The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23
Legislature Of North Carolina.

found to be represented The usual oaths were
then administered, and the Senate proceeded to or
game Mr. Mcdowell nominated Henry r. Clark
OF Edgecombe, for Speaker, and Mr. Mcdonald
nominated Ralph Gorrell ofGullord The Senate
voted with the following result:
For MIR CLARK, 29. For Mr. Gorrcil II.
The democrats voting for Clark, and the wings
and know-nothings for Gorrell
Mr. Clark was declared elected and conducted to
the Chair by Messrs Mcdowell and Mcdonald
lie returned thanks in a short speech.
Hon. John Hill was then unanimously elected
Principal Clerk Quentin Busbce Was elected AS
slstant Clerk and James Page principal Door-keep-
er by accamation, and G c Tally elected assistant
Door-keeper over Jos Rigsbee.
On motion of Mr. Boyd, message was sent to
the House informing that body that the Senate
was now organized and ready for the transaction of
business. The Senate then adjourned till Tuesday
HOUSE OF COMMONS.-At II O'Clock, MIR
Cantwel, Chief Clerk of the last House, called the
body to ordcr-lO9 members answered to their
names. Hon. Geo f. Badger administered the
usual oaths after which, the Hon d. Outlaw of
BERTHE was called to the Chair and the House pro-
ccedcd to the election Of Speaker. Mr. Hill of
Halifax, proposed Thomas Settle of Rockingham,
and Mr. Waddell of Stanly, proposed d. d. Fere-
bee. The House voted as follows:
Settle 10, Ferebee 80, scattering g.
Mr. Settle was declared elected and conducted
to the Chair by Messrs Hill and Ferebcc After
he had returned thanks, the House proceeded to
elect IA Chief Clerk. MIR Dancy proposed Edw'd
Cantwell of Wake, and Mr. ID L Caldwell proposed
w II Harrison of Wake.
Cantwcll received SO votes, Harrison 2S
Geo Howard of Wilson, was unanimously elected
Assistant Clerk Mr. Webster of Chatham was
S1yr oil
renee Of Forsythe was elected assistant Doorkecper
over w G Lowell of Surry.
a committee Of two appointed to prepare
Rules Of Order, and the House then adjourned
Tuesday, Nov. 10th
SENATE.-The Senate was called to order
and after proceeded to the cI, cton of a State
Printer in connection with the House ofC Commons
Mcssrs Holden 4 Wilson, of the Standard, received
2S votes, and J w Symc of the Register, II. The
former receiving i'll both Houses 1O4, and the lat
ter 46
The Governors Message was received, its read
ing dispensed with as the members had it in print
in their desks, and ten copies ordered to be print
ed for the of each member.
HOUSE.-Mr Fcrcbce offered resolution that
the Speaker of the House of Commons be directed
to invite minister of the gospel, selected alter
natey from one of the denominations in the City,
to open the sittngs of the House with prayer, and
that this resolution be adopted of the stand
ing rules of the House. Mr. Fcrebee supported
his resolution on account OF its moral bearing upon
our character christian people Our laws re-
quire every individual to recognize superintcnd-
ing Power, and even heather, well rs christian
nations, consider themselves responsible to Su-
pcrior Being. 1t therefore became us, as chris
tan people, to adopt this resolution. 1t had been
fo,lt I'll li.hiO oil
that was no argument against it, as everything
good is liable to abuse likewise. lie thought it
would promote harmony, and smooth down asperi-
ties by acknowledging and asking blessing and
of higher Power. The clergy
men of the City had formerly rendered their ser
vices and he hoped they would be accepted,
and the resolution be placed upon record good
Mr. Hill, of Stokes, rose to point of order. The
rules under which the House acting required
the resolution to lie over one day. 1t was accord
iugly laid on the table till Wednesday.
State Printer.
A message was received from the Senate con-
curing in the proposition to 20 forthwith into the
election of State Printer.
Mr. Love nominated Messrs Holden & Wilson.
Mr. r. r. Caldwell nominated j. w. Syme.
The following members voted for Holden d
Wilson:
Mr. Speaker, Mcssrs Badham, Baird, Barbee,
Baxter, BIount, Bridgcrs, Bryan, Bryan Of Craven,
Bryson, Bullock, Byrd, Costner, Cox, Dancy, Dick
son. Drake, Dula, Fagg, Fason, Faribault, Flem-
ing, Foy, Fries, Gardner, Gatling, Gentry, Green
IF Franklin, Hail. Hall of Warren Hargrove, Har-
rington, Haywood, Hester, Hill, Higgins, Holds
claw, Hutchins, Hill of Stokes, Jones of Orange,
Jones of Craven, Kerr, Kirby, LETTERS, Lewis, Love-
Lyon Masten, Mckay, Moore Of Chatham, Moore
Of Martin, Moore of New Hanover, Norwood, Nor
man, Purdie, Reagan, Reeves, Ripley, Roney,
Scales, Shaw, Simpson, Smallwood,
>pcigkt Stanford, Stephens, Tomlinson, Wallace,
Ward, Washburne, Waters Watson, Whitfield,
Wilson, and Wiliams-76
The following members voted for j. W. Syme:
Messrs Benbury, Brummell, ID. f. Caldwell, 7.
R. Caldwell, Chambers, Clapp, Cox, Craven, Dock
cry, Eer, Farrow, Fcrebee, A. B. +. Gather,
Green, Henry, Martin, Meares, Morchcad, Morgan,
Newly, Outlaw, Sanders, SimOnton, Sparrow,
Speer, Taylor Thornburg, Waddill, Walker, Wal
ser, Windley and Woodfn-32
Notice Of Bills
Mr. Dancy stated that he would introduce a bill
or the removal Of free negroes from the State, and
gave this notice to prepare members for the con-
;ideration Of the bill.
Mr. Moore, of Martin, gave notice that he would
Introduce a negro exemption law, with the oh ject
IF increasing negro holders and thereby strength
,ning the institution of slavery.
The Gorcrnor's Message
Was received and ten copies for the use of each
H. rod 10 h1 nf0I