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,' ' r- -' :-. ' " ' ! ' (Concluded from fourth page.) Mr. MeKoy , from the same, asking to be dischar ged from the further consideration of the resolution respecting Prison Charges. Discharged accordingly. Mr. Houston, from the same, against the bill to amend the 119th sec. 54th chap. Rev. Code. NEW BILLS, C. Mr. Pitchford offered a resolution to refund over paid moneys to Geo. R. Sledge, of Warren. Refer red to the committee on claims. Mr. Cunningham introduced a bill to authorize the construction of a common enclosure around the lands of certain citizens of Person county. Placed on file. Mr. Bledsoe, a bill to amend the 115th chapter of the Rev. Code, entitled Vice and Immorality. Re ferred to the judiciary committee. Mr. Ward, a bill to amend the act of 1825, con cerning the town of Trenton, Jones county. Prop ositions and grievances. Mr. Person, a bill to authorize the Petersbnrg railroad company to build a railroad from Gary sburg to Wcldon, and to construot a bridge. Internal Im provements. Mr. Edney, a bill to extend the time of payment Of certain entries and the taking of grants on the same. Judiciary. Mr. Blount, a bill to incorporate the Pitt county Female Institute. Corporations. ENGROSSED BILLS FROM THE HOUSE. A message received from the House transmitting a large number of engrossed bills and resolutions, which were severally read the first time and refer red, and which will be noted on their second reading. WILMINGTON, CHAKLOTTE A RUTHERFORD KOAD. Mr. Bledsoe moved to reconsider the vote by which was passed on yesterday his amendment to the bill to amend the charter of the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad Company. He did so, he said, at the request of friends of that bill, but he did not pledge himself thereby to vote against the amend ment hereafter. He had offered the amendment in pursuance of a determination to make no further ap propriations of public moneys without providing the means to meet them. It had been stated yesterday by Mr. Steele that the finance committee were mak ing provision to meet the interest on the bonds called for by this bill, and that being the case he saw no harm in the amendment, and he could not see why the friends of the bill should object to it. So far as he (Mr. B..) was concerned, he was resolved that if the present Legislature should make any appropria tions they should take the responsibility of providing the means of meeting them. Mr. Ashe moved to postpone the question of re consideration till Monday next, when the bill would be taken up. Agreed to. WESTERN N. C. RAILROAD. The special order, the bill to amend the charter of the Western N. C. Railroad company was postponed. On motion of Mr. Houston, on account of the ab sence of many friends of the measure, and made the special order for Tuesday next at 12 o'clock. Message from the House transmitting a message from the Governor and a report from Mr Percival, architect, relative to the condition of the Capitol buildings, and proposing a joint select committee on the subject Concurred in. TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY. Also, a message from the House transmitting a long list of candidates for the 12 Trusteeships of the University, and stating that the House would vote on the return of the messenger. Nominations were now added in the Senate which increased the list to about 100, but which of course were too late as the House was by this time voting. The Senate then proceeded to vote, but the result was not announced up to the hour of adjournment BILLS ON TUEIR SECOND HEADING. The following bills passed their second reading: The engrossed bill to incorporate the Cherokee county turnpike company ; The bill to prescribe the duties of Executors and Administrators ; The engrossed bill requiring the day of receiving and executing to be noted on justice's process, amen ded by striking out " receiving." HORSE STEALING. The engrossefl bill from the House to prevent horse stealing was now taken up. It proposed to punish for the first offence by whipping at the com mon whipping post ; for the second, branding on the forehead the mark of a horse-shoe, which mark was to be used in bar of benefit of clergy for a subse quent offence, and for the third offence hanging. The committee reported against its passage. Mr. McDonald moved to amend by striking out " hung'' for the third jffence, and inserting " crapp ed." Mr. Ramsay denounced the practice of branding and " crapping" as relics of barbarism he would prefer sending the thief to the grave at once by means of the gallows. The amendmrnt was- rejected. Mr. McDonald supported the bill as a protection to property. He spoke at some length in favor of branding he would send the thief through the world, like Cain, with the brand upon his brow that men might know him. Mr. Steele asked Mr. McDonald if he was histori cally correct in placing the impression of a horse shoe ou the brow of Cain. (Laughter.) It was cer tainiy news to him. Mr. Leach moved to amend by applying the same penalties in the case of stealing an ox or an ass. (Laughter.) Mr. Worth opposed the bill, and moved its indefi nite postponement Mr. Turner said our code used to be called the " bloody code," but it had been somewhat cleansed by enlightened legislation. He hoped this bill would not pass. Mr. Houston said it was the opinion of the com mittee who had reported on the bill, that it came in conflict with the 10th sec, of the Bill of Rights, which declared against "cruel and unusual pun ishments," and would therefore be inoperative ; and they also thought it a discrimination in favor of one species of property over all others, and was there fore unjust The question recurred on the indefinite postpone ment Mr. Davis called for the ayes and noes. The vote resulted 42 to 1 Mr. McDonald voting against the indefinite postponement The engrossed bill to prevent the felling of timber in Tuckahoe and Trent rivers was read the second time and passed, and On motion of Mr. Ward, the third time also, un der a suspension of the rules. The engrossed bill making husbands responsible for the debts of their deceased wives passed its sec ond reading. COALFIELDS BILL. The bill to aid in the construction and equipment of the Western and Coalfields Railroad, was, On motion of Mr. Giimore; informally passed over. Also the bill concerning the county courts of Cumberland and Duplin, . On motion of Mr. Houston, the question being on their third reading. OATHS OF CLERKS OF ASSEMBLY. The bill requiring clerks of Assembly to subscribe certain oaths, was now taken up. Mr. Donnell moved to amend by requiring the principal clerks to take a simple oath of office " faith fully to keep the journals of Assembly," and to ad minister to the best of their ability the duties of their office. Mr. Steele thought it quite as necessary that the assistant clerks should take the oath giving his reasons for it and suggested an amendment to that effect Mr. Donnell accepted the amendment, and the bill as amended passed its third reading and was sent to the House for its concurrence. s This ended the business on the file. On motion of Mr. Martin, the bill to open the Yadkin river to the passage of fish was made the special order for Wednesday next at 12 o'clock. Mr. Cunningham moved a suspension of the rules to put on its passage his bill to authorize certain citizens of Person county to construct a common en closure. Agreed to, and the bill passed its second and third readings and was ordered to be engrossed. On motion of Mr. Steele, the Senate adjourned till 10 o'clock to-morrow. HOUSE OF COMMONS. A few minutes past 10 o'clock the House was call ed to order. MEMORIALS. Mr. Fries, from certain citizens of Forsvth county. asking that county courts be restrained from grant ing 1 ', k l;n,.n myr. noiaciaw, irom certain citizens of Watauga nnty, relative to the site of the County Buildings. REPORTS FROM STANDING GOMUITTRFK I Messrs. Dortcfi, Hargnpre, Retting, Ken and Vol. XXV. No. 2. R. Caldwell presented reports from the judiciary committee. Messrs. Moore, of Martin, and Hill, of Halif ix, presented reports from the committee on corpora tions and currency ; and Mr. Fries, from the committee on finance.; KESOLUITONS. Mr. Simpson introduced resolution that a mes sage be sent to the Senate, proposing to give our po litical opponents four out of the 12 Trustees to be elected. On motion of Mr. Dancey, it was laid on the table. A resolution concerning certain entries of Chero kee lands, was taken up on its third reading, and after some debate between Messrs. Walser, Woodfin, Morehead and T. R. Caldwell, it was referred to the committee on the judiciary. NEW BILLS. The following new bills were read the first time : Mr. Bryan, of New Hanover, to incorporate the Howard Relief Fire Engine Company. Mr. Morgan, concerning public mills. Mr. T. R. Caldwell, for the benefit of minors. Mr. Gentry, to extend the time for perfecting ti tles in certain cases. Mr. Dula, to alter the line between Burke and Caldwell counties. Mr. Thornburg, to declare certain parts of Uwher ria river a lawful fence. Mr. Alison, to alter and amend the chapter in the Rev. Code, entitled Patrol. Mr. Dancy, to increase the authority of the com missioners of Tawboro'. Mr. Norwood, to punish usury in certain cases. Mr. Lcffers, to increase the powers of the commis sioners of Beaufort with regard to Pilots. BILLS ON THEIR SECOND READING. The following bills were read the second time : The bill for the relief of W. A. Winburn. Passed. The bill to amend the charter of the Fayetteville and Albemarle Plankroad Company. Passed. The Senate resolution in favor of Theodore Sehrea der. Passed. The Senate resolution in favor of Sarah A. John son. Passed. The Senate bill concerning the Sheriff of Cabar rus. Passed. The Senate bill to incorporate the Long Acre Guards. Passed. The bill to charter the town of Webster. Passed, The bill to charter the University Railroad Com pany. Passed. The bill to amend the charter of the town of Eden ton. Passed. The Senate bill to amend the Rev. Code, relative to Wills and Testaments. Passed. The Senate bill to amend the laws concerning pub lic roads in Henderson and Buncombe. Passed. The Senate bill to alter the terms of Court in Jones county, Passed. The Senate bill to amend the 2d sec, 28th chap. of the Rev. Code, entitled County Revenue ani t harges. 1 'assed. The Senate bill to i amend the cliarteofi Fear Bank. Passed. The Senate bill to amend the 28th sec. 7th chap. of the Rev. Code, entitled Attachments and Shi liens. Passed. The bill for the relief of the Fire Department in Newbern. Passed. The bill for the relief of Common Schools in' Orange and Wake counties. Passed. t Mr. Outlaw moved toreconsid r the vote rejecting the bill concerning constables in Cherokee county, -which being adopted, On motion of Mr. Walker, it was referred to the judiciary committee. UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES At twelve o'clock the House proceeded to ballot for twelve Trustees of the University. A large number of names were proposed. The committee to superintend the election, made no report at the hour of adjournment RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO SMALL NOTES. Mr. McKay, that the committee on Finance en quire into the expediency of allowing the different Banks to issue five per cent, or their capital stock in one dollar bills, and five per cent in two dollar bills. This privilege to be extended to all the Banks upon their paying into the Treasury such tax as may be fixed by law. Adopted. A number of private bills which passed their second reading on yesterday, were read again, pass ed, and sent to the Senate. The bill to establish the new county of Lillington, was rejected on its third reading yeas 51, nays 5ft. The liill to provide for a survey of a railroad from French Broad river to the Tennessee line, was taken up on its third reading. Mr. Fagg moved to postpone to the 2!ith of March. Mr. Love opposed the motion, and wished to know Mr. F.'s reason for the motion. Rejected. Mr. Fagg again pressed for a postponement, Which was warmly opposed by Messrs. Brvson and T. R Caldwell. Mr. Fagg moved to make it the special order for the 13th inst, at 11 o'clock, and in doing so made some allusion to Mr. Caldwell's course on internal improvements, which called up Mr. Caldwell in a very sharp reply. Mr. Fagg was replying when the Speaker inter fered. After a few remarks from Mr. Bryson in support of the bill, the House adjourned a few minutes be fore two o'clock, without coming to a decision. Friday, Jan. 7, 1859. SENATE. The Senate was called to order shortly after 10 o'clock. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. Mr. McDowell, from the committee on education and the literary fund, reported favorably on the bill to incorporate the trustees of the North Carolina College. Mr. Dillard, from the committee on corporations, favorably on the bill to amend the charter of the N. C. Mutual Insurance Company, &c. Mr. Humphrey, from the same committee, favora bly on the bill to incorporate Pollocksville Lodge A. Y. M. Mr. Houston, from the committee on the judicia ry, a resolution relative to the distribution of the 2d vol. of the Revised Statutes. TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY. Mr. Walkup, from the joint select committee to superintend the election of Trustees of the Univer sity, offered a report from which it appeared that Gov. Ellis and M. W. Ransom, Esq., had been elec ted. No other choice resulted 80 votes being nec essary therefore ten trustees yet remain to be elec ted. Report concurred in. EXECUTIVE MANSION. Mr. Edney, from the joint select committee on the executive mansion, reported the furniture and buil-. dings to be in a most deplorable condition the one unfit for use, for the most part, the other almost wholly untenantable. The committee recommend a sale by auction of such portions of the furniture as may be rejected by the Governor, and an appro priation of $2000 with any unexpended moneys in hand, for new furniture and necessary repairs. Mr. Brown thought the amount of the appropria tion too small. He contrasted the bleak and deso late appearance of the Mansion, which he denomina ted the " people's house," with the scores of private residences around it He was not prodigal or pro fuse in his notions of public expenditures ; but it was the duty of the Legislature to make necessary appropriations. The house and grounds in question did not comport with the dignity of the sovereign people of North-Carolina. Mr. Miller, relying on the report of the committee, did not think the house fit. for new furniture. Mr. Edney quite concurred ia the necessity for a new bouse, but something was immediately neces sary. ' Mr. Houston moved to refer the report to the com mittee on public buildings and grounds, with an in struction to report by resolution or otherwise. - Con- RALEIGH, U. C. WEDNES NEW BILLS, 4C. Mr. Blount introduced a resolution in favor of William Whitehead. Referred to the committee on claims. Mr. Davidson, a bill to authorise E. C. Grier, she riff of Mecklenburg, to collect arrearages of taxes. Propositions and grievances. Mr. Miller, a bill to authorise the county court of Caldwell to sell certain lots in the town of Lenoir. Referred. Mr. Leach, a bill to give the election of Trustees of the University to the Board of Trustees of that institution. Education and the literary fund. Mr. Humphrey, a bill to secure bridges from dam age by vessels and flats. Judiciary. Mr. Bledsoe, a bill to amend the charter of Nor mal College, by changing the name to Trinity Col lege, and for other purposes. Corporations. Mr. Leach, a bill to increase the salary of the Comptroller $500 to pay a clerk. Judiciary. Mr. Walkup, a bill to incorporate Pleasant Grove Camp Ground, Union county. Corporations. ENGROSSED BILLS FROM THE HOUSE. A large number of engrossed bills received from the House, which passed their first reading and were appropriately referred, and which will be noted here after. UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES. A message from the House proposing to go forth with into an election for ten trustees for the Univer sity. On motion of Mr. Cunningham, the message was laid on the table. COUNTY OF ALLEGHANY. The bill to lay off and establish, out of a portion of Ashe, a new county by the name of Alleghany, being the special order, was now taken up, the ques tion being on Us second reading. The committee reported favorably on the bill. Mr. Dobson urged its passage. The people of Ashe were unanimously in favor of it. It proposed a central division of the county, which was 80 miles long, and from the lower end of which the distance to the county seat was 50 to 53 miles. The coun try was rough and mountainous; and there lay be tween this lower portion of the county and the coun ty seat .New river, a turbulent and rapid stream, blocked up with ice in winter, when two of the county courts and one superior court were held rendering it frequent that the people were unable to attend the courts. Mr. Dobson then addressed him self to the question as to whether the passage of the bill would affect the representation of any other county in the .State. He did not believe it would; if he thought so, he would at once abandon the bill. At the last apportionment Ashe had a population of 8539, 21 19 more than the necessary amount for one representative. The federal emulation of Wat-iufi , i i o Tal ought now to have a federal population of 14,000. In 1850, the vote of Ashe for Governor was 1050; in 1854, 1221 ; in 185fi, 1442 ; and the last vote for the Legislature was 1020. The vote for governor in 1850 was used as a test in the apportionment, and gave a population of 9 for each voter. The vote of last summer, according to this ratio, gave Ashe a population of 15.120, and that population entitles her to two members in the House of Com mons. And arguing from this data, Mr. D. said that at the next apportionment she WOTrjd hafftpon ' ulation enough to entitle her to three "members in stead of two. He contended tfiaT the "creation of new counties did not necessarily add to the repre sentation. Surry had lost a member by her divi sion. Mr. Dobson dwelt on this and continued to show the increase of population in Ashe by a refer ence to Mr. Wiley's last report on common schools, which gave only live counties in the State as con taining more children than Ashe fit by age to go to school. And to account for this rapid increase he alluded to the emigration from Virginia counties ad jacent in which land sold at not less than $10 per acre, to Ashe where as good lands were bought at $2 ; while the poll tax in the border county, Gray son, was (4,60, and in Ashe about $1. In conclu sion he appealed to the Senate to consult the happi ness and prosperity of a large number of their fellow-citizens, as they could not by the act do any possible injury to the representation of any other county. The committee had carefully examined the facts and figure1- of the case and weie fully satis fied of the justice of the demand. Mr. Brown supported the bill. No case could be more clear or better entitled to the consideration of the Legislature. A great principle of popular rights underlay these questions; and he considered that the Legislative body was not at liberty to disregard that principle where the necessity for the removal of grievances was shown. He treated the question of population. He believed the increase in Ashe had been more than 0:1 per cent, and gave his rea sons for it Some people, he said, were incredu lous of this increase ; but he considered it easy of solution : the prices of lands, taxation, &c, in bor dering counties were relied on. He considered the question of population made out beyond all doubt. The Bill of Rights guarantied redress of grievances, and it did more it enjoined a duty to redress them. In reference to the question of distance from the seat of justice, he considered it a sacred duty to bring justice to the doors of our citizens as far as practicable. And was that doing so, he asked, to compel them to climb mountains, encounter streams, and snows, and ice? it amounted to closing the doors of justice to a large portion of the people of North Carolina. He continued at length to review the facta, and concluded with a stirring appeal in fa vor of the passage of the bill. Mr. Pool, if satisfied that the county had popula tion enough to entitle her to two members in the House, would not say a word in opposition to the bill. He proceeded to argue that she had not suffi cient population and to correct the figures of Mr. Dobson. There were 1 7 counties in the State larger than Ashe, and 1 1 nearly as large ; and if the argu ment as to distance applied to that county it equally applied to all these. He alluded to the difficulties of reaching the seats of justice, and said there were counties in me cast in wnicii men nau 10 travel nearly 100 miles to court in open boats and canoes, who might be seen arriving there in winter, not on ly drenched with water but covered with ice. Yet these men asked for no division of their counties they stood upon the compromises of the constitu tion. He disclaimed all sectional feelings in this matter, and looked at the question on its merits. There were 40 counties in the State with a greater population than Ashe, and could it be supposed all , of them could be divided ? In answer to Mr. Brown, he acknowledged the great right of petition; and while he considered it the duty of the representa tive to examine and carefully consider matters com plained of, he denied it was compulsory on the Le gislature to redress them unless they found it for the public good. Mr. Brown replied to the misconstructions of Mr. Pool, and set him right in regard to his figures. Mr. Leach opposed the bill. Mr. Dobson warmly replied to Mr. Pool, and dis cussed what he termed that Senator's inconsistencies and the fallacies of his position. Mr. Lane stated the reasons which actuated the committee. They were satisfied of the requisite population for two members of the House. He, Mr: L., would vote for the bill. Mr. Carmichael was opposed to the bill. He did not believe it would be to the advantage of the peo ple, nor did he believe the county had the requisite population, though the latter consideration Was of little importance. He believed, however, the popu lation would be sufficient by the next apportion ment. Mr. Miller concurred with Mr. Carmichael, sad would rote against the bill . Mr. Edney administered a sharp rap on the f kiiwskkw to-Messrs: Carmichael and-Millery as vita- til On U'flU T'"H; c hi 1'iH I,,.,, f... nouulatioii. from 1840 to 1850. 4500 a n mercaan 11 lit' (:' t I'lT I't nt u4iih. tU.. uvunira ittrfMM ihMiMli. I I utn me mate uxu ueen um 13 per cent. lie msis- 1 ted thai ncoordme to this ratio of increase. Ashe . A .1. - . I 1 1 1. . 1- . WW 1 DAY. JANUARY 12, 1859. .' 1 ' 1 . . '.II The vote was then taken and resulted in the pas sage of the bill 24 to 20, as follows : For the bill. Messrs. Battle, Brown, Davidson, Davis, Dobson, Douthitt, Edney, Giimore, Houston, Humphrey, Lane, Lankford, Martin, McDonald, Mc Dowell, M'Koy.MiUs, Ramsay, Rein hard t, Straughan, Thomas, Turner, Ward, and Worth 24. Against the bill. Messrs. Blount, Uarmichael, Cherry, Cowpcr, Cunningham, Dillard, Donnell, Flanner, Gorrell, Guyther, Leach, Miller, Person, Pitchford, Pool, 8peight, Steele, Taylor, Walkup, and AVilliams 20. Messrs. Boyd and Whitaker paired off. Mr. Davis moved to reconsider the vote by which was indefinitely postponed the bill to prevent horse stealing; Rejected. On motion of Mr. Lane, the Senate adjourned till 10 o'clock to-morrow. HOUSE OF COMMONS. The House assembled at the usual hour. MEMORIALS. Mr. Fleming, a memorial from 200 citizens of Wa tauga county against the removal of the county site. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES. Mr. Dortch, from the judiciary committee. Mr. Bryan, of Craven, from the committee on claims. Mr. Baird, from the same committee. Mr. Scales, adversely to the resolution in favor of R. J. Mitchell, of Granville. Mr. Hargrove moved the resolution should be re ferred to the committee on the judiciary. Adopted. Mr. Scales, from the same committee, asked to be discharged from the further consideration of the res olution in favor of A. Morrison. Agreed to. Mr. Hall, of Warren, from the committee on claims, reported favorably on the resolution in favor of Norwood, Parker & Co. UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES. The committee to superintend the election of Trus tees, reported that only two were elected, Governor Ellis and M. W. Ransom, of Northampton. HOURS OF MEETING. The resolution that the House meet at 10 o'clock and adjourn at 2, and meet again at 7 o'clock P. M., was read, and on motion of Mr. Outlaw, was amend ed to meet sj 10 A. M. and adjourn at 3 P. M., and in this form was adopted. EXECUTIVE MANSION. Mr. Dancy, from tlve joint select committee ap pointed to examine the furniture of the Executive Mansion, reported a resolution authorizing the Gov ernor to sell such portions of the furniture as are unfit for use, and to have new furniture supplied, the mansion lisrhtcd with gas. and such other re pairs done as may be necessar-, at an expense not exceeding $2,0Ki, along with the unexpended bal ance of former appropriations and the amount aris ing from the sales of the furniture. Read the first itimc, and the rules being suspended, passed its sec- ind and third readings. NEW BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS. The following new bills and resolutions were read tic first time and referred : Mr. Harrington, in favor of Martha Spears ; Mr. Martin, in favor ol h. btaley ; Jr. Mchoy, in favor of Alex. atson ; Ir. Caldwell, of Guilford, to repeal the 70th chjiptcr of the Revised Code ; Ir. Tomlinson, to incorporate the town of Clay ton, Johnston county; Mr. Stephens, to punish the removal or destruc- 011 of land marks ; Mr. Fries, to incorporate the town of Salem ; Mr. Hill, of Halifax, to prevent the -circulariTm of counterfeit bank bills. This bill authorizes the bank officers to stamp "counterfeit"' on the face of them. Mr. Hill, of St ikes, to prevent the obstruction of fish up Town creek ; Mr. Pritchard, to secure payment of debts from free persons of color ; Mr. Badham, to incorparatc Edcnton Literary As sociation ; Mr. Reeves, to declare Yadkin river a navigable stream ; Mr. Walser, to amend the law of Divorce. Mr. Benbury, a resolution instructing our Sena tors and Representatives in Congress to vote against the repeal of the laws prohibiting the African slave trade. Mr. Moore, of Martin, opposed the resolution as he wished to prevent the waste of public time in discussing the question. He was as much opposed to the opening of the slave trade as the gentleman opposite, and thought the resolution was only a fire brand thrown into the House. He did not propose to enter into a discussion of the question at present, unless it was forced upon him. He withdrew his objection to the resolution. After a few remarks in reply, from Mr. Benbury, the resolution was read the first time and laid on the table. resumed debate. The debate on the bill for a R-iilroad Survey was resumed by Mr. Fagg, who complained of illness, and requested a postponement till the 13th instant. Mr. Love made some remarks in opposition to the motion. Mr. Bryson felt sorry for the opposition given to this bill, and read statements in support of the prac ticability of the route, lie stated that the opinion was prevalent that the proposed route was a mass of mountains. To show that this was not the case, was the object of the bill. The postponement was agreed to. SPECIAL order. Being the bill to establish'a Freehold Homestead, On motion of Mr. Outlaw a substitute for the bill was adopted, the bill postponed, and ordered to be printed. The bill concerning entries of Cherokee lands was read. Mr. Holdsclaw explained its object, and offer ed an amendment, which was accepted. The bill was then rejected on its second reading, yeas 33, nays 40. The bill to improve the public road between Wilkesboro' and Jefferson by Phillip's Gap passed its second reading. CNivERsmr trustees. On motion of Mr. Caldwell, of Guilford, a message was sent to the Senate, proposing to enter forthwith into an election for the remaining vacancies in the Trustees of the University, adopted. Not concurred in by the Senate. BANK OF SALISBURY'. The bill to establish the Bank ' of Salisbury was read. Mr. Reeves offered an amendment, relative to a branch at Mt Airy, Surry county, which was re jected. Mr. Fleming offered a number of amendments to the different clauses, which were adopted. Mr. Fleming then addressed the House in support of the bill. He considered banks as a necessary evil, which was now interwoven with our institutions, and could not be done without But while thus op posed to the principle, he thought that banking privileges ought to be equally distributed through out the community. He said no part of the State wanted banking privileges more than Salisbury. It was an important point before the railroad was built, and had increased in importance, now that it was on the line of our internal improvements. He entered into a statistical statement of the mercantile and manufacturing establishments in the town of Salisbury. He stated the amount of goods sold, mechanical labor and manufactures in Salisbury, amounted last year to $904,000, yet tbeir bank capi tal was less than $125,000 He stated that the people of Salisbury have encouraged public improve ments to the utmost extent of tbeir means, and were now crippled in consequence and were the victims, for two years past, of sharpers and shavers to re lieve them was the object of the bilL Rowan coun ty had subscribed $260,000 to die public works, besides a large number of small subscriptions to similar undertakings. Mr. F. then compared the hanking capital of Salisbury with other towns w the Slate : r ayetteviiie naa $8oo,ow, ureeasooTO , KftNkWUf MWOeiB VHO.WMk flffl Whole Number 1242. Washington $355,000, Wilmington $1,500,000, Yan cey ville 900,000 and Salem $150,000. Mr. Flem ing after commenting ou these facts, made a very lucid statement of the provisions of the bill, and ex plained that the charter was much more restrictive than any other bank charter in the State. - Mr. -Caldwell, of Guilford, would not controvert the statement that there was a pressing necessity for banking facilities in Salisbury. On the contrary he would cheerfully give the people of Salisbury and every other portion of the State banking privileges upon proper principles. Mr. C. then entered at Some length into a general examination of the bank ques tion, in which he was pretty severe upon the system of local banks. At the conclusion of his speech he strongly denounced some of the clauses in the bill underdiscussion. . Mr. Fleming replied at some length, and made an other strong argument in favor of the bill. Mr. Reeves wished for a postponement to consult the people of Mt. Airy. ' fie made a statement of the trade of that place, and contended they were entitled to have a branch bank there, and moved to postpone the bill to the 18th inst. After some remarks in op position by Mr. Fleming, Mr. Reeves introduced an amendment, to' the ef fect that when the people of Mt Airy subscribed $75,000 in gold and silver, the Bank of Salisbury should establish a branch there ; which amendment was adopted. The bill then passed its second reading yeas 63, nays 4(5. The House then adjourned. CORRECTION. In the report of the proceedings of Wednesday, in the House of Commons, Mr. Smallwood was rep resented as reporting adversely to Mr. Caldwell's Relief Bank Bill this was a mistake, the report was in favor of it For the Standard. In the Supreme Conrt, Monday Jan. 3, 1858. On the opening of the Court, the Attorney Gen eral rose and said : May it please your Honors: I beg leave to announce to the Court that a mec ting of the members of the Bar, in attendance on the Supreme Court, was held this morning in the Court room, for the purpose of giving expression to the sense of the loss which the country has sustain ed, by the death of the late lamented and venerable Chief Justice Nash. In obedience to the wishes of the meeting, it be comes my duty to present to the Court, the pream ble and resolutions which were unanimously adop ted. In presenting these resolutions, 1 shall not enter into any extended observations in regard to the character of the deceased, either public or pri vate. He needs no eulogy. ' For nearly forty years he has been in the public service, and in whatever position he has been placed, he has performed the duties devolving upon him, with credit to himself and satisfaction to the public. A man of unsullied private character, he possessed in an eminent de gree, those rare and inestimable qualities both of mind and heart, which must command the respect and esteem of all good men. Whilst we feel a deep j and sincere sorrow, at being separated from such a j man, yet we are to some extent consoled by the re j flection, that he has left behind him an example, ! that will be a beacon light, a polar star to guide suc j ceeding generations in the paths of duty and virtue, j Believing, as I do, that each mt-mber of the Court will heartily concur in the sentiments expressed in I the following resolutions, I beg leave to read them I to the Court. The Attorney General then presented and read ! the following : j At a meeting of the Bar and officers of the Su i preme Court of North Carolina, held at the Court i room, in the Capitol, on Monday the 3d day of Jan i uary 185il, i On motion of Mr. Badger, Hon. William A. Gra I ham was called to the chair and Edmund B. Free- man appointed secretary. On motion, the chairman appointe 1 P. H. Wins : ton, sen., . N. H. Smith, R. S. Donnell, John Pool, ; John II. Bryan, William A. Jenkins and Hamilton C. Jones, a committee to consider and report resolu : tions expressive of the feelings of this meeting on I the death of the late Chief Justice Nash. Mr. Winston, from the committee, reported the fol : lowing preamble and resolutions : ! Frederick Nash, late Chief Justice of the Supreme i Court of North Carolina, having died since the last j term, the members of the bar, and officers of the : Court desire to express their sense of the loss j which the country has sustained, in the death of a magistrate so worthy of the high office, whose duties ; he performed with perfect integrity, and eminent I usefulness and dignity ; and also to give some out ; ward evidence of sincere sorrow for their separation i from a man, whose ardent yet cheerful piety, at once j gave strength and consistency to all his private vir I tues, and to his manners pervading and attractive i gentleness ; which, joined to the more imposing I qualities exhibited by him in his public cmploy ! ments, gained for him universal affection, esteem I and admiration ; therefore resolved, i 1. That the members of this meeting will wear ; the usual badge of mourning during the present j term of the Court. I 2. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased by the chairman of this mee ting. 3. That the Attorney General be desired to pre sent the proceedings of this meeting to the Judges of the Supreme Court, with a request that they be entered on the records of the Court, The preamble and resolutions were seconded by Mr. Badger in a feeling and eloquent address, and after a few impressive remarks from the chairman, were unanimously adopted. The meeting then adjourned. W. A. GRAHAM, Chm'n. E. B. Freeman, Sec'y. V hereupon, Chief Justice Pearson on behalf of the Court replied. Gentlemen of tlte Bar : The members of the Court arc deeply impressed by the sad event to which your proceedings refer, and join in the sentiments to which you have given expression. To very extensive legal learning, ripe scholarship, and an elegant and easy style, Judge Nash united a high sense of moral and religious duty, which gave to him a weight of character, that was calculated to command the confidence of the public for the decis ions of any tribunal of which he was a member. His distinguishing characteristics were firmness and integrity. His urbanity and uniform attention to all the courtesies of social life, endeared him to his associ ates ; and in his death, we feel that we have lost not only our Chief Justice, but a friend. He, had lived the term allotted for human existencethree score years and ten he had filled the measure of his usefulness and honor. We were in some degree prepared, and whilst his demise suggests the most solemn considerations, the feeling of regret should not be as unmitigated, as when one ia suddenly cut off in the prime of life. The Court directs the proceedings of the Bar to be entered on the minutes. Court adjourned until to-morrow morning 10 o' clock. E. B. FREEMAN, CTk. The bill for the relief of the Coalfields Road may be now regarded as a 6xed fact. The vote of yes terday fixes that matter, so far, at least, as the Senate is concerned. How the thing may go in the House is not yet known, but the indications are favorable to the passage of the bill in that body. A correspondent writing from Raleigh, says, and no doubt truly, that Major Giimore, the Senator from Cumberland, deserves the- warmest gratitude of all the friends of the bill for his labors and skill in its ' ' " ! T. tt .gtittark. RALEIGH: SATURDAY, JAN. 8, 1(559." H OLDEN WILSON, Stats Pumas, AND AUTHORIZES PUBLISHERS OF THE LAWS OF THE C51TCB STATES The Deep River Improvemekt. We learn from a friend at Pittsborough, that the steamer John H. Haughten and the lighter Pioneer, have passed up the Cape Fear and Deep Rivers to Egypt ; and hav ing taken in a cargo of coal and iron ore, they ex pect to descend safely and reach Wilmington during the ensuing week. Our correspondent, writing un der date January 6th, says : " The Deep River improvement may now be con sidered fixed fact, for both these boats have passed through every lock, from Fayetteville to Egypt. As I saw both boats at Egypt to-day saw the coal and iron ore on the banks of the river, and hands wheel ing it into the boat, I am justified in saying the Deep River improvement is an "institution" in North Carolina, cavillers to the contrary notwith standing. The boats expect to leave Egypt to morrow for Wilmington, and should no disaster oc cur, they will be in that City during the ensuing week. Much more time will be of necessity consum ed in this trip than in future ones, as every thing is new and all hands inexperienced." Our Correspondent says there is much rejoicing a mong the people consequent upon this event. The highest praise Is bestowed; and justly bestowed upon Mr. Cassidey, the President of the Company, for the extraordinary zeal and energy with which be has prosecuted the work. Fayetteville Coalfifds Road. The Fayette ville Observer expresses its great gratification and the gratification of the people of that community, at the passage of the bill to aid this work through the Senate. The citizens of Pittsborough fired a salute on Wednesday night, on receiving news of the passuge of the bill its second reading in the- Senate. . t Congress. In the Senate, on Thursday, the Leavenworth Convention's Constitution of Kansas was presented and referred. Mr. Iverson's resolutions of enquiry relative to a proposed Naval Depot at Bruuswick,'Ga., was ad opted. ' The Pacific Railroad bill was discussed. ' The House was in committee of the whole the greater part of the day on the new tariff bill. Judge Douglas was expected to reach the City Thursday night His friends were making prepara tions to receive him. North-Carolina Mountain Scenery. It will be seen that Henry E. Colton, Esq., is about to publish a work on the mountain Scenery of our State. No one within our knowledge is better qualified for the task, j udging by the long and interesting accounts which he gave us, in recent interviews, of his explo rations, in carriage, on horseback and on foot. It will doubtless be an interesting book to every North Carol inian, and especially useful as a guide book to those who may travel in the Western part of the State. Fayettetille Observer. We concur with the Obscrccr. Mr. Colton'swork will doubtless be interesting in itselfj and useful as a guide book to travelers in Western Carolina. His advertisement will appear in our next. The Fa ye ite ville Observer. This journal comes to us in a new dress, and is looking remarkably well. With the number before us (January 3d,) the senior Editor enters upon the thirty-fifth year of his con nection with the Observer, as its Editor. The junior has been in harness about nine years. We agree with the Observer in some things, and differ with it in others ; but it gives us pleasure to say that we have always found it (in State affairs,) a devoted and zealous advocate of North-Carolina interests. We wish the Editors the most abundant pecuniary suc cess and prosperity. France, the Slave-Trade, Cuba. We find the following item in the latest foreign news : " It is stated that the French government had signed con tracts for large numbers of free negroes to supply Guadaloupc and Martinique; also that the French foreign bureau had heard with some surprise Mr. Buchanan's recommendation to purchase Cuba, France having already notified the American Minis ter that she in conjunction with England, had enter ed into a determination not to tolerate the secession of Cuba, even with the sanction of Spain !" Re-Election of Judge Douglas. Hon. Stephen A. Douglas was re-elected on Wednesday last to the Sennte of the United States for six years by the Le gislature of Illinois, by eight majority ever Mr. Lin coln. THE NEW AMERICAN CYCLOPAEDIA: A Popular Dictionary of general knowledge, Editc I by Georye Ripley and Charlci A. D iui. Vol. IV., Brownson Chartus,p. j. 760. D. Ap pleton 4 Co., N. Y. We have received the fourth volume of the valua ble workof which we have given the title above, -It is saying much for it, to declare our clear impres sion that in interest and value it is in no way inferi or to either of the preceding volumes, of which we have already reported to our readers our impres sions. We do not know where else we can find, in so compact and convenient form, such an amount of important, practical information, communicated in a so fresh and genial style. There is hardly any subject likely to come up in ordinary conversation, in which the reader of these volumes may not derive from them knowledge enough for at least all the us ual purposes of such conversation. There is also much curious matter, lying out of the range of or dinary investigation, which will prove useful to the scientific or professional inquirer, or gratifying to a scholarly taste. This work has, too, the peculiar convenience of being brou t down to our own times, so that we find here t! discoveries and speculation-, very great value to the gene ; results of the latest This is a feature of 1 reader, no less than to the student Indeed it ems to be especially designed for the former clas For, while there is enough of scientific accuracy and fulness to secure and reward the attention of t!ie student there is in all the articles an evidently intentional avoidance of the dryness and formality that would repel the gen eral reader, while there is also a marked regard to his wants, both in the choice of subjectsfand in the manner of handling them. We again recommend it, with great confidence, to all whom our opinion may have weight with, as a valuable repository of curious, useful and entertaining knowledge. This volume has an especial title to the attention of our citizens in the articles which relate to our own State. We notice a sketch of Brunswick, Buncombe, Cabarrus, Camden, Carteret, Caswell and Catawba counties ; a notice of Chapel Hill and Charlotte, among our towns ; an account of Cape Ha tteras and Cape Fear ; and Cape Fear and Cataw ba rivers; and biographical sketches of Joseph Caldwell, and of Gov. Caswell. Tl-jre is besides a general description of North Carolina, which, as in other iiko cases, is little more than an accurate statistical sketch of the State, with brief notices of its history. Doubtless, fault my be found with the details of any such work. We may tfcfek some artieje too short, and others too long. There are names, espe cially of distinguished Americans, nndguWrTn which we might be glu toscejjuf ' 1 " lis general 1 uimni 11 11 WTJ'MMSJall . ' .yimr will bearj
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