Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-01-19


on when passed on by the House, but it was on
when the list was first seen on the Clerks desk
He insisted on his motion
Mr. Ashe moved to lay the motion on the table.
Mr.. Pool called for the ayes and noes.
The vote resulted-aye "a, no Ia strict party
vote except Messrs. Donnell and Ramsay who voted
with the majority.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr.. billiard on
account of sickness in his family. .-e.
On motion of Mr.. Cunningham, the Senate took
recess till 81 o'clock. 80
AFTERNOON SESSION. ...
The Senate again met at 81 o'clock ~
Mr.. Houston introduced a resolution to amend the
Goth rule of order so as to empower a majority to
suspend the rules. Lies over one day.
The House nominations for magistrates for twelve
additional counties were concurred in without oppo
sition.
Mr.. Turner renewed his objection to the number
of magistrates appointed He had taken the trouble
with assistants, to ascertain the number and had
counted 1898 He considered this wrong By re-
levinS that number the double burdens were thrown
on other citizens in working the roads. He spoke
Of the improper persons proposed, and then pro-
ceeded to give his reasons for the numerous obec-
tons urged by him, viz, that Americans had been
objected to in the case of Camden, and hsNhereiore
objected to Democrats in other cases. He then
made heightened 'fnar' explanatiop6f his deter
mined opposition and withdrew all further opposi-
ton. ~
Mr.. Leach would pursue the same course again
should the opportunity be afforded. He had a duty
to perform. No other class of men had such q con.
trolling influence magistrates.
Mr.. Houston replied to Mr.. Turner, and further
explanations were made by Messrs. Turner and
Cowper.
The remaining counties not disposed of were
then concurred in.
Mr. Turner moved to take Johnston from the
table.
Mr.. Battle objected. Motion rejected
Mr.. Martin moved to adjourn till 10 o'clock to-
morrow.
Mr. Leach called for the ayes and noes. Adopted
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House assembled at 10 o'clock.
MEMORIALS
Mr.. Dancy, from the executive committee Of the
North Carolina Agricultural Association.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Williams, from the committee on the Insane
Asylum, ordered to be printed
Mr.. Stanford from the committee on Cherokee
lands.
Mr.. Smith, from the judiciary committee.
Mr.. Love, from the committee on Internal I'M
provements
Mr. Moore, of Martin, from the committee on Cor
porations.
Mr.. Hill, of Halifax, from the same committee.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr.. Sheriff. memorial and resolution in favor
of Alexander Clarke
Mr.. Chambers, in favor of Calvin W. Wadley
Mr.. Dickson, in favor of Benjamin Justin.
NEW BILLS.
The following new bills were read the first time
Mr.. Byrd, concerning the appointment of Justices
of the Peace
Mr.. Gather to prevent the falling of timber in
Big Rocky Greek, Iredell county.
Mr. T. R. Caldwell, to amend the charter of the
Western N. c. Railroad-ordered to be printed
Mr.. Sparrow, to charter the Washington and Leaks
vile Railroad Company
Mr.. Dortch, to prescribe the manner Of appoint
ing University Trustees.
Mr. Sper, for opening public road from Salsbu-
ry to Dan river, near the Virginia line
Mr. Williams, to provide for the Insane Asylum,
and for other purposes.
Mr. Ward, to incorporate the Maysville Academy.
SPECIAL ORDER.
The bill to charter the Greensboro and Danyille
Railroad Company.
Mr. Morehead regretted that he could not have
closed his remarks upon former occasion, but the
delay had given all time to collect the information
on the subject He commercially abiding to the
pledge said to be given for the abandonment of the
Danville connection, and denied that it was ever
made. Something like it might have occurred be-
tween gentlemen of one or two counties, but not on
the part Of the western people generally. After
speaking of the address to their constituents by
Messrs. Jones and others, which he considered as
an apology for voting for the North Carolina road,
instead of the Danville connection, and remarking
upon the absurdty of selling the best interests Of
North Carolina he proceeded to remark upon the
articles in the Register and entered into statements
to prove their incorrectness and explained the dis
crepancy between his statements and the Register
| about the Petersburg subscription. He then exam
ined the letter in the Standard signed R. NJ S., and
replied to it at great length. Mr.. NJ spoke for near
ly one hour and a quarter, urging every argument
| in favor of the measure.
Mr.. Bridgers commenced by saying that Mr. More
head had wished for facts and he would supply them
as he considered this one of the most important
questions of the session, and which he considered
involved the success or failure of system of in
ternal improvements. Mr.. B. then entered upon
clear and lucid statistical DETAIL endeavorng to prove
the injury this bill would do the State He quoted
Virginia statutes and read from Governor Wises ad-
Dress to prove that the policy of Virginia ad-
verse to our interests yet she had voted large sum
Of money to build the Danville road. In the course
! of his remarks he defended the Register from Mr.
Morehead's attack, and at the close of his speech
made glowing eulogium on the Register for its ex-
erons in behalf of the best interests of North Caro-
lima. Mr.. Bridgers's speech was listened to with
great attention
Mr.. Caldwell, of Guilford, was speaking in reply
to Mr. B. when the hour Of adjournment arrived.
At o'clock the House adjourned.
| GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.
We omitted in our report Of Friday, to notice the
introduction by Mr.. Ferebee, Of a report from the
committee to whom referred that part of the
Governors message relating to the geological sur
vey. 1t was read and ordered to be printed
... TUESDAY, Jan. II, 1859.
SENATE.
The Senate was called to order at 10 o'clock
large number Of bills and resolutions were re-
ported on.
The bill relative to the Roanoke Navigation Com
pany was made the special order for Friday next
| NEW BILLS, &C.
Mr.. Ramsay offered resolution authorizing tn,
Governor to receive a Chinese flag-a trophy by
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