Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-02-02

Mr. Outlaw, to charter Rocky Mount and Roanoke
Railroad Company.
Mr.. Jones, of Orange, concerning the militia sys-
TEN.
REVENUE BILL. .,
The House then took up the revenue BILL but
made little progress and at o'clock adjourned till Z.
NIGHT SESSION.
The bill to prevent the telling of timber in GER
tain creeks in Iredell, Davie and Surry counties,
passed its second and third readings.
Mr. Faribault moved to take up the bill to aid in
the construction and equipment of the Western rail-
road from Fayetteville to the Coal fields.
The motion adopted yeas 70, nays o.
Mr.. Lewis considered this very important bill,
and was surprised that gentlemen, in the habit of
speaking on bills, would give silent vote on a
measure which gives away 100000 He asked
them to consider well the importance of this bill He
alluded to companies getting simple charter at first
and afterwards calling upon the State to assist them.
If a road would pay individuals will be always
found ready to build it. The sum of S4O0, 600 was
too large sum to invest in a mere experiment. He
said the State had already invested large sum in
Deep River improvements, which was jeopardize and
in danger of being lost. If he voted for an appro-
pration he would rather do it for the River but at
present ne Woulu only vote 1Or such taxes as ne was
bound to raise: He could not go for this bill and
appropriation, and hoped the bill would not pass.
Mr.. Meares was afraid Mr.. L. had made false
impression on the House. The bill asked no appro-
priation, only endorsement of State Bonds. Mr.. NJ
lluded to Mr. LIS former votes on internal improve
nents and said there were members of that House
opposed to every scheme for developing the resour-
Ees of N. Carolina lie said the large sums of mo-
ley sunk in the mines of Deep River, had exhaust
Jed the resources of the individuals interested in
hesroad. Mr. N. appealed to the Democratic Party
assist them in finishing this great Improvement as
be honestly believed the future prosperity of North
'arolina depends upon developing her coal fields.
Mr. NJ. enforced his views at some length.
Mr.. Bcnbury wished to give his reasons for voting
or the BILL contrary to the example Of some eastern
len. He knew that Coal and Iron were there,
md wanted to bring them to market. Mr.. B. spoke
or some time in support of the bill.
Mr. Mckay replied to Mr.. Lewis arguments and
ppealed to the House to pass the bill which had
een already discussed.
Mr.. Lewis replied at some length to Mr.. Meares,
Defending himself and attacking the project general
v, as mere entering wedge for more money.
Mr.. Masten spoke against the bill, and alluded to
(he secretary of the Navy's report to Congress
ganst locating the National boundary on Deep
River. At half past nine o'clock, the House ad-
burned with coming to decision.
sArrRDAr, Jan. 30, 1858.
SENATE.
The Senate was called to order at 10 o'clock
Reports from committees were presented by
dessrs. Landlord and Battle.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr.. Gilmore introduced bill to incorporate the
Fayetteville GaSlight Company. Placed on file.
Mr.. Renhardt, bill to change the time for
holding the County Courts of Catawba, Lincoln and
iaston. File.
Mr.. Houston, bill to render valid the subscrip-
ion made on behalf of the county of Burke to the
Western N G. Railroad Judiciary.
Mr.. Do5son bill to incorporate the Lynnville
alS Turnpike Company Internal improvements
Mr.. Mcdowell, resolution relative to the porti-
ocs of the Capitol. Public buildings, &C.
Mr.. Pool, from the committee on the judiciary, a
i'll to facilitate the collection of taxes on real estate
ENGROSsED BILLs-FIRST HEADING.
The following engrossed bills from the House
we're read the first time and referred:
Resolution in favor of John Word. Claims.
Bill to incorporate the Chatham Coalields Railroad
'ompany. Internal improvements
Bill to extend the time of payment of entries.
judiciary
Bill to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate
he Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company.
Internal improvements.
Bill to restore jury trials in the County Courts Of
baston. File.
Bill relative to jury trials in the County Courts Of
BURKE. Judiciary.
Bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of
allen. Judiciary.
Bill to incorporate the town of Winston. Corpor-
ti0ns.
Bill to amend the charter of the Fayetteville and
Vestern Pankroad Company. Internal improve
hentS.
Bill to change the time of holding the County
(ours of Forsythe. Mr.. Martin resisted the refer
pee of this bill being dangerous to its passage
delay He said it the almost unanimouse
Fish of the people of the county and of large
roportion of the bar that the change should be
bade Motion withdrawn bill placed on file.
Bill to incorporate the Salem Mutual Insurance
company. Judiciary.
Bill to lay off and establish the county Of Lilling
bn. Propositions and grievances.
Resolution concerning the State Geologist. Re
FRED.
Bill to amend the charter of the town of Colds
bro Propositions and grievances.
THE HOMESTEAD BILL.
The engrossed bill to establish Freehold Home
cad, having been read first time,
Mr.. Cunningham moved its reference to the com.
tee on the judiciary.
Mr.. Cherry opposed the reference as tending to
lay which might be dangerous to the bill. 1t had
ZEN thoroughly examined and perfected by the
dietary committee, and had passed the House by
rge majority.
Mr. Thomas concurred with Mr.. Cherry. Moth
could be gained by delay.
Mr.. Houston said the judiciary committees of the
ouse and Senate had had conference on this bill
d had agreed to it and perfected it. If it were
ferred no alteration or amendment would be made
the committee.
Mr.. Cunningham withdrew the motion to refer
Mr.. Cowper renewed it.
Mr.. Houston again explained that both judiciary
mmittees had examined carefully the provisions Of
q hill They had had n conference and had nor