Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-12-16

n. Bridgers supported the ameudment which
was as. Worehead at some length opposed the bill
MI MI Meares defended the bill and the company
NJ The remarks of Mr.. Morehead
hU %be bill was rejected, 6S to Il. 'ts5 =
in UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES.
n. Scales moved a message be sent to the Senate,
MI to enter into an election for University
trustees --:,,,d ~. o,a.+;o,, RI Ia ae,,,1.a
w fu, days, in order to have arrangements made
TOT .ha different religious denominations might be
tna ',, renresented in the new trustees. He COM
hlli. .od that the Methodist and Baptist churches
PLAIN not represented at all in the present board.
WEI" atr Lewis also wished to postpone in consequence
.In absence of several members who desired to
VI nresent at the election
NJ Kerr was opposed to any delay, and protested
MI III. the election of trustees being influenced by
a asr religious feelings or prejudice.
Facs was in favor Of delay, in order to select
rosentative of the interests of the extreme wes-
tern section of the State. =,
The motion was laid on the table.
The bill abolishing the office of State Geologist
was read AZ.
III n,ssed four years ago. though the vote was re-
.o,p1pn
sannunr the office, and made one of his usual We
tonent and humorous attacks upon Prof Emmons,
.a museum in the capitol and every thing connec-
taI with the geological survey.
NJ Reeves who introduced the bill, had the law
establishing the Office read, and then made strong
appcal to the House to abolish the office.
"if S,e bill passed its second reading by vote of
10l to D.
.bo hill upon its third reading. Rejected
Mr. Morehead in moving the reconsideration of
tbc vote, passing the bill, made a strong appeal
saanst the decision of the House He pointed out
tho benefits conferred upon the State by Mr.. En-
mons exertions The passage of the bill would be
considered as casting censure upon Gov. Bragg and
tba Literary Board, who had the appointment and
srnprintendpnce of the geological survey.
Mr. Dargan opposed the reconsideration and de-
MED that the Professor had benefited the State.
Mr.. Morehead replied, urging his former reasons
and recaptuating the various services of Professor
EmmonS.
Mr.. Sparrow spoke at length and with much force
against abolishing the law, and defended the Pro-
fcSsor from the attacks made upon him.
On motion of Mr.. Fagg, the reconsideration was
laid On the table
The House then adjourned
WEpSEsDAY, Dec. 10, 1863
SENATE
The Speaker called the Senate to order at 10
o'clock prayer by Rev. Mr.. Skinner.
Mr. Ramsay presented a petition from Reuben j.
Holmes, of Gold Hill, asking modification of the
law regarding tenements. Referred to judiciary
committee.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr. Houston, from the committee on the judicia
~, reported bill providing for the election of a
sheriff for Cabarrus county.
Mr. Humphrey, from the committee on corpora
TONS reported favorably the bill to incorporate
the town of Newton
Mr. Brown, from the committee on banks and cur.
rency in favor of the bill to amend the charter Of
the Bank of Cape Fear, with an unimportant amend
ment.
Mr. Cowper, from the committee on finance, to
whom had been referred the books, &C., Of the
Comptroller's office, reported that the committee
had discharged their duties and found all correct
Report cOncurred in
Mr. Davidson, from the committee on claims re
ported Evorably ON the resolution in favor of Mrs
Sarah Johnston.
Mr. Edney, from the committee on internal i'm
proyements in favor of the bill to amend the char
ter of the North Carolina Railroad Company
Also, from the same committee, substitute fo
the bill to amend the charter of the Wilmington
Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad Company an,
recommended its passage.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Davidson offered the following resolution
which was adopted:
Rtsolred That the committee on banks and cur
rency lie instructed to enquire into the cxpedienc,
of rechartering the Bank of the State, charter
ing new bank, or providing some other fiscal agen
for the State, and that they report by bill other
wise.
Mr.. Leach presented resolution to refund to j
4 Einson, sheriff of Johnston county, certain
overpaid moneys. Referred to the committee o.
claims.
NEW BILLS.
Mr.. Boyd introduced bill to amend an act emit
tied an act creating Sinking Fund Mr.. Boyd ea
planned that under the present law the commission
ers Of the sinking fund could not hold meetin
unless every member was present This led to NJ
incrous Inconvenience; and it was proposed IN tn
present bill to amend the law so as to provide that
majority could hold such meeting. He further stat
ed that the Board would meet in day or two, an
twas important that the bill should be passed spec
div
Under this explanation, the rules were suspende
and the bill passed it's several readings and OF
dered to be engrossed.
MIR. Basnight introduced bill to incorporate tn
Fairfield Canal Company. Referred to the commit
tee on corporations.
Mr.. Bledsoe, bill to incorporate the Bank
North-Carolina- Referred to the committee on bank
ana currency, and ordered to be printed
Mr. Donnell, a bill to incorporate the Lake Lane
ing Canal Company. Corporations.
Mr. Cowper, bill to authorize the Public Trea
urer to pay interest on bonds in certain cases.
nance.
message from the House transmitting messae
from the Governor with the designations of sundr
justices of the peace Also, transmitting the bic,
Nal report of the President and Directors of the Ii
erary Fund, with proposition to print Concurre
m Also, transmitting memorial from Hon. D. ]
SWAN and Rev. DR.. F. L. Hawks, with propositio
mprnt. Also concurred in.
BILLS ON THEIR PASSAGE
Inc bill to amend the charter of the Quallatow
ana oconalufta Turnpike Company passed it's thil
reading and was ordered to be engrossed.
r, Inc bill to amend the I'd sec. 2Sth chap. Re
lode entitled County Revenue and Charges passe
us second reading This bill extends the time Fl
Snerlfs settlements till the first court after the 81
pecenber in each year, but refers to county rev
nue. only.
TAX COLLECTORS.