The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-12-02

so issued to 81 900 for each member Of tue.
House Of Commons. EE1isx sss 81
Mr.. SEYMOUR obtained leave of absence.
Z Mr. JUSTICE, OF Rutherfard. announced
that Mr. WaIdrop, OF Polk county, was
prevented from attending this session thus
lar l,y :. wounded foot. he expected to be
present soon.
Mr.. WILSON introduced a resolution to
remnve the political disabilities of certain
persons. ,.,..,ss., .ns
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr. RAGLAND introduced a bill for the +
protection pf debtors, which was referred to
the Judiciary Committee. = 49, - .,aslsr.l &
Mr. JUSTICE, of Rutherford, >introduceda
substitute for House bill, No. 90. He said
it proposed to repeal an act passed at the
last session, referring to an ordinance ot the
Convention, when there is no such or
tlinancc. ft i,ltt g tHtH bai
Mr.. FRENCH introduced bill to amend
chapter of the Code of Civil Procedure;
and hill to establish the rate of interest
in the State. The latter bill provides that
the legal rate of interest shall be six per cent
contract. A higher rate may be collected
when it is so stipulated and agreed in the
contract. ,r ,-.,,,,,,...-., 49,
Mr.. MALONE introduced bill to ineorpo-
rate the Madron Mining Company.
Mr.. SNIPEs introduced bill to incorpfri
rate the Land and Lumber Company Of
North Carolina; which was referred TO the !,
Committee on Corporations,
Mr.. MATHEsoN introduced a bill to pro-
vide for the appointment OF undertakes,
which was referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee. " g., ,5..-s,. .,l r-,...-,.. +.
The bill to incorporate the North Carolina
Dental Association and provide for the APP
pointmeut of a board OF Dental examiners.
was reported from the committee ON corpo 4
rations, with recommendation that it do
pass. -
Mr. SINCLAIR introduced resolution pro- !
viding for the appointment of a special
committee to examine and report upon the
ordinances of the Convention. .,.f,t ~
Mr.. STu.LEY introduced bill to amend
an act in relation to fines and penalties,
which was referred to the judiciary Conn
mittce. soal ts9le ,.gsis GGiloa l0aai.ilH ID
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House bill No 10 in relation to the bull
ders of public mills, passed its third reading.
House bill No 10, to incorporate the
North Carolina Dental Association and tor
the establishment of board of dental ex-
aminers. r.4 ..,.. -.
On motion of Mr.. Durham, the bill was
ordered to he printed. p y
On motion of Mr. Seymour, the bill was
postponed until Monday next.5,,l.. -.te.., a. Il.
HouSa lill Nh IN .utiipriya ho county,
Commissioners nf New Hanover county to
issue bonds, which was reported from the
& mmittee on Counties and Townships
with an amendment contining the issue to
3 $1,000 for each member in the House of
Representatives, was read
Mr. FRENCH said the committe had in
serted the clause limiting the issue to $1,000
for each member from the county, rather
than make it a general bill, applying to all
the counties of the Stale; and that any,
member could move to include his county,
Mr. PRocToR moved to include Robeson
county, -sri IA 81. 81 s7af9 4fs,if 9iig.H
Mr.. JUSTICE, of Rutherford. moved to
amend the amendment by including the
county of Rutherford. Agreed to-
MIR. HAYES moved TO include Halifax
comfy. @ msl1 5s.I Gg9 5ta.,.sl
Mr.. q, HuDGINes thought his colleague
rather hasty. Perhaps Halifax county
would not accept the privilege.
Mr., HAYES ssid he had been requested by
the chairman of the County Commissioners
to favor such a bill. ,.,s ..f4 re-T ...
The amendment including Halifax was
agreed to.
On motion Of Mr.. Downing, Union county (
was included. j lA ri 1851 . a
On motion of Mr.. Ragland, Granville
county was included.
Mr.. AsHwoRTH moved to make the bill
applicable to all counties by striking out 1
the words ,the county oil New Hanover"
and inserting the words :. the several !
counties inIthe State" -..f.,,s.f IS s I
The SPEAKER decided that the motion to
include Robson county must be acted upon
before the motion to make the bill general
could he entertained. II ia ci'.,gc stsIl
Mr. MALONE proposed an amendment
that no appropriation shall he made 10y the
Commissioners unless they are Instructed to
do so. y WIS .i ta@ faa jrt 9ii
Mr.. FRENCH read sec. Z. article Z, of the
Constitution to show the amendment to be
needless.
Mr. SEYMOUR asked why, in the recital,
the power of the County Commissioners. q
Dir FRENCH did not pretend to be learn
ed in the law. but there was as much legal
talent in Wilmington as in any other county
in the State. The County Commissioners
had consulted with lawyers. There is adit-a
ference of opinion. Seine think they can is.
sue the bonds without legislative action, and
others think they cannot. This bill was in
troduced to remove that doubt. =
Mr.. AsHwoRTH withdrew his amendment.
Mr. INGRAM moved to insert Arson county
by request, to enable that county to replace
their court house and Jail, which were recent
ly burned.
On motion of Mr.. GUNTER, Chatham was
included. III sa - tlls5a I'D
On motion of Mr. SYKES, Pasquotank was
included. r
The motion to amend the bill by including
the county of Robson, as amended by inclu-
ding the counties of Rutherford. Halifax,
Union, Granville, Anson, Chatham and Pas
quotank was agreed to.
The question required on the passage of
the bills on its second reading. y "a rex
Mr.. SINCLAIR said one of the reasons why
his colleague had properly introduced Robe
son was, that the late Democratic treasurer
refused to settle with the treasurer elected
by the people, and there was an action at
law now pending in order to compel that
treasurer to account for the money paid into
his hands for 1868. All they wanted was
to know the burden to be borne, and that
was not Sinking the legitimate RESPONSE
bility. i6R .iIB lasa5 u. t'ly3aB ah
The bill passed its second ,reading-yeas
&c, nays II, as follows: -
Ycas-Messrs.. Ames, Ashworth, Banner, Bar