Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-16
LEGISLATURE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

The members elect to the Legislature of North
Carolina assembled in this city yesterday (Alonday)
At1O o'clock the Democratic party and the OPPOSE
ton styled on this OCCASION the American party,)
held separate private meetings to arrange for the
election of officers for both branches of the Assem-
bly, SO far as we have heard, their deliberations
were quite harmonious. An adjournment till -
o'clock was then agreed upon; and at that hour
both bodies reassembied
MONDAY, Nov. 10Th, 1858.
SENATE
The Senate assembled at II o'clock, and was call
ed to order by Hon. John HILL late principal clerk
A call of the Senatorial districts was now made
and all but the first third fifth sixth, and seventh,
were found to be represented. The usual oaths
were then administered, and, quorum being pre-
sent the Senate proceeded to organize.
Mr. Mcdowell moved that the Senate do now pro-
coed to the election of Speaker, and nominated Hen
ry 7. Clark, Esq, of Edgecombe.
Mr. Mcdonald nominated Ralph Gorrell, Esq, of
Guilford.
The Senate proceeded to vote, and the following
the result
For W. Cnrk.-Messrs Ashe, Basnight, Battle
Bedsoe, Boyd, Brown Cunningham, Davidson,
Dobson. Edney, Gilmore Gather, Houston, Hum
phrey, Lane Landlord, Martin, Mcdowell, McKoy,
Mills, Pitchford Reinhardt Speight, Steele Taylor,
lnOlnaS, Nafu, ana W llllamS.-2S
For -Hr. GorrsU.-Messrs. Blount, Carmichael,
Clark, Davis, Donnel Douthitt, Flanner Leach,
Mcdonald, Miller, Stlaughn, Turner, Walkup and
Worth-l4.
Mr. Clark was declared elected, and conducted
to the chair by Messrs. Mcdowell and Mcdonald
On taking the chair, the Speaker thanked the
Senate for the very attering vote he had received.
lie regarded that vote as evidence of their par
taity rather than as an evidence of the recognition
of any ability in himself He thanked them for
their confidence in him. and asked its cOntinu-
ance From his experience in that hall, he
knew he could depend upon their kind indulgence
In firm and just enforcement of the rules
particularly when be reflected that the rules came
not from the chair, but emanated from the Senate.
The Speaker then alluded to the objects of the As
semb (which were to protect and foster the inter
estS OF North Carolina to develope her resources
and to AID in her general prosperity. He alluded
next to the relations of the constituent and repre-
sentative and showed them to be mutual. In re-
ference to the aspect of national affairs, he regarded
the times as full Of PERIL and he called upon the
representatives Of North Carolina to see to it that
she had justice done her, and that the inestmable
blessings Transmitted to us By forefathers should
&c preserved. In conclusion, he again thanked the
senate for the atterng evidence of their Partially
for him.
On motion of Mr. Boyd, the Senate proceeded to
the election of Principal Clerk
Hon Jno Hill was unanimously elected.
On motion of Mr.. Houston, Mr.. Quentin Busbce
was elected Assistant Clerk by accamation
On motion of Mr. Ward, Mr. JAS Page was cleo
TED Principal Doorkeeper, also by reclamation.
Mr. Cunningham nominated Mr.. - Terry as
ASSISTANT Doorkeeper.
Mr. Mcdonald nominated Mr.. Jos. Rgsbee. He
asked that his party be allowed one officer. He
ana MS friends had been voting with the gentlemen
uh the other side to fill several Offices He assured
e opposition that there yet few Wings left
"ey were not all extinct-and they might want to
meet Tor little private business now and then but
iOr ~ 1nat he would not ask for any Office.
n lhe vote resulted: Terry 49, Rigsbee IA. Mr..
Jerry was declared elected
7, on motion of Mr.. Boyd message was sent to the
house informing that body that the Senate now
organized and ready for the transaction of business.
Vnmotion of Mr. Martin, the Rules of the last Gen
eral Assembly, far they applied to the Senate,
were u adopted till otherwise ordered.
on motion of Mr.. Steele, committee of five was
appointed to draft rules of order for the government
u ose Senate. The following is the committee: w.
r. =. steele, r. s. Donncll, T. D. Mcdowell, Ralph
"orrell, and w. j. Houston. -
~, On motion of Mr. Cunningham, the Senate ad.
Journed till II o'clock tomorrow
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
,,o At ~ O'clock, Mr. Cantwell, Chief Clerk of the
as' Legislature, called the House to order-1O9
members 'n answered to their names Hon. Geo. E.
th0 administered the usual oaths; after which,
ue hon D: Outlaw, of BERTHE, was called to the
ialf, and the House proceeded to the election OF
S Speaker Mr.. HILL of Halifax, proposed Thomas
sue ESQ.,, of Rockingham, and Mr.. Waddell, o.
St ;n proposed D. D. Ferebee. The House voted
Will 'ne following result: t-stf ~ Y 80
For Thos. Settle, 80" S.i - -, ~-7s5s Al
For D. D. Ferebee, 80
Scattering, 3