Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-06

SENATE
TUESDAY FEB s, 1853.
Mr.. Murrill introduced a bill 10 amend the Revised
Code. Referred to the committee on Judiciary
On motion of Mr. Hail. the bill authorize NJ McInnS
to dstil alcohol taken up. 1t discussed and
jected-ayeS 10, nays 90.
Mr. Young, from the committee TO superntend the cleo
on OF Trustees for the University reported that X T.
Battle elected.
The unfinished business yesterday the bill to amend
the ordinance of the Convention charterng the Piedmont
KarOad Company so as to make the guagS of she road
the same the Dauyille and Richmond Railroad,
taken Up on its second reading
Mr. Young stated that the road should BE- the
guse as the Danvie road the road would nearly b.
useless built as the n. c. Railroad could not furnish the
rolling stack not having enough for its use and roll
ling stock could not be bought for it.
Mr. Areudell thought if this guage given the road
to Greensboro that, probably then proposition would
Greensboro TO Charlotte. make it correspond with the
guage Of the 5. C. Road from the latter place.
Mr. Sharpe was opposed 10 constructing roads tia
the farmer had 10 pay for breaking bulk every little
town. in sending his produce TO market.
Mr. Lassiter Thought that the system Of Internal I'm
Provement adopted by this State was unfortunate
North CaroI had been standing like stack of hay be-
tween two jack Isses for twenty years.
Mr. Brown in favor of the bill in order to make the
road efficient a: as early day possible
The bill was then rejected ayes II, nays %.
The bull to authorize the Governor tn endorse the guar
antee OF the State upon bonds of the Confederate govern
men was pnt on its second reading.
Mr. Young addressed the Senate favor of the passage
of the bill.
Mr. Brown believed that the Confederate Congress should
resort to ITS constitutional right to levy tax for the pur
helping
Confederacy he would vote for the bill
Mr. Hall said it would be the duty Of the Confederate
government if it succeeded in this struggle to levy
ON the States to meet its liabilities. IL failed would
never be able to meet these liabilities and consequently
we need not give ourself any trouble that
Mr. Brown said this endorsement was intended to be
prospective, aud not retrospective.
Mr. Matthews satisfied from the resolutions passed
few days ago, that the State willing to make any
sScrlnce IN men or money for the common good. He
thought the bill premature and impoltc, and moved to
lay il on the table. withdrawn.
- Mr. Smith Of Macon, said that by adding fourteen mil
lions to the debt contracted by the State carry the
war, taxation would become burden. He doubted the
constitutional power of the Assembly to pass the BILL and
should vote against the bill.
Mr. Warren thought we assumed this debt in this way
The burden would fall very uncquay the States
OF the COnfedeacy. He thought would be much more
just and equal to guarantee the debt in proportion 10
Inc property Of the States to be hereafter assessed He
tns oi unnecessary as we were already bound
Tor thus debt the Confederate Government being the agent
The bill was on motion of Mr. Smith Of Macon. most
O'Clock ''' 'fe'''' 'AN'' 'O' ihu's'AS next ~
The blk in relation to keeping open the Offices in the
Received from the Housea message transmitting sum
dry engoSsed bills and resolutions which were read first
By leave, Mr. Mathews introduced resolution to send
message to the House proposing to aduurn sine die
Monday next. Adopted.
The bill tn provide ways and means for the Treasprv
Passed second reading.
The bill to authorize the Governor to appoint commits
sl0ners TO visit rOups the field WAS laid on the table
The till 20 prevent the pIuparty OF soldiers from beup
attached rejected.
On motion the Senate adjourned till to MORROW 10 clock
HOUSE OF COMMONS
House met pursuant TO adjournment PRAYER nv Rev
Mr.. Lansdel. Journal of Monday read
message read from the Senate transmitting the
Chatham and Coahed Railroad BILL with an amendment
by that body, subscribing to $25OOOO of stock in the
same. The amendment concurred in by the House
Also bill to change the time of holding the probate
courts IN County Passed its several readings
under suspension Of the rules.
Several reports from standing committees were made
Their subjects will be noticed when brought up for consd
Grafton.
resolution in favor of John Rosemand passed its
several readings.
resolution in favor of John Martin, late Sheriff of
Stokes County, taken up Mr.. Flins motion and
passed its several readings
MT Ayera introduced resolution to adjourn sine die
on Monday the 9Th inst. Lies over under the rule.
several readings
bill to Incorporate the town of Dallas taken up
on MI shepherds motion and passed its several readings
resolution in favor of Wright q. Humphrey pas
sed its several readings
resolution in favor of the sureties of j. L. Willis
late Sheriff, was passed its several readings
Mr. Kirby Introduced u bill to authorize G. W. Crump-
er late Sheriff Of Sampson County to collect Of