Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-24

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Mr.. Humphrey moved it be made the order Of the
day for Thursday next 2.
Mr.. Hill Of Halifax .moyedto postpone indefinitely.
Pending debate between Messrs. Lewis OF Wake,
Masten, Meares. and Humphrey the House took =
recess until o'clock. -
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The debate on the motion to postpone indefinite
ly was resumed. tf1s-t - 49, Es{
"A motion made to lay the postponemenk on
the table. Rejected-yeas 20, nays 46. 4.
Mr.. Mearcs was opposed to the indefinite post
ponement; and commented on the opposition of
fered to this BILL and insisted the bill should be fair
ly debated on its merits
Mr.. Bledsoe>repled; and defended his course in
opposing the BILL He read the Democratic platform
on the subject Of internal improvements, and also
the Know Nothing platform on the same subject /;
and very spirtedly defended himself and avowed he
would persevere in the Of opposition to
the bill. Mr.. B. opposed the bill because the vari-
schemes embraced in the bill had been acted
upon and voted down by the House; and he regar-
ded it as an attempt to combine local interests Tor
the purpose of forcing through the House bill
which would involve the State in debt to an extent
never contemplated by the people, and beyond their
means of payment policy which, ii pursued,
would inevitably lead to Reputation or bankruptcy.
He was elected as Democrat, and was prepared to
redeem, in good faith, the pledges Of the Democrat
c party in reference to internal improvements, in
such manner and to such extent " as just regard
tor the interest of the people may require, and the
and resources ofthe State will prudcntly allow
and further. And il refusal to engage in a wild
and reckless expenditure ofthe peoples money, con-
rary TO their wishes, and which would necessarily
"burthen them with oppressive taxation" made him
N aNtj-iuterI,al .mDrOvement. he willing
to occupy that position.
Mr.. Meares made rather political speech in re-
ply, and while avowing himself member of the
American party, denied that politics had influenced
him in this matter
MIR. Bedsoe again defended the course he pursued
consistent with the platform Of the Democratic
party, and intended to persevcre in it.
The Speaker hoped any gentleman who addressed
the House on the question Of indefinite postpone
ment would confine themselves 70 the question be-
fore the House, and not bring party platforms or
party politics in the debate.
Mr.. Ward addressed the House against the mo-
ton.
Mr.. Outlaw thought the friends Of the bill had
full opportunity to express their sentiments. On
both occasions the principles were well discussed
But even it these measures were approved Of, where
was the money to come from to build these gigantic
schemes? There no poetry in the payment of
taxes The matter came home TO every man. The
people will not allow themselves to be involved to
the amount Of fifteen millions. He proud Of
his native Stale, and never ashamed to avow
himself North Carolinian. [Applause.] Heglo-
ried in the State that produced Castor, Murphy,
Henderson, and other great men. A State which
had NO superior in every thing which protects life,
liberty and property.
Mr.. Outlaw argued strenuously against increasing
the burdens Of the people. 1t time to close
their proceedings return home and give an account
to their constituents.
When Mr.. Outlaw concluded there was applause
from all sides Of the House
After some remarks from Mr.. Meares,
Mr.. Hill Of Halifax, stated these three bills inclu-
ded in this one already well considered and vo
ted down by the House 1t was time other qucs.
tons Of Importance considered and acted
upon. He hoped the House would postpone it in
definitely
The motion was adopted-yeas 50. nays 80.
Mr. Hill of Halifax, in order to end the NATTER
moved to reconsider the vote.
\ motion to lay ON the table was rejected-yeas
Al, nays 81.
Mr.. Folk moved to adjourn. Rejec:ed-yeas Z,
nays 81.
The friends Of the bill STAYED off decision on
Mr.. Hills motion by calling the yeas aud nays until
the hour arrived for taking recess until seven
o'clock.
EVENING SESSION. 80
"nc following bills and resolutions were read, and
under the suspension of the rules passed
through their second aud third readings
a bill to amend the charter of the town Of Hen.
der>on.
A bill to incorporate the town of Townsville, in
Granville county.
\ bill to incorporate Lodge 15S l. o. o. F., Ran
dolph county,.
4 resolution in favor of Sarah Carter of Chowan
county.
\ bill to authorize VIM. Davenport to build a
dam across main broad river.
A resolution in favor Of P. H. Dozier, of Curri-
tuck county.
a resolution in favor of J, NJ Lovejoy, of Raleigh
A bill to incorporate the Rockbridge and ToyA-
way turnpike company.
A resolution in favor of W. W. Ward sheriff of
Martin county, was read the second time. The com.
Inttee on claims reported unfavorably.
Mr.. Outerbridge. in advocacy of the resolution,
said he hoped the House would decide according to
the merits Of the claims Set forth in the resolution
that the nature Of the case was this: w. w.
Ward, sheriff of Martin county, in compliance with
sense of his duty, from his understanding of the
revenue law, last year collected among the other
taxes for 1855 500 from three several buggy manu-
facturers OF this State who sold buggies in said
county. 1t was afterwards ascertaned that other
sheritfs in adjacent counties did not collect such
taxes. Now, these individuals demand him to re.
fund said money or be sued. Therefore, he now
asks this Legislature to refund the same back to
him, as is usual Tor taxes overpaid
1t was decided in the negative
The unfinished business Of the afternoon being
motion to postpone until tomorrow at o'clock the
motion to reconsider the rejecting the Beaufort
harbor and coalields railroad bill. House refused
to postpone-yeas 81, nays "a.
The motion to reconsider was then rejected. ..s.
A bill to amend certain sections OF the revised
code concerning steamboats, and sailvesses.
A bill to incorporate the town of Salisbury was
read the second time.
Mr.. Baxter moved to reconsider the vote passing
the Rockbridge and Tuckaseege turnpike bill, in or
der to strike out certain provisions.
Mr.. Erwin opposed the motion. The motion to
reconsider was adopted.