Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-12-09

point his deputies Tor that purpose. The bill be-
fore TIE Senate provides thst tho inspectors eof elscs
tons shall hold sach election and taks harge of the
sheriff's box. - i 49,. $500 81
The bill as amended passed its second reading
Message received from the House transmitting the
reports Of sundry banks and the House branch of
certain jointseiect committees. ta.s IS
BILLS ON THEIR THIRD READING ~
The bill providing for the definite settlement of
the boundary line between the States Of Virginia
and North Carolina was put on its last reading
Mr. Boyd offered two amendments one providing
for the delivery of copy Of the bill when it became
law to the Governor of Virginia, the other redu-
cling the per diem of the commissioners from $40 to
IS Corresponding with the sum paid by Virginia.
which were adopted a. 3 80
The bill as amended then passed and was ordered
to be engrossed.
Mr.. Edney moved that the bill to amend the char
Railroad company be taken off the file for the pur-
pose of being re-committed He made the motion
at the instance of the friends of the bill who desir-
ed to amend it. Agreed to-
Mr.. Thomas bill to incorporate the North Carroll
ma Central Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company
was now put upon its third reading, pending the
consideration of which the hour of - arrived which
was set apart for other business
DEATH OF CHIEF-JUsTICE NASH.
Mr.. Turner offered series of resolutions touch
ing the death of the lamented ChiefJustice Nash,
and accompanied them with fitting tribute to the
memory of that worthy man. He was followed by
Senators Brown and Edney.
The crowded state of our columns precludea a
report in full to-day; and the reporter would not
presume to condense or give synopsis of the mat
entire matter till Saturdays issue.
On motion of Mr. Cherry, at 12t o'clock, the Sen
ate adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
At 10 o'clock, the Speaker called the House to
order
REPORT FROM COMMITTEE
Mr.. Ferebec, from the Committee on that part of
the Governors Message relating to the Geological
Survey, reported resolution authorizing the Gov
ernor to distribute flee copies of Emmon's report to
various pub C libraries in New-York, Boston, Paris,
London, &c.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Ward, that the Committee on Internal I'm
provement be instructed to enquire into the practi-
cabity and expediency of consolidating the Central
Western and Atlantic and North-C Carolina Railroad
Companies into one Company.
BILLS.
Mr.. Fleming, to establish the Bank of Salisbury.
Mr. Cox, of Jones, in favor of Mr.. VIM Pollock,
late sheriff of Jones County,
BILLS ON THEIR THIRD READING.
The bill to amend the Rev. Code, chap "a, sec.
119, entitled "Crimes and Punishments" passed
with amendments, and sent to Senate
The bill for the better regulation of the Militia
indefinitely postponed
The bill to authorize the Governor to prepare the
Halls for the reception of the General Assembly.
Mr. Hill of Stokes, necessity for the bill
there was law already for the purpose specified
which directed the Secretary of State to have it done
Mr.. H. read the clause alluded to-
Mr.. Walser made some remarks in support of the
bill Rejected
CONTESTED SEAT.
Mr.. Haywood resumed his defence, and commented
on the clause in the amended constitution He as
serted that the Clerk and Master in Equity was not
an officer under the State of North-Carolina, and
argued, at great length, to support his position
Mr.. Haywood spoke for upwards of an hour before
he closed his case.
Mr.. Benbury replied and defended his conduct
in the matter before the House. He answered sew
eral of Mr.. Haywood's arguments and quoted old
statutes and opinion of Judge Castor, adverse to
the claims of the member from Wake.
Before Mr.. Benbury concluded, Mr.. Kerr moved
the debate be adjourned until Thursday at II o'clock
which was agreed to.
Mr. Norwood then introduced the following reso-
lutions:
WHEREAS, This House has learned with profound
emotion that the Honorable FREDERICK Nash, Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court, departed this life at
his residence in Hlsborough, on Saturday morning
last:
Resolred, That the sad intelligence is received by
the Representatives of the people of North Carolina,
whom he had so long, so faithfully and ably
ed, with feelings of the deepest sorrow.
Resoloed, That on this melancholy occasion, his
great virtues his eminent learning, his long contin-
ued usefulness his devoted patriotism and his Chris
tan pety, remembered and cherished with CRATE
full sensibiity by the whole State whose son he was
and to whose service his life was devoted
Resolced, That it is fit that the journals of this
House-one of the theatres which he adorned-amid
the other memorials of our gratitude and pride-a
record should live of the fond affection and venerated
regard in which that illustrious Judge and good
was held by his cOuntrymen.
Res0Iued That the Speaker be requested to trans
NIT to the widow and family of Judge Nash, copy
of these resolutions with expression of our truth
full sympathy in their bereavement, and the public
loss.
Reso1ced, That these proceedings be spread upon
the journals of this House.
Mr. Norwood's Introductory remarks in our next.
Mr.. Morehead seconded the resolution, and passed
high eulogium on the urbanity and dignity of the
deceased, whom he declared was independent
Judge and courteous gentleman He had the hon
or of placing him on the Supreme Bench, and con.
cluded by pronouncing him ian upright judge, an
honest man, and a sincere Christian-what more
| could he say of him?"
Mr.. Kerr rose and with deep feeling declared il
was with difficulty he could speak of the ilustrOus
| man, and pay a due tribute of respect to dear
| friend. He said when he to this State, q
stranger Judge Nash treated him as son, and evel
guided him with paternal counsel Mr.. K, with
deep emotion, continued in eloquent and affecting
style to describe the virtues, puDhc ana pr1Vate,
his lamented friend His touching illusions tt
Judge Nash's family circle drew tears from the crow
ded audience and it has fell to our lot to heal
more beautiful or more appropriate tribute OF at
! lection to the memory of great and good man.
On motion of Mr.. Norwood, the House then I'D
| journed
Macs Meeting IN Neo Orleass
New ORLEANS, Dec 6.-The Douglas mass meet
ing tonight was the largest and most enthusiastic
Hall was filed and thousands were unable to gain ad
mittance Mr. Soule was president. Lafayette squar
| 4 A. ,kro Jso;p hall