Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-12-28
LEGISLATURE OF NORTH cARoL1NA..

taollshment of a new county out of part of Chero
kee Referred to the committee on propositions and
grievances
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Mr. Houston, from the committee on the udicia-
ry against the passage of the engrossed bill for the
punishment of horse stealing
Also, from the same committee, in favor of the
passage OF the bill making husbands responsible for
the debts of their deceased wives.
Mr.. Landlord from the same committee to whom
nao oeen referred resolution in favor of G. NJ AL
prignt, reported the same back to the Senate with
recommendation that it be referred to the commit
tee on claims. So referred
Mr. Carmichael from the judiciary committee, in
iVor OF the bill relating to Executors and Admins
traitors.
Also, from the same committee against the passage
OF the bill to amend the 59th chap Rev. Code. ent-
tied Insolvent Debtors
-, Mr. Uorrel from the same committee against the
OIL concerning county courts.
Also, from the same, in favor of the bill to nre
vent the telling of timber in Trent and other rivers
MT Dobson from the same committee. against
the bill relating to deeds of. ttme cocerts.
Also from the same on the bill requiring the day
corded.
COUNCILLORS OF STATE.
Mr.. Gorrell, from the joint select committee to
superntend the election of Councillors of State YES
tcrday reported the result of the vote THE mum
Der OF votes is correct as given yesterday but there
OF notice Report concurred in, and Messrs. Gran
berry, &C., declared duly elected
Mr. Donnell moved to reconsider the vote by which
the bill requiring oath Of office from the Clerks of
the Assembly was rejected.
After some little discussion and skirmishinr the
vote was reconsidered, and the bill postponed for
amendment
Mr.. Mcdonald introduced bill-to incorporate
Carthage Lodge, 1S1, A. Y. NJ. Referred to the
committee on corporations.
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the committee on propositions and grievances to ell
qulre into the eXpediency of establishing new
county out ofporticns ofJackson MAIDS and Chcro-
kee; and that in estimating the population all per-
sons on the census lists, and all Cherokee Indians
within the contemplated boundaries, be taken into
account
Mr.. Turner moved the resolution be referred to
the committee on the Sinking Fund.- Qaushter).
MIR. Thomas preferred the committee on PROPOSE
tons and grievances So referred.
The Speaker announced that in consequence of
the small number of Senators present he would not
proceed with any of the business on the file unless
specially called up.
CHRISTMAS LEGISLATION.
Mr.. Turner got the floor and was proceeding to
address the Senate,
Mr.. Donnell, Gnterrupting him. Mr.. Speaker, is
there anything before the Senate!
Mr.. Speaker. Yes, the Senator from Orange
cloud laughter.)
a Senator. l move an amendment Continued
laughter.)
Numerous motions to adjourn were now rejected
Senator introduced the following bill:
BILL TO PREVENT THE SAILING UNDER FALSE CoLoRs.
Be it enacted de-, and 1T is hereby enacted BIZ the
authority Of the same, That any female citizen of
this commonwealth, who shall, by the artful use of
hooped Skirts highheeled shoes, false hair, Spanish
wool, cosmetics, the like, be guilty of seducing
on attempting to seduce, any of the male citizens of
this State into matrimony, shall be deemed and held
guilty of violation of the laws for the punishment
of witchcraft.
The bill was read the first time, and the rules be-
ing suspended it was put on its second reading.
Speaker As this is a private bill, notice of ap-
pliclton must be produced. 04aughtcr.)
1st Senator l think the object of the bill essen
TALLY public. ("Good)
I'd Senator. Is it open for amendment? loud
laughter) If so, propose to amend by including
within the provisions of the bill all male citizens
wearing shawls, wigs, false whskers and using per-
fumery.
Here Mr. Speaker Clark showed little restive-
ness but the cloud passed quickly from his brow
a CLEAN of light revealed the advance of "merrie
Christmas" and calling Senator to the chair, he
left to their full bent these children of larger
growth
Sd Senator. I am against the bill, Mr. Speaker.
For though was opposed to charging the powers
of married women-(ordcr order ~ am in favor of
full swing. (Conyusive laughter.) move for
committee on unmarried womans rights, and sug-
gest the gallant Senator from Cumberland and Har-
nett as chairman. Gaughtcr)
Senator, springng up. l have no objection to
the suggestion of my young friend, for have moth
ing to complain of as respects the ladies' certain
ly have suffered nothing from their Entertainments
as yet
9Th Senator see, Mr.. Speaker, there is no pros
pect of settling this question to-day; therefore
move to adjourn.
9th Senator addressing 9TH. What news from
home Alusion to important domestic news re-
ceived.
9TH Senator. The population is increasing in the
West We want new counties. loud laughter)
9th Senator 1 move for committee to ascer-
tain how many Know-nothings are in the Senate.
9TH Senator There is no use for committee,
they can be SEEM (Cries of order" and laughter.)
9Th Senator moved to adjourn to meet at Asheville
at o'clock tomorrow. Rejected.
9Th Senator moved that the members of the House
of Commons Ia large number of whom were pres
emil be expelled Ruled out of order
9Th Senator drew attention to the members of the
House occupying the seats of Senators. He consld-
cred the assemblage unlawful one and called for
the reading of the riot-act.
Speaker. The Senator will take his seat. (Laugh-
ter)
9th Senator move the Senate have evening ses-
sons on and after to-day
Ex-senator. 1move to amend by inserting mot"
after the word have"
9th Senator I accept the amendment. The res
olution as amended was then adopted
10th Senator 1 move that general leave of alb
sence be granted to all the members of the Senate
and House of Commons for one week.
The Speaker ruled the motion out Of order
18th Senator l move a general leave of absence
for all the Lobby members for the balance OF the
session. Unanimously adopted.
9Th Senator. I move, Mr.. Speaker, that leave of
absence be allowed to Senator TO- forthwith, as he
has to walk home all the way and lead dog. loud
laughter)
Senator 10 was understood by the reporter to ask