The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-19
THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
Satnrday, jan. 9!

Saturday, Jan. D.
In the SENATE numerous bills we're re-
ported on.
Mr.. Leach presented a series Of resola.
tons relative toa distribution OF the public
lands; which were laid on the table by a
strict party vote
Mr.. Edney, from the joint committee on
military affairs, reported bill to amend the
militia laws and toestablsh uniform volnn.
teer system throughout the State. Ordered
to be printed.
The engrossed resolution from the House
for re-furnishing aud repairing the Executive
Mansion, passed in the Senate, and was or.
dered TO be enrolled.
The Senate then acccdej to the PROPOSE
ton Of the House to 60 into the appointment
Of Justices Of the Peace. in which they were
occupied until after twelve o'clock at night
amid much disorder and excitement.
In the COMMONS, Mr.. Fries, from the
committee on Finance. reported the revenue
bill for the year 1859 60; which was ordered
to be printed.
Mr.. Mckay. requested our Senators and
Representatives 10 Congress, to use their
influence for the location Of the national
foundry at Deep River Rules suspended.
and il passed its second and third readings.
The bill proyidingf for the election Of Clerks
and Masters in Equity by the people, was
read. and a substitute by the COMMITTEES on
the Judiciary was offered as an amendment.
After considerable debate. the substitute
offered by the Judiciary committee was adopt,
ed and after being amended, on motion Of
Mr.. Taylor, passed the third reading.
The House afterwards proceeded TO the
appointment of Magistrates for the several
counties. in WHICH business it was occupied
until past two o'clock.
Monday, Jan. 10.
The SENATE was called to order at l2
o'clock. The day was consumed in reading
the journal Of Saturdays proceedings. aud
in passing upon the nominations Of magis-
trates not before disposed of.
In the COMMONS several reports were
received from standing committees, and a
variety of new bills were presented.
Tie bill 10 charter ths Greensboraugh aud
Danyille Railroad Company was taken up as
the special order.
Mr.. Morehead resumed his remarks in
support of the bill. lie commenced by allu.
ding 10 the pledge. said to be given. for the
abandonment 81 the Danville connection, aud
denied that il was ever made. Something
like il might have occurred between gentle.
men Of one or two counties. but not on the
part Of the western people generally. After
wards he proceeded 70 remark upon the arti.
ccs in the Register, aud entered into state.
ments TO prove their incorrectnrss, and
explained the discrepancy between his state
ments and the Register about the Petersburg
subscription. lie then examined the letter
in the STANDARD, signed r. NJ. s., and replied
TO il al length. Mr.. NJ. spoke for nearly
one hour and quarter, urging every argu.
ment ia favor Of the measure.
,ir. Bridges spike in reply 10 Mr.. More
head. lie considered this one of the most
important questions 1T the session. and which
he considered, involved the success OF failure
OF our system Of internal improvements.
Mr.. y. then entered upon a clear aud lucid
statistical detail, en,leayoring TO pruve the
injury this bill would d. tie State. lie quo.
ted Virginia statutes, aud read from Gov.
Wise's address, 10 prove that the policy Of
Virginia Sas adverse 10 our Interests. vet
she had voted large SUN IL muney 10 build
the Dansille Rad. IN the course af his re-.
marks he defended the Register from Mr..
Morchead's attack. aud 1t the close 81 his
speech made glowing eulngiun on he Reg
isier for its exeriion. ~ behalf 81 tie best
interests Of North I arolina. M. Brldger's
speech was listrneh to with much attention.
MIR. Caldwell, II Gnillnrd. was speaking
in reply to Mr.. b. when the haur 81 ADJOURN
ment arrived.
Tuesday. Jan. -.
III the SENATE. 4 large number 81 bills
and resolutions were reported on, and seye.
raj new bills aud resolutions were pre-.
sented.
The bill TO amend the charter of the West.
ern y. Carolina Railroad Company was post.
poned until Tomorrow.
I'he bill to aid 10 the construction and
equipment Of the Fayetteville aud Coyield
Railroad came up on its third reading. and
after several amendments had been made. il
was put on II. passage, whea the vote stood
% for and 81 against the bill. Mr.. Speaker
Clark voted 10 the negative; 50 the bill did
not pass
10 tie COMMONS several neS bill. and
resolutions were presented.
Mr.. R.ribault presented ssrie. Of
resolutions instructing tie Finance com.
mittee 70 prepare revenue bill on the
al rai0rtm principle. On motion they we're
laid on the table BY vote Of yeas 90, nays
50.
The bill % regulate the rate of interest.
and repeal the llIih chapter Of the Revised
Code, was read the first time and referred.
This bill y drawn up by the Finance com.
mittee u rcpcals al penalties for taking
more than legal interest, save the excess Of
interest over the legal rate Of SIX per cent.
The Grcensborough and DanyiIle Railroad
bill was again taken up.
Mr.. Caldwell. Of siuilford. resumed his
remarks. and spoke for considerable time
in support 81 the bill. giving history 81 the
internal improvement policy since it, incep.
ton IN n. Carolina.
Mr.. bullock spoke warmly against the
policy 81 establishing the road. and pointed
out its injurious consequences 20 the State
at large, lie made an effective speech
mu.snat az Isll