The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-19
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gain information, as he would like to vote
for the bill if possible.
After some debate the vote to reconsider
resulted, ayes 81, noes 49, The further
consideration Of the bill was then postponed
to "Wednesday next.
The bill to amend the constitution so as
to establish the adyalorem system of taxa
ton, being the special order, was taken up
on its first reading. The committee had re-
ported adversely to its passage.
Mr. Bledsoe addressed the Senate for
nearly two hours in support Of the bill.
Mr.. Gorrell moved to amend by providing
for free and open convention to revise the
constitution. 1t being now near three
o'clock, on motion of Mr.. Mills, the Senate
adjourned till ten o'clock tomorrow,
In the COMMONS several new bills were
presented.
On motion Of Mr.. Dortch, the House went
into a committee of the whole on the DAN
vile Railroad bill. Mr.. Badham in the
chair.
Mr.. Settle addressed the House in an elo-
quent appeal in favor OF the BILL.
Mr.. Dortch replied. He defended the
present management Of the N. c. Railroad
and asserted lis present embarrassed state
arose from the management Of the Directory
when MIR. Morehead was President. He
made some startling statements relative to
the extravaganza displayed in giving out the
orr ginal contracts for building the road. In
the course Of some remarks upon the implied
compromise between the friends of the N.
G. Road and those Of the Danyile connec-
ton; he alluded to Gov. Morehead's state
ments on the subject, when Mr.. Morehead
rose and seemed to think he was misrepre-
sented.
Mr.. Dortch called upon Messrs. Jones and
Norwood. Of Orange. to substantiate his
statements.
MIR. Jones stated that IL he remembered
correctly, apd he tslt confident he did, that
at the final meeting at Hillsborough, Gov.
Morehead advocated the North Carolina
Railroad. and distinctly said, that il he con-
suited his own interests he would be for the
Danville connection. but he would give that
up and support the North Carolina Railroad.
Mr.. Norwood said he wished at another
time to express his sentiments, but would
now say that he entirely conceded in Mr..
Jones's statements.
Mr.. Dortch having concluded an able ar
gument, Mr. Settle replied. His speech was
principally defining his own position upon
the question Of internal Improvements, and
assailing that Of Messrs. Bridgers and
Dortch. lie spoke till three o'clock, when
the committee rose. reported progress, and
asked leave TO meet on Thursday morning
at eleven o'clock.
The House then adjourned.
Thursday, Jan. 49,
In the SENATE, Mr.. Straughan intro
duced a bill for the protection Of the States
interest in the Cape Fear and Deep River
Navigation Company, or for the surrender
Of the said interest. Referred TO committee
on Internal improvements.
Mr.. Houston offered resolution instruct.
ing the committee on Finance to investigate
the policy Of issuing State bonds. payable in
New York, and TO report TO the Senate. AZ
ter some remarks by Mr.. Houston and Mr..
Turner, the resolution was unanimously
passed.
The unfinished busine. Of yesterday, the
bill TO establish the adyalorem system of
taxation. was postponed to Tuesday next
Mr.. Edney now called up his bill 10 amend
the charter Of the Western n. c. Railroad,
and proceeded 10 address the Senate in sup
port Of the bill, and continued for about 40
hour.
Mr.. Leach opposed the bill. and in terms
which drew a reply from Mr.. Edney.
Mr.. Thomas addressed the Senate on the
question, aud at the conclusion Of his re-.
marks offered an amendment 10 the III sec.
tim q the bill 70 leave il optional with the
company TO locate the terminus &c the road
at any point al or near Paint Rock which
they NAV deem best Zoe the interests Of the
State. not 70 exceed the appropriation Of
1855.
The further consideration Of the bin was
postponed I'LL tomorrow.
In the COMMONS, a large number ofre.
ports from standing commuters we're pre-.
sented.
Alr. Daney. from the committee on Asri.
culture. presented report and resolution
granting the North Carolina Agricultural
Association $500 per annum, being an an.
nual Increase Of ~ 900.
Mr. Till, Of Halifax. presented resoIu.
tlon that on aud after this day. the House
meet At ten o'clock, A. NJ, and adjourn al
two Y. VI, and meet again al seven, p. n.
Alter some opposition, the resolution was
adopted By yeas IS. nays Sc.
On motion Of Mr.. Brideers. the House
went into committee Of the whole on the
Danyille Railroad bill. Mr.. Badham in Ire
chair.
Mr.. Norwood made reference 10 tie az.
peal made 70 him yesterday, and stated that
Mr. Dorteh had applied 10 him, and likewise
the editor Of the Register, who considered
that Mr.. Morehead had made an unfair com.
nent upon hisstatemen,s, and had requested
him 70 give testimony as 70 what had oc.
CURED at hillsborough. Mr.. Norwood then
substantisted Mr.. Jones's statement anil
said IL was impossible Tor him 10 be mi.la.
ken. lie exoneraied Mr.. Morehead from
any blame he eonsideted Il va. 10 rs attrih.
utrd 70 Oblivion Of memory, and he would
impute no wrong. lie then said his conyic.
ton was that Mr. Morehead had abandoned
the Danville connection. II il had been
known he was for that connection, instead
OF sl75,00O being contributed, ne thought