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

The bill was then rasscd-ycas 81, nays 35
The rules were suspended and the bill put upon
its third reading.
On motion of Mr. Outlaw it was referred to a Sc.
lcct committee.
The House then adjourned.
SENATE.
TUESDAY, JAM l3 1857
A message received from the House proposing to
raise joint committee for the sale OF the coupon
bonds of the N. Z. Railroad.
A number of engros>cd bills and resolutions re.
ceived from the House, and read their first time
Mr.. McDa,mid presented memorial relative to
the dividing line between Cumberland and Harnett
counties.
Mr. w. H. Thomas presented a memorial from
certain Cherokee Indians.
Rcpo,t IS from the various committees we're read,
Mr. Cherry offered resolutions in favor of William
IIarland, and authorizing appropriation from the
literary board to build road.
Mr.. McI)iarmid offered resolution in favor of
Alexander johnson.
Mr.. Nils offered resolution, providing for after.
neon sessions of the Senate.
MIR Cameron introduced bill to incorporate the
HiliSboro' Savings Institute
Mr.. Grist introduced bill concerning fish in Tar
river.
Mr.. Martin introduced bill to incorporate the
town of Germantown
Mr.. Ram say inroduc bill authorizing the late
Sheriff of Davie to collect arrears of taxes.
Inc hll to lnCOrl)D ate the American gold mining
company read the first time.
Mr.. Christian introduced bill requiring admins.
traitors to pay off the debts of deceased persons pro
rata.
The i'll % extc, the time TO perfect titles to land
heretofore cntc ed, read second and third times and
passed.
On motion of Mr.. Mills the bill making an an.
preparation Of S:}5 coo for the completion Of the
Lunatic Asylum, taken up, and passed its third
reading.
The bill to csta dish new county from parts of
Henderson, Haywood and Jackson to he called
Ruffir taken up and read the second time
MIR. Coleman read memorial from citizens of that
counrt, praying the erection of said county; and
Mr.. G. advocated, and ably portrayed the necessity
for the new county; and was replied to by Mr. Pool
Mr., Bryant also spoke in favor of the hill.
The bill was rcjccted-yeas Is, nays IS.
The bill to rechauer the Bank of the State was
taken up its third reading.
Mr. \: Myers offered the same amendment to the
bI, that he offered thereto on its second reading.
Mr. Hill moved to amend the amendment in sub
stance, to make the demands of the bank on other
banks, payable in the notes of the bank, or its
branches without reference to their place of issue
Adopted-yeas %, nays 49,
MIR. w. Il. Flyers voted yea on Mr. Hills amend
ment, in order that he night be in the majority, and
thereby be enabled to move reconsideration lie
was, in fact, opposed 10 the amendment
Mr.. A. Myers moved a reconsideration of the
above vote, and then moved to lay that motion on
the table, which latter motion was nesatved The
motion to reconsider then recurring Mr.. Lane adj
dressed the Senate defence of liberal charter for
the bank
The motion to reconsider did not prevail
Mr.. Wilder then offered amendment to the 10Th
section taxing Zach share 80 cents, be increased
as cxigcncicS may require Adopted.
Mr.. W. IL. Myers moved to amend tEc bill by
striking out the whole bill, and authorizing an OK.
tension of the present charter to 1866.
The Senate then took recess
[AFrEKNooS SESSION.
The amendment proposed by Mr.. W. r. Myers
was discussed at lc,gth, and finally rcjccted-yeas
%. nays %.
Mr.. Holt moved to amend the BILL by making the
stockholders liable in case of the insolvency of the
bank This amendment was ad"pted-42 to 3.
Mr.. Docke,y moved to amend the bill by giving
the State Go0U shares of stock instead of one third.
Adopted
The bill then passed its third rcading-ycas 81,
nays s.
On motion of Mr. Speisht, tho bill to protect the
citizens of the town of Wilson, was read the second
and third times and passed.
The bill concerning cattle and other stock. the
killing thereof by railroads. passed its third reading
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House met at 10 O'Clock.
Several reports were presented from the standing
committees.
MIR. Humphrey offered resolution authorizing the
removal of the public arms from Plymouth and Eliz-
abeth City, to the arsenal at Raleigh.
MIR. Hill, of Stokes, moved to add Ncwbern.
MIR. Humphrey refused to accept the amendment,
and it was withdrawn; the resolution was adopted
the rules suspended, and it passed its second and
third readings
Mr.. Lewis, Of Wake, introduced a bill, authoriz.
ing the Ne'Isc manufacturing company to increase
Its capital ock. The rules were suspended, and
the bill! passed its second and third readings
The following bills were introduced read and an
propriaely referred
Mr.; Baxter, bill to amend the charter Of the
town of Ilendcrsonville.
Mr. Pearson, bill! to lay off public road in
lancey and Burke counties
Mr.. Ferrebee, u bill amending act in favor of
". \. Abbott
Mr. Mcintosh a bill to increase the fees of sur.
veyors
Mr. Clark, bill to incorporate the Patterson man
ufacturing company.
Mr. Green, a bill concerning collateral descents.
Mr.. Switzerland, bill to incorporate Magnolia
male institute.
Mr.: Ellcr bill concerning public road in Wilkes
and Caldwell.
On motion of Mr. Erwin, resolution suspending
night sessions until Friday next to give the commit
tees time to report upon the bills before them,
adoptcd-yeas 80, nays %.
Mr. Reeves, bill to incorporate the Bank Of
Rockford, Surry county.
Mr.. Gentry. bill to ascertain the federal popula-
"oi VI as"ecou9ty anu the propoScu county VI AL
leghany.
On motion of Mr. Scales the Rockingham Coal
fields railroad charter, was made the order OF the
day for Monday next.
Mr.. Reeves introduced bill amending the act in.
cooperating the Yadkin navigation company.
The unfinished business of yesterday was taken
up, being the bill TO amend the charter of the Will
| minston, Charlotte and Rutherford railroad COM
pany.
Mr.. Mearcs resumad his remarks in favor Of the
bill. lie took view of the great advantages to be
derived from this improvement, not only to Will
mington, but to the State at large, and complained