Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-01-30
HOUSE OF COMMONS.

HOUSE UF CUMMONS.
The House met at 10 o'clock.
The journal of Yesterday read and approved.
PETITIONS MEMORIALS.
Mr. Pope Of Halifax, and Mr.. Patterson OF Orange pre-
scented the names of gentlemen for magistrates III their
respective counties.
Mr. Waters presented the memorial Of sundry citizens Of
Rutherford and Cleaveand asking change in the line be-
tween the two counties. To the committee on PROPOSE
tons and grievances
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Mr. Waugh. from the committee on corporations report
ed on the following:
bill to incorporate the Cha,ooga Gold Mining Conpa
n.y. Favoraby.
bill 10 amend the charter Of the town Of Franklin, in
Macon county, recommending substitute.
bill TO amend the charter Of tine town of Ashevle
Favorably.
Mr. Hill, from the committee banks aud banking,
ported the following:
bill to Incorporate the Industrial Savings Bank. Un
avorably
Mr. Wright from the committee on private bills. report,
ed on the following:
A bill to Incorporate the Wilmington Water Works
FavorabIv
bill to incorporate the Perquimans Male andF
Academy Favnrably.
bill to amend the charter of Laurel Hill Fair Favor
bill to incorporate the Greensboro Hotel Company
Favnrably.
bill to incorporate the Greensboro Cemetery Company.
Favorably.
bill TO authorize the sale of certain lot in S,aesvile.
Favorably.
A bill to Incorporate Warren Lodge, A. " Favorsbiy.
bill to aul orize The sale Of certain lots in the town of
Hertfnrd. FavOrablv
bill concerning half fees in certain Favorablv
bill to authorize the sale Of the old Jail in Wilkes Fa,
vorably.
bill to amend the charter of the town Of Washington.
Favorabv. RESOLUTION.
BY Mr. Cowles, a resolution concerning the Fayetteville
and Western Plank Road declaring the charter for feited
To committee on propositions and grievances.
INTRODUCTION
Bv Mr. Clark of Craven. bill 10 charter the Union Ag
rcnura Commercial and Mechanical Society at Newborn.
On motion If Mr.. Clark the rnle suspend the bill
passed its several readings. ordered To be cgrossed and
sent tn the Senate
By Mr. Fagg bill to incorporate the Of Marshal
in Madison county. Tot committee on corporations
BY Mr. Abrittnn bill to Incorporate the Greenville
Navigation Company To the c"hm'ttee on private bills
BY MI Sier, bill to incorporate the Franklin Copper
Company. To the committee on corporations.
Bv Mr. Wright, bill amend the charter of the Buck
horn 1rnn Works. To the committee private bills.
BY Mr. Williams of Cumberland bill Incorporate
! Palmyri Lodge, A. Y. n in Harnet county. To the
calendar
BY Mr. Msrsh bill to amend the Revised Code chapter
concerning Swamp lands in Beaufort county. To the
mit'ee on private bills
PRIVATE
bill for the relief of J. Tapscot, late sheriff of Ala
| nance, was taken up.
After VARIOUS amendments ad ling the ofoher ex-
sheriff. and discussion of length, the bill passed
| its second reading
A message was received from the Senate, transmitting
nominations for magistrates in the counties Of Sampson.
Martin and Burke
Also transmitting engrossed bill prevent obstruc-
lions in certain streams in Hartford. Read rst time and
placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Williams of NASH from the special committee to
whom referred the subject of sundry commissioners to
Washington and Montgomery % reported as follows %
David s. Reid John D. Morehead, d. n. Barringer and
George Davis.
Gen. N. W. Ransom, and John L. Brdgrrs Esq who are
empowered to act medaOrs endeavor 10 conclate
existing sectional difficulties.
Mr. Ferebee moved in pursuance Of notice given yester
day. to suspend the rule for the purpose of acting the
report. The motion prevailed.
The chair decided that the report must be acted
tun dSt lno
On the first proposition to send commissioners to Wash
ugon was read the second and third times and passed
Mr.. Williams Of Nash moved to suspend the rule, ant
put the resolution to send commissioners To ntsumery
on the second reading.
Mr. Henry demanded the yeas and nays-resued, yea
80. nays
The bill was then read the second time
A consderabeI'and warm discussion here sprung up
participated in by Messrs Ferebee. Newly and others
The question then REQUIRED passing the resolution
Mr.. Henry demanded the yeas and nays-resulted yea
II, nays II.
Mr. Williams of Nash moved that the resolution be pu
upon ITS reading the third time.
The resolution read and the question put "sha
this resolution pass?"
Mr. McCeese demanded the yeas and nays-resulte
yeas Is. navslz.
Mr. Newly offered resolution requesting the Governo
gomery Of their appointment and in case they refuse
serve, to inform the House of the fact Adopted.
Mr. Newly moved that the resolutions in relation to tn
appointment of Commissioners be engrossed and sent
the Senate. Adopted.
Mr.. Person, by permission, offered bill concerning tn
Wilmington and Weldn Railruad, which was read aud r,
fcrred tO the committee on internal improvements
BILLS ON THEIR THIRD READING.
. The following bills passed:
bill to amend the charter of the town Of Thomasyle
A bill in favor Of p A. Smith, administrator Of NJ
Punkett
bill for the relief of Cynthia Chavis free negess Er
crossed and sent To the Senate.
bill concerning Wardens Of the poor of Wake count
bill to incorporate the Greensborough Gas Light Con
J: pany.
A bill to incnrporate the Asheville Water Companv
. bill to incorporate the Green Hill Cemetery in Blu
t combe county r-t.
i Berthe. u "
On motion OF Mr. Cannaday, the bill to incorporate Tai
Ho Academy in Granville second and third TIM
3 and passed. 49, -. -. -, 80 -
On motion Of Mr. Bowman the bill for tho relief Of Il
sureties Of s. Ray, late sheriff Of Yaucey was read
cond and third times and passed.