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

-. TUESDAY, Nov. 20, lSOu
The Senate was called to order ut IL O'clock
Prayer by Rev. DIR. Mason.
The journal of Monday was read.
Mr. Barringcr introduced memorial from certain
citizens Of Cab1rrus, referring to the punishment
of slaves. Referred to Judiciary Committee.
RESOLUTIONS. 81.
Mr. Lane presented series Of resolutions as
sorting the right and duty of the State to secede,
passed by a meeting Of the citizens Of Wilson,
Referred to the committee on Federal Relations
Mr. Arcndell resolution inStructing the Scna-
tors and Representatives in Congress from this State,
to demand North-Carolina's share of the public
lands, and affirming the right Of secession.
Mr.. Walker moved to lay it on the table
Mr.. DocLcry called for tho yeas and nays.
The resolutions were laid on the table-yeas "a,
nays H..
Mr.. Arende resolution in favor Of John NJ.
Morchcad and W. II. Arendell. Referred to the
committee on the judiciary.
Mr.. Bcdsoe, resolution in regard to federal re-
lations.
On motion, referred to the committee on federal
relations, and ordered to be printed
Mr.. Lane, resolution in favor OF John Pate
Referred to committee on claims
INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF BILLS.
Mr.. Lane, n bill in regard to administrators of in
solvent estates. Passed its first reading and order
cd to be printed and referred to the committee on
the Judiciary.
Mr. Thomas of Davidson, bill to incorporate
the Bank of Townsville. Ordered to be printed
and referred to the committee on banks and cur
reucy.
Messrs. Avery and Whedbcc were appointed a
committee on enrolled bills for the present week.
On motion of DIR. Ramsay, Mr. Turner's bill to
alter the Constitution referred to the committee
on constitutional reform.
On notion the bill introduced by Mr. Slaughter
to call convention to alter the Constitution was
likewise referred to he committee on constitutional
reform.
On motion the resolution introduced by Mr.
Street in favor of A. G. Latham was referred to the
committee propositions and grievances.
On motion, the resolutions introduced by Mr.
Turner in regard to federal relations referred
TO the committee on federal relations
On notion the bill introduced by Gov. MOrehcad
to amend the 18th section Of the list chap Revised
Code was referred to the Judiciary committee.
On motion, the bill introduced by Mr.. Barringer
in regard to the State Gcologst referred to the
committee education
Mr.. Avery introduced resolution that the two
houses vote by ballot TO adjourn on tomorrow,
THURSDAY being thanks giving day. that they stand
adjourned until Monday, Sd December. Not passed
On notion the bill in favor of j. \. Allen was
referred to the committee on claims.
On motion the hill To incorporate the Salem and
ThonaSville Turnpike Company was referred to the
committee on corporations.
Mr.. Barringer introduced hill TO alter the Con-
Stituton. Referred TO the committee on conSttu-
tional reform
Mr.. Thomas, of Davidson, a resolution as follows
ReS0irtd That the committee finance he and
they hereby instructed to enquire INTO tho en-
ped!eHcy Of lcvying high tax all goods, wares
and merchandise brought INTO this State from any
of the Northern States which have passed the per-
sonal liberty laws and thereby multiplying the fug-
tive slave law, and that they report by bill or 9TH
erwiSe.
Mr.. Thomas said that he would take this oppor-
tunty Of stating his opinions the diStracting sit
uation Of the country He said that he had confer
red with the most intelligent men of his section
and that he would with them stand firm in the
IRi0n-that the passage Of this resolution woald
touch the North in the right place. lie entertained
the hope and belief that this glorious Union would
yet be preserved.
Mr.. Simmons bill providing for the equipment
king an appropriation. Referred TO the committee
on internal improvements
Mr.. Lane moved that the vote by which the rcso-
luton of Mr.. Avery, in regard to adjournment, was
lost be re-conSidcrcd
Mr.. Dockcry said that the adjournment for so
short time would not give opportunity for the
Senators to confer with their constituents, and he
should vote against reconsideration.
The vote was rccoESiierCd.
NJ. Worth called for the yeas and nays on the
resolution.
The resolution then prevailed
Mr.. Lane moved that the hill in regard to tax col
lec:or tie printed. Negatiycd
On motion, the Senate adjourned to II o'clock
Wednesday.