Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-18
SENATE.
MONDAY.

MONDAY, Dec II, 1860
The Senate was called to order at IL 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 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 ema-
mated from highly respe table 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 glad that he had thereby given
him an opportunity of making explanatory remarks
in reference to remarks made by him a few days
since That the Senator from Onslow had misunder-
stood him that he did not say that he did not be-
leve 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 a meeting of
citizens of his own county, expressed the views Of
! majority of his constituents
| Mr.. Humphrey reoined.
Mr.. Whedbee presented n 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.
passed these resolutions was composed of gentlemen
of standing in that county from both parties.
message was received from the House. proposing
to raise joint select committee Of two the part
of each House. to inquire into the expcdency of adj
journing Christmas holidays, and to appoint
sometime for the adjournment and reasSembling.-
! COncurred in.
On motion of Mr. Humphrey, the bill introduced
Saturday for the relief of the Atlantic and North
Carolina Railroad Company, ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. Avery introduced a'resolution, declaring that
the Federal Government has power to coerce
seeding State, and that it is the duty of North
Carolina to resist any attempt ofthe 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 bill concerning common schools in
North Carolina. Passed first reading. Referred to
committee on the Literary fund, and ordered to be
printed ~
Mr. Harris, of Franklin, bill to incorporate the
| Franklin Rhemen. 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-appropriating 100000
| 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.. Eure was opposed to such preeipitate legisla.
ton. The committee had the very matter under
consideration. He was not opposed to arming the
State but he was opposed to such hasty legislation.
! lie 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 on the
subjects set forth in this bill He hoped it would
pass without opposition, it exactly what was
needed and asked for by the people at this juncure
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 OH military af
fairs.
Mr.. Barringer said he was glad to find that Mr.
Dockery was in favor of arming the State That
ms constituents were clamorous for better protec
son, and that he hoped the bill would not be re-
ierred, but acted on Immediately.