Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1858-12-08

Mr. BledsOe suggested that as the Senator from
jackson was not in his seat the bill be laid over.
Mr.. Gorrell explained that the bill amended by
the committee met with the concurrence of that
Senator. 1t was naked chartef-no appropriation
being required from the State
= Mr.. Mcdowell read from the 18th sec of the bill
that the State required to endorse the bonds of
the company on the faith of county subscription.
Mr.. Gorre. That is an oversight, the COM
mittee aimed so to amend the bill as to exclude any
responsibility by the State He suggested that the
bill be re-committed.
Mr.. Donnell moved to strike out the 18th section
Concurred in
Mr.. Turner said that the power to require counties
to subscribe had been decided against least by
the courts of other States.
Mr. Edney. No such decision has been given in
this State.
Mr.. Spcight moved to strike out the 18th section.
Agreed to. ..'..
On motion of Mr. Bledsoe the 18th, 18th and 26th
sections also stricken out. ...
Mr.. Edney. As all the bill appears to have been
stricken out it would be charitable in some Senator
to write out substitute Qaughtcr)
Mr.. Brown said that as the Senator who had in
troduced the bill was absent he did not think the
Senate was treating the matter fairly. He moved
to lay the bill on the table Adopted
On motion of Mr. Worth the Senate adjourned
till IL o'clock tomorrow.
HOUSE OF COMMONS
At II o'clock the Speaker called the House to
order.
A message was received from the Senate, propos-
ing to raise joint select committee to inquire into
the condition of the Navigation Companies of this
State. Concurred in.
Mr.. Baxter presented reports frow the committee
on propositions and grievances.
MEMORIALS.
Mr.. Gather, of Davie, in favor of the emancpa-
ton of Ephraim, slave.
Mr.. Bryan, of New Hanover, a petition from
Abram WE'LL and others, of Wilmington, in favor
pffh fho 1f
hold office.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr\Kerr, reports from the judiciary committee.
Mr.. Simpson, reports from the committee on mill
tary affairs.
Mr. Hill, of Halifax, reports from the committee
education.
Mr. Jones, of Orange, presented report from the
committee on warming the Capitol by steam as too
expensive, but suggested another mode.
The committee on the judiciary reported at length
the bill to remove Jewish disabilities, which,
while it denounces them as the remains of intoler-
ance and bigotry, recommends the bill do not pass
as it is inexpedent at present to amend the consti
ton.
On motion of Mr. Dancy the report was ordered
to be printed.
ENGRossED BILLS FROM SENATE READ FIRST TINE
number of bills were read as passed by the Sem
ate, which will be noticed as they come up on their
second reading.
MEMORIALS.
Mr.. Reeves presented two memorials, one for, the
other against incorporating the town of Mt. Airy,
Surry county.
Mr.. Green, of Franklin, to prevent the sale of
| spirituous liquors to free persons of color.
Mr.. Thompson to incorporate the Atlantic Mu-
tual Fire and Marine Insurance Companies.
Mr.. Bryan, of New Hanover, to amend the char
ter of the Bank of Cape Fear.
Mr.. Pritchard, to charter the n. G. Military In
stitute.
Mr.. Haywood, to provide for the payment of a
portion of the public debt.
Mr.. Higgins, to charter the Catawba and Bracket
| town Hydraulic company.
Mr. Walker to charter the Cherokee county Turn
pike company.
| The debate on the bill granting aid for the con-
strucon of the Fayetteville Coalfeds railroad being
resumed,
Mr. Morehead considered this most important
bill, which might involve the State in debt; there
fore he wished for more time to investigate it. He
willing to support the bill if he did not find il
objectionable upon further consideration.
Mr. L. r. Caldwell expressed the same opinion
and wished the bill to lie over to Wednesday next
Mr. Byrd moved to Wednesday week
Mr.. Mckay, while unwilling to press the matte,
upon the Legislature, opposed the latter amend
ment
Mr.. Morehead considered the friends of this mea
sure, had no great claims to his support, but thai
would not influence his judgment the bill. If i
was calculated to advance the great interests of n
Carolina and not involve the State, it would NEE
with his heartiest support.
Mr.. Byrds amendment was rejected after som,
remarks by Messrs Fagg Norwood, Badham ant
Masten-the latter against the postponement.
Mr.. Prtchard spoke in favor Of postponing tn,
bill until the could be better investigated
Further discussion was accordingly postponed t.
Wednesday next.
The resolution "that Augustus Moore membe
from Martin county, was entitled to his seat"
Mr.. Moore thought effort was necessar4. q,
support his claims to his seat. He consdersd Hid
self entitled to it, but would enter into brief fslae
ment. The committee on privileges and eecs0n,
reported him as still under 81 years of ageSWhic{
was the fact. He might be thought too eager Ia
legislative honors, but it not he had reFeat
edly declined to come forward candidate on tn
ground that he would not be 81 years of age wheI
the Legislature assembled. He did not change hi
mind until convinced by eminent legal authorit,
that there constitutional obligation for hin
to wait till he was 81 years of age. His nomina
ton was rendered by full and free convention ant
when he accepted he discussed the question of hi
eligibility before the people, and was returned by al
almost unanimous vote He then proceeded to asl
would the House dsfranchise the county by refusing
to accept him as representative Mr.. Moore then a
some length examined the enactments of the consti
tuition, and stated it evident the trainers of tn
constitution left the question open to the decision
the people. He quoted instances of similar deci
sions from the journals, where members under q
were declared entitled to their seats. He particu
larly relied on the case of w. s. Harris, of Cabar
rus, and on the fact that the amendments of tn
constitution in 1885, left the matter untouched
Mr.. Moore was evidently suffering from severe i'll
ness, and sat down exhausted
| Mr.. Smith, of Hertford, wished to submit few
observations as he considered the construction pu
on the constitution was wrong Mr.. S. argue
strongly against the right of minor to sit in al
assembly, that he was not entitled to vote for,
member of, as an eector. He made aH ingeniou
and labored argument against the position assumes
by Mr.. Moore, and made a very able speech agains
his eligibility 20, i,g - .,,..,,