Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-20
The Stapeafo.
LEGISLATURE OF NORTH-CAROLINA.
SENATE.


The journal Of yesterday was read and approved
Mr. Brown presented a series of resolutions pass
ed at meeting of citizens of Caswe recommend
ing the arming of the State and the call of Con-
yention, desiring conference of the Southern
States. and expressing devotion to Constitutional
Union.
Mr. Brown then addressed the Senate at some
length, which will be seen in another column
Mr. BaFTanger presented the proceedings Of and
memorial from, meeting of citizens of Cobarrus
county, stating that if guarantees not speedily
gwen US by the North, our connection with them
should be severed regardless of consequences; Sta
Ting further, that dissolution inevitable
-, Mr. BarrinSer said, that as other Senators had
Ian presenting like memorials made remarks he
would also submit some observations On the charac-
Ter OF the meeting which passed these resolutions
lie said shat it had been said that Senators had
manufactured public opinion for their constituents
Inc Senator from Rowan had thrown out this init
nation more than once. This was not SO in his
CASE ne knew nothing of this meeting until several
days after it held but was glad to find that his
constituents were supporting him in the positions he
nao taken; that this was partisan meeting; that
Caoarrus was unit in this natter that twenty-five
men could not be found in that county opposed to
the sentiments set forth in these resolutions The
Sena!or hoped that IN these matters all party dis
tinctions should be ignored He thought the Sena.
tors from Casweil, Richmond and Guilford should
lead young America in the defence of their rights
ne sac that ne was pure and simple federalist;
tnat his county had always been federal county,
ana supported federal measurs and men,
Mr.. Brown proceeded to reply to Mr. Barrineer
And made an enquiry Of that gentleman
Inc hour of IL having arrived, the bin introduced
on: yesterday by Mr. Erwin to appropriate $500 600
Tor the arming of the State, being the special order
was taken up. X
Mr.. Erwin proposed to substitute the bill reported
oy tho Military committee which he held in his
hand tor the special ORDER and asked its immediate
consideration. He said that there was very good
reasons why this bill should be passed at an early
day, that the arms could be purchased now at fair
price, and that the demand would soon be so great
that they could not be thus obtained. The bill was
read
,. Mr. BledsOe moved to amend the bill BY giving
the Governor and Council power TO increase the
appropriation to Sl,OOO,O00, should they deem it
necessary.
MI Blelsoe said, that he was opposed to appro-
priatlng so small an amount $500, QUO for arming
the State-that he was obliged to differ with the
committee with all due Difference to their opinions
He was willing to trust the Governor with the
amount proposed by his amendment If we intend
10 make an appropriation let make such an one
Is Will answer the purposes for which it is made
de was in favor of preparing TO protect the State
from violence from within and without. He said
that in the event of the abolition of slavery in North
Carolina, freenegro labor would be put in COMPETE
ton with white labor and that the free negro could
starve out the white man in that event
Mr.. 3. said this was no time for counting dollars
ana cents; his constituents clamorouS for arms
and he would be recreant to his duty if he did not
use his best endeavorS to get suitable appropra-
tion.
Mr.. Erwin said he would favor the amendment of
the Senator from Wake if it came as a separate
proposition, but he thought it would in its present
shape embarraSs the original bill, that he did not
want an appropriation for the suppression of insur
rection of slaves; he hoped the Senator would with
draw his amendment
Mr.. Brown hoped the amendment would be with
drawn.
Mr. Avery also appealed to the gentleman to with
draw it
Mr.. Eure was opposed to the amount proposed to
be appropriated BY Mr.. Biedsoe's amendment-that
he saw no cause for making preparations for war,
when war had not been declared-he thought the
State had sufficient arms for the present-would
support the bill, but oppose the amendment.
Mr.. Walkup also opposed Mr.. Bledsoe's amend
ment thought the amount too large.
Mr.. Hall thought that the committee had re-
ported the bill appropriating $S00C0O that there
was no necessity for making the appropriation pro-
posed in the amendment
Mr. Worth said he had received no special direc-
tons from his constituents, but he was opposed to
hasty legislation and thought that if these
were to be purchased directions shall be given
in regard to their distribution. He did not believe
these arms could be purchased at cash prices and
paid for in state bonds, and that he believed they
we're asked for for different purpose than that ex-
pressed by gentlemen favoriEg the appropriation.
VI.
man-that he thought secession impossible
without a conflict with the general government; if
it is necessary, let it come He thought an appro-
priation of $780, 900 was sufficient ut present for
the purchase of arms, and hoped the gentleman
would withdraw his amendment.
Mr.. Dockery then obtained the floor, and made
remarks in opposition to Mr.. Bledsee's amendment.
He thought that there farther cause for alarm
now than in the late election. Mr. Dockery address,
ed the Senate are some length.
a1 fHn IInf1Sn INC.
hitting letter from the Governor, informing the
Legislature that Hons. r. H. Smith and l. w. Gar
rett were in the city, as commissioners from the
State of Alabama, with proposition to appoint q
committee Of three On the part OF the House ana
two on the part Of the Senate to make preparation
for their reception and to invite them to take seats
in the two Halls
Mr.. Erwin then replied to Mr.. Dockery at length
Mr. Dockery rejoined.
Mr.. Sharpe then addressed the Senate.
Mr. Outlaw moved to adjourn, with the acquies-
ance Of the gentleman.
The notion to adjourn was lost.
Mr. Sharpe then proceeded to address the Senate
at length.
Mr. Burton spoke in reply to Mr. Dockery.
Mr. Outlaw again moved to adjourn.
Mr. Avery called for the yeas and nays
The motion was lost-yeas II, nays 90.
hessrs. BarriDger, Dockery, and Bledsoe, made
- further remarks.
Mr.. Sharpe moved to amend the amendment, by
moving that the arms purchased by the Governor
be distributed according to adult population in the
different counties.
Mr.. Bledsoes amendment was lost-yeas 7, nays
80
-Mr. Sharpe moved to adjourn; which was lost
The question recurring on the proposition to make
The bill the special order for 7th January, it was
lost
- The substitute offered by Mr.. Erwin, appropria-
ting $500, 900 passed its irst reading.
On motion of Mr.. Burton, the rules were suspend
~ I'LL pa1 skee
On motion of Mr.. Avery the rules were suspend
ed and the bill passed its third reading, and was
ordered to be engrossed.
Mr.. Avery then moved to reconsider the vote by