Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-02-13

mir. Booth offered resolution to send message to the
Senate proposing adjourn On Tuesday 9Th inst to meet
in Wilmington on Monday llth.
The resolution discussed and pending Its dscusson
the House adjourned.
1.-THE Reporter takes this opportunity to correct an ons
week. Hon. Sion H. Rogers was reported as being put IN
nomination. but it vas almost Immediately withdrawn as
were the names e several other gentlemen spoken Of IN
tIen,eu speakx almost simultaneously the withdrawal OF
Mr. Rogers omitted througbnstake at the 'me
He was rot voted for as nOmnee
$685.. SENATE
TUESDAY, February 5h, 1861.
Tho Senate met at 10 o'clock.
Prayer by Rev Mr.. Mason.
Journal read.
Mr. Hall from the committee slaves and free negroes,
reported . bill recommending its passage.
Mr. Avery FROM the Judiciary committed reported se'era'
bills
Mr. Lane from the committee propositions and g'ev-
Mr. Ptchford from the Committee the Insane Asylum
made report, which was ordered to be printed. ,,.
Ar. Bedsoe made report from the committee on ca"''
SPECIAL ORDER.
The bill to alter the Jurisdiction Of the Courts &cor
in other words the stay awwas put on its third reading
law another shape He thought that the carrying ont OF
this law would work injury to North Carolina tran
would be balanced BY all the acts done at This session oy
the Legislature-t impaired the obligation Of CONTRACTS
He spoke at length and with earnestness
Messrs. Worth and Hall opposed the BILL
Mr. Outlaw replied length in eloquent speech in be-
half Of the bill.
Mr.. Worth reoined. I'm
Mr. Faison said the bard money system was an old Dem
oca,c doctrine He had introduced the bill for the relief
Of the people, and he hoped it would pass
Mr. Dobson thought the bill should not apply to the es
tates of deceased persons
Mr. Avery offered amend ment to strike out all OF Inc
enactng clauses and repeal the Sh section lin cnaper
Revised Code in regard to The peadngs OF the COURTS
Mr.. Avery spoke at length against the bill
Mr.. Erwin defended the bill.
Mr Bledsoe said there might be objections to the
BILL buthe thought its passage necessary as 1t would e'
levethe masses Of the people.
Mr.. spoke ut length defence Of the rights OF the
poorer classes. He did not wish to nure the CREDITOR but
toput the debtor on an equal footing
Mcs.rs. Whitaker and Barrinser opposed the bill
Alter some debate the bill passed its third reading by
vote of % to L.
The special orderr the hour of noon which bad been
postponed taken up, being bill to charter
branch OF the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, to Fay
etteville"
Mr.. Faison offered an amendment, which adopted.
The bill passed its secnnd reading
Mr.. Speght offered a resolution changing the hours Of
meetings and adjournment which after several amendments
passed and tine following the rule: The Senate meets at
10 A. NJ, takes until 81 r. M aud then sits at
the pleasure of the Senate.
Mr.. Pitchford, bill relative to the Insane Asylum.
Mr. Barnger abil concerning certain roads in Cabar-
rus. Referee
The bill charter abranch of the Wilmington Railroad
to Fayetteville was, on motion Of Mr. Burton, made the
special order for tomorrow II o'clock
Mr. Taylor of Brunswick, bill to establish the Mari
ner's School of North-Carolina Referred.
On motion of Mr.. Bedsoe, the Chatham Railroad bill
WAS made the special order for tomorr ~ o'clock
On motion of Mr. Thomas, the bill extend the West.
ern NorhCarona Railroad made special order
tomorrow O'Clock.
Nr Thomas resolution in regard Cherokee lands
Referred.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House met pursuant TO adjournment.
Prayer by Rev DIR. Mason.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS
Mr. Davis of Rutherford the DrOceedinps of Duhlic
meeting in the county of Rutherford.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
By Mr.. Person fr~m the judiciary committee, fay0raby
on bill 10 provide for limited partnerships; bill TO in.
the pay Of witnesses in Columbus county, with
substitute bill to compensate the of slaves
cued for felony, with an amendment; bill To release and
remit certain freures incurred BY the Lagrange Mining
Company; and unfavorably bill to allow free negroes
themselves asked to be discharged from the
consideration of resolution in favor of joseph Cline
Mr. Hill from the con,mittee banks and banking, re-
ported favorab!y bill charter the bank of Macon
with amendment ard adversely bill to Incorporate
the bank Of Wentworth and bill incorporate the bank
Of Hendersonve and bill to amend an act Of 1852 IL
establish the bank Of Salisbury.
adversely on bill for furnishing and equipments fol
the State.
Mr. Harris BY consent had notice read of an address
in the Commons Hall this day at aH o'clock, by Rev
Wiley. on the subject of education.
Mr. Cline by consent. introduced memorial from citi
zens Of Catawba county, in favor of the new county .
By Mr. Waters bill to uttach Ceaveland county to tn
By Mr. Galloway, bill to amend the Revised Code con
corning fences This bill passed I'd and Sd readings
By Mr. Siler bill to amend the charter of the Maco
County Turnpike Company.
By Mr. Davis. of Badcn bill concerning pay of juror
in Baden county.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The resolution to send to the Senate proposn
to adjourn to Wilmington, was laid on the table
.-- BILLS On THEIR THIRD READING.
The following bills taken up their third readin
and passed:
A bill to extend the time for proving witness tickets
resolution in favor Of ]. L. Ward, sheriff Of Pol
county
A bill to increase the pay Of Witnesses
substitute offered BY Mr. Person. which was adop
ed. and passed the third reading.
O'clock the special order this hour being the Altar
uniM portant amendments were adopted
Mr. Meares offered amendment requiring the prape
the road t, be made the that of the n G. Raroa
l2 o'clock Pending the discussion Of the above bill II
hour of twelve having arrived the House took up the mil
tary BILL and was occupied in discussing until the ho
Of adjournment.
SENATE
The Senate met at II o'clock, A. NJ
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Skinner.
The journal of yesterday read.
Mr. Whedbee presented memorial from free person
color asking tie privilege Of enslaving herself
Mr. Avery reported several bills from the judiciary
Mr. Hall resolution authorizing and recurring t
Public Treasurer to pay Judges Heath Saunders and Ho
ard 800 each for holding special of Oy
and Terminer. The rules .ere suspended and the resc
ton pssfd u Readings
Thornas Of Jackson from the committee inter-
:.ovements reported substitute for the bill TO aid
Csps Fear and Deep River Navigation Company
IN motion Of Nj. Pitchford, message was sent to Il
onss nruposlpg to elect six directors for the Insane
iam. Oh Friday next at - o'clock
M Turner, resolution proposing a new plan for
election Of President and Vice President of the Uni
message received from the House, transmitting
.solution concerning Federal affairs declaring that sho
m rts for the preservation of the Union prove unav
.Claraiua will with tha SGnth Made