The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-08-05
RALEIGH, N. c., WEDNESDAY,.

others not so much. A man should be compd
tent to sit on jury where Sl0OO worth of prop
erty was at stake, whether that property was il
land or in something else.
After some further discussion by Messrs. LearyI
Harris of Wake, Rhodes, Pou and Bowman, Mi
Downing moved to insert between "paid AMI
"tax," the word "any." Lost.
The amendment of Mr.. Davis was rejected.
Mr.. Foster moved to amend by adding afte
"character," the words "and of sufficient intel
lligence"
Mr.. Sinclair moved that the bill, with ths
amendments, te referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
Mr.. Stilley said the substitute involved tho
principle on which Republicans and Conserva
tives differed. The Republicans had opposed the
bringing of any property qualification into the
State.
Mr.. Ashworth opposed the molten to refer
The bill was plain, and its reference wouli net
prevent discussieii when it teame up for codsidcA
ration.
Mr.. Stevens said the question was not politi-
cal one. 1t effected all parties alike. This bill
was incomplete, and he favored its reference to
the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. SWEET opposed the motion to refer. When
the gentleman from Mitchell (Nlr. Bowman saw
that his substitute could not be adopted, he
then wanted the Judiciary Committee to manu-
tacture something for his benefit The bill was
not disguised one 1t was exactly simil.r to
the old statute, the only difference being that
there was property qualification required A
large proportion of, the colored people dil not
possess freehold of 80 acres, nor the $500
equivalent; consequently if the amendment
prevailed, those citizens would be denld the
privilege OF the jury box in certain case. He
did not like to bring color in the consideration
of this bill. The education instilled by the Or
dcrs ofGens. Sicliles and Candy on the iubject
of jurors ought not to be forgotten. Hdthere-
fore should favor the sectionas it stood, sNe that
he wanted sheriff substituted for thu words
"their clerk"
Alr. Sinclair's motion was then put and car
ried.
Mr. Stilley submitted the bill preparedby the
code commissioners, entitled. "code II civil
procedure" and moved that it be referred to
the Judiciary Committee. So referred.
Received message from the Senate informing
the House of the concurrence in the amendment
to the bill in relation to the issuing oil marriage
licences.
Also transmitting the following bills:
Bill mtifying aud confirming the charter of the
North Western N G. Rail Road Company. Laid
over
Bill authorizing the Air Line Railroad Compa
ny in 5. g., to construct and operate its road
within the limits of this State. Referred to COM
mittee on Internal Improvements.
Also resolution instructing our representatives
in Congress to secure an appropriation for the
purpose OF improving the bar OF the Cape Fear
river. Laid over.
Mr. Foster presented petition from the New
bern Chamber OF Commerce in relation to the
present laws taxing mercantile purchases in the
State Referred to the committee on Finance.
By Mr.. Stlley; bill providing for the regis
tratnn of voters in the State, and also cities,
towns and Incorporated villages. Referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
By Mr.. Foster; an act providing for the az
pointment OF inspectors of guano in Newbern,
Wilmington, Morehead City, Weldon and other
places. Laid over.
By Mr.. Leary: bill regulating the fishing in
telests on Cape Fear river. Referred to the
committee on propositions and grievances.
By Mr.. Stiey; bill by the code commission
ers, concerning the government of counties.-
Referred to the judiciary committee.
Mr. Bowman moved to suspend the rules for
rzirg Hi tie 6nt I'll ifee.I nn the resolution autho
defray necessary State expenses ~ nislsy gnS 10
Mr.. Pou moved to amend by inserting after
"Statc' the words "at a rate of interest not to
exceed 5 per cent. per annum." Lost.
The resolution then passed its second reading.
Leaves of absence Were granted to Mcssrs.
Ellis, Argo and Long of Richmond.
The Chair stated that Mr.. Snipes was confined
to his room by sickness.
Mr. Bowman moved to reScind the rules re-
quiring an afternoon session tor to-day.
Mr. Latin moved to amend by saying =" on and
after TO day." which was accepted.
The motion, as amended, was put and carried.
The House then adjourned, on motion Of Mr..
Sinclair.