Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-07

Inc bill Tor the relief Of the Cape Fear and Deep
river navigation company, was taken up on recon
sideratlon and passed its second reading, yeas AZ,
nays Al. The rules were suspended, and the bill
read the third time.
Mr. Ferebee moved to strike out Mr.. Cottens
amendment.
Mr. Leach OF Davidson, opposed the motion and
SPOKE at length against the bill.
MI Caldwell supported the bill, though ne was
originally opposed to the prosecution OF the work.
MI jenkins replied to some observations OF Mr.
Leach, and said he considered himself better
North'Carolinan than that gentleman, as he (Mr ~
did not refuse to support the revenue bill, which
was 10 pay The Indebtedness OF the State Mr. ..
spoke earnestly in favor OF the work being finished.
Mr. Pickett spoke against any appropriation to
carry on the work.
Mr. Hackney, while declaring himself an internal
improvement man. quite agreed with Mr.. Leach on
the subject OF this work He did not think toe work
was practicable aud was in favor OF paying the debts
oil the company and getting the State clear. as he
doubted the llnal success OF the work. lie would
only vote Tor giving dollar Tor dollar with the stock
holders, and would not vote for any other plan. lie
insisted upon the stockholders coming forward with
their share. MIR. ii. spoke with force and warmth
against the bill aud wished the House to authorize
the Governor to dispose of the works to the best ad
vantage.
Mr.. Ferebee made some remarks in reply.
Mr.. Green offered an amendment authorizing the
Public treasurer to advance S2OO,Ooo, when the
stockholders raised 500, 900.
Mr.. Settle addressed the House, and regretted he
had TO diiler from some of his friends on this sub
Ject lie expressed his belief that the work was not
practicable, and stated his reasons Tor thinking so
until the hour for recess .
AFTERNOON SESSION
bill to amend the act Incorporating Elizabeth
City passed It's third reading.
A bill concerning the Lunatic Asylum was taken
up. 1t relates to the expenses OF bringing insane
paupers to the Asylum.
After a very desultory debate, and the rejection
oil some amendments, it passed its second rendinS;
but the House refused to suspend the rules to give
it a third reading.
The debate on the Cape Fear and Deep river bill
was resumed.
Mr.. Settle continued his remarks in opposition to
the bill. lie entered into the circumstances attend
ing the different calls upon the State for aid by the
company. lie expressed his conviction that he was
deceived once; but would not be deceived again
Mr. 5. made powerful argument against advancing
any further with the work. lie showed the unsotis-
factory nature OF the bill before them and declared
his firm opposition to the bill; but it would not be
factious opposition. lie was ready to take vote
upon it aud meet the question fairly on its merits.
His conscience and his judgment approved Of the
course he had taken. He was ready for the consc-
quences, and would ask no, favor from any one for
doing what he considered his duty. Mr.. Settles
speech was one of the very best of the session. and
evidently made great impression on the House.
Mr.. Outlaw made another earnest appeal in favor
Of prosecuting the work to completion and said the
Democratic party would be held responsible for the
defeat Of the bill
Mr.. Settle would not allow 1t TO be considered a
political question; but ifhe was held responsible for
debating it he would cOnslCer tia high honor to have
saved the State S3OO,oOO
message was received from the Senate propos-
ing to adjourn at o'clock, Wednesday morning, in
stead OF Z, which was concnrred IN.
Mr.. Holmes replied to MIR. Settle until the hour OF
recess.
EVENING SESSION.
bill to incorporate the Virginia and North Car
olina railroad company passed its last reading.
a bill to amend the act concerning the deaf dumb
and blind asylum passed its third reading
A bill to incorporate female normal school in
Polk county passed ITS thrd reading.
On motion of Mr.. Holmes, resolution was adopt
ed that no public business be taken up tonight al
ter the unfinished business Is disposed OIL
The debate was resumed on the Cape Fear and
Deep river bill.
The motion to strike out Mr. Cottens amendment
was relectcd-yeas ~, nays 40.
Mr.. Gillian offered substitute, winch authorised
the sale OF the river improvements to certain COM
pa"y Tor SOU, ana Si2ooo per year 'or inter-
est, and $1,000 for sinking iund, TO meet the IN
debtedncss of the company.
Mr.. Shepherd vacated the Char, ana addressed
tho House against the proposed sale IN the most ear
nest and indignant terms lie protested aga's. tue
monstrons proposition lie would rather be driven
from the House under vote oil censure than see ms
bill passed lie was ready to vote millions 10 hhSt
the works; but would never agree TO sell the WORKS
to private individuals MI . continued IN an elo,
quen' strain to comment on the effects "nrh wou'u
arise from tins neglect OF me interests oil ,he o'ate;
He appealed to his friends to support the senate ON
III preference 10 l,'H IroPoHeu o' vi sue; ito u'
not want to see the Sta'e'wok IN the hands oil spec
uatofs ana adventures, anu oesousn' tIe'" US o'o
Tiers not to drive him to desperation ny The pas
sage OF the INDUSTRIOUS oii before them 80.
Mr. Gillian explained Inc hcccss,'SS Oh 'ne
case required very DECIDED acuoh Oh 'he part ol
the House De'enueo 'he SUBSTITUTE 10 'oso'u's'y
necessary under the circumstances.
Mr.. Shepherd made another appeal TO the House