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

gathered home to his fathers. As the green leaves
of thick tree, some fall and some grow so, like
unto the generation of man. one cometh into the
world, another passeth awayl
The resolutions were unanimously adopted and
the Senate adjourned.
SENATE.
The Senate was called to order shortly after 10
O'clock and proceeded to business without prayer.
report was received from the Secretary of State,
in response to resolution calling for the whole
number Of magistrates appointed in given time,
and the number for each county separately stating
his reasons for not being able to comply with the
terms of the resolution, and transmitting such in
formation on the subject as he possessed. Laid on
the table,
JEWISH DISABILITIES.
Mr.. Davidson presented the memorial of citizens
of Mecklenburg, protesting the Jewish faith asking
to be relieved from the disabilities under which they
now labor. Referred to the committee on constitu-
tional reform.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Humphrey, from the committee on corpora
tions reported in favor of the passage of the bill to
incorporate the Cedar Falls Manufacturing Company.
Mr.. Edney, from the committee on internal i'm
provements in favor of the bill to incorporate the
Little River Turnpike Company.
Also, from the same committee, concurring in the
necessity of railroad from the town of Washington
to Yanceyvile, las prayed for by the memorialists
of the town Of Washington } but that, in view of
the States present liabilities the committee deem it
inexpcdient.to recommend an appropriation to be
made to said work, and ask to be discharged from
the further consideration of the subject Concurred
Mr.. Lane from the committee on propositions and
grievances against the passage of the bill to create
the county of Dobbn.
against the passage of the resolution for the re-
lief of the suretes of Joshua Sykes, deceased
NEW BILLS
Mr.. Mcdonald introduced bill to amend 6sth
sec. Goth chap. Rev. Code. Judiciary.
Mr.. Cunningham q bill to amend the 18th Sec
119th chap. Rev. Code, entitled Wills and Tesla
ments. To same committee
Leave of absence was granted to the Senator from
Beaufort, (Mr Donnell,) for two days from to-day.
Mr.. Ward introduced bill to incorporate the
Jones County Male and Female Seminary Corpo-
ratiOns.
Mr.. Houston, bill concerning Auctions and Auc-
tioneers. Judiciary.
A message received from the House transmitting
engrossed bill to create the county of Allegheny.
Referred to the committee propositions and griev
anceS
The unfinished business of yesterday-the bill to
incorporate the N C. Central Atlantic and Pacific
Railroad Company-was passed over on account of
the absence of the Senator from jackson.
THE MILTON AND YANCEYvILLE JUNCTION BILL.
This bill, being the special order for IL o'clock,
Mr.. Guyther moved to amend by striking out
"Greensboro," as the terminus the N. c. road,
and inserting 1.-The Workshops in Alamance county,"
Mr.: Brown said the bill proposed to leave the
question of terminus, as between Greensboro and
the Shops to majority of the board of directors.
The amendment would limit the choice to the Shops
Mr. Lane moved to amend by inserting "Mebanes-
ville'' in lieu of Shops" but withdrew the amend
ment.
Mr. Guyther's amendment was then adopted.
The question then required on the passage of the
bill amended
Mr. Brown asked the indulgence of the Senate,
before the definite settlement of the question, for
few remarks in support of the measure. In addi-
ton to firm conviction of the justice of the bill to
the West and to the whole State there another
view of his duty which he could not disregard-his
obligations to his constituents 1t had been his for
tune from early period of life whenever opportu
nifty offered to have received uninterrupted nantes
tations of their confidence he might therefore be
pardoned for any exhibition of zeal he might mani
fest in the interests of those represented by him.
The demand now made on behalf of the people
more Immediately interested was for the humble
and simple privilege of constructing railroad with
their own means No aid was solicited from the
Legislature. The people were entitled to demand
aid but they considered the financial condition of
the State and asked merely the privilege of con-
structing the work out of their own resources
What they asked, they had the right to demand
1t was privilege guaranteed by the principles and
spirit of the constitution and the natural rights of
the citizens citizens who had ever been true and
loyal to the State of North Carolina.
Mr.. Brown then touched upon the comparative
merits of the contemplated routes. The connection
sought by the BILL he considered far preferable to
the contemplated route from Greensborough to Dan
VILE It extended over alarge portion of the State
passing by Yanceyville and terminating at Milton
towns not large in population it true but con-
siderable nevertheless for their industry enterprise
and the large amount of capital employed in the
manufacture of tobacco; it would build up North
Carolina towns, instead of Virginia town. He dis
claimed all sectional feeling in stating this for while
his thoughts and efforts directed to the devel-
opment and elevation of his own State, he had the
kndest and best feelings towards sister States,
Virginia and South Carolina
But the next he considered far more important
question the merits of this great project While
it would directly advance the interests of the imme-
date locality through which the road would pass
with its fine climate and Industrious and thrifty
population, it would also develope in no small de-
gree the interest of the entire State 1t would form
the connecting link in the nearest and most direct
highway from New Orleans to New York, in con-
nexion with the roads now built and those in con-
temptation and progress. And here Mr.. Brown pro-
ceeded toread statistical statement of the number of
through passengers that mghtreasonably beexpected
(nine-tenths Of whom would be taken from the East
Tennessee and Virginia roads) and the large in
crease Of the tobacco trade which might certainly
be calculated on to show gain to the North Caro-
lima road Of $l94 600 annually, which, added to the