Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-01-08
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House assembled at the usual hour.


REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES ,
Mr.. Dortch, from the judiciary committee
Mr.. Bryan, Of Craven, from the committee on
claims .-. -.......'-.. e.. :
Mr. Baird, from the same committee 49,.
Mr.. Scales, adversely to the resolution in favor of
R. J. Mitchell, of Granville -.
Mr.. Hargrove moved the resolution should be re:
ferred to the committee on the Judiciary. Adopted
Mr.. Scales, from the same committee, asked to be
discharged from the further consideration of the res
oluon in favor of A. Morrison. Agreed to-
Mr.. Hall, of Warren, from the committee on
claims reported hvorably on the resolution in favor
Of Norwood, Parker & Co. r-~ =
UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES.
The committee to superintend the election of Trus-
tees, reported that only two were elected Governor
Ellis and N. W. Ransom, of Northampton.
HOURS OF MEETING.
The resolution that the House meet ut 10 o'clock
anil adjourn at 9, and meet again at o'clock P. NJ,
was read, and on motion of Mr.. Outlaw, was amend
ed to meet at 10 4. N. and adjourn at 3 p NJ, and
in this form was adopted
EXECUTIVE MANSION
Mr.: Dancy, from the joint select committee ap-
pointed to examine the furniture of the Executive
Mansion, reported resolution authorizing the Gov
emor to sell such portions of the furniture as are
unfit for use, and to have new furniture supplied,
the mansion lighted with gas and such other re-
pairs done as may be necessary, at an expense not
exceeding $4,000, along with the uncxpcnded bal
ance of former appropriations and the amount aris-
Ing from the sales of the furniture Read the first
time and the rules being suspended passed its Sec
ond and third readings. -.ss..s.s -. S.. pei.
NEW BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
The following new bills and resolutions were read
the first time and referred: -, p.
Mr.. Harrington, in favor of Martha Spears;
Mr.. Martin, in favor of E. Staley; 1900
Mr.. McKoy, in favor Of Alex. Watson;
Mr.. Caldwell, of Guilford, to repeal the 10th
chapter Of the Revised Code; '%-.
Mr.. Tomlinson, to incorporate the town of Clay
ton Johnston county; 90. -
Mr.. Stephens, to punish the removal or destruc-
ton of land marks; -. ....,..
Mr.. Fries, to incorporate the town Of Salem;
Mr.. Hill of Halifax, to prevent the circulation of
counterfeit bank bills. This bill authorizes the bank
officers to stamp counterfeit" on the face Of them
Mr. Hill, of Stokes, to prevent the obstruction of
fish up Town creek;
Mr.: Prtehard to secure payment of debts from
free persons of color; 49,
Mr.. Badham to incorporate Edeuton Literary As
ISOLATION; -
Nj: Reeves, to declare Yadkin river . nayigable
stream; 800 -.
Mr.. Walser, to amend the law of Divorce
Mr.: Benbury, resolution instructing our Sena-
tors and Representatives in Congress to vote against
the repeal Of the laws prohibiting the African slave
trade
Mr. Moore, of Martin, opposed the resolution as
ne wished to prevent the waste of public time in
discussing the question. He was as much opposed
to the opening of the slave trade the gentleman
opposite and thought the resolution only fire
brand thrown into the House. He did not propose
enter into discussion of the question at present.
unless it was forced upon him. He Withdrew his
objection to the resolution.
!, After few remarks in reply, from Nj. Benbury,
ny,,fS4 Ct L..
the table, -.f,
RESUMED DEBATE
lhe debate on the bill for a Railroad Survey was
resumed by Mr. Fagg, who complained of Illness,
anu requested a pOetponement till the 18th instant
Mr. Love made some remarks in opposition to the
notion
Mr. Bryson felt sorry for the opposition given to
@ls DILL and read statements in support Of the prac-
ucaoll'ty of the route He stated that the opinion
Vi mountains. To show that this was not the case
was the object of the bill soa rtz7f' >" =,
Inc postponement was agreed to-
SPECIAL ORDER, - -. 80 .-,s5
Being the bill to establish Freehold Homestead
I'm motion Of Mr.. Outlaw substitute for the bill
was adopted the bill postponed, and ordered to be
The bill concerning entries of Cherokee lands was
iSa Mr.. Holdscaaw explained rs object, and offer
Gu a. an amendment, which was accepted - 80
Inc bill was then rejected on its second reading.
yeas 30, nays 40. 2s-;s.r ''sr''S'z :, -
vi: The bill to improve the public road between
;%lkesbcro and Jefferson by Philips Gap passed
us second reading. 8. ;. :. ,s'@.,s5l -,
n UNIVERSITY 3RUS9YEE .S7SH-ssc 's ~
IN motion Of Mr.. Caldwell, Of Guilford message
;n. sent to the Senate proposing TO enter
o an election for the remaining vacancies n the
+ t Is Of the University adopted Ndt cncurred
80 ~ the Senate - .5s-l.s.. ls.s,{s 14,sl.
M BANK or aAIssBg1Y.tl ~ X -
~, Inc bill to establish the Bank u Salisbury was
Mr.: Reeves offered an amendment din relative to
; ssnsa at Mt Airy, Smry cpdntg HhichEwas r
~ Mr. Fleming offered nunbsr II amsaiments 70
"e inherent clauses, which were ad6ptAd
~ mr. Fleming then Addressed ~ HORSE ID support
~h me DILL He considered banks 80 nsoesa9y evil
,n nien was now interviewer viii our institutions,
na u could not be done without But while thus op
p psa to the principle he thought that banking
ont ought to be equally distributed through.
w.n. INC community. He saidsnn paStsof the Stats
r ."'ed banking privileges msre than Salisbury
hn,. an important peintabeiore The rsilroad wa
~. ana had increased n tn 6ltencA NOW that 4
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