Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-12-21

Der from Wake county, to be held on the so.h .' :.
December. Adopted ''" OF
Mr.. Love moved message be sent to tho son...
proposing to go into an election for University trns
tees. Rejected. uus'
The House then adjourned
er,, M on Dec. 90, 1853
The Senate was called to order at 10 ococl
prayer by Rev. DIR. Mason.
Messrs Martin, Boyd and Flanner were anno,ro,,
as the committee enrolled bills for the weel
Received report from the commissioners IN H..
Sinking fund, which, 'e
On motion of Mr. Boyd, was sent to the Houso
with proposition to print and refer to COMMITTEES
on finance
Mr.. Humphrey from the committee on cornor,
tons, reported favorably on the bill to ncornorsa
the town Of Mt Pleasant, Cabarrus county.
Mr.. Guyther offered resolution instructnp tbe
committee education and the literary fund TO con.
slider the expediency of requiring Chairmen of tLe
Boards of Superntendents of Common Schools u" te
invest surplus school funds in State bonds or obar
securities and to report by bill or otherwise
Adopted.
JURY TRIALS IN COUNTY COURTS
A message from the House transmitting the on.
crossed bill to restore jury trials in the county Of
cleveland and asking the concurrence of the Senate
The bill was read the first time and on motion
ond and third readings.
Mr.. Turner objected to the bill as it was farther
mutiation of the Revised Code, after the expense
and labor of revisal. The county had sought the
change it was now sought to remedy. He Mr. T)
opposed to jury trials in county courts as thew
led to uitless litigation multiplication of costs and
opened the door not to justice but to fraud and cor
ruption. Mr.. Turner argued these points at length
Mr.. Mills said the people of Cleaveand understood
this question perfectly, and were better Judges of
what suited them than the Senator from Orange
Mr.. Edney supported the bill. 1t would enable
the people of Cleaveland to dispose of mass of
small litigation now sent to crowd the dockets Of
the Superior court.
Mr.. Turner insisted that no benefit would result
but to the County Attorney, Sheriff and Attorneys
at the bar
M. :, nnnnAn- wegld put thie county equal,
ty with others. If the question for the total aboG
ton of jury trials in county courts brought for
ward he would consider it as such.
The bill then passed and was ordered to be en-
rolled
A message from the House proposing Joint Sc
lect committee to wait Hon. j. w. Ellis and in
form him of his election, and to ascertain when it
would be convenient.for him to attend to be quail
lied, and also to make arrangements for the Cover
nors Inauguration. Concurred in.
message from the House transmitting an en-
crossed resolution to pay E. G. Haywood his per
diem as member Of the House up to the 18th inst.
The rules were suspended and the resolution
passed its several readings and was ordered to be
enrolled.
APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES.
Mr.. Cunningham moved that a message be sent
to the House proposing to set aside Saturday next
at o'clock, for the appointment of magistrates
Mr.. Mills objected. Several Senators were absent
who would like to name appointees
Mr.. Carmichael. Those Senators can have their
magistrates appointed at any time afterwards.
Mr.. Turner moved to amend by setting aside the
second Saturday in January, at o'clock He de-
sired to have full information to the number al
ready appointed in the several counties, as that was
the only means Senators could be guided by in their
judgment.
Mr.. Edney was for settling the matter as soon as
possible
Mr.. Turner'S amendment was adopted.
NEW BILLS.
emancipation of slaves by will and testament. Re-
ferred to the committee on the judiciary.
Mr.. Edney, bill to provide homestead for the
poor. Same committee.
Mr.. Donnell a bill to increase the library OF the
Senate and for other purposes. Referred to the
committee on the library.
Mr.. Pool got leave to report from the committee
on the judiciary, an amendment to the bill to amehd
the 18th 10th chap. Revised Code, and recon-
mended its passage.
On motion of Mr.. Cunningham the engrossed Pr-
vate bill to exempt the members of the Wilmington
5 Light Infantry from jury service was taken uE,
passed its several readings and was ordered 10 De
enrolled
BILL ON ITS SECOND READING
The Coalfields bill was taken up on Its seconu
reading
Mr.. Gilmore moved to make it the special oroer
for the 4th day of January. Agreed to.
The bill to amend the charter of the Wilmington,
Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad Company Was
next taken up.
Mr.. Steele proposed it be made the special oroef
for the 9TH day Of January. Agreed to-
DISTRIBUTION OF SMALL SILVER COIN.
The bill to aid in the distribution of small sl's'
coins was put upon its passage. The commi''e'' ~
ported against it. A..
The provisions of the bill were-to require uis s
public treasurer to pay portion of the schoo iu.
in half and quarter dollars and dimes and hall o'n,es
to those counties desiring it. to be determinea ~
the county courts the whole expenses OF when
to be deducted from the school fund Of the cou'e'
receiving the coins.
Mr.. Gorrell supported the bill, and urged the ne,
cessity of the relief in those counties remote oI
banks. The deficiency of small silver change I'aa
led to the food of small bank bills The Dill Piya
posed to leave it optional with counties to oela,.
the coins, and as those getting them bore the "a
pense Of the operation, no harm could result TO a
other county. The treasurer was to receive w." Of
months notice of the demand He thought tne 81. a.
feet of the bill would be to drive out the small o'
from the State ,.t
Mr.. Miller thought no good would follow ou'
harm. The passage of the bill would lead to sPe.u
lation and shaving, and he was for keeping tne"
down.
Mr. Worth thought the silver would have to CONF ae
from the mint, and that would add materially ot
expense. He could not see who could be Del'eu ~
ted but the charmen-teachers would not carr ~ -.
receive so much silver He thought trade ougn' !"
and would supply the necessary change .hev
Mr.. Steele would say for the committee that tnes
cnld 600 m nract;cal henaft To he derived from too