Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-02
SENATE

trates for Camden and the occupied the remainder
OF the session without coming to any direct vote
SENATE
THURSDAY, jan 81, 1861
The Senate met at 10 o'clock
Journal of yesterday read
Mr. Bockery moved allow Mr. Donald Balm, reporter
the small pox being communicated BY him to Others he
had not been near bis fathers house since the commence
ment of the disease.
Recommendations for magistrates were received from
several counties; which were concurred in
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS,
Mr.. Barringer, memorial from Nelson Patterson, free
person of color. Referred
Mr.. Whitaker memorial from citizens of Halifax coun-
tv, opposing stay law. Sent to the House.
On motion of Mr. Fsson the bill charter branch OF
the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad to Fayetteville,
made the special order for Tuesday next
message received from the House. concurring in
the Senate amendments to the House bill calling COn7en
tom also cOncurring in the proposition appoint Com
mIttee OF conference the TO WASH
ngton and Montgomery; also proposition GO forthwith
into the election Of u s Senator stating that Hons T. L.
Clngman AMI s. H. Rogers were in nomination for that
office.
Mr. Dockery and remarked that in the present
ddtion Of the country he regarded the election of sound
other considerations and therefore, accordance with in
structons from large portion of his constituents, eSpe
ciay the large democra ATTIC meeting at Owellsvie in Rob
eson county, where there only Wing votes and in
conformity with his own views he nominated the Hon. B.
Brown.
Messrs S'ubbs and Burton were appointed to supern-
tend the election. and the Senate proceeded To vote.
Mr.. Shaw stated that he requested BY Hon. Mr..
Brown to state that he did wish his be run,
though be appreciated the compliment paid lin by the
Senator from Richmond
The vote resulted as follows:
FIR liz. Gingman-Mr Speaker Messrs Avery Bledsoe
Burton Dickson DobsJc Faison Hall Harris of F. Harris
of T., Humphrey, Lane, Ptchford, Rogers, Shaw SIM
mons Speght Street, Stowe, Taylor of e. TAYLOR of b.
Inomas OF D. Walker Watson, Waugh, Whitaker and
For Ar BroUn-Messrs Arendel Dockery, Eure, Grist,
M3reGead' Sharpe Slaughter, Spencer Thomas of and
For IL. RogersMessrs Barringer Blount and stubbs-8
Mr.. Brown voted for W. A. Eaton.
Mr.. Simpson for Hon D. s. Reid.
Mr. Turner for Hon. G. E. Badger.
Mr.. Worth for Hon. ]. A Gilmer.
AessrS' Taylor of Nash and Walkup were paired off
RESOLUTIONS.
MT Sharpe resolution requiring the Governor TO hoist
National flag the Capitol
Mr. Turner moved SUSPENSION of the rles so as tn mt
the resolution on its several readings. Not adopted
MIR. Humphrey, resolution authorisng and recurring
the Governor to advertise two newspapers each Com
gressonai district, the Act, calling Convention of the
people.
Mr. Arende moved to insert a the papers in the State
instead OF two IN each district.
The amendment adopted and the resolution passed
its several readings
Mr. Speight bill provide for the relief of sherifs
and their sureties Referred.
Mr. Burton from the committee the election made the
following report:
hole number of votes cast l47-neces<ary to choice
~ Mr nCngman received So, Mr.. Graham Il, Mr. Brown
], Mr. Badger |. Mr. Donne > Mr. Cowan l. Mr. Reid l.
Mr.; Glmer l. Mr. Thompson l.
Hon. i. L. Cllngman having received maiOrity Ofa all
the votes cast, is declared duly elected
Mr. Lane from the committee on propositions and priey
ances, reported several bills
message received from the House TRANSMITTING the
following cngruSsed bills:
bill providing fer the reading of the minutes of county
courts Referred.
A bill to incorporate Greensboro, Gas LIGHT cownonv
Referred.
bill for the relief of C, ntbia Chavis Referred
Oh! 10 establish new county BY the of Mitchell.
bill to repeal 18th and 18th sections chapter 80 of Re-
wise Code. Referred.
resolution in favor of the sureties of S NJ Graham
Referred
bill to Incorporate the Union Agricultural Society in
ferred. nc
The Chair appointed Messrs Burton. Arendell and Har
VI rrnkn as the Senate branch of the committee
the pay OF commissioners
SPECIAL ORDER
The Senate then proceeded consideration of the
bill TO charter the Milton, Yanceyve and Junction rail-
Mr. Winsteads amendment to the road by Leasburg
Mr. Barringer offered as substitute bill to charter
railroad from Greensboro to Danvie
Mr.. Brown spoke in favor of the original bill
Mr.. Bedsoe moved to strike out Greensboro and Dan
VILE, and insert Workshops to Leaksvle
Mr.. Biedsoe spoke in defence of bis amendment. He
thought the BILL as Stood beneficial to few and detr
mental 10 the greater portion of the State
Aessrs BarrInger aud DObson spoke the merits of
the substitute.
debate was carried on for short time between Messrs
Bledsoe. Aorehead and Thomas, of Davidson.
Mr. Moehead then adpressed the Senate great length
in behalf Of the DanTile connection.
Mr. Bedsoe replied, arguing and showing concusively
that there was an agreement bet the Eastern and
tern members of the Legislature the time of the
of the BILL charering the y. c. Railroad that the Danve
connection should be abandoned.
Mr. MOrehead replied.
Mr. Bedse reiOined bringing in other evidence to sus-
tain his position.
Mr.. Barrnger made remarks taking the ground, that
Western members had not given up forever the Danve
connection.
Mr.. Hall moved to adjourn
The Senate refused to adjourn-yeas I6 Nays IL
Mr. Sharpe favored the Greensboro and Danyle connec
tion.
Mr. Waugh opposed the substitute and the original bill
Mr. Avery said he in favor of the Danvile counec.
tion and the original bill.
Mr. Barrnger asked leave to withdraw his substitute
and gave notice that he would offer separate propo
sition. r.
Mr. Bedsoe withdrew his amendment.
The question recurring the original BILL Mr. Brown
called the yeas and The bill passed its second read
ing-yeas %, nays Y.
On motion of Mr.. speght. the Senate adjourned