Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-01-16
lAs Stapoaso,
lEGlslATgRG OF NoRrHJARoLINA.
SENATE.


banks Of North Carolina certain moneys improperly
collected from them, asking to be discharged from
its further consideration, motion had been maze
on yesterday to refer this bill to the committee on
banks and currency.
Mr.. Humphrey hoped that the report of the com
mittee would not be received, moved recons,derar
ton of his motion, made on yesterday, to REFER 70
Ahe committee on banks and currency, and that It
bc LEFT as referred with the judiciary committee
Agreed to-
Mr.. Simpson, q resolution requesting the finance
committee to enquire into the expediency Ct redu-
cling the tax on merchants. Adopted.
Mr. Ramsay, a resolution authorizing the Cover
nor to purchase and raise over the Capitol the ma
tional flag during the sitting Of the legislature
Mr.. Burton moved to lay the resolution on the
Mr.. Ramsay called for the ayes and noes.
Mr.. Brown wished to enquire whether it was
customary to raise the national flag during the ses-
sion Of the Legislature. ..
Mr.. Ramsay thought that was the custom.
Mr.. Burton said that he was in favor of raising
the flag of North Carolina, if any was |a'sed at all,
and that he would withdraw his motion to lay on
the table If the Senator would accept this PROPOSE
ton rs an amendment
Mr.. Turner thought that the Senator from Cleave.
land would like to see lone star Breckenridge
flag" floating over the Capitol.
Mr. Burton said that when he desired this, he
would so inform the Senate.
Mr.. Brown said that Mr. breckenridge flag con-
tanned thirty three stars
Mr. Rledsoe said that he had understood that the
reason why the national flag had not been raised
was that no one could be hlred 10 ascend tue nag
pole ON the Capitol
Mr. Avery had understood that the State did not
own national flag.
Mr. Pitchford thought that no flag had been
raised over the Capitol the session Of 1862 and
knew that it had not been done in 1867. lie
was, however, q Union man, but would vote against
the resolution.
The resolution was lost Yeas IS, nays g.
Mr. Dickson, q resolution authorizing the finance
committee to enquire into the expediency Of exempt
ing all arms from taxation in this crisis. Adopted
Mr. Street introduced the following resolution:
Resolrsd, That the Joint committee on finance be
requested to enquire into the expedency Of taxing
negro hire, and that they report by bill otherwise
Adopted
Amessage was received from the House, concur
ring in the Senate proposition to print the Treasn
rers report, and announcing the committee Of that
body on enrolled bills for the present week.
Mr.. Walker, bill to provide for the establish
ment of an institution for the education Of common
school teachers. Ordered to printed and referred
to the cornmtte or education and the literary fund.
MI. 6tOWe, a Oil 10 duenu Tie at
the town of Lincolnton,-rcad and referred to COM
mittee on corporations.
A message was received from the House, bearing
an engrossed resolution in favor Of Edward Marlboro
Mr. Burton stated that the amount allowed by
this resolution to Col Yarboro was for the enter
tainment Of the commissioners from Alabama, and
moved to suspend the rules and pass on its second
and third readings.
Mr.. Sharpe moved to refer it to the committee on
claims. -:..
Mr.. Hall thought the bill ought to be passed, as
the Committee had reported on it, out Of courtesy
to them, without reference.
Mr. Lane thought it ought to pass without a dis
senting voice.
Mr.. Euro endorsed the sentiments Of Mr. Hall.
The motion to refer was lost and after remarks
by Messrs Dockery, Lane and Thomas, the resolu-
ton was adopted.
Mr. ,Nhedbce, hill to incorporate Engine Fire
Company No. g. in the town Of Elizabeth City,
read and referred to committee on corporations.
On motion of Mr. Simpson. the hour of meeting
Of the Senate was changed from II to 10 o'clock,
A. M
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS on THIRD READING.
bill to authorize q. II. Allen, late sheriff OF
Brunswick, to collect arrearages of taxes Passed
and ordered to be cngrossed.
A resolution in favor of John Pate. Ordered to
be engrossed.
ill 70 authorize the s,,retes OF W. Pollock, late
sheriff Of Jones county, to collect arrearages OF
taxes. Ordered to he engrossed.
bill to amend 3rd section 65th chapter Revised
Code entitled pilots Ordered to bc engrossed.
AInessase was received from the House, bearing
message from the Governor. with the report Of the
Western N C. R. R. Co., with proposition t" print
On motion Of Mr.. Bledsoe, the proposition to print
was laid on the table.
.s7'--2s.' BILLS OK SECOND READING.
A bill to repeal act Of 1862 concerning
Cherokee and Robson counties. Passed.
A bill to amend chapter 10l Revised Code, con
corning roads, ferries, and bridges
Mr., Bledsoe explained the bill, said that he wish
ed to make all white citizens of the State politically
eouaL and to do away with all discrimination be
tween the STAKEHOLDER and the non-saveholder.
Mr. Turner wished the magistrates to be made tt
work tho roads; he said that from three to fou
thousand Of the best working men were taken OF
the soads every year by appointing them magia
trates would like to 30 amend the bill as to max
the magistrates work the roads.
MfyStrcet opposed the bill.
Me- Barrpser thought the law as it stood just ant
Mr.. Bledsoe supported the bill, and said that h
could not see why boy eighteen years Of age
should be required to work the roads when he wa
not responsible for debt-that he should strike 70
political equalityamong the white citizens Of tn
State.
Nj. II ca1ed TOT INC yeas anu nays Ahe vi
was lost BY the following Vote
Yeas-Messrs Arendell. Bledsoe, Blount, Dock
cry, Enna,o Ramsay. Slaughter, Spencer, Taylor Q
NJ. Thomas of d. Turner, Walker, Watson. Waugh
whitaker, Winstsad, Wsl"P, Whedbeesnd Worth
.-l8. --.fg t..z. s----
,Nay,-Mcssrs Avery, Burton, Brown, Barringel
Dickson, Dowd, Erwin, Faison, Hail. Harrss Of
Harris. Of O., Humphrey, Lane, Morehead, Pitct
ford. Rogers Shaw, Simpson, Street, Stowe, Taylo
nfsG and TAYLOR of B--22
A message was received from the House, trans
saitGing IN engrossel BILL providing for the holdin
of special ceuFt in the county Of Caswel for tn
triSI Of certain negroes charged with rape and othe
crimes 10 that county. Read, and on motion Of NJ,
Brown, passed its several readings and was ordere
to h surorled ',. -, =.
N. DocRery proposed to amend the joint rules il
re9Ard TO the regular transmission Of bills bctwcc
the two houses. Adopted.
On motion Of Mr. Avery, the report Of the Yves