Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-10

Mr. Hill, of Stokes. bill to incorporate the Sa-
Ion, and Germanton Railroad Company.
On motion of Mr. Hill, Of Halifax, his resolution
reolative to the daily sessions Of the House, was
taken up. It provides for che House taking re,
cess each day from quarter past to8 o'clock, ana
! then meet forfhe dispatch Of business.
| Mr. Hill in explaining his reasons for introducing
the resolution alluded to the responsibility resting
| upon the majority of the House. AS the House was
willing to work. system was necessary to do SO ef-
fectnally.
Mr.. Stubbs opposed the resolution, on the ground
Of it introducing evening sessions
Mr.. Scott moved to amend, by striking out quar-
ter past and inserting 2 o'clock. 2s-
Mr. Settle moved to amend, by striking out all,
and inserting from 10 to o'clock, each day.
Mr. Scales opposed MIR. Settles amendment-the
session would be too long; a recess would enao'e
them to transact business much better there ought
to be no objection to evening sessions, as all Legs
Mr. Sharp moved the resolution be laid on the Ia
BILE. Rejected.
Mr.. Settles amendment was rejected, yeas 80
nays 49,
MIR. SCOTS amendment was also rejected. Yeas
2S, nays ".
Mr.. Hill having accepted an amendment inserting
halfpast o'clock, the resolution passed-ycas 20,
nays IL.
Mr.. Gillian presented a bill as a substitute for one
he had introduced concerning clerks and masters IN
equi'y This bill provides that as their offices fall
vacant their duties shall be transferred to the clerks
of the superior courts.
On motion of Mr. Outlaw, the rules were suspend.
ed, and resolution adopted that no debate
shall be in order on any motion as to the time when
the House shall meet or adjourn, nor upon the pr'
GRITTY of bills or resolutions
Mr. jenkins moved message be sent to the Sen
ate, proposing the General Assembly shall adjourn
sine die, on the 26th inst.
A RI imip itch in taken
up and read the second time. Amongst other chang
es it allows the plaintiff and defendant to be exam
ined on oath in open court.
Mr. Stubbs explained the object of the bill which
had been tried in other States and had worked
we'll.
Mr.. Leach opposed the bill, and stated his reasons
for doubling the propriety Of the contemplated al
teration
Mr.. Dargan, in speech of some length. support
ed the bill.
Mr. Brdgers, also spoke in its favor as measure
well calculated to diminish costs.
Mr.. Badhap thought this was great change to
Introduce and moved to lay it on the table for fur
Their consideration. Rejectcd-ayes So nays 81.
After some remarks from Mr.. Caldwell, who warm
ly supported the bill, it passed its second reading
ayes SO, nays 49,
A message was received from the Senate concern
ing the proposition to adjourn sine die, on the 2Gth
instant.
\ bill concerning the bowers of widows re-
jected.
y bill for the division of Chatham county was in
definitely postponed.
A bill to repeal the 9th section seth chapter of
Revised Code, making it penal to pass one and two
dollar notes, was read the second time.
Mr.. Rushing stated the object of the bill was to
repeal clause which not respected by our cti-
zens. The bill passed its second reading-yeas 90,
nays 81.
bill to preserve the reputation Of the State, by
removing the capitol to some locality where the
moon shines, &C., taken up; number of mo-
tons to postpone indefinitely, to refer to committee
constitutional reform, to postpone to 18th of De-
cember next, were all rejected. Pending the de-
adopted, the House adjourned to 10 O'Clock, to-mor
row morning.