Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-01-12
Vol. XIV No. 2.


R Caldwell presented reports from the judiciary
committee.
Messrs. Moore, Of Martin, and Hill, Of Halif,x,
presented reports from the committee on corpora
tions and currency and
Mr.. Fries, from the committee on finance.
-c,. REsOLUIToNs IL,
Mr.. Simpson introduced resolution that mes
sage be sent to the Senate, proposing give po
ltiea opponents four out Of the 10 Trustees TO- be
elected. ,tS
On motion Of Mr.. Dancey, it was laid on the table,
A resolution concerning certain entries of Chero-
kee lands, was taken up on its third reading, and
after some debate between Messrs. Walser, Woodin
Morehead and 7. R. Caldwell, it was referred to the
committee on the judiciary. tr
The following new bills were read the first time
| Mr. Bryan, Of New Hanover, to incorporate the
| Howard Relief Fire Engine Company.
| Mr., Morgan, concerning public mills
| Mr. T. R. Caldwell, for the benefit of minors
| Mr. Gentry, to extend the time for perfecting IT,
| ties in certain cases.
Mr. Dula to alter the line between Burke and
Caldwell counties
Mr. Thornburg, to declare certain parts of Uwher-
ria river lawful fence.
! Mr. hison, to alter and amend the chapter in the
| Rev. Code, entitled Patrol
Mr. Dancy, to increase the authority of the COM
| missioners of Tawboro.
| Mr.. Norwood, to punish usury in certain cases.
Mr.. LETTERS to increase the powers of the commits
sioners of Beaufort with regard to Pilots
| BILLS THEIR SECOND READING.
| The following bills were read the second time:
The bill for the relief of W. A. Winburn. Passed
The bill to amend the charter of the Fayetteville
and Albemarle Plankroad Company. Passed.
L
der. Passed.
The Senate resolution in favor of Sarah A. John
The Senate bill concerning the Sheriff of Cabar-
rus. Passed.
The Senate bill to incorporate the Long Acre
Guards. Passed.
The bill to charter the town of Webster Passed
The bill to charter the University Railroad Com
The bill to amend the charter Of the town of Eden
ton Passed ..
The Senate bill to amend the Rev. Code relative
to Wills and Testaments Passed
The Senate hill to amend the laws concerning pub
lie roads in Henderson and Buncombe. Passed
The Senate bill to alter the terms of Court in
Jones county, Passed.
The Senate bill to amend the I'd sec., 2sth chap;
of the Rev. Code, entitled County Revenue anA
I'll RI sss Senate 5;i!t iii to amend the 5Y|s
The Senate bill to amend the 2sth sec 7th chap
Of the Rev. Code, entitled Attachments and Ship
liens. Passed.
The bill for the relief of the Fire Department III
Newbern. Passed.
The bill for the relief of Common Schools in
Orange and Wake counties. Passed.
| Mr. Outlaw moved to rccOnsid r the vote rejecting
the bill concerning oonstables in Cherokee county,
which being adopted,
On motion of Mr.. Walker, It referred to the
Judiciary committee.
UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES
At twelve o'clock the House proceeded to ballot
for twelve Trustees of the University. 4 large
number of names were proposed The committee to
superntend the election made report at the hour
of adjournment
RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO SMALL NOTES.
Mr.. Mckay, that the committee on Finance en-.
quire into the expediency of allowing the different
Banks to issue five per cent of their capital stock in
dollar bills and five per cent in two dollar bills
This privilege to be extended to all the Banks upon
their paying into the Treasury such tax may be
fixed by law. Adopted.
number of private bills which passed their
second reading on yesterday, were read again, pass
ed, and sent to the Senate
The bill to establish the new county of Ellington
was rejected on its third reading 81, nays 56
The bill to provide for survey of railroad from
up on its third reading.
Mr. Fagg moved to postpone to the 23th Of March
e Mr.. Love opposed the motion, and wished to know
/ Mr.. F.'s reason for the motion. Rejected.
4 Mr.. Fagg again pressed for postponement,
Which was warmly opposed by Messrs. Brysor
: and T. R. Caldwell.
, Mr. Fagg moved to make it the special order fo
the 18th inst, at II o'clock, and in doing so made
: some allusion to Mr.. CaldweTs course on interna
improvements, which called up Mr. Caldwell in
e very sharp reply.
: Mr.. Fagg was replying when the Speaker inter
fered.
After few remarks from Mr.. Bryson in supper
Of the bill, the House adjourned few minutes be
fore two o'clock, without coming to decision.
FRIDAY, Jan. z, 1859.
r SENATE.
d The Senate was called to order shortly after Il
o'clock
+ REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Mcdowell from the committee on education
e and the literary fund reported favorably on the bill
to incorporate the trustees of the North Carolin
College.
Mr.. billiard, from the committee on corporations
It favorably on the bill to amend the charter of the
c. Mutual Insurance Company, &c.
E Mr.. Humphrey, from the same committee, favora
If bly, on the bill to incorporate Pollocksville Lodg
AVN
n Mr.. Houston, from the committee on the iudicis
~, solution relative to the distribution of tn
I'd vol Of the Revised Statutes.
e TRUSTEES THE UNIVERSITY.
Mr.. Walkup, from the joint select committee t
superntend the election Of Trustees of the Univer
l. sity, offered report from which it appeared tina
l. Gov Ellis and M. w. Ransom ESQ.,, had been elet
If ted No other choice resulted-S0 votes being net
essary-therefore ten trustees yet remain to be eee
e ted. Report concurred in.
ID EXECUTIVE MANSION.
Mr. Edney, from the joint select committee on tn
executive mansion reported the furniture and bui
dings to be in most deplorable condition-the on