Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-22
The Sfapoafo.
LEGISLATURE OF NORTH-CARQLINA,
HOUSE OF CoMMoNs-0oatiiaued.

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its first reading,
Mr.. Green of Franklin moved to suspend the rule
and put it on Its second reading.
Mr. Martin objected, and demanded the yeas and
nays Tie question being put resulted yeas 81,
NAYS SS, SO the bill was read the second time.
Mr. Waugh offered an amendment providing that
the arfas when purchased should be distributed to
the several counties of the State in proportion to
thiiitary population, deoucting from the quota of
any county the arms that county may already have.
Mr. Person stated that similar amendment had
been rejected in the Senate, and if adopted in the
House and sent back, would doubtless be again re-
jected and the passage of the bill be thus retarded.
Mr. Mebane said it mattered not what had been
the action of the Senate the bill the House should
act upon ITS own views of RICH! and wrong he
in favor OF the amendment and thought that the
ton upon it would determine what was the design
of the bill, whether for ordinary, or some ulteror
object
Mr.. Fagg opposed the amendment, because it
would retard the bill and the object of the amend
ment would be met by bill from the committee on
military affairs.
Mr.. Person said, the arms when purchased would
belong the State and be distributed other State
arms the bid makes nossprovisIon this subject,
consequently they would be subject to existing laws
Mr.. Ferebee raised point of orderly the 39th
and the 18th rule the bill cannot be acted on to-day.
The Chair decided the proceedings in order.
Mr.. Crumpler offered an amendment to Mr..
Waugh's amendment to strike out that part deduct
ing from countys quota of arms the arms already
in its possession He is in favor Of the amendment,
and thinks it necessary to give the State some
rity for the arms when distributed.
Mr. Person said the law already demands that Sc
curity shall be given for arms given out by the Gov
ernor, and asked Mr. c. to read the law on the sub
ject
Mr. Crumpler read the law and said it left it dis
cretionary with the Governor to require security or
not.
Mr.. PEBBLES opposed the amendment.
Mr. Bowman was in favor of Mr.. Waugh's amend
ment and extended his remarks to some length in
its favor.
Mr.. Love, Of jackson, defended the amendment of
Mr.. Waugh, hut opposed that of Mr.. Crumpler.
Mr. Jordan was in favor of the amendment 1t
mattered not whether it had been killed off in the
Senate or not this House has nothing to do with
that if the amendments right ought to be adopt
ed
After some further discussion Of the amendment,
Mr.. Ferebee moved to postpone the consideration
of the whole matter until the 9TH of January next
He said he wished to have more time to digest the
bill, and thought there no necessity for haSty
action on it. On his motion he demanded the yeas
and nays.
The question to postpone being put it was lost,
yeas 33, nays 70.
The question then REQUIRED on Mr.. Crumpcr's
amendment-it was lost ayes Is, noes 81, (some mis-
take in thu vote, but announced)
The Question then required on Mr.. Waughs
amendment.
Messrs Bridgers, Bachelor and Cheek made re-
marks in opposition to the amendment
Mr.. YeateS supported it.
Mr. Clark, of Craven, thought there was no use
for the amendment; the Governor had recommend
ed the armng of ten thousand volunteers, which he
supposed would be done, and it would require the
amount suggested to do it, consequently there would
be surplus arms to distribute.
o1 fha opd nrh
amendment, which being taken, resulted yeas As,
nays &C. so the amendment rot adopted
Mr.. Cowes offered amendment TO the effect,
that each county Of the State should pay interest
the bonds to be issued for the purchase of the
in proportion to the number of arms it received.
Mr.. Fagg moved to substitute for the Senate bill
the bill offered by Mr. lIoke some days since which
provides for the purchase Of and munitions Of
war, and for the erection of powder factory &c.
Mr. Hoke favored the substitute because it would
be cheaper to the State and because it provides for
munitions of war, and at the sane time renders
available the arms already ownelhy the State.
Mr.. Taylor wished to know what amount Of mon
ey proposed to he raised by the substitute
The Clerk read the bill.
MIR. RIss Offered an amendment requiring that the
money shall be borrowed Of the banks of the State
Mr. Fagg thought that if it were necessary to put
the State in posture of defence, and few would
gainsay the necessity, then it ought to be done
speedily, and at the least expense. This bill he
thought best adapted to accomplish the object;
ought to act for the State as prudent individuals
would act for themselves and was in favor of pay
ing the cash nlead of making bonds
Mr.. PEBBLES opposed the substitute.
Mr.. Newly hoped all substitutes and amendments
would be voted down, and the bill passed it
from the Senate.
Mr.. Mebane deprecated hasty action this mat
ter He could see necessity for such hot haste :;
where is the imminent danger that is threatening
us is there servilc threatened!
about to be invaded by the abolitionsts by South
Carolina? He thought of these things
to he feared now and therefore would move to re-
commit the whole matter to the committee on mill
tary affairs.
Mr.. Fagg Withdrew his substitute
Mr.. Merrimon renewed Mr.. Faggs amendment
Decided not in order
The question then required on Mr. Cowles's
Mr.. Lilies demanded the yeas and nays.
Mr.. Hayes hoped the matter might be disposed Of
He was in favor of Mr.. Cowles'S amendment; had
been in favor of Mr.. Waughs, but would 60 for the
bill as passed by the Senate.
Mr.. S:ler expressed his appreciation Of the bill
expected to vote for it.
The Question being put on Mr.. Cowles's amend
ment, resulted yeas 36, nays rs; SO the amendment
was not adopted
Mr. Russ renewed his amendment requiring that
the money appropriated by the bill, shall be bor-
rowed of the banks of the State
Mr.. Yeates demanded the yeas and nays, which
beng taken, resulted, yeas 40 nays 63, so the
amendment was lost
Mr.. Yeates moved to amend by striking out the
provision for issuing Of the coupon bonds of the
State.
A message received from the Senate concur
ring in the House proposition for the reception Of
the Commissioners from Alabama, with resolutions
which were adopted.
Mr. Ransom made some remarks, in answer to
Mr. Mebane as to the method of raising money to
carry on war; and the impolIcy Of depending on
borrowing from the State banks to arm the State
&c.
Mr. Mebane stated that we would never raised mon
ey to carry war by selling bonds to those we
were going to fight
Mr. Ransom said the bill does not designate where
the bonds are to be sold.