Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-02-06

mites Of .fsenes ON the pay Of commissioners 70 WASH
info bs election # g. Senator s.tias ~. Hons L
Clingman ana s. H. Rogers wers IN nomination for that
dtion country he regarded the election Of sound
Union gentleman to the d. g. Senate paramount to all
other Considerations and therefore, III accordance with -
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county, where there only two votes and IN
conformity with his own views, he nominated the Hon. p
Messr Stubs and Burton were appointed TO supern-
tend the election and the Senate proceeded to vote
Mr. Shaw stated that he WAS requested by Hon. MI.
Brown state that he did not wish his to be run,
Senator from Richmond. ssf,'' 7!- = - 80.
The vote resulted rs foows: ~ 81 : g54H's5
FIR MIR. Gingman-Mr Speaker, Mesers Avery, Bedsoe,
Burton Dickson Dobso Faison Hail. Harris Of F., Harris
G r Lnf ph R e
Thomas of J., Walker, Watson, Waugh, Whitaker and
For w. Bro~n-Me..rs Areudell Dockery, Eure. Grist
Morehead Sharpe Slaughter Spencer, Thomas Of D. and
For NJ. Rooers-Messrs Barringer Blount and stubbss
Mr.. Brown voted for W. A Eaton. go
Mr.. Simpson for Hon u. s. Reid. ..,- = s=.-st.-. "a
Mr. Turner for Hon. G. E. Badger.
Mr.. Worth for Hon. J. A Gilmer.
Messrs. Taylor Of Nash and Walkup were paired off.
...... -, RESOLUTIONS. sos Tag
Mr. Sharpe resolution requiring the Governor to hoist
Natoral flag the Capitol
Mr. Turner u suspension of the rules to put
the resolution on its several readings. Not adopte1.
Mr. Humphrey resolution authorisng and requiring
the Governor to advertise in tw0 newspapers in each Com
gressinna district the Act, calling Convention OF the
people. ms
Mr. Arende moved to insert tall the papers in the State
instead Of two in each district.
The amendment was adopted, and the resolution passed
its several readings @ar-' f.'. =.
Mr. Speight bill to provide for the relief of shers
and their sureties Referred.
Mr. Burton from the committee the election made the
following reports
Whole number of votes cast unnecessary to choice
~ Mr. Ciingman received SIS. Mr. Graham H. Mr. Brown
II, Mr. Rogers IL. Mr. Gather Mr. Smith Mr. Eaton
Mr.. Gilmer !, Mr.. Thompson /.
Hon. T. L. Clingman having received majority of all
the votes cast, is declared duly elected. y
Mr.. Lane, from the committee ON propositions and griev
ances, reported several bills.
message received from the House transmitting the
following cngrossed bills
bill providing fer the reading of the minutes of county
courts Referred.
bill to incorporate Greensboro Gas Light Company
A bill for the relief Of C, nhia Chavis Referred.
bill to establish county by the name of Mitchell.
Referred
bill to repeal s:h and 18th sections chapter 80 of Re-
wise Code. Referred
resolution in favor Of the srretes Of $. II. Grnhsm-
bill to incorporate the Union Agricultural Society in
Newberne Referred.
A bill to Incorporate Taly-Ho Female Academy. Re.
The Chsir appointed Mcssrs Burton. Arendell and IIsr-
rs Of Franklin, the Senate branch of the committee
the paw Of commissioners.
ORDER
The Senate then proceeded TO the consideration of the
bill TO charter the Milton Ianceyvlle and Junction rail.
road.
Mr.. Wnsead's amendment to the road by Leasburg
rejected.
Mr.. Barrnger offered substitute bill to charter
rsiiroad from Greensboro 10 Danvile.
Mr.. Brown spoke in favor Of the original bill.
Mr. Bedsoc moved to strike out Greensboro aud Dam
Vile, ana insert Workshops to LeaksvilIe.
Dir. Bledsoe spoke in defence Of his amendment. He
thought the bl stood, beneficial TO few and detr-
mental 10 the greater portion Of the State.
Messrs Barrpger aud Dobson spoke the merits of
the substitute.
debate carried for short time between Messrs
Bedsoe. Murehead and Thomas Of Davidson.
Mr. Morehpnd then adpreSsed the Senate great length
in behalf of the Danville connection.
Mr.. Biedsne replied arguing and showing concusively
that there agreement BET the Eastern and Wes
members Of the Legislature the time of the passage
Of the BILL carerng the " C. Railroad that the Danvle
connection should be abandoned.
Mr.. Morelead replied.
Mr. Bledsne rejoned, bringing in other evidence to
tain his position.
Mr.. Barringer made remarks taking the ground, that
Western members had not given up forever the Danve
connection.
Mr. Hall moved to adjourn.
The Senate refused Ia sdjnnrn-yeas 16, Nays II.
Mr. Sharpe favored the Greensboro and Danvle cnnnec
ton
Mr. Waugh opposed the substitute and the original BILL
Mr. Avery said, he in favor of the Danvie connec
tion and the original bill.
Mr.. Barringer asked leave 10 withdraw his substitute,
and gave notice thu, be would offer it separate propo
sifinn.
Mr. Hledsoe Withdrew his amendment.
The question recurring the original bill, Mr. Brown
called tie yeas and he bill passed its secund read
ing-yeas %. nays Il.
On motion of SIR. Speight the Senate adjourned.