The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-12-05

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Westmoreland.
Mr.. Black memorial concerning the
Cheraw and Coalfields' railroad asking as
sistance for its completion.
Messrs. Jordan and Dargan presented SIM
liar memorials.
Mr.. Perry, of Carteret, from the commit
tee on claims reported bill allowing the
public treasurer to issue to Rufus d. Jones,
executor of Alfred Jones, deceased, a dupli-
cate bond, recommending that it do pass
Mr.. Waugh from the committee on propo-
sitions and grievances reported favorably to
a bill to make Roanoke river sufficient fence
in Martin County
Mr.. Mckay from the Judiciary committee
reported fayorably to bilfto amend sec. 80,
chap. 81, Revised code; also
A substitute to MIR. Waugh's amnesty bill,
recommending its passage.
Mr.. Morrisett from the committee on pri-
vate bills reported favorably to bill to in
corporate the Union Church Camp ground;
also that bill in favor of r. P. Melvin do
not pass.
Mr. Harper from the finance committee re-
ported unfavorably to bill for the relief OF
the people of Chatham County, as also un-
favorably to bill for the relief of the peo-
pie of the State.
A bill to extend the time for collection of
taxes in Western Counties was favorably re-
ported upon, with amendment including
only the counties of the 7th Congressional
district and the counties of Wilkes and Surry.
Mr.. Kenan made report from committee
on counting votes for Governor, setting apart
the 4th day of December next, which was
cnncurred in.
Mr.. Long of Cabarrus moved that the rules
be suspended that the bill for the relief OF
the people unfavorably reported upon by the
committee this morning, might be put upon
its several readings. He desired to say few
words in explanation of the bill. 1t pro-
posed to repeal the revenue law of the State
IN toto. The people must have some relief.
He did not look to reputation, but they did,
and unless the Legislature of North Carolina
took measures to pacify the angry elements,
they would combine into tornado and sweep
every vestige of Indebtedness from the cof-
fers of the State and the pockets of the peo-
pie. He continued to address the House,
when
Mr.. Latham of Washington made brief
reply, opposing the motion to suspend the
rules.
1hC 41OucC lCluocS W ouSpCu0.
A message was received from the Senate
proposing to raise a committee to take into
consideration and construe the act of Con-
gress, directing the manner in which the elec-
tion for U. s. Senators shall be conducted
Concurred in, when
Messrs. Dargan. Keenan, and Beasley were
appointed on said committee The ballot
being taken before the committee had ended
their conference, they made no report.
Mr.. Waugh resolution referring so much
of the governors message as relates to the
Mansion to the committee on public build
ings. Concurred in
Mr.. Horton of Watauga a resolution to re-
fer to a special committee so much of the
governors message as relates to weights and
measures. Concurred in
| Mr.. HOlderby a resolution that when the
House adjourn tomorrow it will meet no
| more until Friday next, in order to observe
thanksgiving
Mr.. Hinnant a resolution concerning 2nd
assistant doorkeeper, which was laid on the
table,
Mr. Davidson memorial from the citizens
of Clay with accompanying bill, in relation
to County SITE Referred.
Mr.. McRae bill in favor of John A. Long.
! Referred
Mr.. Davidson bill to provide for con-
struction OF bridge across the Nootla river
Referred
Mi. Walker bill in favor of H. B. Nor
man. Referred.
MIR. Blythe an act to revive the 9th, 10th,
18th sections of the Stay Law passed Sept.
18th, 1851. Referred
| MIR. Whitley bill allowing fees to justices
of the peace. Referred
The hour having arrived for the election
of one U. S. Senator.
Mr.. Bryson nominated Hon. John Pool of
Berthe
Mr.. Latham of Craven, Hon. NJ E. Manly
of Craven.
Mr.. McRae, T. S. Ashc of Anson.
Mr.. Latham of Washington, w. N. H.
Smith of Hertford.
Mr.. Williams of Martin, p H. Winston of
Berthe.
Mr.. Clark, NJ. L. Virgins of Halifax.
Mr.. Jones, d. D. Ferebee of Camden.
Mr.. Baker, Geo. Howard of Edgecombe.
Mr.. Russ addressed the House in favor of
the election of Mr. Pool
He said that during the session of the last
General Assembly there had been a compro-
mise between the friends of Mr.. Graham and
Mr.. Pool, whereby the latter was chosen to
his present position. He held that this was
no time to violate that compromise, since
neither of the gentlemen had yet been admit
ted to seats in the halls of the National Leg
islature. 1t is true, he said, that Mr.. Pool
is and has been Union man, but he could
say that Mr. Pool did not favor the Howard
Amendment. Hestands on national ground,
and it is too late in the day to snub him for
his conservatism. There are one hundred
members in this assembly, holding like SEN
timents with Mr.. Pool. Said MIR. Russ,
also am opposed to this amendment. l will
never vote for any man who does not consid-
er the honor OF his state as of paramount i'm
portance, or who looks beyond her borders
for promotion. We were not represented in
the government, and had no voice in the en-
actment of this amendment; and he would
never vote for anything which tended to de-
grade him and his, you and yours. The Hon.
John Pool was, when first chosen, considered
the most acceptable of all our delegation. 1t
is, therefore, no time now to throw him over
board. He voted for Gov. Worth and is OPT
posed to the constitutional amendment
Then let us act Justly by him, and elect him
to the Senate of the United States.
Mr.. PEBBLES nominated Gen NJ W. Ransom.
He was opposed to making any more conces-
sions to radicals North or South. We could
not repay Gen. Ransom for the wounds re-
ceived in defence of his State, but we could
reward him somewhat with this honor
The vote on the 1st ballot stood as follows:
For Mr.. PooI-Messrs. Beasley, Bryson, Carson,
Freeman, Gambril, Hinnant, Horton, of Watauga,
Horton of Wilkes, jenkins, OF CASTOR, Jenkins,
Of Granville, Lowe, Lyon, Moore, OF Chatham,
Morton. Morrissett, Rogers Rountree, Russ,
Scoggin, Scott, Shelton, league, Vestel, Wilson,
of Torc,tb yVilliams Of Yancev Wombe and