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

He thought the House ought to be able to decide;
though q strong party man, he would do no injus-
uce to the member from Wake. He would vote to
strike out "Supreme Court" and was willing to
postpone to the 18th January. It was but right to
give time to Mr. H. to lay all the information posi-
BILE before the House. He had not made up his
mind and would like more information on the ques-
ton. The arguments of the member from Wake |
that Court Of Equity was not Court Of Record
had made an impression on his mind he was there
fore for giving time. a
Mr.. Norwood wished to submit to the Supreme
Court to decide upon the whole constitutional view
OF the case. 1t was not decision upon the seat of
the member from Wake, but a great constitutional
precedent to be established. And many members,
like the gentleman from Arson, might be unde-
cided.
Mr.. Kerr thought there was great improperly in
referring the case to the Supreme Court. He would
prefer the Judiciary Committee who could invoke
the assistance of the Supreme Court Judges as pri-
vate gentlemen, and then they could enlighten the
House on the subject. He was for final and SOL
emn adjudication, and would therefore vote for Mr..
Badham's amendment, he would send it to the
| Supreme Court with reluctance
Mr.. Outlaw moved to lay the resolution and
amendment on the table. Rejected yeas 49, nays g.
Mr.: Bridgers had not taken any part in the de,
bate but wished, in the present aspect to submit
his views. He thought it the duty of the House to
determine all questions belonging to it. He had
great respect for the Supreme Court but would not
appeal to them to decide the question: it ought to be
| referred to the appropriate committee He was
against deciding in haste it affected the entire State
of North Carolina the paramount object to de-
eide right He would vote against referring to the
| Supreme Court and in favor of Mr.. Badham's
amendment.
Mr.. Moore, of Chatham, considered argument
had been made against Mr. Haywood. He wanted
light and information the subject, and wished for
more time, as it was important vote.
Mr.. Fagg offered resolution declaring that E. G.
Haywood, Clerk and Master in Equity, entitled
| to his seat
Mr.. Williams rose to a question of order That
| question postponed to 10th January.
Mr.. Fagg said his object was to bring the question
to an issue at once. He could not what the
opinions of the people of 1777 had to do with of
the present day Why the case was plain, the dull
lest man in the dark corner of Wake " could come
! to safe conclusion on the subject He had no I'M
kind feeling to the member from Wake, but his ar
| gumcnts.
Mr. Haywood arose to a question of order The
| gentleman from Madison had right to comment
on his arguments after he had closed his defence
A very irregular and desultory debate sprung up
| The Speaker (Alr. Badham pro tenn having made
some decision about Mr.. Fagg's resolution, which,
| in consequence of the confusion, could not CATCH
Mr. I. r. Caldwell appealed against it, and called
| for the yeas and nays
| The Speaker was sustained-yeas 81, nays 43.
| After much talk Mr.. Badhams amendment was
| put.
Mr. Caldwell, of Guilford, called for the yeas and
| nays.
The Speaker decided the call was too late
The decision appealed from by Mr.. 7. R.
| Caldwell
The yeas and nays being called the House sustain.
| el the S ,eaker, 80 to 45.
| The amendment being again put Mr.. T. r. Cald-
we'll demanded tellers.
The Speaker (pro tenn appointed Messrs. Kerr
and Caldwell, when the ayes and noes had to file be-
fors> them, creating much mirth and confusion.
The amendment to strike out Supreme Court
and insert Judiciary Committee" was adopted
ayes 80 noes 81
| Mr. Hester moved to reconsider the motion, adopt
ing the resolution to postpone the to the 10Th
of January.
Mr.. Kerr moved to lay the motion on the table.
Reected-yeas 81, nays 81
Mr.. Hesters motion adOpted-yeas GO, nays
Mr. Bridgers moved to recommit the resolution
to the Committee on the Judiciary, which was
adopted
A motion to postpone to the Goth of December
being rejected, the 18th, after much desultory de-
batting, was agreed on.
Mr. Norwood offered resolution instructing the
judiciary Committee to report if E. G. Haywood was
entitled to his seat, which was adopted
The House then adjourned
FRIDAY, Dec. 10, 1858.
SENATE.
The Speaker called the Senate to order shortly
after 10 oclock-prayer by Rev. Mr.. Speight, of
Edgecombe
REPORT STANDING COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Martin, from the Committee on Military At
fairs reported in favor of the bill to establish the
18th regiment of militia in the county of Wilson.
Mr. Lane, from the Committee on Propositions
and Grievances, favor of the resolution relative to
the sheriff of Buncombe.
Mr. Dobson from the Committee on the Judiciary
against the passage of the bill to amend the 18th
sec. 34th chap. Rev. Code
Also, from the same Committee, against the bill
~, c1ictior in no cEHSo
of site for Court house and Post-oce in the city
of Raleigh.
, Mr. Edney, from the Committee Internal I'm
provements, the bill to improve part of the pub
lie road from Wilkesboro' to Jefferson.
Also from the committee on corporations IN favor
of the bill to incorporate the Salisbury Gaslght Co.
, NEW
Mr. Reinhardt introduced bill for the incorpora-
ton of the town of Newton and petition from the
citizens of the same praying for the appointment OF
Trustees for certain lands set apart for school pur
poses. Referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Mr.. Davidson bill to prevent the sale of spirit
uous liquors. at or near Davidson College. Referred
to the Committee on Education and the Literary
Fund
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Charlotte
and Taylorsville Plankroad Company. Internal I'm
provements.
Mr. Flanner, bill to incorporate the Bank Of
Commerce, Newbern.
The special ORDER the bill relative to the Cherokee
Indians, and to provide home for the widow and
/ children of Chunoluska, was now resumed
The bill led to an interesting discussion of some
length, in which Messrs. Thomas, Edney, Carmi
chae and Gorrell took part in favor of the BILL and
Messrs Turner and Pool against it. Ultimately, the
bill passed its third reading, slightly amended and
, was ordered to be engrossed.
SUPREME COURT JUDGE
v message received from the House, proposing tc
4 20 into an election of Supreme Court Judge.
e A motion to lay the message on the table was ne
o gatived by vote of 81 to II.