Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-29

The committee to supcrintend the election of Sec
rotary of State, reported that Mr. Page having re-
ceived 149 votes the whole number cast was uDan-
mously elected.
message was received from the House. trans
hitting letter from the Governor, with the returns
of the different sheriffs of the State of the vote in
the late Presidential election.
On motion of Mr.. Avery they were ordered to be
| filed among the archives of the Senate.
Messrs Hall and Turner appointed to super
intend the election of judge in the fifth district
a message having been received from the House
curing in the proposition Of the Senate to go into
| that election
A message was received from the House. propo-
sing to go into election for solicitor in the 9TH
district stating that David Coleman was in nomi-
nation in that body. Mr.. Dockery nominated c. T.
n. Davis, Esq. The proposition was concurreG in
The committee TO superintend the election of Gen.
eral Superintendent of Common Schools reported
as follows: Whole number of votes cast 149, of
which Mr.. Wiley received 147. Mr.. Wiley duly
elected
Messrs. Dockery and Dickson were appointed to
supernend the election for Solicitor in the 7th dis
trict, and the Senate proceeded to vote.
On motion of Mr.. Simpson, message was sent to
the House proposing to so forthwith into an cleo
ton for Comptroller.
The name of Curtis Fl. BrOgden, ESQ.,, of Wayne
was put in nomination.
message was received from the House concur
ring in this proposition of the Senate and Messrs
Watson and Simpson were appointed to superintend
| the election.
The Senate then proceeded to vote.
message was received from the House propos-
| ing to go into an election for EngrosSing Clerk.
Mr.. Fa:son moved to lay the message on the table.
Negatived.
| The proposition cencurrcd in
The committee to superintend the election of So
| lcitOr for the 18th district, reported as follows
| Whole number of votes cast 152, and Mr. Coleman
had received 80 votes Mr. Davis g. and scatteringl.
| Mr.. Coleman elected
The Senate then proceeded to vote for one En-
crossing Clerk.
The names of Mcssrs Pinnix and Garner were in
nomination. MesSrs. Slaughter and Lane supervs-
| ed the election on the part of the Senate
Mr.. Ramsay nominated r. W. Seawel, Esq.
The Senate proceeded to vote.
| Mr.. Hall from the committee to superintend the
election of Judge in the 9TH district reported as fol-
| lows: Whole number of votes cast l5f-Mr French
received So votes; Mr.. Holmes &C; scattering 81.
Mr.. French elected.
| Mr.. Faison moved that message be sent to the
House proposing to go into election forthwith for
one EngrOSsing Clerk nominating Edward Vail of
| Sampson Carried.
The committee to superintend the election of
| Comptroller made their report as follows: Whole
number of votes cast 151-Mr. Brodgen received
| 149 scattering 2. Mr.. Brogden elected.
A message was received from the House propos-
ing to adjourn at u o'clock NJ. to-day until II NJ
| Friday.
Mr.. Ramsay said that could not be done as the
hour of - had passed.
Mr.. Avery said that it unconstitutional 20 adj
journ from day to day without vote by ballot by
both Houses
The proposition was not concurred in.
Mr.. Humphrey introduced bill to permit free
persons of color to choose their own masters and be-
come slaves Ordered to be printed and referred to
| the committee on the judiciary
Mr. Lane from he IN he election of En-
| crossing Clerk, reported as follows: Whole number
of votes cast 155-Mr. Pnnix received 90 Mr. Sea-
we'll 50; scattering g. Mr.. Pnnix duly elected.
Mr.. Avery presented a resolution that the Senate
would not consider any bill of a public nature
any nomination for any Office until Monday next
Not adopted.
Mr.. Ramsay moved the Senate adjourn till to-mor-
row o'clock.
Mr.. Outlaw novel to adjourn until Friday, say
ing the rule in regard to voting by ballot did not ap
ply to the adjournment Of one House.
Mr.. Avery thought it had been decided different
ly.
Mr.. Brown read the Constitution on the subject.
The motion of Mr.. Ramsay was carried, and the
Senate adjourned accordingly.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
House called to order at IL O'clock A NJ.
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Skinner.
Journal of Yesterdays proceedings read.
The following committee enrolled bills was
nounced: Messrs. Green, Jenkins, Booth, Gorrell,
and COwles.
Mr.. Baxter, from the committee propositions
and grievances reported back the resolutions to
amend an act concerning Cherokee lands, and re-
commended its reference to committee on Cherokee
lands and western turnpikes.
By the same from same committee, resolution in
! favor of Thomas Dix, and recommended its adop-
ton.
message was received from Senate proposing to
90 into the election of solicitor for the 1st judicial
circuit and nominating E. c. Hines. Agreed to-
Mr.. Henry nominated Mr. YeateS, of Hartford
Mr.. Wright from committee on private bills, re-
ported back the following bills, and recommended
their passage
The bill to incorporate the Swannanoa Lodge, No.
So l. o. OF.
The 5ill to incorporate Judson Male and Female
College, in Henderson county.
The bill to regulate taxes in Beaufort county.
The bill to incorporate EdnborO' Academy.
The bill to incorporate Duplin Rhemen volunteer
company.
Mr.. Fagg moved that message be sent to the
Senate proposing to 60 forthwith into the election
of Solicitor for the 18th judicial circuit and nominal
ted David Coleman, Esq. Agreed to.
A message was received from the Senate concur
ring in proposition to go forthwith into the election
of General Superintendent of Common Schools;
Messrs. Lemmonds and Horton to superintend on
part of the House, who Afterwards reported whole
number of votes counted 149, of which Mr. WILEY
received lat, scattering 2.
A message was received from the Senate propo-
sing to 60 forthwith into the election of Judge for
the fifth judicial district and nominating Hon. R. S.
French and Ii. L. Holmes, Esq. Agreed 20, and
Messrs. Wooten and Albritton appointed to super
intend part of the House. who afterwards report
ed, number of votes counted 156, of which Hon.
R. s French received ss, H. L. Homes, ESQ.,, &C.
scattering 2.
A message was received from the Senate agreeing
to elect Solicitor for the 7th judicial circuit and
nominating G. N. L. Davis, Esq. Messrs. Fagg
and Taylor, were appointed to superintend the cleo
ton on part of the House, who subsequently report
ed, number of votes counted 152, of which Mr.
Coleman received SO, Mr.. Davis go, scattering, l.