Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-02-16


the Socictys exhibition. Adopted.
The resolution reected-yeas 80, nays 52
The House then adjourned. -.
THURSDAY, Feb. TO- 1862
SENATE.
The Senate was called to order at 10 o'clock
Mr.. Honston presented the report of the commit
tee on the National Monument in Philadelphia, ac-
conpaned by bill The report was ordered to be
printed.
Mr. Turner offered series of resolutions relative
to the Island of Cuba and made speech in their
support
Mr.. Martin effectually replied by moving they be
laid on the table, which was accordingly done by a
vote of % to l5
Mr.. Ramsay moved that message be sent to the
House proposing to raise Joint select committee to
examine into the condition of the business before
the Legislature, and to designate day for adjourn
ment. Adopted.
A proposition of Mr. Steele's relative to the hours
of meeting was laid over for one day.
A proposition of Mr.. Humphreys to substitute
night for evening sessions laid on the table.
THE REVENUE BILL.
The Revenue bill, being the special order for II
O'clock, was now taken up on its third reading
The sections up to schedule A. were agreed to
without further amendment.
UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES.
Amessage was received from the House proposing
to 20 into an election of trustees for the University
ut | | o'clock to morrow.
This led to heightened discussion. The Senate
ultimately refused to concur-26 to IA.
REVENUE BILL CONTINUED.
The remainder of schedule A. was concnrred in
and the other sections of the bill up to the oath
clause OF schedule b.
Mr. Guyther moved to amend that clause by in
sertng after the words 'every person that pcddles
goods, wares or merchandise" the words "by land
or water" Adopted.
Mr.. Worth moved to exempt itnerants' riding We
hiclcs from pcdilels' tax. Adopted.
1t being now o'clock the Senate took q recess.
AFTERNOON SESSION, 8 P N.
Mr. Pitchford movcd 10 take up the bill for the
relief of the Asylum for the Insane Not agreed to-
Mr. Straughan moved to take up the bill relative
to the Cape Fear and Deep River improvement
Not agreed
Mr.. Cherry moved to take up the bill relative to
the Chesapeake and Albcmarle Canal Company
Not agreed
Mr. Thomas moved to take up the bill on the
Western Extcnson Not agreed
MIR. Guyther moved to make the Homestead bill
the special order for tomorrow. Not concurrcd in.
BILLS on SECOND READING.
The bill to abolish the Morganton term of the
Supreme Court was rejected.
The bill relative to the Cape Fear and Deep River
was reached, but was postponed till 8 o'clock to-
morrow.
The bill to enlarge and improve the buildings of
the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind
passed its second reading by vote of a to 1S-
IAppropriates Sl0,OoG.
The bill to provide for the election of Clerks and
Masters by the people was laid on the table by
vote OF % to u.
The bill concerning the Wilmington and Weldon
Railroad passed its second reading.
Several unimportant bills were disposed of and
the Senate adjourned at o'clock.
HOUSE of COMMONS.
The House net few minutes before 10 o'clock
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr. Green of Franklin, presented a minority re-
port from the committee appointed to investigate
the affairs of the North Carolina Railroad 1t was
sent to the Senate with proposition to print.
ADJOURNMENT.
Mr.. Henry moved "a message be sent to the Senate,
proposing to adjourn sine die on Thursday, 18th
instant.
Mr.. Reeves moved to amend by inserting Satur-
day next, 18th inst Some other amendments were
offered
On motion of Mr. Faison, it was laid on the table
62 yeas, 3G nays.
FAYETTEVILLE BRANCH RAILROAD.
On motion of Mr.. Dancy, the vote passing the bill
to charter the Railroad from Fayetteville to the VIII
mlnStCn anu W el0On RAILROAD was re-cOnSluerCd,
and laid on the table.
At d later hour Mr. Foy moved to take it up to
introduce some amendments, but the House refused.
TRUSTEES OF TIE UNIVERSITY.
On motion of Mr.. Dortch, message was sent to
the Senate, proposing to 20 into an election for
Trustees of the University on Thursday, at 10
o'clock
The bill to incorporate the Aamance and Caswe
Railroad Company. This bill provides for building
f,o, {L,
ceyville, to Milton.
Several amendments were added; one prohibiting
the road from going within miles of the Virginia
line.
Mr. Williams refused to accept the bill, with this
amendment. He moved it be indefinitely postponed :;
which was agreed to.
ADJOURNMENT.
message was received from the Senate propos-
ing to raise joint select committee to enquire into
the state Of the public business, and settle day
for final adjournment. Concurred in
ATLANTIC AND N. c. RAILROAD.
Mr.. Morehead offered a resolution enquiring of
the Governor for information relative to the States
mortgage on the above road and on other matters
relative to its affairs. Passed and sent to the Senate
The bill to charter the Bank of Lexington, Da-
wilson county, was read, s.-... -.-r
Mr. Feipbee offered an amendment requiring the
bank to return exhibit of its condition quarterly
Adopted.
Mr. Hill, of Halifax, added to the amen lnent,
that 1t Should uc pao.ise, III one ne" spGpc.' in
Raleigh and one local paper. E'&
Mr.. Walser described the necessity which existed
in that section ior bank accommodation, and hopca
the House would pass the BIZ!
NJ. Hill, Of Halifax, opposed the bill. He was
oppo. e to ali local banks, and explained tue Injury
~ ws~a b done ~ ~ iasaasine nuab~ Of