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

MONDAY, Dec II. 1860
The Senate was called to order at II o'clock.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Atkinson
The journal of Saturday was read and, after cor
rections suggested by Mr. Thomas of jackson, was
approved.
Mr.. Humphrey presented a series of resolutions
passed by meeting of citizens of Onslow county,
declaring their intention to remain in the Union
only so long as the honor and equality Of North.
Carolina could be maintained in it
Mr.. Humphrey said that these resolutions elna-
mated from highly respectable and intelligent por
ton Of the citizens of North Carolina and made
marks at some length upon them.
Mr. Ramsay said that the gentleman had referred
to him. and he was glad that he had thereby given
him an opportunity of making explanatory remarks
in reference to remarks made by him few DAYS
since. That the Senator from Onslow had misunder-
stood him that he did not say that he did not be-
lieve that the citizens Of any portion of North
Carolina in favor of secession that he said on
that occasion referred to that he did not believe the
resolutions presented by himself from meeting of
citizens Of his own county, expressed the views Of
majority Of his constituents
Mr. Humphrey rejoined.
Mr.. Whedbee presented a series of resolutions
passed by meeting Of citizens of Pasquotank
county, remarking that no sufficient cause existed
at present Cor dissolution of the Union and ex-
pressing disapprobation of the course of South
Carolina.
Mr.. Whedbee stated, that the meeting which
passed these resolutions composed Of gentlemen
of standing in that county from both parties.
Anessage was received from the House. proposing
to raise joint select committee of two on the part
Of each House, to inquire into the expedency of ad-
journing over Christmas holidays, and to appoint
sometime for the adjournment and reassembling.-
Concurred in
On motion of Mr.. Humphrey, the bill introduced
on Saturday for the relief of the Atlantic and North
Carolina Railroad Company, was ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. Avery introduced resolution, declaring that
the Federal Government has no power to coerce a
seeding State and that it is the duty of North
Carolina to resist any attempt of the General Govern
ment to force seeding State back into the Union.
Referred to the committee on federal affairs.
On motion of Mr.. Dockery, this resolution was
ordered to be printed
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
| Mr.. Walker, a bill concerning common schools in
| North Carolina. Passed first reading Referred to
committee on the Literary fund and ordered to be
| printed.
| Franklin Ritlemen. Passed its first reading, and
referred to the committee on military affairs
Mr.: Erwin, bill to provide for the purchase of
arms and munitions Of war-appropriatng $500, 900
| for that purpose. Passed its first reading.
Mr. Erwin moved that the rules be suspended
| and the bill put on its second reading
At the request of Mr. Walkup, the bill was again
read
Mr.. Euro was opposed to such preepitate legisla-
ton. The committee had the very matter under
consideration. He was not opposed to arming the
State but he opposed to such hasty legislation.
He moved to refer the bill to the committee on
military affairs. ...-
Mr.. Street opposed this motion The committee
he said had already considered this matter, and
there was no doubt but that this expressed its views
The people were clamorous for arms, and he should
vote against the reference and for the bill.
Mr. Avery said he had received letters from some
of his constituents urging immediate action the
subjects set forth in this bill He hoped it would
pass without opposition as it was exactly what was
needed and asked for by the people at this uncture
of affairs
Mr. Eure said he was not opposed to the bill, but
he wished it disposed of with regularity.
Mr. Dockery was in favor Of arming the State, but
favored reference to the committee on military af
fairs.
Mr.. Barrnger said he was glad to find that Mr..
Deckery was in favor of arming the State. That
bis constituents were clamorous for better protec
ton, and that he hoped the bill would not be re.
ferred, but acted on immediately.