill at the special request of constituent, but
not expecting vote on it at this time. He moved
| it be laid on the table. go
The order IF the dav heinp the bill to increase