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

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HOUSE OF COMMONS.
MONDAY, Dec. 10th, 1866.
The House was called to order at 10t
o'clock, a. m. --f.
Mr. Waugh introduced the following reso-
luton
WHEREAS, in the discussion of the resolu-
ton which passed this House on the 18th
inst, declaring among other things, that the
charges of disloyalty, of persecution against
those styling themselves the original Union
men and of the partial administration ofjus-
tice, are false. and known by those who make
them to be without shadow OF foundation
the member from Henderson, (Mr. Blythe)
declared that he could not concientiously
vote for the resolutions, because they were
untrue. -.a. .t.
Resolced, that the committee on the judic
iary, be instructed to request said member to
appear before them, and furnish the facts on
which he rested said allegation and that
| said committee, in order that fair and full
| investigation may be made, have power to
send for persons and papers, and that they
report to this House at an early day, by bill,
resolution, or otherwise. Adopted.
Mr. Cowan, from the committee on inter
nal improvements, reported back abill to
incorporate the Yanceyville and Milton R. R.
| Co., favorably, with amendments.
Also bill, to re-enact and confirm the
charter of the Williamson and Tarboro'
railroad Co., as substitute for a bill referred
Alse resolutions for the relief of the May
or and Commissioners of the City of Raleigh,
| in response to their memorial concerning the
| City's subscription to the Chatham railroad
Company.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Boyd, bill to regulate assign
ments and protect creditors.
BY Mr.. Waugh bill to amend the second
section of chapter 6S of the revised code.
By Mr.. Trull, bill to pay tales jurors, for
their services in capital felonies.
| By Mr.. Simpson, a bill to incorporate Cen
tire Hill lodge in the county of Chowan.
By Mr.. Perry, of Wake, bill for the relief
of wards.
By Mr.. Dargan, bill for the relief of the
estate of the late Lawrence OBJ. Branch.
The following engrossed bills had their
first reading, viz:
A bill to incorporate Pasquotank lodge
103 of free and accepted masons.
A bill to incorporate the Hibernain benev-
olent society. of the city of Wilmington.
A bill to incorporate the Nc Lean fire en-
CINE company No. of the town of Fayette-
vile, and a resolution in favor of w. S.
Mason.
The resolution for the relief of the City of
Raleigh, passed its several readings under u
suspension of the rules virtually releases
the City from its subscription to the Chat
ham Railroad Company
4 bill to authorize the County Court of
Mecklenburg to extend its sessions also pass
ed Its several readings.
Mr.. Morehead, by leave, introduced res
olution that the finance committee inquire as
to the expediency of issuing treasury notes
for the payment of unfunded interest on the
debt of the State; also the exchange of
treasury notes for State bonds. Adopted.
| Mr.. Holderby, by leave, resolution that
the judiciary committee inquire into the ex-
pediency, propriety and constitutionality of
enacting law suspending the sale of prop
erty under execution, or uenditi0ni ecponas,
for limited time. Adopted.
Mr.. McClammy, from the joint committee
on adjournment, reported a resolution that
the Legislature adjourn on the Gath instant,
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This resolution was adopted after some dis
cussion.
At. - o'clock, NJ, the House proceeded to
consider the bill to enhance the value of the
bonds to be issued for the completion of the
Western N. G. Railroad, and for other purpo-
ses, on its second reading.
Mr.. Patton addressed the House in sup
port of the bill, explaining its provisions
and enumerating the advantages which
would accrue to the people of the West,
and to the State at large, from the compile
ton of the road to the Tennessee line, as
originally contemplated.
Mr.. Hutchinson opposed the bill. He was
opposed to increasing the States indebted
ness directly or indirectly. 1t was true the
bill did not ask direct appropriation from
the Treasury, but he feared that indirectly
the credit of the State would be impaired by
changes of those securities now held by the
State for Others OF doubtful validity.
J Messrs. Kenan, Dargan and Mckay also
! addressed the House urging the passage Of
the BILL
| The question recurring the bill passed its
2nd reading. Yeas 81; nays 25.
J A bill to empower the county courts ia
levy taxes for repairing public roads, was
laid on the table, on second reading, on mo-
ton of MIR. Holderby.
A message was received from the Cover
nor, transmitting communication from the
President and Directors of the Literary Fund
and the reports of sundry railroads. Sent to
the Senate with proposition to print.
On motion of Mr.. Richardson, a message
was sent to the Senate proposing that the
two Houses proceed to ballot for four Coun;
; i|(ors of State. The Senate concurred and
b House yoted-a number of nominations
bav rg been withdrawn.
| A ms ssage was received from the Senate
announcin.e the passage in that body of the
resolution r., relation to the adjournment
with an ameno ment, to the effect that the
adjournment on the Oath inst. shall BIZ
sine die. In this ame, Uncut the concurrence
OF the House was asked. ,ooso -. -, -,
Mr. Black moved to lay t. e n'S ~ On q, 'n'
table Not agreed to- Yeas ~, Ways o..
Inc question recurring, the b. 'usc ieluse'
to concur in the Senate amendmen,
The House then adjourned,