Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-18


Mr.. Burton said that he was opposed to hasty leg
islation 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 time agltated the country.
Mr. Hall thought debate on this bill useless That
there was no difference of opinion except as to the
time of making the appropriation de did not
think the passage of this bill could possibly embar-
rass the action of the committee on military affairs
M Ramsay thought the eof 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-
latons. 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 puollc
meeting held in the county of Caswe, he had Of
fered resolutions in January last affirming 1t to be
the imperative duty of the Legislature to re-orSan-
ize the militia of the State and TO arm them to such
extent the public interests and safety OF the State
required.
Mr. b. sail 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 oil
the Military Academies at Charlotte and HILLSIDE
rough form n board for that purpose. They are
gentlemen thoroughly educated in the science oil
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 extern
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 three hundred thousand
dollars should be afforded. If Mr.. Macon were now
living, of exalted purity as he was, he would be I'M
willing to confer on him. in official character,
this extraordinary power, unless he had made some
effort to adopt safeguards for its exercise IT, how
ever. this amendment should be voted down, he
would vote for the bill, Notwithstanding he would
regard it without such safeguard bad precedent
Such was the opinion that he had for more than a
year entertained Of the necessity of adopting some
such measure.
The debate on this bill was continued by Messrs
Brown, BledSoe Arendell and Morchead
On motion Of Mr.. Erwin, it was made the special
order for tomorrow ~ 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 Meckenburg 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 a public meeting
in Onslow county. Read and laid on the table.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
By Mr.. Love of jackson, from the committee on
10, rOoI -,
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 the judi
cary 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 considera-
tons. COncurred in.
The bill to amend Revised Code, chap. %. 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.
! The bill to amend the Revised Code, chap 81,
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 hill for the relief of p. A. Smith, admins
traitor of NJ. y. 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 of the sureties
Of NJ. Ray, late sheriff of Iancey allowing them
to collect arrears of taxes. Referred 10 the commit
tee on propositions and grievances
BY Mr. Blue, resolution instructing the COM
mttee on finance to exclude from the forthcoming
re"enue bill, all tax on collateral descent.
Mr.. Mendenhall moved to lay the resolution on
| the table, which motion prevailed.
/ By Mr. Fcrehcc, n resolution to send n 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
journng over for the Christmas holidays, which
adopted
BILLS INTRODUCED AND READ THE FIRST TIME
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, a bill to amend the
Revised Code, chap. As sec l, concerning fences to
strike out Fat least five feet high" Referred to
the committee on Judiciary.
BY Mr.. " hite, bill to incorporate company to
build railroad from Dallas to the South Carolina
line. Referred to the committee on internal inl-
| provements and ordered to be printed.
BY Mr.. Hayes, bill to prevent betting on or
playing at cards public grounds or buildings. Re-
ferred to the committee on judiciary.
! By Mr.. SimontOn a bill to amend an act of 1872
g. incorporating the Independent Iredel Blues; to
committee the military.
BY Mr.. Person, bill to give mechanics lien on
buildings erected by them to secure payment forthe
same; to committee the judiciary.
BY Mr.. Waugh, bill to allow VIM. Haymore,
sheriff of Surry county, to collect arrears of taxes
Referred to committee on propositions and griev-
anceS.