Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-11-28

number of votes cast 163, necessary TO cn0ce OF
Mr.. Manly received 1873 votes. MI. Moore II, Mr..
Bryan 8, scattering z. MIR. Manly elected -
On motion of Mr. Walker, message was sent to
the House proposing to elect Superior Court
Judge for the 9Th circuit, forthwith.
=. Mr. Walker nominated Hon. j. w. Osborne, and
Mr.. Sharpe nominated Mr.. Anderson Mitchell.
Mr.. Stubs offered a bill to diminish the costs of
suits of law. Read first time. 1
Mr.. Morehead bill to alter 3lst section chapter
Revised Code. Read first time. -
Mr. Spcight moved to adjourn. At the sugses-
ton of Mr. Turner, he withdrew it.
Mr.. Turner moved to take up from the table the
resolutions Of the Legislature of New York. CIhese
resolution are an expression of opposition to the
African slave trade) Not concurred in
Mr.. Speght renewed his motion to adjourn and
tho Senate adjourned to y o'clock Saturday.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
FRIDAY, Nov 90, 1860.
The Speaker called the House to order at II
o'clock. 4. NJ. PRAYER by Rev j. W. Tucker.
The proceedings of yesterdays session were read.
Mr.. Henry had the Journal amended IN regard to
his resolution Of yesterday.
Mr. Hill moved the raising special committee of
five on the subject of Banks Adopted.
Mr. Simonton introduced the following resolu-
tons: -..-
WHEREAS, in the present excited and disturbed
condition of our country, it is important that the
Legislature of North Carolina should at speak
out and take conservative and patriotic position;
Therefore, .'.-
BE it resolred by the General assembly Of North
Carolina. That all the rights guaranteed 10 the citi
zens of North. Carolina by the Constitution of the
United States and tue laws of the country, shall be
maintained and defended under all circumstances
and at every hazard.
Resolced, That while we strongly condemn the
h. ~,
publican party and deplore the success of that par
ty in the late Presidential election. yet declare
that the election of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal
ITamln to the Offices of President and Vice Presi
dent of the United States is of ITSELF no cause fora
separation, by violence or otherwise, OF the links
which bind together our common country.
On motion, these resolutions were ordered to lie
on the table, ard be printed.
Mr. Shaw introduced the proceedings, including
resolutions, off, meeting of the people recently held
in Wilmington, which were read and referred to
committee on Federal Relations
MIR. Lilies Offered resolution in favor of refund
ing certain moneys to Thomas Dix. Referred to
committee on Propositions and Grievances.
Mr.. Love introduced resolution in favor of TIE
sure:ies of G. H. Holland late Sheriff Of Haywood
county referred to committee on Propositions and
Grievances.
Mr. Russ offered the following resolution, which
was referred to mmittce on Federal Relations:
Resolred, That the committee on Federal Rela-
tons be instructed to inquire into the expedency of
making provision by law, for the appointment Of
Commissioners to visit and confer with Commits
SioncrS of other States interested in domestic slave
ry, and to agree upon some plan to protect their
constitutional rights and preserve the Union Of the
States and that they report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Merrimon moved the appointment of a select
committee of five on constitutional reform which
was carried.
Mr. Cowles introduced bill to prevent granting
free passes on Railroads in which the State holds an
interest Referred to committee on Internal I'm
prOrementS.
Mr. Fleming introduced bill to prohibit the
emancipation of slaves by will read and referred to
committee on the Judiciary.
On motion of Mr.. Crumpler, a message was sent
informing the Senate that the House was ready to
20 into the election of Solicitor for the 9th district
MIR. Person nominated Mr. VIM. Lander MIR. Ferre-
bee nominated Mr.. Crumpler.
MIR. Crumpler offered bill to prohibit the eman-
cipa,ion of slaves by will; referred to Judiciary
Committee.
Mr. Person offered the following resolution:
Resolred, That all resolutions upon Federal Rela-
tons be printed and referred to the committee on
Federal Relations, unless otherwise ordered
To this Mr.. Ferrcbee offered the following amend
ment:
~ EXCEPT those TeSOlutOHS lHITOuuCeu ueIoc tuC
appointment of the committee on Federal Relations"
The resolution and amendment were debated at
some length, when the amendment was rejected, and
the resolution passed call of the yeas and nays,
after striking out "unless otherwise ordered
Message from Senate, concurring in the PROPOSE
ton to elect Solicitor for 9th district was received
and MessrS Cheek and Burgin appointed on part of
the House, who afterwards reported, whole vote,
1913 Lander 90; Crumpler 20; Armfeld l.
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ing to 20 into the election of Judge of the Supreme
Court. Acce,led to. Election afterwards reported
as follows: Whole vote 1863; N. E. Manly 1873;
scattering 25.
a message from the Senate, concurring in the
Joint resolution for the appointment OF committee
for printing Joint rules for the two Houses, was re-
ceivcd.
A message was received from the Senate, announc-
ing passage "a bill for the relief Of the Banks and
the people"
Several amendments were offered, but not concur
red in, and on motion of Mr. Ransom, the rules were
suspended and the bill passed its second and third
reading and was ordered to be enrolled.
During the discussion. OF the above bill and
amendments message was received from the Sen
ate proposing to go into the election of Judge for
the 9Th Judicial Circuit which, on notion was laid
on the table.
On motion, the House adjourned to meet at II
o CLOCK on to-lnOrrOW
SENATE.
SATURDAY, Nov. Gath.
The Senate was called to order at IL ocuck.
Prayer by Rev. Frederick Fitzgerald, of the Episcopal
Church.
The Journal of Yesterday read and approved after
slight alterations suggested by Messrs Sinbbs and Lane
The Chair then announced the following standing COM
mittees:
On Internal Improvements Messrs Thomas Of jackson,
Burton Erwin Mnrehead Gris and Taylor Of Brunswick
On EJucuton and Literary Fund-Mesrs Walker, More
head Barringer Street. Stowe Thomas of Davidson, and
Dowd
On the Jnd;ciuy-Messrs Avery, Hall, Outlaw, Erwin
Dnbson Stubs and Barringer.
M Cims-Messrs. Bledsoe. Dickson, Sharp, Slaughter,
Harris Of franklin Duckery and Simmons.
On Corporations Messrs. Humphrey Speght, Whitaker,
Bloun Piichford Whedbee and WaIkup.
On Propositions and Grera"ce..Messrs Lane Waugh,
Fais"n Turner, Spencer, Harris of Chatham and Eure
On Banks and Cur,ency-Messrs. Brown, Bedsoe, Wat
sou. WORTH Outlaw, Turner and Shaw.
On Prc;eges and Rections-Messrs Speight, Taylor Of
Nash, Simpson, Morehead, Ramsay and Brown.
MIR. Thomas of Davidson, presented bill to Incorporate