Weekly standard., 1859-01-19

U9Ist ~ tho y. ". I&iIOau MI. M. cOmptalneQ OF
the bitter personal assaults made upon him and sta
ted hewas "hunted" At this portion of his speech,
Messrs Jones and Norwood successfully rose and
asked if the honorable gentleman alluded to them.
Mr.. Morehead disclaimed anything personal, and
said such intimation as the question implied would
have no effect upon him.
Mr.. Jones dsclaimed intimating anything only
asking whether the expression of hunting" referr-
ed to him. - -
Mr.. Morehead continued his personal vindication
with great animation and effect quoting votes Of ap
probation of his conduct from the railroad reports,
and alludng to his trials his troubles and exertions
to build the N. C. road with strength and feeling
that elected applause from the members on the left
of the Speakers chair. Mr.. Morehead spoke for
nearly two hours, and being evidently fatigued on
motion OF Mr.. Jones, the committee rose reported
progress and obtained leave to sit again.
a BILLS ON THEIR SECOND READING.
The bill to establish Bureau of statstics laid
the table by vote of Al to 80. -
The bill to amend the charter of the Western rail-
road from Fayetteville to the Coalfelds was on mo-
ton of Mr.. Hill, of Stokes, indefinitely postponed,
yeas SO, nays IA. rss-s,s - ,.r,
The above is not the main bill but one introduced
by Mr.. Foy, independent Of Mr. McKay's bill now
before the House. ,.--fe>
The resolution in favor of John Worth, of Cas-
well, passed its second reading.
The bill to incorporate the Black Swamp Naviga-
ton Company, passed its second reading. .r
1t being o'clock, the House adjourned.
SA1gaDAr, Jan ID, 1862
The Senate was called to order shortly after 10
o'clock s.- g>. .s.s
Mr.. Bledsoe presented the resignation of Quent.
Busbee assistant clerk of the Senate, which was
accepted - ssg.-
Mr. Humphrey proposed to go forthwith into an
election of assistant clerk -, r-.&., ~,
Mr.. Cunningham moved to amend by substituting
IL o'clock, on account of the thin attendance of
members. Adopted a'5sa
The enrolled bill for the distribution of the laws
and journals was sent to the House, with PROPOSE
tion to recommit for correction.
A message was received from the Governor, trans
mitting report of the receipts from sales Of swamp
lands. Referred to the committee on education, &c
Mr.. Person presented the petition of W. Skull Of
Northampton, praying for the change of name Of an
illegtimate child. .-~. - i. 4-
Reports from committees were presented by
Messrs. Speight Lankford, Lane, Humphrey, Edney,
Thomas, and Mcdowell -r--t,'' y
NEW BUSINESS.
Mr.. Mills introduced a bill, accompanied by me-
moria for the reestablishment of jury trials in the
county courts of Polk.
Mr.. Person, bill to enable the county or supe.
rior courts of Northampton to legitimate a child
and change his name from j. W. Boon to j. W.
Skull
Also bill to empower the county courts of
Northampton to Legitimate and alter the names of
certain children @ ty-s 49,.
Also a bill to establish an election precinct at
Green Plains, Northampton. ~
Mr.. Worth, a resolution authorising the joint Sc
lect committee on the North Carolina railroad to
send for persons and papers, and to examine wit
nesses under oath. Adopted and sent to the House
for its concurrence. .., s.- B.. -
Mr.. Cowper bill, accompanied by q memorial,
to repeal the act of 1845 providing for the better
government and regulation of the town of Murfrees
boro, Hertford county. .
Mr.. Mcdonald q bill to incorporate the McClin-
tons Creek Navigation Company. -..r,e,-: .a;
A message received from the House, proposing to
adjourn sine die on the 10th of February. af
Mr.. Humphrey moved to lay the message on the
table, it was not in order to amend by inserting
an earlier day. Adopted ~-- 1
ENGRossED BILLS, &C. -s-.---
The following engrossed bills were received from
the House, read the first tme and with the forego-
ing, were appropriately referred: t'
resolution to memorabilia Congress on the SUBJ
ject of national foundery in the valley of the
Deep river.
Mr. Mcdowell moved to postpone its further con
sideration till the Coalfeds bill was disposed Of
If that bill were defeated there would be no neces
sity for the resolution. -..,r SEQ
Mr. Cherry objected to the words ''easy of access"
He did not wish to indorse by his vote any such
statement until the road was built provided for
He considered that region inaccessible at present
The matter was postponed.
A bill to improve the public roads from Wilksboro
to Jefferson. ~ s~s .l
A bill providing for the election Of clerks and
masters by the people ae. s"s
"A bill to incorporate the trustees Of the Trans
Montana College Randolph. '
.E BILLS, &c. ON THEIR PASSAGE. -a-
Mr. Steele moved that the following private bills,
after their second reading (f no objection be made)
be forthwith put on their third reading. Adopted:
Mr.. Leach offered resolution providing that the
Legislature shall not adjourn till ull the bills now be-
fore the houses and in the hands of the committees
be disposed Of and that no new bill shall be intro
duced after the 18th inst. Mr.. Mcdowell moved to
Law on the table Adopted-2l to g.
An engrossed bill to enlarge the powers Of the
commissioners of the town of TarbOro' avs
A bill to incorporate the Pollocksville Lodge, 175
F. A. N. ,-e.. y g-'
An engrossed resolution in favor of L. s. Webb
and Others, trustees of G. L. Moore.
bill to incorporate the Christian Gold Mining
Company by Mr.. Mcdonald, by making
the shares not less than $40 instead of 1O0 Other
A bill to prevent the sale of intoxicating liquors
within three miles Of Davidson College.
A bill to incorporate the trustees Of Jones county
Male and Female Seminary.
A bill to incorporate the trustees of the North.
Carolina College, Cabarrus. sy Z Is
A bill to incorporate the Wilmington Hotel Com
pany. ,ae s,r. ..Ss ~ .'5
A bill to incorporate the town Of Mount Pleasant
hill tn incornorate the Oranue Cuar1s Enrolod
A bill to incorporate Carthage Lodge 1s1
| A. Y. NJ. il -. -,.1 suisse ,. t15.4a aff--3
A bill to extend the corporate limits of the towr
| of Newbern-with unimportant amendments.
bill to revise the charter of and consolidate tn
acts relating to the N c. Mutual Insurance Company
| Changes name to N. c. Mutual Fire Insurance
Company. > &+a..4 % 50
Ia bill to amend an act to incorporate the town
Lenoir, Caldwell county, was passed over for wan "
Of legal notice Also past over by request bill =
incorporate the Cowee Mining Company. Also to.
| want of notice the hill, to incorporate the. N