Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-12-11

Graham, 3, Warren Winslow, 8, W. Nh Smith. ..
Judge Saunders, l. No election.
The names of several Of the foregoing candidates
were now withdrawn and
The Senate voted unanimously for Judge Ruf8n
-- REPORTS, BILLS, &c.
BY consent of the Senate, the following reports,
&c, were presented and disposed of: -..,t -
Mr.. Thomas from the Joint Select Committee. ON
Cherokee lands, &C., reported favoraby on the bill
to amend the charter of the Johnathan Greek Turn
pike Company. -z..
Mr.. Gorrell, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
against the passage of the bill to amend the 6Sth sec
Goth chap. Rev. Code
Also from the same committee, against the pas
sage of the bill to cede to the u States jurisdiction
in the purchase of site for certain national works
on Deep river.
Mr.. Houston, from the same committee in favor
of the bill relative to Auctions and Auctioneers
The bill to create the county of Clingman was
made the special order for Monday next
Received a message from the House, transmitting
the return of the Merchants Bank Of Newbern, with
a proposition to print Concurred in.
On motion of Mr.. Speight, the Senate adjourned
till 10 o'clock tomorrow.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
At 10 o'clock the Speaker called the House to or
der
Mr.. Walser presented petition from certain citi-
Zens of Davidson relative to the navigation of the
Yadkin river.
Mr. Sparrow presented petition from the medi-
cal society of North Carolina.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. Benbury from the committee on Privileges
and Elections, offered resolution that the member
from Chatham being minister of the gospel is in
eligible to a seat in this House Mr.. Benbury pre-
faced the resolution with few remarks stating it
was only justice to bring this question forward for
decision and moved the resolution be made the spe
cial order for Wednesday next
Mr. Taylor expressed his satisfaction at the course
adopted by the committee. He did not want to go
before the Supreme Court but wished the House to
decide upon his The special order adop-
ted
Mr.. Kerr moved the reconsideration of the vote
referring Mr. Haywoods to the committee on
the judiciary. He said upon reflection he thought
the action was hasty and might be construed as dis
respectful to the committee Privileges and Elec-
tons, to whom it was originally referred
After some further remarks from Mr. Kerr and
Messrs. Benbury, Dortch Hall of Warren and Scales
the motion to reconsider adopted and the reso-
luton referred to the committee on Privileges and
Elections.
Mr.. Dargan moved message be sent to the Sen
ate proposing to go into election for Judge of the
Supreme Court.
Mr.. Fleming thought they ought to be officially
informed of the death of Judge Nash, and moved
to lay on the table.
Mr. Norwood informed the House that Governor
Bragg did not consider it his duty to send any
sage on the subject.
newed by Mr.. Fagg and on motion of Mr. Williams
it was laid on the table by SO to 25.
Mr.. bargains motion was then adopted.
SENATE BILLS.
The following engrossed bills from the Senate
passed their first reading.
Bill to establish dividing line between North
Carolina and Virginia.
bill to secure the freedom of elections for sher
ifs
A bill to amend 10Th Sec 59th chap of the Re-
vsed Code entitled executors.
RESOLUTIONS FROM THE SENATE.
resolution in favor of the Franklin Military
School,
resolution in favor of Military Schools
On motion of Mr.. Outlaw, Mr. Renbury obtained
leave of absence until Monday week.
NEW BILLS.
Mr. Reeves, to establish the county of Dobbin.
Mr.. Dancy, concerning the town of Tawboro.
Mr.. Dua, to charter the Davenport Female Col
Mr.. Sparrow, to charter the Medical Society of
North Carolina.
Mr. Bridgers to settle the county line between
Wayne and Wilson.
Mr.. Sheriff., to amend the charter of Catawba
College.
Mr.. Green of Franklin, to charter the Ports Gold
Mining Company.
ELECTION JUDGE FOR THE SUPREME COURT.
A message was received from the Senate concur
ring in the proposition to go into election of a
judge, and nominating several gentlemen.
Mr.. Dortch said he discarded party politics in this
matter altogether and nominated Judge Ruffin as
his first choice and stated if he would not accept he
would vote for B. F. Moore of Raleigh.
Mr.. 7. r. Caldwell expressed himself in similar
terms. He was in favor of Judge Ruffin and after
him Mr. Moore.
VIM Eaton, jr., of Warren county, being nomina-
ted
Mr. Hall of Warren, said the friends of Mr. Eaton
would withdraw him in favor of Judge Rufin, as
they would not run him in opposition to that gen.
tleman.
Mr. Scales asked leave to submit one or two re-
marks in connection with the nomination now be-
fore the House. Various speculations had been
made as to whether Judge Rufhn would accept this
position and it might be expected of him, coming
from Alamancc as he did, to speak by authority on
this subject. He could not do so. But knowing
the high sense of duty by which this eminent gen
tleman was always actuated he thought it possible
even probable, that he might accept He knew
Judge Ruffn to be the first choice of large major
ity of this Assembly, and whether he accepted OF
not, he felt that one would object to tender
ing this high compliment to so profound juris
and so good man.
The House then voted with the following result
Messrs. Ruffin rs, Winslow 3, Heath 1, Holmes
5, Badger IA, Donnel 8, Smith g. Manly 3, but af
forwards changed to Ruf6n; W. A. Graham l, Saun
ders l.
The joint committee to superintend the election
reported that 81 votes necessary to election
as Mr. Rufin had only received 80 there was NJ
election
The house proceeded to vote again, when being
informed that the Senate had unanimously votee
for Mr.. Ruffin, large number of members changed
their votes in his favor. The official return no
announced, but Judge Ruffn is elected, few scat
terng votes being given Mr.. Badger, and others.
BILLS ON THEIR THIRD READING.
;: The bill concerning Internal Improvements wal
entaken up and after some debate passed its sec
bnd reading and was laid on the table.
= BILLS ON THEIR SECOND READING.
The bill to extend the term of the superior cour