The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-12-15

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The SENATE was called to order. Pray
err by Mr.. Skinner.
Mr.. Dobson moved to reconsider the vote
by which the bill for the completion and
equipment Of the Coaiields Railroad was re-
jected yesterday.
After SOME conversation, the question of
reconsidering was postponed till tomorrow.
The bill to prevent betting on elections.
passed the second reading.
The bill providing for the definite settle
ment Of the boundary line between the State
Of Virginia and North Carolina was amend
ed. passed its third reading. and ordered to
be engrossed.
Mr.. Turner offered series Of resolutions
touching the death Of the lamented Chief
Justice Nash, and accompanied them with a
fitting tribute to the memory Of that worthy
man. He was followed by Senators Brown
and Edney.
The resolutions were passed, and the Senate
adjourned at half past IL o'clock.
In the COMMONS. Mr.. Haywood resumed
his defence, and spoke for upwards ofa an hour.
Mr.. Benbury replied, and answered several
Of Mr.. Haywood's arguments. and quoted old
statutes, and an opinion Of Judge CASTOR. all
verse to the claims Of the member from
Wake.
Before Mr.. Benbury concluded. Mr.. Kerr
moved that the debate be adjourned until
Thursday at II o'clock, which was agreed to.
Mr.. Norwood then introduced the follow
ing resolutions:
WHEREAS, This House has learned with
profound emotion that the Honorable FRE-
Derrick NASH. Chief Justice Of the Supreme
Court. departed this life. at his residence in
Hilsborough. on Saturday last:
Resoiued, That the sad intelligence is re-
ceived by the Representatives Of the people
Of North Carolina, whom he had 30 long, so
faithfully, and 50 ably served. with feelings
of the deepest sorrow.
Resoiped. That on this melancholy occa-
sion. his great virtues. his eminent learning.
his long continued usefulness, his devoted
patriotism. and his Christian piety, are re-
membered and cherished with grateful sensi-
bility BY the whole State, whose son he was,
and to whose service his life was devoted.
RESOLVED. That il is III that, on the Journals
of this llouse--ane Of the theatres which he
adorned-amid tie other memorials of our
gratitude aud pride--a record should live Of
the fond affection and venerated regard in
which that illusirious Judge and good man
was held BY his cnuntrymen.
Resoiued. That the speaker be requested to
transmit 10 the widow aud family of Judge
Nash, 4 copy OF these resolutions, with an
expression Of our truthful sympathy in their
bereavement. and the public loss.
Resolved, That these proceedings be spread
upon the journals Of this House.
MIR. Norwood's Introductory remarks in
our next.
Mr.. Morehead seconded the resolution,
and passed high eulogium on the urbanity
aud dignity IL the deceased. whom lie de.
clared was an independent Judge and a courte-
Gus gentleman. lie had the honor Of placing
him on the Supreme Bench. and Concluded
by pronouncing him an upright judge, an
honest man, aud sincere Christlan-Shai
more could he say of him ~
NJ Kerr rose and with deep feeling de-
clared twas with difficulty he could speak
Of the illustrious man. and pay due tribute
Of respect TO a dear friend. lie said when
he came TO this State, stranger, Judge Nash
treated him As q son. and ever guided him
with paternal counsel. Mr.. X, with deep
emotion. continued in an eloquent and affect
ing style 10 describe the virtues, public and
private. Of his lamented friend. His touching
illusions 10 Judge Nash's family circle drew
! tears from the crowded audience, and il has
never fell to our LOT 70 hear more beautiful
or more appropriate tribute Of affection 10 tie
memnry Of great and good man.
On motion Of Me-. Norwood, the House
then adjourned.
Thursday. Dec sIh.
The SENATE was called to order, and
proceeded to business without prayer.
Some reports from committees, and several
new bills we're presented.
The unfinished business &c yesterday--the
bill 10 incorporate the N. Z. Central Allan.
tic and Pacific Railroad Company was pass.
ell over On account Ol the absence Of the sena.
tor from Jackson.
The Milton and Yanceyyille Junction bill,
being the special order. var taken up.
Mr.. Gayther moved to amend BY striking
out Greensborough a. the terminus on the
n. Carolina road and inserting the work
shops in Alamsnce county"
Nj. brown aid the bill proposed to leave
the question ~ terminus. a. between Greens.
HbIWhNN anu tNF sM1PNt - ~ 1WtiN " ~
board III directors. The amendment would
limit the choice 10 the Ships.
Mr.. Lane moved 10 amend BY inserting
!" Alebanesyille" IN lieu u /" shops. but with.
drew the amendment.
Mr.. Guy,her's amendment was then adopt.
cd.
The question then required on The passage
of the bill a. amended. and Mr.. Brown deli.
ycred quite an able speech 10 favor Of the
bill upon il general merits. and a. prrfera.
bic 10 the contemplated route from Green.
borough u Danyille.
Mr. Ashe offered an amendm cnt. striking
out Ships" wherever il occurred 10 the bill.
and inserting "Mebanesyillc."" which amend.
msnt was adopted BY yeas l6. NAYS IS.
The question now REQUIRED on the bill. as
aman.lpI IL. seenud reading and resulted