Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-30

ton could say that If you tap railroad 200 miles
long in ahaH dozen places you would not injure it
Did the affection South Carolina had for us demand
such sacrfce-an affection equalled only By that
felt for us by Virginia And were we t. Disregard
our own private subscriptions made upon the faith
of the States protection? -
Mr.. Mcdonald considered that the act as it stood
at present struck at the rights of the Citizen He
too, was in favor of free trade in railroads.
Mr.. Brown would not discuss the question wheth- |
er this was the Chinese exclusive policy or that of
open and unrestricted dealing. But he considered
it one of the most important questions of the ses
sion. '&Fss'hs 10
Mr.. Ashe repealed the imputation of Chinese pol
repelled the imputation, because of his love
and affection for his State between Virginia and
South Carolina
Mr.. Thomas hoped the Senate would consent to a
postponement Both of the Senators had expressed
great devotion to the State yet they were directly
opposed in their views ....,-..
Mr.. Bledsoe favored postponement He dssen-
ted from the opinion of Mr. Brown as to the feeling
among the people on this question-and instanced
the fact that in the late gubernatorial contest one
of the candidates favored this scheme and the people
had voted against him. ~.r
The bill was made the special order for Wednes-
day at IL o'clock .... t=..l.g
The bill to encourage the planting of oysters and
CLAIMS passed its second reading. - --.
Mr.. Ashe presented bill and memorial from the
president and directors of the Bank of Cape Fear,
which he afterwards withdrew till tomorrow
On motion of Mr.. Ramsay, the Senate adjourned
till II o'clock tomorrow.
HOUSE OF COMMONS. 49,.
At II o'clock, after prayers the House was called
to order. ..s
Mr.. Baxter, from the committee on propositions
and grievances reported favoraby on the bill con-
corning wild fowl in Currituck county. "f-
RESOLUTIONS.
A Joint resolution from the Senate concerning the
Revised Code. 1T gives 20 copies for the of the
Senate, and 90 copies for the use the House COM
mittees.]
The rules were SUSPENDED and the resolution
Mr.. Mckay, giving authority to the clerk of the
House to distribute printed documents to newspapers
A message from the Senate, proposing to rescnd
the joint resolution for the counting of the votes for
Governor on this day, and appointing the 9th of
December next was concurred in CO. i.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS READ FIRST TINE.
Mr. Simpson, to incorporate the Greensboro and
Danve Railroad. Referred to the committee on
internal improvements.
Mr.. Stephens, concerning the Office of Sheriff of
Columbus county.
Mr.. Shaw, to prevent horse stealing This bill
provides whipping for the first branding on the
forehead for the second and death for the third Of
fence
Mr. Woodfn, to charter the Tennessee Valley
Turnpike Road Company.
Mr.. Barbee to amend an act concerning Harnett
county. go:
Mr.. Ripley, to amend the charter of the Little
River Turnpike Company ....-
Mr.. Baird to protect the helpless against money
shavers
Mr. Scales, in favor of G. NJ Albright of Ala
nance to pay back excess of taxes.
MIR. Gatling to amend an act concerning Tales
Jurors
Mr.: Walker to abolish jury trials in the County
Courts of Cherokee.
Mr.: Foy, to declare railways and steamboat lines
highways, and for the punishment of theft theron.
Mr. Byrd, to modify the criminal law, and relieve
Grand Jurors in certain cases. TIT releases Grand
Jurors from presenting breaches of the peace riots,
&c, where no damage is done or weapon used
DEEP RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
Mr. Moore, of Chatham, offered preamble and
joint resolution, stating that the said river has been
perfectly practicable, and admirably adapted to
slack water navigation; which, if completed in
permanent manner, would be better calculated to
convey the produce Of that region to tide water at
cheaper rate than any other mode of transporta-
ton. And as the General Government has been in
duced to order corps of Government Engineers to
examine and report to the expediency of select
ing that locality the site of National Foundry,
therefore,
Resolred, The Senate concurring joint select
committee of five members be appointed to examine
and report to this General Assembly the condition
of the works upon Deep river, and whether it be
not for the best interests of the State to complete
| said works in a permanent manner Adopted
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
| His Excelency transmitted the report of the
| Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal Company. Sent
to the Senate with proposition to print
| BILL ON THIRD READING.
The bill to amend the acts incorporating the Tuck
| asege and Keowe Turnpike company, was read the
first time There seemed to be some disposition to
! reject the BILL when
Mr.. Bryson rose and explained the objects con-
templated by its enactlnents, which was satisfac-
tory. ..
Mr.. Morehead thought it but proper respect to
| the mover of bill to make him acquainted with an
intention of opposing, that he might be prepared to
| defend it
The bill then passed unanimously, and was Or
dered to be engrossed.
The joint resolution relative to the navy commits
| sion appointed to examine Deep River Coalfelds,
passed its third reading.
| HOURS MEETING. ...
Mr. Woodfin's resolution changing the hour of
meeting from II to 10 o'clock, A. NJ, was laid on
| the table.
ORDER THE DAY. .-,T
| The Speaker announced the bill for removing OBJ
structions from the Yadkin and Pee Dee rivers was
next in order. .~5.
Mr. Walser stated there was mill property on the
river to the amount of twenty or thirty thousand
dollars which would be utterly destroyed this bill
passed in its present shape. On the part of the citi
zens of Davidson county, he opposed it as destroy
ing property without paying for it. He was will
ling to do justice to all interests and proposed
amendments to the bill. =
Mr.. Reeves was not willing to pay damages to
j people for removing what he contended a
patton. The freedom of navigation was handed
down by their fathers, and he claimed it as mat
ter of justice and right He advocated the law
rights Of forty thousand citizens, and though the
citizens of Davidson raised cry, he trusted the
House would not refuse redress to his people. To
accept the amendments would be to destroy the bill.
He alluded to the memorial of 1000 good and loyal
citizens asking the House to remove the obstruc-
tons on the river. They in favor of every i'm
provement, building roads, &c, and never murut1r-