Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-02-23
The Staqoato.
LEGISLATURE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 16, 1859.
SENATE. a
MORNING AND AFTERNOON SESSIONS. y

row. This was about the strain of Mr.. Tvs re-
marks
Mr.. billiard took occasion to say in reference to
the confidential circular" that he knew nothing
of it. If the democratic party could be guilty of
such machinery he would scorn and denounce it.
Any party with such principles deserved to die, and
for one he would say amen to its death.
Mr.. Turner's resolution laid on the table.~
The report of the joint select committee on the
condition and affairs of the Atlantic road was re-
ceived and ordered to be printed
ME NORTH-CAROLINA RAILROAD.
The Speaker announced communication from
Chas. +. Fisher, Esq., president of the North-Caro-
lima road and asked the Senate to take some action
thereon.
Mr. Turner raised a question of order. He OBJ
jectcd to its reception the time had passed, he
said for the presentation of "petitiors, memorials
and papers addressed to the General Assembly"
The Speaker said the communication must be
acted on now or not at ALL as the Senate would adj
jOurn early tomorrow morning
Mr. Gorrcll submitted that it could not now be
received as the regular hour had passed.
Mr. Ramsay thought it in order under the consti-
tuition.
Mr. Lane moved the communication be printed
Mr. Turner took the floor and resisted the receipt
of the document 1t was after the hour and
it could come in tomorrow, or some other time He
would move to take it up himself hereafter
The Speaker said it was excluded by the rule
usually adopted during the session. But it had
come to his hands after the regular time, and in
view of the adjournment tomorrow morning, he had
thought it to be his duty to present it for the action
of the Senate.
Mr. Turner persisted in his opposition-the spea-
ker should have kept it to himself he received it
after the regular hour.
Mr. Blcdsoe said the paper was communication
to the Senate, and could be received at any time.
Mr. Lanes motion to print not entertained
by the Speaker in consequence of the opposition.
RAILROAD MANAGEMENT.
\ resolution was offered for Joint commission to
examine into the condition and management of the
Atlantic road, and to report to the next General As
semby
Mr. Worth moved to add "and North Carolina
road"
MessrS. Turner and Lane supported the resolution
and amendment.
Mr.. AShe was in favor of the fullest investigation
into these matters but he opposed to the prn-
cipe involved in these peculiar investigations. 1t
bad preccdent-the establishment of an in
quiSitoral system, at war with our American no.
tOnS of government.
Messrs. Gorrell and Leach supported the resolu-
ton.
The amendment was adopted
Mr.. BledSoe moved to strike out flour" and in
scrt I" five" the number of the commission
Adopted
He then moved to strike out "the Speakers of
the Senate and House of Commons" and insert 1.-THE
Governor and Board of Internal improvements" as
the appointing power.
Mr. Gorrell opposed this amendment. If that
should be adopted there was no use in the COM
mission.
MIR. Turner also opposed it. That would be ap-
pointing commission by themselves to examine in
to their own management.
Mr.. AShc was opposed to the whole proceeding
Is hp no f,,1la
but it was a dangerous practice to have these bodies
mixed up with our public works when the LegiSla-
turc was not in session. a committee had been ap-
pointed TO do this very work, and had been in scs-
sion nearly three months. and if they had not done
their duty it was their own fault
Mr.. Worth said the reports of the committees
show that they had not examined these corpora
tions as they had not time enough. 1t impos-
Sible to have done so in so short time. This CON-
mission therefore necessary.
Mr.. Ashe moved to amend by providing that the
commission should not be composed of members of
the present Legislature.
Mr.. Turner surprised to find Mr.. Ashe OPP
posed to the commission. If his own road was to
be examined into he would cheerully consent lie
hoped the commission would not be composed wholly
of the friends of the roadS-that the Speaker would
re-appoint the same committee.
Mr. Ashes amendment was rejected.
Mr. Turner moved the Speaker appoint the same
committee again. (Cres of no, MOI Mr.. L. with
drew the motion.
The resolution as amended then passed its second
reading.
WESTERN n. C. RAILROAD.
The bill to amend the charter of the Western n
C. Railroad Company was taken up.
Mr.. Thomas said the bill provides that the COM
pany receive $l0O,O0O this year and 5000 900 next,
of the $6oo,ooo appropriated for the construction
of the mountain division, and to renquish all fur
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routes across the mountain. He had waited to see
if nothing else would be done for the west, and he
thought the Senate could not object to give them
onehalf of the sum promised.
Messrs. Miller and Leach opposed the bill.
| Rejected-24 to 8.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
The resolution relative to certain claims of Off
| GERS of the Revolutionary war was taken up.
Mr. Mcdonald offered to amend by adding the
war of 1872"
Mr. Houston said the object of the resolution was
merely to instruct our representatives in Congress
to turn their attention to these claims not to make
| application for PENSIONS &c. Mr.. H. then gave a
sketch of the history of the contract entered into
with the officers of the Revolutionary army in 1888
| by which they to receive their pay and guar
anteed hafpay for life. In 1855, at the close of
the war, the communication act was passed; but many
of the officers failed to avail themselves of its pro-
visions The court of claims have since decided
that the contract made by the Continental Congress
is as binding as if made under the articles of con-
federation. He said there was about S25O,OOO of
claims due to citizens of North Carolina. He did
not move in this matter for pensions, but for claims
They were due and ought to be satisfied
The resolution passed unanimously.
| BANK OF CAPE FEAR.
The amendment to the charter of the bank of
Cape Fear, limiting the issues to S. and upwards,
was concurred in.
| STATE BONDS
bill relative to State bonds was laid on the ia
ble on motion of Mr. Bledsoe, its necessity having
been superseded by one already passed.
In connection with this subject, Mr.. Bledsoe took
occasion to explain that without consultation with
the Public Treasurer, he had drawn up the bill for
the sale of State bonds to the necessity of Dor
rowing from the banks. When submitted to the
Treasurer he took exception to the amount 81 600,