Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-12-05
LEGISLATURE OF NORTH-CAROLINA.

The Senate was called to order at II O'clock
Prayer by Rev. DR.. Mason .G
The Journal of Monday was read. ,..,s5
Mr.. Ba-ringer introduced memorial from certain
citizens of Cabarrus, referring to the punishment
of slaves. Referred to Judiciary Committee.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Lane presented series Of resolutions, as
serting the right and dny of the State to seccdc,
passed by meeting of the citizens of WILSON,
Referred to the committee on Federal Relations.
Mr. Arendell, resolution instructing the Spna-
tors and Representatives in Congress from this State
to demand North. Carolina's share Of the public
lands, and affirming the right of secession.
Mr.. Walker moved to lay it on the table.
Mr. Dockery called for the yeas and nays.
The resolutions were laid on the table-yeas "a,
nays IA.
Mr. Arendell, resolution in favor of John NJ.
Morehead and ". H. Arendell Referred to the
committee on the judiciary.
Mr.. Bledsoe, resolution in regard to federal re-
lations.
On notion referred to the committee on federal
relations, aid ordered to be printed --
Mr. Lane, a resolution in favor of John Pate.
Referred to committee on claims
INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF BILLS.
Mr. Lane, bill in regard to administrators Of in
solvent estates. Passed its first reading and order
ell to be printed and referred to the committee on
the Judiciary
Mr. Thomas, of Davidson, bill to incorporate
the Bank of Townsville. Ordered to be printed
and referred to the committee on banks and cur
reucy.
Messrs. Avery and Whedbee were appointed
committee on enrolled bills for the present week.
On motion of DR.. Ramsay, Mr.. Turner's bill to
alter the Constitution referred to the committee
on constitutional reform.
On motion, the bill introduced by Mr.. Slaughter
to call q convention to alter the Constitution
IN fha ffpaO
reform
On motion, the resolution introduced by Mr..
Street in favor of A. c. Latham referred to the
committee on propositions and grievances.
On motion, the resolutions introduced by Mr..
Turner in regard to federal relations were referred
to the committee on federal relations
On motion, the bill introduced by Gov. Morehead
to amend the 18th section Of the 3lst chap Revised
Code was referred to the Judiciary committee
On motion, the bill introduced by Mr.. Barringer
in regard to the State Geologst referred to the
committee on education
Mr.. Avery introduced resolution that the two
houses vote by ballot to adjourn on tomorrow,
Thursday being thanks giving day. that they stand
adjourned until Monday, Sd December. Not passed.
On motion, the bill in favor of j. A. Allen was
referred to the committee on claims.
On motion, the bill to incorporate the Salem and
Townsville Turnpike Company was referred to the
committee on corporations.
Mr. Barringer introduced bill to alter the Con-
stitution. Referred to the committee constitu-
tional reform.
Mr. Thomas, of Davidson, resolution as follows:
Rtsolrea, That the committee on finance be and
they are hereby instructed to enquire INTO tho ex
pediency of levyng high tax on all goods, wares
and merchandise brought INTO this State from any
of the Northern States which have passed the per-
sonal liberty laws. and thereby multiplying the fugi
tive slave law, and that they report BY bill or 9TH
erwise.
Mr. Thomas said that he would take this oppor-
tunIty Of stating his opinions the dstracting sit
uation of the country. He said that he had confer
red with the most intelligent men Of his section.
and that he would with them stand firm IN The
Union-that the passage Of this resolution would
touch the North in the right place. He entertained
the hope and belief that this glorious Union would
yet be preserved.
Mr. Simmons. bill providing for the equipment
of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal and ma
king an appropriation. Referred to the committee
on internal improvements.
Mr.. Lane moved that the vote by which the reso-
luton of Mr.. Avery, in regard to adjournment was
lost be rc-considered.
Mr.. Dockcry said that the adjournment for so
short time would not give an opportunity for the
Senators to confer with their constituents, and he
should vote against reconsideration
The vote was reconsdered.
Mr.. Worth called for the yeas and nays on the
resolution.
The resolution then prevailed.
Mr.. Lane moved that the bill in regard to tax COL
j! !ector be printed Negatved
On motion, the Senate adjourned to II o'clock
Wednesday.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
House met and was called to order by the Speaker
at II o'clock A. N. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Mason
journal of Yesterday was read
The Speaker presented the resignation of Hon.
John Kerr, member elect to the House Of Commons
from Caswell which was read by the Clerk.
RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS
Mr.. Hill, a resolution directing the Speaker to or
der election Of member from Caswell, to supply va
cancy occasoncd by the resignation Of Hon. John
Kcrr-Sherif to hold polls on the 18th December
1860. Adopted.
Mr.. Crawford, a memorial from the Grand Jury of
Wayne county, praying the Legislature to take ear
ly steps for organizing and arming the militia of the
State, and to raise volunteer companies for the COM
defence Referred to committee on military
affairs.
derson county, requiring an act to prevent obstruc
tons in Mud Greek. Referred to committee on
propositions and grievances
, Mr.. Woodland presented the proceedings, with ac-
companying resolutions, Of public meeting held at
! Wilson, on the oath inst Referred to committee
! on federal relations
! Mr.. Williams of Nash. petition of Miss Fannie
NJ Brander, of Norfolk, Va, asking the payment of
certain coupon bonds Of the State which alleged
t. have been lost Referred to committee on claims
Mr.. Yeates, resolution on federal affairs. Laid on
| the table at his request.
| Nh. Mcbane introduced the following resolution
| Resolued, That the committee on finance, be, and
they hereby instructed to enquire into the exped
ency ofmposing high rate taxation upon all goods
wares and merchandise brought into this State from
any of the Northern States which have nullied the
fugitive slave law in any manner INSTRUCTED the
regular execution thereof, and that they report by
! bill or otherwise. ,
! Referred to committee on finance
| Mr.. Waugh, set Of resolutions on federal rela.
tons, and the proper policy to be pursued by this
| State in view of the election of Lincoln Referred
to committee on federal affairs. Mr.. Waugh's reso.
lutions will appear in our next
Mr.. Gather, the following resolution on federal