Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-12-23

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leges and elections to enquire whether Thomas Set
tie Esq, member from Rockingham, is county So
licitor; and whether he is also. with John Kerr and
John NJ. Morehead, Esqrs., trustee of the Univer-
sity; and whether W. I. Dortch and E. A. Thomp-
son. Esq are directors of State railroads whether j.
II. Foy and r. E. Reeves postmasters and wheth-
er B. NJ. Baxter is clerk and master in equity and
if so, they qualified to hold seats in the General
| Assembly.
Mr. Hall, of Warren, moved the resolution be in
definitely postponed. Rejected yeas 81, nays 63.
| Mr.. Morehead thought this resolution an express
sion of bad feeling. This invest cation springng up
in the middle of the session grew out of the fact that
| the gentlcman's colleague had lost his seat. He
comphmented Mr.. Haywood for his able defence, and
though, If it was necessary to rake out the House,
it was strange it not done at an earlier period
| why postpone it to this period?
Mr.. Faribault felt astonished any objection should
be made to his resolution of enquiry. He wished to
| leave record behind him of their proceedings - 1t
was said, we ought not to waste time and money on
this enquiry, but he was for going on as it had be-
| gun. The House had decided that minors and min
listers Of the gospel entitled to Seats but that
his colleague not He did not object to that
decision but thought others claims to seat ought to
| be examined into. He had no personal feeling in
! the matter. Hewas originally against investigation,
but now that it had commenced, he for its con-
tinuance until the House purged. He asked
| the House to apply the same rule to every man.
He stated his colleague had part in this business,
and after an eulogium on Mr.. Haywood declared it
was with the greatest reluctance he engaged in this
unpleasant duty, and would rejoice if the gentlemen
named in the resolution sustained themselves.
Mr. Kerr declared it never occurred to him to con-
slider a trustee of the University as disqualified
| The gentleman from Wake commanded his respect;
| he had done his duty a representative. He
| gratified that the resolution was not indefinitely
postponed and that the democratic party had stood
up to their principles. He would go for thorough
| investigation. ..t..
Mr. Hail. of Warren, said it was the interest of
his constituents to forward the public business He
was not willing to Investigate any more. These
guries had already cost large sum- and he thought
| Jerusalem purged sufficiently. He could not
| distinguish between clerks and masters, postmas-
tiers, county attorneys and those members who had
| treated or bribed; if all was examined into there
would not be quorum left. Uaughtcr.) He
not for wasting his constituents money in useless
| investigations.
Mr. Foy was ready to prove his right to set in the
House, and felt satisfied he could clearly prove his
eligibility.
Mr. Speer was surprised at the course of Mr. Hall,
who had brought forward the motion to investigate
his seat, and now against any investigation
He was for the resolution of enquiry.
Mr. Morehead trusted that no person understood
him to throw any reflection on Mr.. Haywood. He
did not suggest the investigation of Mr. HIS claims
to seat, he only followed it up when commenced.
He repeated his surprise that this matter should
have been allowed to sleep for four or five weeks
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time. He was for going on with the public business.
| Mr.. Mastcn stated from the journals Of 1888, that
General Dockery had been challenged as postmaster
but the party then in power would not go into an
| investigation, and he thought it unnecessary now
| and moved to lay the resolution on the table.
| Mr.. Faribaut made some remarks in reply.
The motion to lay the table was rejected, yeas
| 30, nays p.
Mr. Smith moved to strike out all relative to trus-
tees of the University and directors of railroads.
N~ So,Jn, A..
ground that there law against treating at cleo
| lions, which ought to be put in force He
tbe 5 oa to amendd 6y
including all members who treated
| Mr.. Mckay moved to strike out the part relative
| to the Speaker. Rejected.
Mr.. Settle stated he regretted the resolution for
reasons not necessary to mention. He considered
he had perfect right to represent the people of
| Rockingham on that floor. He wished to be dis
| tincty understood He did not shrink from in
vestgation; but the duties of his office did not give
time to investigate case which had slept for %
! years. While acqutting the gentleman from Wake
of any improper motive, he must say he would not
avoid the inquiry, though he could not help regret
ting it..
Mr.. Dortch had no objection to the investigation
for lawyer can believe that Trustees of the Uni
versity Directors of State Railroads ineligible
The motion to exclude Trustees and Directors
! rejected.
| Mr.. Hill, of Stokes, moved to strike out 'privi-
| leges and elections" and insert Judiciary"
! Mr.. Outlaw objected, and the motion was lost
| A motion by Mr.. Gentry was also rejected.
| The resolution then adopted-91 to 10.
On motion of Mr. Ward a message was sent to the
Senate proposing to go into election of Trustees
of the University on Wednesday,
| BILLS.
| Mr. to amend the Rev. Code relative to-
| bastard children.
Mr. Moore, of New Hanover to incorporate the
town of Ellington New Hanover, accompanied by a
memorial. .. ..
Mr. Moore said the petition that accompanied the
bill is plea for education, and emanated from his
neighbors and friends He endorsed its contents
The academy alluded to in the petition is much need
ed and highly priced by the community in which it
is located The liquor traffic is grievous obstacle
to its success, and the only impeachment in the way
of its prosperity The citizens of the village inclu
ding every merchant in the place. has signed the pc
titOn, which also embraces all the property holders
of the community Mr.. NJ. hoped the petition would
be avorably acted upon and the community relieved
of great obstacle to the cause of morality and
healthy progress ~ 80
RESUMED DEBATE YESTERDAY.
The bill to amend 49th Sec Goth chap. Rev. Code,
| was now taken up.
A motion to indefinitely postpone by Mr. Fleming
being rejected,
On motion of Mr. Dortch, the bill was recommit-
ted to the judiciary committee
SPECIAL ORDER si
The bill to charter the Greensboro and Danville
Railroad was then read. -...--
| Mr.. Morehead felt embarrassed in his present po-
sition, it generally reported it his scheme
and would prove destructive to the N. c. Railroad.
The public mind had been strongly impressed that
he had personal interest in the matter. He said
he did not seek this Railroad for the sake of the
Danville, but for that of the North Carolina Road
| alone. ...- .n- 49, -t -. Co.,.
Mr.. Morehead then entered upon the merits of the
project, which he maintained would be benefit not
an injury, to North Carolina. Mr.. Ms speech was
we'll arranged and well delivered He left no point
untouched or unelucidated which had the SLIGHTEST