Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-12-26

mehuinS tnaC tney 10 pass: -..
The bill to instruct the Treasurer to refund GER
tain moneys to J. s. Ives of Newbern. 81.
The bill to allow the Wardens of the poor for
Wake county, to hold meetings at the Poor House /;
The bill authorizing the sheriff of Henderson
county to collect arrears Of taxes, recommending
that it do not pass. mi .>''. 'f '' +'
Mr.. Person from the judiciary committee report
cd favorably the bill concerning County Courts
in Columbus county. -
Mr.. Simonton, from Joint select committee on mil
itary AFFAIRS reported back all matters referred to
the committee in relation to arming the State, with
bill appropriating 100000 to arm and equip the
State, to be raised by the issue of coupon bonds to
run 80 years. The bill was read first time, when
Mr.. Waters moved to put it Immediately on its
second reading
Mr.. Padgett called for the yeas and nays.
The question being put resuted-yeas 81, nays
81, so the motion to suspend did not prevail, two.
thirds not voting for it,
Motions 10 print and to make the bill the order
of the day for tomorrow, decided to be out Ct
order.
Mr.. Hoke gave notice that he should move to take
up the bill tomorrow at noon.
Mr.. Fagg from the committee, reported back a
resolution for the construction Of foundry for the
manufacture of arms, to be located on Deep river
and stated that the committee had had no data from
which to make up their report for action, together
with resolution requesting the Governor to furn-
sh the House with such information on the subject
as he may be able to do, within 80 days. Adopted
Mr.. Ferrebee from the joint select committee of
the two Houses to take the sense of the General As
sembly in regard to a recess for the Christmas ho
days, reported by resolution that general leave of
absence be granted from and after Thursday until
the 18th of January.
The resolution elected considerable discussion,
during which various motions to amend to Law on
table and to POSTPONE were made and voted down,
till finally the resolution was amended by inserting
the LIST for the 18th January, and as thus amended,
it was adopted.
Pending the discussion of the above report
A message was received from the Governor in
forming the House of the arrival of Messrs. Isham
W. Garrett and Robt. II. Smith in the city, as COM
mssioners from the State of Alabama to this State
Mr.. Mebane moved to transmit the message to the
Senate.
Mr.. Person to amend by adding proposition to
appoint joint select committee of three on the part
of the House and two the part of the Senate, to
make arrangements for the reception of the commits
sioners, and that they be rendered the freedom of
each House; and as thus amended the motion pre-
vailed.
Mr.. Mebane by permission, introduced series
of resolutions as supplement to the minority re-
port Of the committee on federal relations, made
last week. The resolutions propose the call of
national convention to- amend the Constitution of
the United States on the subject of slavery in the
territories.
Mr.. Mebane moved to lay the resolutions on the
table. and that they be printed
Mr.. Person moved to amend, by making them, as
part Of the minority report, the special order for
January Sd; which was accepted, and the resolu-
tons were disposed of accordingly
A message was received from the Governor trans
uniting the report of the commissioners appointed
to take charge of the Deep River Navigation Works,
and asking an appropriation to pay them, which,
On motion OF MIR. HOke were sent to the Senate
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr.. Marsh, resolution to send message to
the Senate proposing to raise joint select commit
tee of five the subject of slaves and free negroes
By the same, resolution to pay certain expenses
for the Tar river Improvement Read and referred
to the committee on claims
BY Mr. Henry, resolution requiring the Govern
or to have purchased national flag for the use Of the
State, and authorizing him to draw to the amount
of $40 for the same, and further recurring the door
keeper to have the flag hoisted over the Capitol du-
ring the session of tine General Assembly.
Mr.. Crumpler moved to put the resolution on its
second reading.
Mr.. Hoke moved to refer it to the committee on.
propositions and grievances
Mr.. Sller said, he hoped the resolution would I've
adopted at as early day as practicable, he wished
to see the flag floating from the dome of the capitol
and he hoped that 1t might long continue to wave
therefrom.
Mr.. Henry thought we ought to have the flag
floating above the capitol we ought to have State
pride enough to i'ldnce us to purchase flag.
Mr.. Iloke thought if we were to act from State
pride we should have Staie flag and not national
one. He withdrew his motion to refer, and moved
to lay the resolution on the table, and then with
drew that motion.
The question recurring on Mr.. Crumplers motion.
Mr.. Henry demanded the yeas and naves, which
being taken, resulted, yeas 60, hayes 40; so the
motion was lost two-thirds not voting i'm the affirm
alive.
Mr.. Person offered memorial from - Burkitt
and - Privett, of Wayne county, concerning
certain taxes paid billiard tables Referred to
the committee on finance without being read
Mr.. Galloway offered resolution requiring the
Governor to invite all the States of the Onion to
meet by delegates, in general conference, in the
city Of New York on the - Monday of February
next, to confer in regard to an amendment to the
Constitution Of the United States. Referred to the
committee on federal relations and ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. Yeates offered memorial from the Justices
OF Hartford county, in regard to binding ont free
negro children-deferred for the present to await
proposed committee on the subject to which it
refers.
BILLS INTRODUCED
BY Mr.. Fleming, bill to amend an act passed in
1859, to establish the bank of Salisbury Read
tirst time and referred to the committee on banks
On motion of Mr.. Gather, the House adjourned
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10, 1860. =
The Senate was called to order a: II o'clock, A. NJ
The journal of yesterday was read.
Mr. Walkup presented memorial and resolutions
from the citizens of Arson county, expressing Union
sentiments.
Mr. Walkup said these resolutions expressed his
views, ana he believed of majority of bis consti-
tuents-askei that they lay on the table
Mr. Erwin presented memorial from the citizens
OF Rnncombe, Yancey. and Madison counties, asking
charter for Turnpike in order to afford better IA
cltles for ascending the Black Mountain Referred
to COMMITTEES on internal improvements.
The Speaker appointed Messrs. Eure and Burton