The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-28

TOT cOunSel ana young unSu IOF war. l
want the House to pass this bill rs it
comes from the committee" He went on
to describe in beautiful language how the
country had honored George Washington
for his services in the struggle for free
dom. Passing on TO the war of 1872, he
recalled the deeds of General Jackson
at New Orleans. and" he said, he was
made President. wish to touch the lips
OF the poet laureate OF the House, the
gentleman from Halifax (Mr Parkr) and
quote a little poetry about General Jack
son "
Mr. jenkins then referred to the Mex
lean War which gained California to the
country, "a territory OF more wealth
than all the GolcOndas Ct the East OF
mines of South America, and Taylor was
elected President
"AlI these was, except the first one,
pale in insigniticance before the great
fratoricidal struggle OF lSGl-65. ar
proud TO see this House so ready 10 PEN
sion the heroes of that war. They are
our wards, souvenirs OF the lost cause.
Let us embalm their deeds in undying
song, and chiscl them upon imperishaDie
marble. Let US swell in grander strains
the giant anthem OF their glory.
Mr.. jenkins was listened 10 with the
greatest interest and heartily applauded
wnen he finished.
Speaker Moore had now called MIR. Rus
sell of Durham, who is an old Confed-
crate soldier, to preside during the dis
cus$iOn.
MIR. Ebbs sIokr warmly in behalf of
the widows who had married since the
war. women who had waited until the
close of the war 10 marry men fighting
in the cause.
Mr.. Carraway said he hoped The hill
as amended by Mr.. Russell would be
passed, as ii cleared the decks OF all
deserters Il understand a certain Leg
is!ature here put some $50 on the roll
by special legislation men who wore the
blue. II by sending these men before
the county boards for examination, we
may have enough then To do something
for the widows who have married since
the war, that amendment would be an
excellent one"
He went on and made a short, but
very effective speech, punctuated with I
great deal of humor. Much laughter and
applause greeted him.
Mr.. Alexander said there never had
been bill ne would support more heart
lily, Tor it helped every needy Confederate
soldier.
MIR. Blythe said that since the day
before he had seen the necessity OF an
arnendment such as the one oflered bY
the gentleman from Randolph As Il mat
ter of justice, the widow of one soldier
was IS much entitled 10 pension a.
the WIDOW Of another.
Mr.. Parker said he was aware that
many OF the soldiers had married just
after the war, and that it would be
hardship upon them to exclude them
from the provisions of the bill. The time
ought TO be extended to 1862
Mr. Blalock said ;hat question was
discussed in the committee and il was
decided that the line had TO be drawn
osmewhere he was willing 10 risk his
widow and all others.
in future he might be willing TO pass
bill for the benefit of such cases He
himself had not married Immediately
after the war, but since then he had
had the misfortune or the good fortune
TO marry three OF the best women in the
world He then called the previous ques-
tion, which was on the amendment Of
fered by Mr. Parker, changing the time
from 1865 TO 1865. The amendment wa
lost by vote of u TO rs.
air Parker then made an eloquent
speech in behalf of the old soldiers
THE JOURNAL.
The House was called to order AT 10
o'clock by Speaker Moore, and opened
with prayer by Rev. G. T. Adams. OF the
Central Methodist church, this city
The reading of the journal was Gls.
pensed with.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.
BY Mr.. Graham. from twenty-four citi-
zans of Granville asking for the incor-
poration OF Kew Hope church and the
prohibition OF the sale of liquor within
TWO miles thereof. Also petition 0 pro-
hibit the sale of liquor within two miles
Of New Hope church.
Br Mr.. Pearce, from citizens Of Craven
asking for the Incorporation Of Mcseley
Creek chapel.
By Mr.. Allen, OF Wayne, from certain
cclCred citizens in regard to a rcforma
tory.
BY Mr.. Hood, from quarterly meeting
Of Friends in Wayne, in regard to the
criminal insane.
BY Mr.. Stewart, petition of 522 names
that liquor be not sold in Harnett county.
by Mr.. Ebbs from certain citizens OF
Macon Madison, Mitchell and Moore coun>
ties, asking for modification in the cleo
tion in the election Law.
By Mr.. Ebbs. from certain citizens Of
North Carolina, asking for notifications
in election law
BY Mr. Ebbs, from certain citizens Of
Transylyania. Jones and Johnston coun-
ties, asking for notifications in election
law.
Br Mr. Carraway, from certain citizens
OF Pink Hill township, Lenoir county,
asking relief from tramway fires.
by Mr. MacKethan, from certain citi-
zcns OF Cumberland. against abolishng
the office of standard keeper for Cum
berland.
Leave of absence was granted Mr.. Bur
lison OF Mitchell.
Shannonhouse. of Mecklenburg, to lp-
point justices of the peace in Meckleh-
burg county.
Carraway, of Lenoir, 10 prohibit sale
and manufacture of intoxicating liquors
within two miles OF New Hope church.
Lenoir county, petition accompanying.
Carraway, TO amend chapter c49. Laws
OF 1889, regarding the o5strh5;ins CT
Moccasin River. Lencr county.
Carlton, of Duplin, to appoint eertain
justices of the pace for Dr3i;a colniy.
Watts, of lredell. by request TO annex
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