The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-03-17
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, March 8.

MONDAY, March 8.
The House met at 10 O'Clock.
The SPEAKER in the Chair.
PRAYER by Rev. Mr.. Shaver.
The Journal was approved.
Leaves of absence were were granted to
Messrs. Hawkins and Barnes.
Mr.. HAWKINS, from the Committee on
Enrolled bills, reported the following bills
correctly enrolled; and they were thereupon
signed by the speaker:
Act to incorporate the Wilmington Steam
Fire Engine Company, and act to amend
Chap. 2, Title 10, Code of Civil Procedure.
Mr.. SINCLAIR, from the Committee on
Private bills, reported without recommen-
,lation the bill to prevent the depletion of
breeds of feathered birds. Referred to the
Committee ON Propositions and Grievances.
Also, favorably, bill authorizing a public
road and toll bridge in the county of Bla-
den.
Mr.. SEYMOUR, from the Judiciary Com
mittee, reported bill to repeal all acts ofthe
General Assembly, and ordinances of the
Convention, passed since the 1st of May,
1861, suspending the statute of limitations,
recommending that it be referred to the
Committee on Relief Agreed to. Bill to
regulate the drawing Of jurors; bill concern
ing claims against the several counties of
the State; bill to stay executions, and bill
concerning orphans and destitute children,
with recommendation that they do not pass
Mr. PARKER presented the report OF sur
vey of the commissioners of Northampton
county Referred.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. MOORE, of Chowan: Bill to au-
thorize the sale of the town commons in the
town of Edenton. Referred to the commit
mittee on Corporations. Bill to construct a
railroad from Edenton to Suffolk. Referred
to the committee on Internal Improve
ments. ... .-.
By Mr.. HoDeIN: Resolution concerning
per diem. Calendar.
Bill making an appropriation for the
University was made special order for
Monday next at II O'Clock.
The report of the committee of conference
on the bill to provide for the collection of
taxes by the State and by the several coun-
ties of the State, &C., was taken up, and
after short debate, concurred in.
The homestead bill was taken up, and,
ON motion of Mr.. FRENCH, referred to a
special committee of five, and made spe-
cial order for II A. NJ. tomorrow.
The SPEAKER appointed the following as
the committee Messrs. Moore, of Chowan,
Jarvis, Seymour, Bowman, and Harris, of
Wake.
; On motion of Mr.. FRENCH, the rules were
suspended, and bill supplemental to an act
to amend the charter of the Wilmington,
! Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad C0mpa-
nv. ratified on the Goth day of January,
! 1869, was taken up.
) After half an hour spent in the discussion
, of motions to print and refer, &C., the bill
was laid on the table on motion of Mr..
MOORE, of Chowan.
The following gentlemen recorded their
names in the affirmative upon the passage
of the resolution ratifying the proposed
amendment to the Constitution of the Uni
ted States, styled article Is: Messrs. Down
ing, Harris of Franklin, Parker, Reynolds,
Sinclair and Morris; and Mr.. Shaver in the
negative.
Mr.. PARKER said: Mr.. Speaker, desire
to record nv vote on the 18th article of the
Constitution of the United States, favoring
equality of all men before the law without
distinction of race, color or condition, hav-
/ ing commended for it when "days were dark
and friends were few" Now, in the sunshine
. OF popular favor, have no hesitation in vo-
ting aye.
! The bill concerning the settlement of the
estates of deceased persons was taken up
and considered by sections, read through,
various amendments adopted, and passed
third reading.
Message from the Senate announced con-
currence in several House bills, without
amendment; and bill authorizing the North
Western North Carolina Railroad company
to receive subscriptions to complete its road,
with amendments Concurred in.
Also transmitted for consideration Senate
bill to incorporate the Swift Island Manu-
featuring Company. Referred to the COM
mittee on Corporations. And bill to estab-
lish board of public charities &c. Referred
to the committee on the Judiciary.
Message from the Senate announced con-
currence in bill in regard to obtaining di-
vorces, with amendments. Calendar.
Bill to incorporate the Davidson Railroad
Company, with amendment. Amendment
concurred in. s.'
On motion of MI. FRENCH, the rules were
suspended, and bill concerning townships
was taken up, ana made special order fol
III tomorrow.
Mr.. STEVENS reported favorably bill fol
the protection of planters.
The House adjourned until " o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
On motion of Mr.. MCMILLAN, the rule.
were suspended, and the bill for the pro
lection of planters was taken up. THE bill
provides for the inspection by officers ap
pointed by the Governor, of guano brought
into the State for sale. Passed its several
readings.
On motion of Mr.. MALONE, the rules wer'
suspended, and the bill requiring Judges o
the Superior Courts to hold their courts un
til Thursday of the second week of the tern
was taken up.
Mr.. JUSTICE, of Rutherford, moved to la,
the bill on the table. r SYST
Mr.. LEARY called for the yeas and navs
and they were ordered, and being taken, tn
motion to table prevailed by vote of yeas
80, nays 80. -
! On motion of Mr.. FRENCH, the rules wer
suspended, and the bill to establish the rat