Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-23

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The Senate was called to order shortly after ten
o'clock
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Mr. Boyd introduced resolution relative to the
distribution of the Revised Code amongst the JUS
tees Of the peace which led to considerable discus
sion, and was finally referred to the committee
the judiciary. Faa
Mr.. Mcdonnell bill to amend the 18th section
10th chapter Of the Revised Code respecting pro-
bate of wills. The bill proposes for return to the
old law requiring one witness instead of two as at
present. Referred to the committee the judi
ciary.
Mr. Bledsoe, (by request) bill to incorporate the
Raleigh Gaslight Company. Read first time, order
ed to be printed and referred to the committee on
corporations
The Speat drew attention to the law relative to
the introduction of private bills, &c. into the Legis-
lature, requiring published notice to be proved
Mr.. Davidson introduced bill to repeal the 9th
sec. of 61st chap. Revised Code Referred to the
committee on internal improvements
Mr.. Leach proposed that message be sent to the
House informing that body that the Senate was in
need OF business, and to intimate that in the event
Of their not furnishing business, the Senate would
adjourn. Ruled out of order.
MIR. Turner would give the gentleman from john
ston, (Mr. L. something to do, and proceeded in
speech of considerable humor, to descant upon the
profgacy of office-hunters in general He concud-
ed by moving that message be sent to the House
proposing to 60, forthwith into the election of U.
S. Senator for the short term
Mr.. Edney made graceful fling at Mr.. Turner,
and moved to lay his resolution the table Adopt
ed by ~ to la close party vote, the democrats
voting to lay on the table,
Mr.. Martin moved to adjourn, but gave way to
Mr.. Flanner, who introduced bill to incorporate
the Newbern Light Infantry Read first time
Mr.. Mcdonald introduced resolution requiring
the Legislature to provide means to pay its appro-
priations Read first time.
Mr.. Ramsay proposed a suspension of the rules to
enable the bill to be put upon its second reading
Almost unanimous negative.
MIR. Flanner moved that the rules be suspended,
that his bill to incorporate the Newbern Light In
fantry be put upon it's second reading Negatved
Mr.. Donnell introduced bill to encourage and pro-
mote the planting of oysters and Clans and moved
the bill be referred to the committee the judiciary
Mr.: Steele hardly thought that the proper COM
mittee, as the bill proposed something about "plan
ing" He thought the committee agriculture
Cloud laughter) if we had such one, would be the
more appropriate.
Mr. Donnell. That comes from fresh water
Senator. Continued laughter)
Mr.. Steele made the remark in a ocular spirit
Mr.. Speaker; l arose to intimate that intended to
propose committee on agriculture.
Mr. Humphrey proposed that the bill DO printed
Mr. Miller opposed the printing.
Mr. Leach supported it.
Mr. Humphrey said it was a very important BILL
and he hoped the gentleman would not oppose the
printing.
Mr. Donnel said the bill affected the interests of
large section OF the country and it important
that people interested should know its provisions.
The motion to print was adopted.
MIR. Steele now moved that committee on agri-
culture be added to the list of standing committees
and asked publicly not to be included in its mem
harS nc En0yv ia1ra Of Gr.n tod
Motion cOncurTed in.
Mr.. Flanner moved that the bill to incorporate
the Newbern Light Infantry be referred to the COM
mittce on corporations. Adopted.
Mr.. Ramsay moved for message to be sent to the
House to go into the election of u S. Senator short
term.
II Mr.; Lane move to lay on the table. Adopted by
Mr.. Turner proposed that as the Senate was re-
solved not to go into the election for the short term
a message be sent proposing the long term.
Mr.. Martin proposed to adjourn, but by request,
gave way to allow Mr.. Turner to proceed which he
accordingly did in very amusing but by no means
instructive or interesting speech of some length.
Mr.. Edney followed and twitted the minority for
their anxiety in matter of which they knew little
and could take part He concluded by moving
to lay Mr.. Turner's motion on the table, but gave
way to allow the gentleman to reply.
Mr.. Turner replied briefly.
Mr.. Bledsoe had hoped to have song from tho
gentleman from Orange. Qaughter.)
Mr.. Turner. You can pray for us. Continued
laughter)
Mr.. Edney. One of the gentlemen voted for
prayers and the other for singing. Suppose they
unite and let us have both. But Mr. E. protested
against levity.
Mr.. Martin now renewed his motion to adjourn.
Rejected-ayes 16, noes "a.
Mr.. Edney renewed his motion to lay Mr.. Turner's
motion on the table. Adopted-27 to Is as before.
On motion of Mr.. Steele, the Senate adjourned till
Monday at II o'clock