The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-12-08

and there was no use in referring the substitute
to a committee. He moved that the House con-
cur in the Senate substitute, and called the pre-
vious question.
The previous question being called, the sub
stitute was adopted by the following vote:
YEAs-Messrs. Ashworth, Barnett, Barnes, Ca
rey, Candl:r, Cawthorn, Clayton, Dixon, Down
Hilliard, Hoffman, Horney, Hudgings, Ingram,
Justus, Of Henderson, Justice, of Rutherford,
Kelly Of Moore, Kinney, Leary, Long, of Rich
mond, Mendenhall, Moore, OF Chowan, Morris,
Parker, Peck, Price, Proctor, Ragland, Renfrow,
Reynolds, Smith. of Martin, Snipes, Sweat,
Sykes, Vestal and Wilson-4l.
NAYs-Messrs. Ames, Boddie, Carson, Davidson,
Durham Eagles, Ellis, Ellington, Forkner, Gaha-
gan, Gatling, Gibson, Grier, Hawkins, Hicks.
High Hinnant, Humphries, Jarvis, Kelly, of
Davie, Malone, Mayo, Mcmillan, Moore, OF Ala
nance, Morrill,, Painter, Rea, Robbins. Robin
son, Shaver, Simonds, Smith, of Allegheny,
Smith, of Wayne, Stevens, Thompson and Whit
ley-36. sA --..rta,Elt
The House adjourned. "4H- r..
In the Senate, Tuesday, Nov. 80, 1869:
Mr.. LAssITER, for the Committee to whom
was referred the several memorials respecting
the State credit, having the same under consid-
Grafton, reported series of joint resolutions as
follows: at. -if-
WHEREAS, Rumors exist which are calculated
and intended to imperil the good name and hon.
or of North Carolina The General Assembly
deems it appropriate to declare solemniy,
l. That the public debt legally and honorably
contracted before and since the war is regarded
as inviOlab.e and shall never be questioned.
H. That aside from any consideration and COM
mon honesty, we deem the Reputation of any
part OF this debt would be the most fatal calanl-
ity in every view which could befall the State,
it would PROSTATE at blow public and private
credit, it would utterly ruin public and private
industry,it would irretrievably debase the public
and private conscience.
ILL., That the present Indebtedness of the
State by the legislative policy of all parties,
State Government, the policy inspired and die
tated we believe fy an honest and patriotic de-
sire to develop our large resources which are
amply adequate to redeem all our pecuniary OBJ
legations and ultimately render North Carolina
as rich in material wealth as she has hitherto
been In good faith.
w. That priority gives to what are know as
special tax bonds, arises from a. constitutional
requirement which we could not avoid in Great
ing that part of the debt, but we declare once
more in the most solemn manner our purpose to
hold equally valid and sacred all our securities
whether known as old, or new, or special tax.
V. That the General Assembly itself to secure
economy in the public expenditures, more rigor-
GUS accountability of public officers, a faithful
application OF all public money, and a restora-
tion as speedily as our circumstances will allow
of our public credit.
Mr.. ETHERIDGE moved suspension of the
rules In order TO put the resolution on its pas
sage.
Agreed to, yeas &c, nays 10.
The resolution passed by the following vote:
Ycas-Messrs. Beasley, Brogden, Blythe, Col
arIyr Gall
way, Harrington, Hyman, Jones of Columbus
Jones OF Wake, Lassiter, Legg, Long, Love,
Mason, Martndale, Moore of Carteret, Moore of
Yancey, Murphy, Richardson, Respass, Scott,
Smith, Stephens, Sweet and Winstead-29.
Nays-Messrs. Barnes, Beall, Beeman, Gra-
ham, Jones of Mecklenburg, Lindsay, Meichor,
and Wilson's
communication from J. B. Eavcs, rendering
his resignation as Senator from the 3Sth district,
was read.
Mr.. FoRkNER moved that it be accepted.
Agreed to.
Mr.. HYMAN introduced q resolution to with
draw the State bonds from market.
Mr. BLYTHE introduced resolution, that no
member of the General Assembly shall be allow
ed any per diem during his absence from the
Senate, except in case of sickness, or detention
on business connected with the General Assem-
blo Laid over.
In the House, Tuesday, Nov. 80:
Accommodation from the Attorney General
was read, giving an opinion on the liability Of
the homestead for executions arising out of tort
or crime.
Mr.. LEARY. submitted petition from certain
citizens of Fayetteville and Cumberland County,
asking relief from the tax imposed upon Fire In
surance Companies organized out of the State.
Referred to Committee on Finance
Fayorably to resolution to remunerate loyal
citizens for losses of property destroyed by the
National army;
Bill to authorize the Commissioners of Craven
county to levy special tax for the building Of
bridges, was, at the request of its mover, post.
poned for one day.
Resolution in favor of the Sheriff of Nash
county was, on motion of Mr.. Leary, referred
to the Committee on Finance. ......
Bill to amend the act in reference to the Yves
tern Turnpike, (giving the commissioners o
Buncombe county power to put toll gate any.
where on the line of said turnpike,) passed its
second reading, yeas Al, nays %.
Resolution, by Mr. WILLIAMSON, in regard tc
| poll tax Qimiting 1t to S2) was, on motion o.
| Mr.. Morris, referred to the Judiciary Commit
| tee.
| Resolution, by Mr.. PAINTER, reducing the pei
| diem of members of the General Assembly ani
the salaries of State and county officers, was, or
motion of MIR. Stevens, indefinitely postponed
Mr.. JUSTICE, OF Rutherford, under suspen
sion of the rules, called up code bill in reference
| to ferries, roads and bridges.
On motion OF Mr.. FEREBEE, the bill was re
| ferred to select committee of five.
Mr. BARNETT called up bill providing tor tn,
sale of the States interest in the North Carolini
and the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroads
| and moved its reference to the Finrnec Commit
| tee.
Mr. SEYMOUR moved to indefinitely postpon,
| the bill. 4.
Mr. BARNETT hoped the bill would be referred
and opposed its indefinite postponement. If
sale should eventually be determined on, ther
was possibly chance of getting some ten o
roads, and thereby the State debt could be re
| duced that much.
Messrs. Stillcy and Moore of Chowan mad
remarks in favor OF tho reference.
Mr.. DURHAM was opposed to sale of tn
roads, but if there was any chance of getting tn
sum mentioned by the gentleman from Persol
(Mr. Barnett be might agree to sale.
| Mr.. SEYMOUR said that there was an effort be
ing made to place different classes of the Stat
bonds on different grounds-that the old one
were constitutional, and the new ones unconsti
tutional. The bill proposed that members shoul
and had adgreatlyEmpaired the State credit, &C..
also took substantially the same ground as tina
advanced by the gentleman from Johnston mi
Pou) last week. He believed the present wa
not the time to say single word in reference I
a sale of the States interest in the roads. Publ
|
simple introduction of this measure would
deprecated as a misfortune by the people of th
State. He had made the motion to test th
sense of the House, and hoped that it woul
prevail.
After some lurthcr debate, the motion to in
definitely postpone was lost.
The motion to refer to Finance Committe
then prevailed.
Resolution, by Mr.. Morris, reducing per dicI
was, on motion OF Mr.. Stevens, indefnitcl
postposed.
Resolution, by Mr.. Farrow, in favor of th
tax collector of Hyde county, and the Sheri
OF Chatham county, was, on motion of Mr.. Ho
gin, referred to the Finance Committee.
Resolution instructing the Judiciary Commi
tee to report what legislation is necessary f
the transfer of certificates OF stock sold und'
execution, &C., was, on motion of Mr.. Stille
referred to the judiciary Committee.
Bill to allow the sheriffs of Polk and Ruthe
ford counties further time to settle with Il
county treasurer, was on motion OF Mr.. Procto
referred to the Finance Committee.
Bill to further protect the States interest in Il
different railroads of the State, and to requi
accountabilitv on the part of their officers, W
on motion of Mr.. Graham, referred to the
nance Committee.
Resolution extending t ime of the sheriff
Hertford county to settle with the State Tres
urer, was, on motion OF Mr.. Snipes, referred
the Committee on Counties and Townships.
Bill to amend the act concerning TOWNSHIP
was, on motion of Mr.. Stilley, referred to t
,l committee last named
Bill In relation to removing distractions
Lumber river, passed second reading, and urd
a suspension of the rules its third reading.
, | Bill to amend the act to prohibit the sale
intoxicating liquors on the Western N. c. RI
road was read. &3L
Mr.. AMEs moved to amend by inserting
|, words provided this amendment shall not
! ! ply to hotels" Adopted.
Asamended, the bill passed its second re-
ing, and under the suspension of the rules,
third reading.
In the Senate, Wednesday, Dec. l, '6
Mr.. BLYTHE: bill entitled au act to all
landholders to consolidate their lines. Refer
to the Committee on Judiciary. ~ -r
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to
| oto fha ha