Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-12-19

Mr. Burton said that he was opposed to hasty leg
isation but he thought it requisite in this matter
That there was no difference of opinion and no par
ty lines drawn among his constituents on the sub
jects that have for some time agitated the country.
Mr. Hall thought debate this bill useless. That
theIeyas no difference Of opinion except as to the
time of making the appropriation. He did not
think the passage of this bill could possibly ebar
rass tae action of the committee on military affairs
Mr.. Ramsay thought the passage OF the bill would
increase the excitement in the country.
Mr.. Brown said he should vote against the mo-
ton to refer the bill to the committee on federal re-
lations He was willing to give every facility to
the passage of the bill He could say. without any
motive prompted by vanity, that he believed he was
the first citizen of the State who. in public meet
ing, had declared for this object, In large public
meeting, held in the county of Caswell, he had Of
fered resolutions in January last affirming it to be
the imperative duty of the Legislature to re-organ-
ize the militia of the State and to arm them to such
extent the public interests and safety of the State
required.
Mr. B. said he would suggest to the Senator who
had introduced the bill, that he would add pro-
vision to it. constituting military BOARD consisting
of two persons we'll skilled in military affairs and
acquainted with all the most approved modern arms
He would further suggest that the two Principals OF
the Military Academies at Charlotte and HILLSIDE
rough form a board for that purpose. They are
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arms and defence. and the State would doubtless,
be much benefited by the information they possess
ed. 1t would be economy to employ them. lie
would suggest also, that the board continue only
during the session of the Legislature at some rea-
sonable compensation.
Besides the reasons which he had mentioned, it
was departing from established precedents of this
and he believed other States to confer such exen.
sive authority on any one individual no matter how
high his official station, and how pure the individual.
He had been educated in that political school which
taught that all proper safeguards in the expendi.
ture Of so large sum as three hundred thousand
dollars should be afforded If Mr.. Macon were now
living, of exalted purity as he was, he would be un-
willing to confer on him, in an official character,
this extraordinary power, unless he had made some
effort to adopt safeguards for its exercise. If how
ever. this amendment should be voted down, he
would vote for the bill, notwithstanding he would
regard it without such safeguard q bad precedent.
Such was the opinion that he had for more than
year entertained Of the necessity of adopting some
such measure.
The debate on this bill was continued by Messrs.
Brown Blcdsoc, Arendel and Morehead.
On motion of Mr.. Erwin it was made the special
order for tomorrow 12 o'clock.
On motion of Mr.. Arendell, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House met pursuant to adjournment No
minister present
Journal of yesterday was read.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.
BY Mr.. Potts. the proceedings of public meeting
in Mecklenburg county. Read, and
On motion Of Mr.. Potts. laid on the table,
By. Mr.. Jordan, the proceedings of public meet
ing in Henderson county. Read and
On motion Of Mr.. Jordan, laid on the table.
By Mr.. Foy, the proceedings of public meeting
in Onslow county. Read, and laid on the table.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
| By Mr.. Love of Jackson from the committee on
Cherokee lands. the bill to lay off public road in
the county of Onslow asking to be discharged from
its consideration and that it be referred to commit
! tee on internal improvements. Agreed to.
By Mr.. Fleming from the committee on the judi
ciary the bill to amend act to extend the time Of
holding the Superior Courts of Rowan, recommend
ing its passage.
By Mr. Bachelor from the same committee, the
following:
The bill to extend the jurisdiction of Justices
that its provisions contrary to the constitution
and asking to be relieved from its further consdera
tions Concurred in.
| The bill to amend Revised Code chap. o. sec. /,
and resolution in relation to county finances, that
| both be referred to the committee on finance Con-
! Cured in.
The bill to secure witnesses on their fees, that it
| do not pass
| H.,
sec. Is, concerning Courts, county and superior !;
| that it do not pass.
BY Mr. Baxter from the committee on PROPOSE
tons and grievances, the following:
The bill for the relief of P. A. Smith, admins.
traitor of M. N. P!unkett, allowing him to collect
arrears of taxes, that it do pass.
The bill to increase the pay Of witnesses, that it
do pass
The bill restricting the liquor license in the
county of Sampson, that it do pass.
The bill for the relief Of Celia Lynch, tina. it do
not pass.
| RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED
By Mr.. Bowman, bill for the relief ofthe sureties
Of s. NJ. Ray, late sheriff Of Yancey, allowing them
to collect Of taxes Referred to the commit
tee on propositions and grievances.
| BY Mr.. Blue, resolution instructing the COM
mittec on finance to exclude from the forthcoming
revenue bill. all tax on collateral descent
Mr. Mcndenhall moved to lay the resolution on
the table, which motion prevailed
By Mr.. Ferebee, a resolution to send a message
to the Senate, proposing to raise joint committee
of three by the House and two by the Senate, to
take the sense Of the two Houses in regard to adj.
journing over for the Christmas holidays, which
was adopted.
BILLS INTRODUCED AND READ THE FIRST TINE.
By Mr.. Waters, bill to incorporate the Manu-
facturers Bank. Referred to the committee on
banks, and ordered to be printed.
by Mr.. Clarke, OF Craven, bill to amend the
Revised Code, chap 4s, Sec l, concerning fences tc
strike out ''at least five feet high" Referred to
the committee on judiciary
By Mr.. hite, bill to incorporate company tc
build railroad from Dallas to the South Carelins
line. Referred to the committee on internal i'm
provements, and ordered to be printed. r
By Mr. Hayes, bill to prevent betting o,
playing at cards on public grounds or buildings Re
ferred to the committee on judiciary.
By Mr. Simonton bill to amend an act Of 1872
g. Incorporating the Independent Iredel Blues; t.
committee on the military.
By Mr.. Person, bill to give mechanics lien OF