Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-11-29
Messrs. Worth Turner, Eure and Ramsay supported

demand for the ayes and nays. Inc ahlehu"oi' wac ~
considered. ,
Mr.. Outlaw moved to amend the amendment. The
amendment was carried.
The question recurring on the passage of the
amendment as amended Mr.. Avery called for the ayes
and nays. The amendment was lost-ayes ~ nays
a.
The Rules as reported were then adopted
A message was received from the House, proposing
to go into election for Solicitor OF the 4th Dstrc
and stating that Hon. Thomas Settle was IN nomination
10 that House. Concurred in.
Mr.. Humphrey moved the Rules be printed
Mr.. Avery proposed that it be postponed till the
Joint Rules reported
A message was received from the House, bearing Ii
brarans Report with proposition to print Concurreo
The committee Joint Rules on the part Oh Senate
are Messrs. Lane and Dockery.
The Senate went into an election for Solicitor for the
4th District Messrs. Slaughter and Simpson were ap-
pointed to superintend the election.
The vote for Mr.. Settle unanimous IN the Sen
ate.
Mr.. Avery introduced a bill for the relief OF the
Banks and the people, taking off penalty for suspension
Passed its FIRST reading.
Mr. Avery moved the rules be suspended and the bill
passed to its second reading.
Messrs Ramsay and Morehead objected to it as being
against the Rules. .,
The Chair said he could not suspend the Rules with
out the unanimous consent of the Senate
Mr. Turner Directing, the rules were not suspended
|
He then moved to reconsider the vote by which the
rules adopted Carried.
The committee to superintend the election of Solicitor
reported as follows
! Whole No of votes cast l57-necessary to a choice
| 49, Mr. Settle received Isl votes Scattering 6. Mr.
Settle duly elected.
MIR. Avery offered amendment to the rules
Mr. Turner thought it out of order until the reception
of the report of the committee.
The Chair decided that it was in order.
The amendment was carried.
The rules amended then passed.
Mr. Avery moved to suspend the rules in order to put
the bill just read on its second reading
On this question Mr. Turner called for the ayes and
nays
On suggestion of Mr. Simpson, the bill was read a.
gain for information.
The Senate proceeded to vote, and the motion was
carried-ayes 49, nays s.
The bill was put on its second reading.
Mr.. Brown considered the suspension OF Banks ca
amous, and pernicous and demoraizng in its conse-
quences the people, breach OF contract OF their
part and against the best interest of the community
Mr.. Avery said the bill was not to legaize the sus-
pension CT Banks, but to repeal the penalties attached
thereto, in order that they might protect themselves
from heavy on their specie.
Mr.. Brown said the suspension of the Banks was cal
cuated to destroy confidence and bring about usury.
Mr.. Hall supported the bill.
Mr.. Avery replied to MIR. Brown.
Mr.. Brown again addressed the Senate.
MIR. Avery offered amendment that they should
not curail the aggregate amount of their discounts.
Mr.. Morehead offered an amendment and supported
| the bill at length.
Mr.. Brown supported the amendment.
The debate this subj ct further protracted by
| Messrs Turner and Thomas.
| The amendment was then adopted.
Mr.. Pitchiosd offered amendment.
| Mr.. Turner opposed it.
The amendment was lost.
| The bill passed its third reading.
On motion of Mr.. Arendel the Senate adjourned till
| IL o'clock tomorrow.
Condensed from the Raleigh Press.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
THURSDAY, Nov 3d. 1860.
Mr.. Ferebce (Opp) introduced the following resolu-
tions which he moved to lay the table to be printed
l. Resolved, That the Constitution of the United
States is not league, conederacy compact between
the people of the several States in their sovereign
pacties but government proper founded on the adop
ton OF the people, and creating direct relations between
itself and Individuals
2. Resolved, That no State authority has power to
dissolve these relations that nothing dissOvVthem
but revolution and that consequently there be no
such thing secession without revolution.
g. Resolved That it the duty Of the State OF orth
Carolina, under all circumstances, and al all hazards
to protect maintain and defend, the Union, all the
rights guaranteed to her citizens by the Constitution OF
| the United States.
4. Resolved That the election of Abraham Lincoln
and Hannibal Hamn, to the Presidency and ice
Presidency of the United States, by sectional vote,
however much to be depored, is not sufficient
for the dissolution of the Union.
Mr. Ferebee advocated these resolutions, and animad-
verified upon the positions assumed in the Governors
message He denounced secession and denied the right
Mr. Hoke (Dem.) said that the resolutions introduced
by Mr. Ferebee contained the doctrines of abolition
sodation. They cut off the South from any hope, and
if recognized by this House. the days Of the South
numbered.
Mr. Waters moved that the motion be postponed in
definitely. He did not desne so important matter
sprung on the House and acted on hastily.
Mr. Mebane advocated M. Ferebee's motion. Mr.
Ferebee dsclamed party ends in the matter
Mr. Person counselled a calm and concilatory course
1t had been distinctly understood that all matters Of this
sort should be referred without debate the joint
mtee raised for their consideration He regretted that
motion should have forward likely to disturb the
deliberations OF the House, peril the hopes of
ing that nifty of action so desirable.
M. Hoke begged leave to introduce the following
amendment -
Resoved, That the constitution of the United States
is compact between sovereign and independent States
and all powers not therein delegated reserved to the
States respectively, that among the attributes of
sovereignty retained by the several States is that of
and protecting her citizens from unconstitutional abuse
on the one hand, and securing to them on the other,
strict fuhlmnt of the obligations imposed by the con-
stitution upon the general government.
RESOLVED, That the people of North Carolina, as an
organized political community have the right to with
draw from the Union, whenever maj ority in conven-
ton assembled shall decide withdrawal necessary to
protect their property persons from unconstitutional
and oppressive legislation by the general Government
whenever by the failure OF the general Government to
fulfil her constitutional obligations the people of the