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M - . If n i 4;' I 1 . ' ) PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLA- i TirttE OP NORrU CAUUUSA. r'Tb:Spekr c0i the tfenate to order, at 20 .minu'tes U tA 'cl:k. V -f.v . v-.y .-Jpnrnni of "Saturday read and approved. M r. Thomas, of Jackson, from the committee on tn'frnar Improvement, reported back the bill to" incbrjiora'e the Greenville and Goldsboro Rail road Oompnny.-iand recommended its passage. - ir. Wrih ii'.rndiicud a bill" in relation to ' Bank . "Placed Afn&). 1 The Spelter &uiouced, M-8 Turner, Thorn- of the Committee o enrolled bills, the present i WK ' . - week - A, message .was r-eeived from the House of "'; Commons announcing tbeir branch of the Com 'mittee n enrolled bills for the present week. I AUdi transmuting a statement of the Mine's and ' s Planters Bank, with a prorxaition to print tho same. ? On motion of Mr. Outlaw, the proposi--tion t. print" was laid on the table, and the state--I inent referred to the committee on Banks and , Curwncjr-. , ' '1 The hour of 11 o'clock having arrived, the I Sneaker aft aouneed the special order, viz : The bill to change the pleadings in the several Supe ; rior Cdurts, and for the relief of tbe people. The , bill "was feed the second-lime. Mr. Outlaw ofler- ed severaT amendments to the same. Mr. Winstead spoke at some length in 'opposi-tion-to the bill and 'presented a substitute to the same, which was read for the information of the Senate. Mr. Outlaw opposed the proposed sub ititute -and defended bis amendments at some length. Mr Outlaw's amendments adopted. Mr. Avery spoke in opposition to the bill and . amendments. ' ; Mr. Haft offered an amendment, which was; fter some discussion between Messrs.-Hall and Outlaw, rejected. ' Mr.;Winstead then withdrew his amendment. The bHl, at the request ol Mr. Speight, as amend '" ed, was "pien read. Mr. W instead offered: a& .'amendment.- . V Mr. Faison demanded the yeas and nays. The amendment, rejected, Yeas 13 ; nays ?7. M'K Poison proved )o postpone tbe special order for 12 o'olock until the hour of 1, and continue the considerations el the bill now before the Sen . ate. Carried. j ) Mr. Street then addressed the Senate in opoosi- "tion to the bill. Mr.Worth followed Mr Street in opposition to the bill. Mr. Avery, then spoke' - in opposition to the.bill. . ' ; The discoasioh was further continued by Messrs. Outlaw, Speight, Sharpe, Bledsoe, and .Whita . ker. I - - 1 Mr. Speight then offered an amendment to the 6lb section of the bill, which was rejected. " The question then recurred upon the passage of the bill its second reading. Mr. Simpson de ' ' manded tfie yeas and nays. The bill passed, yeas 81; nays 8 t ' . M". Faiion moved to suspend the rules" and put thebill on Jisthird 'eadingi Me. Outlaw de mand ed thd yeas and nays. . The rules were not suspended, yeas 25 ; nays 16, as.it tequiies two thirds to suspend. On motion of Mr. Out'aw, the bill was made the special yrder for to morrow at-1 1 o'clock. The Senate then proceeded to, execute the spe cial order, viz: the bi 1 lo allow the Western J'.' - Railroad Company o extend; their road to some point on tbe North Carolina? Kailroad. "The bill was read the second time. Tbe amendments proposed ; by the committee on Internal Improvements to whom the bill was referred, were then, read. , Messrs. -.Worth, Hall, Thomas, of Jackson, and Barringer, spoke", in favor of the passage of the bill, i Tfaemiestipn recur red, upon the amendment : recommended by thecommittee',and the same be ing put, Wa decided in the affirmative. The question then recurring -ttpon the passage . Qf the bill? Its second jeading. J Mr. Outlaw de mar did tbe yeas and nays. The bill passed yeas 23 ; nays 19. ; ' The bill' .to" -incorporate the Albemarle Steam Packet Company was read the second time, and pawed, in connection with the amendment re epmmended by the Committee on Corporations. - ,' Tho rules, on' motion -of Mr. Eure, were sus pended, tlx bill read ibe third time, and passed : The bill to incorporate the Bank of Tbomasville , read second time.-. A tn"age waa, announced from the House of Commons. Mr. Thomas, of Davidson, moved to amend the ' 20th section by striking out 4 percent and insert ii gatibeTates of 4 percent, perannum. Adopted. M r. Thomas, of Davidson, moved also to strike out the 21st section. ' ''- Mr. Lane opposed striking out. - k "The motion to strike out did not prevail. ' Mr. Thoiras, of Davidson, moved ' ip amend sligMly the 1st section of the bill. Not adopted. ! Mr. Dockery opposed the passage of the bill at 'flenetb : Mr. Thomas, of Davidson, replied to Mr. D., .and in defence of the bill. Mr: Dockery rejoined. Mr. Barting.-r offered an addition il section to the bill, to authorize tbe Bank of Thomasville to I establish a branch at the Town of Concord. 'Adopted. " ' Thi question recurring upon the passage of the . bill its second reading, as amended, Mr. Outlaw demanded the yeas and nays. The bill passed -yeas 24 ; nays 11. Mr'. Hall moved to reconsider the vote by which. was passed the bill, on Saturday last, to icorporate tbe. Aibermarle and other Guards. Lgreed to. '' Mr.-Hall then offered an amendment to include ?ape JVar Bifies.. Adopted.;. Mr. Atery, to insert tbe Burke mounted Rme- a en. Adotited. Mr. Bledsoe, to insert the Cleaveland Riflemen. Adopted.. ? '5 Mr. Brringer moved to maketheill to incor porate the Greensboro' and Dan River Railroad Company the special order for "Wednesday at 11 o'clck,' Carried. ? ; Mr. Simpson gave notice that on to-morrow be Would move to change the rules, so as to require the Senrte to meet at 10 o'clock, A. . M.. take a recess at iP.ili, reassemble at 3J P. M., and adjourn at the discretion of the Senate. A message from tbe House announced the pas sage of the bill to incorporate tbe Hay wood Male and Feooale Accademy, and the bill to amend an act to Incorporate the Town of- Charlotte. Un motion of Mr. Slaughter, the Senate, t 10 minutes past 3, adjoomod. $". UOVSE OFTOMMOS. . .t i - , i Mondat, Feb. 4. I86K The House met at 10 o'clock. The Journal of Saturday was read, .Committee on" iEniolled Bills lor the week Messrs. Yeates, Peebles, Marsh. Newbyand Pear son.; : Mr. Hil? presented the proceedings , of a public niM-Uog held in Caswell county. Mr.' Yeates presented the proceedings of a meet ing held in. Hertford county. ' i 'i'iJ'J. RKP0BT8. ' . ' Mr. Person, from the Committee on the Judi ciary, a resolution and memorial in favor of Wm. Peacewith a total statement connected therewith, recommending the sale of certain lots belonging tw the State In the city of Ral-igii, and the pay ment of $l,5001o Mr. Peace ouof tbe proceeds of thaial of Burke square. 4 Mr. Baxter, a bill to lay off arid establish a new county-by. tbe name of Brevard not to pass ; & bill to lay off a public road in Ashe county to pass; a. biH to authorize the establishment of a ferry over the Catawba river to pass ; a resolu tion relating to the , Fayetteville and Western - Plank road to pass ; a bill to grant certain lands ' recovered by draining Lake Ellis discharged, and tie bill referred. to the Committee on Swamp Linda'.' ' " . . . Mrw Yeates, a resdution proposing to the Sen ate to adjourn tine dU on Friday next. Mr. Fatgg ofpod the resolutionand said that his experience had taught him that propositions of tbe kind always were atterded with no benefit to tie State. He thought it was the duty of the Legislature to attend to the public interest, and, after having gotten through with it, to adjourn! Mr, Merrinum iaid that it was well known that very i little .business of laTiublic character had been , oneUuaiar.and he hoped, before considering ich propositwns, that the Legislature would dis eaargeitrduly to the public. Mjr. HUUhougbt the proposition ought to be concurred in. and Haaa of Lh atura would go t. work, the business could be on, ana. adjournment be had by the time apaclaed. i-. - Mr. Yeates eaid be was not surprised that the gentlemen wishing large: appropriations made hould be for protracting the session. He thought thai the revenue ailought to oonsidered and acted on, and an adjournment be bad atthetime proved by him. The resolution trae referred. , Mr. Boftth offered resolution "proposing to the Senate to take recess from Tapredajl next until the second Monday in April, . Referred to the joint committee on the subject. Mr. Farrow Introduceda bil to divide the coun ty of Hyde into fie Wreck districts. The special order, being the consideration f a bill to amend the acts cvating the sinking fund, was taken up at 11 o'clock. Mr. Bridsjers explained the object of the bill. and it passed its second reading-, nd,- Batchelor's motion, the bill wa pat on its thirr third reading ana passea. i .t , 1 . Mr. Person introduced a bill concerning insane persons, &c which, on his motion; was passed its three readings. " '-, " V ' BILLS INTRODUCED AND axriRBEc! Mr. Person, a bill to lay off and establish a new county by the namo tf Ellis out of parts ofCa tawba, Alexander, Burke and Caldwell connties; by Mr. Wausrh, a bill to improve a publtc road from Judasviile to thi top ofthe Blue K'dge. lBU.tS OS THKIB -THIiD KSADINQ. -, j K A bill to incorporate the HJnivsrsity Kailroad Company passed : a bill to authorize the re-sur vey of the county line .between the,fioanties of Surry and Wilkes passed ; a bill to extend the time for registration of grants. deeds, &a, passed, A bill to charter the Caswell Railroad 'Company was considered " Mr., Hill proposed an amendment requiring the road to run by the town of Yanceyville. Adopted. . - ; h Mr. Person proposed to amend so as to require the stock to be taken and have the work com menced within two Tears, or the charter to be forfeited. ; Mr. Hill opposed the amendment, and com plained that unusual restrictions should be placed upon this road. Mr: Person did not think that bis proposition wa unusual. - ' v! Tbe amendment was voted down. . The special order beine: the resolutions ot Mr, Hill, relating to the position North Carolina should occupy,, provided all efforts for an djustmeot of the national difficulties should prove abortive, was taken up and passed. ' Mr. Merrimon, by consent, introduced a resolu tion directing the Secretary of State to provide seasoned Wood for the use of the House, which was adopted. ' : . . Mr. Slade. by consent, introduced a bill to char ter the Bank of Wentwonh. Referred. The special order' for 12 o'clock, being; the reve nue bill, ' j ' .- Mr. Rogers moved to postpone the further con sideration until .Monday next. Lost. There was 'quite a number of suggestions as to time for postponement. j t Mr. Latham moved to make jt the special or der for Weduesday evening next, and said that he thought that by that tjme all could examine the bill and understand tt thoroughly before vot ing upon it. ':'-.--' Mr. Meares thought so important a matter as the revenue bill should not be considered hurried ly. H expected to vote for the bill, and he wan ted sufficient time allowed for a full and fair con sideration of the subject. 1 j Mr. Merrimon concurred in the views advanced on the subject by Mr. Meares. - - , Mr. tiaither moved to postpone until Thursday at 1 2 o'clock. Concurred in. The vote was then taken on the Caswell Rail road bill its third reading, and it passed. A bill for the benefit of widows was considered and a substitute recommended by the Committee passed. its third reading, i iThe bill to lay off the Sate into two districts of four judicial circuits each, was taken up and Considered, but," before any action was had there on, the hour for adjournment arrived. ', ' " SVKNINQ SESSION. . ! -Monday, Feb. 4 The House proceeded to the consideration of the bill to divide the State into two dintricts of four judicial circuits eac' rthe question being on Mr, Bowman's motion to indefinitely postpone. Messrs. Person,' Waters sand Butchelor upokein favor of the bill, and Messrs. Henry, Bowman, Kallum ai.d leatfs aerainst it. lne vote was tnen taken, and the bill wasi in definitely postponed, j - Mr. Marsh moved to re-considep the vote. Mr. Gaither moved to lay the motion on the table. M r. Batcbnlor demanded the ayes and noes, and the motion prevailed. A bill for armiag the State was passed over in .formally. ; A bill concerning the levying of taxes for com ? mon school purposes. Mr. Crumpldr explained the objects eontempla ted by the bill. Mr. Latham moved to indefinitely postpone, and the motion prevailed -Mr."Crumpler said he had chanced bis vote in order to move a rji-consideration, that the bill could be so amended a to apply to his county. He accordingly made that motion, but tb House refused to re-consider. A bill to amend the Revised Code, concerning witnesses, was taken up and considered. ; Mr. Latham explained the objects of the bill and the reasons that influenced i.im in introdu ciag it. Mr. Batchelor opposed the bill in reply to Mr j-iatoam. m r. Liatnam rejoined, and said ne was aware that gentlemen who were on Committees and re ported against bills, seemed -to feel called upon to . i tt . . iiieiBi upid iu xwusd concurring in ut reports He, however in deference to the Committee thought this bill ought to pass, notwithstanding the report and the speech of tho gentleman from warren (Mr. is.) against it., L The vote was then taken and the bill passed its second reading. Mr. Poindexter, by consent, called up a bill concerning the' management of the Forsyth Co. Passed its second and third readings; also, a bil to prevent the ielling of timber in the. north prong of Belvin's Creek, in Forsyth county passed second and third readings. A bill from! the Senate to prevent tbe felling of timber in certain streams in Iredell cunty was passed its second and third readings. A resolution in favor of J.- S. Harris was in definitely postponed. Leave of absence was granted to Mr. William son until Monday next, i Mr.White, by consent, introduced a resolution to change the rules of the House relative to hour of. adjournments Laid over. lr. Fagg, by consent, introduced a bill : to amend the Revised Code concerning the levying of axes for common school purposes. Placed on the Calendar. ,'. . ! : Several bills were passed their second readings, and when they come up on their third will be no ticed. A bill to increase the fees of constables in cer tain casps was indefinitely postponed. M r. Booth introduced a resolution to adjourn to "Wilmington on account of the existence of small pox in thiscity. . ( , Mr. Clarke, of Craven, moved to amend by striking but Wilmington and inserting New born. ! i Mr. Hayes moved to amend by inserting Cher okee. - i - The question was taken and the House refused to strike Out. ' The hour of 10 having arrived, the House ad journed ' SENATE. ' ' " 1 -Tuesday,' ' Feb. 6th, 1861. -. The Senate was called to order by the Speaker 'iff o'clock, f Prayer by Rev. Dr.' Mason. Journal of. yesterday read and approved. . Mr. Hall, from the committee on Slaves and Free persons ofOolor. reported a bill on that sub ject and recommended its passage with an amendment,.- ; ' . ' . .- -V ': ... - ; . Mr. Avery, from the committee -on the Jadici ary, ripofted back sundry bills, which were placed on' Calendar. -. ;.. ? i ' Mr. Lane, from the committee on Pronmitiona and Grievances, reported back sundry bills for the eetablishmentof new counties, recommending their passage.-- " V; i Mr Averyv from tha Judiciary ' Committee, to wunni was reaerrea .a&, mil to permit free per sons of color V Bdlect their own maxtnra and K. eome slaves, Tepoi ted tb same back to the Senate, nvomnifinaea iu rejection. Mr. Thomas, of Jacksoa. from the committee on Internal improvementa reported roli Bandry Mils Mh nra Ttawut Ml f!ftlAnrtiT. h-': i Mr. Pitchford: from the fcoumittaa on the In sane Ajlam, ubiidtte4 f epoH reuimendlng; sundry appropriations ior aata Aayium.f tion of Me. Bledsoe the sam was transmitted to me nouset oi. mmona, wim m prupyin print, -f.l Mr. Bledsoe, from Ibe committee on Claims, re ported back sundry bills, recommending their pas sage. ,Jf laced on Calendar. Mr. Thomas,' ot UaTidaon, presentee a recom mendation for Justices- of the Peace, which, was concurred in. . ; Mr. Thomas, of Davidson, submitted a person al explanation, vindicating himself from any in tention to impugn tne mowvea oi nw peoakor from Richmond, Mr Dockeryyin Wa Opposition to the bill to establish, tbe Bank ot xnomasviue,; io tha discussion which took place between "him self and that Senator oo vester day. In the course of the remarks of the Senator from R., he under stood him as considering' his Mr. Ts) remarks in referenea to taim fM.r. V rather oi too per sonal a character, and under the circumstances he was induced to make this explanation, ana wisn ed that Senator to understand that he disclaimed anv such intention. . " Mr. Uockery tu omitted aa expianauon satsiao torv to the Senator from Davidson. The hour of 11 o'clock bavine arrived, the spe cial order, via : the bill to alter the jurisdiction of Courts of the State and to change the pleadings &c was taken up. ; Tha bill was read the third timeJ" Messrs. Walker, Hall and Worth, spoke in op position to the bill. Mr. Outlaw tollowed in reply, and in support of the bill. - Mr. Outlaw moved to postpone the special or der for 12 o'clock, until tne consideration ot tnis bill shall have been concluded. Aereed to. Mr. Faison then addressed the Senate in fayor of the Dasaaeeof the bill. Mr. Avery offered an amendment to the bill to repeal the 8th section of the 4th chapter of the Revised Code with regard to the pleadings of the Courts. Mr. Avery then spoke in opposition to the bill. Mr. Erwin succeeded Mr. Avery in de fence 6f the bill. . Mr'i Bledsoe defended the bill. Messrs. Barrineer and Whitaker, opposed it. Mrj Outlaw called for a division of the question upon striking out. The ayes and noes demanded by' Mr, Dickson. The Senate refused to strike out. Yeas 17 Navs23. The question recurring upon the passage of the bill its third reading. Mr. Faison demanded the yeas-end nays. The bill passed veas25;nays 16 Mr. Burton movea to reconsider tne vote oy which the bill passed, and to lay that motion on the table. Agreed to. . - The Senate now proceeded to the consideration of tha snecial order, viz : the bill to construct a branch of the Wilmington and Weidon Jtiauroaa to or near the town of Jfayettnlle. The bill was nut upon its second reading: Mr. Turner moved t j amend the bill to the ef feet that the bonds of said road sh all be made tiavable in the City of Raleigh, and the question recurring- thereon. Mr. Turner demanded the yeas and nays. The amendment was rejected Yeas 12 ; nays 24. The question recurred upon the passage of the bill its second reading, ano Jir. opeigui ueuiauu ed the yeas, and nays. The bill passed yeas 22 ; navs 16. Mr. Speight presented a resolution to the effect that the Senate shall hereafter meet at 10 o'clock, A. M., take a recess at H P. M., assemble again at 3, adjourn at 6 P. M. Mr. Avery moved to strike out 1 and insert 2, instead of 3, insert 3J. Mr. Speight accepted tne amendment. Mr. Waugh presented an amendment that the Senate meet at 10 A. M., take a recess at 2 until P.M. Mr. Erwin moved to lay the whole matter on the table. Not agreed to. Mr. Waugh withdrew his amendment. Mr. Avery moved to strike out 6 P. M. in Mr. Speight's motion. Agreed to. MrAvery's motion to insert 3 instead of 3. Agreed to. tAfter several suggestions or Senators, tne sen ate agreed to meet at 10 o clock, A. M., take a re cess at 2 UDtil 3i o'clock and adjourn at the dis cretion of the Serrate. " Mr. Pitchford introduced a bill concerning In sane Asylum of North Carolina. Placed on Cal endar. Mr. Barringer, a bill concerning crossways on certain roads in Cabarrus county. Referred to tbe Committee on "ro positions and Grievances. Oil motion of Mr. Burton, the bill for the com pletion of the Wilmington, Charlotte and Ruth erford Railroad was made the special order for to morrow at 11 o clock. Mr. Taylor, ot Brans wick, introduced a bill for the establisment of a Mariner's School) in this State. Read first time, passed and referred to the committee on Education. On motion of Mr. Bledsoe, the bill concerning the Chatham Coal-fields Railroad was made the special order for to-morrow at 31 o'clock. Mr. Thomas, of Jackson, moved to make the bill to amend an act in regard to Western North Carolina Ra'lroad, the special order for to-morrow at 1 o'clock. Agreed to. Mr. Thomas, of Jackson, introduced a bill for the protection of the North Carolina Cherokees in Jackson county. Referred to the Committee on tbe Judiciary. ; . Mr. Thomas, of Jackson, a resolution instruct- ting the committee on the Judiciary to enquire into the expediency of amending certain laws re lative to certain North Carolina Cherokees, and that they report by bill or ortherwise. Adopted On motion of Mr. Faison, the bill to construct a-branch of the Wilmington and Weidon Rail Road to or near the Town of Fayetteville was made the special order for Friday next at 12 o'clock. On motion of Mr. Dobson, the Senate, at 15 minutes past 2, adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS. ! Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1861. House met at 10 o'clock. Journal of yesterday was read. REPORTS l-BOM COMMITTJCES, WITH THE RECOM MEJJDATIONS INDICATED. Mr. Person, from the Committee on the Judi ciary, a resolution In favor of Jonas Cline, asking to be discharged from its further consideration ; a Din a provide ior iimiiea pannersaips to pass ; a bill to increase the pay of witnesses in the coun ty of Columbus, with a substitute ; a bill to com pensate the Owners of slaves that are bang accor ding to law, with an amendment ; a bill toamer.d the Revised Code, with amendment ; a bill from the Senate to release forfeitures incurred by the Lagrange Mining' Company to pass ; a bill to permit free negroes to choose masters and enslave themseive not to pass. By Mr. Hill, from the Committee on Banks. tc, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Macon, with an amendment ; a Dill to incorporate the Bank of Wentworth rnot to pass ; a bill to incorporate the Bank of Hendersonville, with an amendment, and not to pass; a bill to amend the charter of the Bank of Salisbury not to pass. By Mr. Waugh, from the Committee on Cor porations, a bill for furnishing arms and equip ments for the State not to pass. Mr. Harm announced to the House that Mr. Wiley would deliver an address in the hall this afternoon on Education. Mr. Davis, of Rutherford, presented the pro ceedings of a public meeting, held in Rutherford county, j Mr. Cline, a memorial from citizens of Catawba county, asking for a new county by the name of Ellia, i h - - .' - , BILLS INTRODUCED ..AND REFERRED. By Mr. Waters, bill to attach Cleveland coun ty to the 6th Judicial circuit; by Mr. Galloway, a bill to amend the Revised Code, concerning fences. 'ri- if k'flv-i.v 'v-tM' '" - On Mr. Galloway's motion this bill:-passed its several readings. - v By Mr., Siler, a bill to amend the ' charter of Macon Tdrnpike Company ; by Mr: Davis, of Bladen, a bill concerning jurors in Bladen co. Tha reaolation proposing to adjourn over to Wilmington was taken ap and, on motion, laid on the table. . ; . S BltLS ON THEIR. THIRD READTHd. . " A bill to amend Revised Code, concerning wit nesses passed ; a reaolation ia favor of J. L. W ard, of Polk county passed. . i tvv n 4 M A bill to increase tbe pay of witnesses was con sidered. : M'V. . 4'- Mr. Bowman opposed tha bilL Mr. Person proposed a substitute for the bill. Mr. Yeats moved the indeflnitement postpone mentW'Negatived. Mr'Bowman opposed, and 4fe V r rfaCanlail tha hill t -- Mr. Bowman offered an amendment tof make it apply to civil causes alone, iwhicn was vptea TK vnt ws thnn taken, and the substitute passed its third reading. . 8pecial order for ll o'clock : A bill to amend the charter of the Atlantic. Tennessee and Ohio Railroad Company. The question was upon the passage oi tne oiu its second reading, y The hill was discussed Tor some time ana amen ded in some resoecta. when I "TM MmiM nnwAwtMi to tne consideration oi another special order a bill offered by the Mili- tary Committee as a euDstllute ior tne January Code. - The bill waa considered by sections, and some thirteen amendments to tbe first section were pro posed, some of which were adopted ; when Mr. Martin moved to atrikeout the first section of the bill, with the view of offering a substitute Neeatived. Mr. Davis, of Rutherford, onered a sudsuiuw for the first section, which was adopted. The hour of 2 o'clock having arrived, tne uouse adjourned. bTvkiting session. Tuesday. Feb. 5 A message was read from the Senate transmit ting the report ot the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum, with a proposition to print ; also, a list of nominations for Justices of the Peace for Da vidson county ; aiso, a diu eajutmisning mo uuuuvj of Transylvania, for tne correctioa 01 an error in ensrrossinir. On motion of Mr. Crumpler, tne btatesvine and Tennessee Turnpike bill was made the spe cial order for 10J o'clock to-morrow. Other special orders wei made. The House proceeded tu the consideration of the military bill. Several amendments were onereu.. Mr. Davis, of Rutherford, proposed to amend the bill by giving tbe election of the general of ficers to the rank and file, instead 01 leaving me appointing power with the Governor, as proposed by the bill. Mr. .Davis said that ne nopea tne anienumeni would prevail ; it was but fair to allow the fight ing men to select the omcers tnat 010 tne iancy work, and the proposition was Democratic Mr. Fagg opposed the amendment, ana saia that if the amendment was adopted he thought that tbe whole matter ought to be indefinitely postponed ; and if no one else made such a mo tion that be would do so himself, and that he thought such a proposition was more demagogui cal than Democratic. Mr. Davis said that he thought it but-just to allow the men that had to do the fighting to se lect the officers under whose command they would be led into battle. That such was certainly Dem-, ocratic, and he thought ought not to be objected to. The rank and file were not likely to select a commander that' they did not know to be brave, cenerous and humane. 1 He was aware that some persons were in the habit of citing the army reg ulation and the mode there adopted tor such ap pointments; and it was true, too, that it was the habit of some to censure Ge 1. Scott.wbo received his appointment in another mode than the one proposed. If gentlemen were sincere in what they sometimes said of this officer and others, they had now an opportunity of showing that they were willing 10 allow the man with his musket on his shoulder an opportunity 01 selecting a com mander that they knew and had confidence in in all respects. The gentleman from Madison had said tha- this manner of selecting the officers had more of the demagogue about it than that of De mocracy. He was aware thatthat gentleman had so recently left what he now seemed pleased to cill the demagogue party, that he ought to know about these matters. He, however, was afraid that lie had not been long enough in the Demo. era tic ranks to understand exactly what pure le mocracy is when he undertook to say that it was not Democratic to allow the rank and file to elect their officers rather than permit one man to select for them, hie expected to be one of the rank and fils, and he preferred to have a voice in selecting the officers to command rather than to allow the Governor to appoint for him, and he thought such was the choice of the people generally Messrs. Hoke and Bridgers opposed the amend ment. Mr, Fasre, in reply to Mr. Davis, said that al lusion had been made to GeneralScott. He would say that the time was when, that name commanded the respect of every patriot in this country ; hut the recent position of that gentleman was such as produced a very different feeling. He desired to say, in regard to General Scott, that Judas was at one time among the chief apostles, but he be trayed the Saviour of the world; and General Scott occupied, at this time, a position that would Lseem to portend a betrayal by him of the rights of the South, and was no longer entitled to that great respect which has hitherto been paid him. Mr. Yeates said he did not concur with the gen tleman from Lincoln (Col. Hoke) that the present mahtia system was inefficient because the rank and file were allowed to choose their officers. That system was broken down in this State because tbe Legislature, from time to time, so reduced those who were liable to military duty that the whole system was finally innovated and destroyed. In fact, gentlemen took ground, but a few years ago, that it ought to be abolished. And, sir, in times ot profound peace, when science and commerce, agriculture and education are flourishing and en gaging the minds of the people, no ordinary mali tia system will be kept up, and ought not to be rigidly enforced. But, sir, we are now in the midst of exciting and perilous times, and I am not willing to change our Democratic form of government so suddenly for a military desjKJtism." All wisdom and 'virtue are lodged in the bosoms xf the people, and their heads are cool, and their hearts patriotic, and I am not willing to place them in any government without their having autnority to cnoose tneir rulers. But. sir, I should not have arisen from my seat, had it not been for the speech that fell from the gentleman from Madison, (Col. Fagg.) Sir, I have very great respect for that gentleman. I en tertain very kind leelings for him, and, it was with mingled astonishment and sorrow, that I heard him make so unjust an attack on General Scott, as he did. His language fell upon my ears like lead upon my heart. He compared the hero of Lundy's Lane to Judas Iscariot That brave and gallant soldier, fought his way from the ranks to the proudest position in fame's temple He found our flag in obscurity, but snatching it up from the smoke of battle, and bathing it in his own blood, planted it upon the highest pinnacle of our country's fame. He has made the Ameri can people known, honored and feared in all parts vA fc.i'J . ui iu tan ij A buo uuua buu kjbttpca til - 1 a . , , .,, n umpnam over me nonorea Datue-neids or our country received into his body the leaden balls of his country's enemies, and now, when his head is blossomed over for the tomb, and his feet are trembling on tha crumbling veree of eternitv because he lovehis country, because he still loves that flag that floated victoriously over his head at Vera Cruz and Chepultepec. he is denounced. and compared to the most infamous character that the world ever produced ; and, sir, by a gentle man that was a companion in arms with him, and endeavoring with him to beat back our enemies. Mr. Fagg, I beg leave to say to the gentjeman, that I did not mean to be understood as compar ing viae, ocoii 10 juoas iscariot. Mr. Yeates, I am glad to hear the gentleman disclaim it, and will take my seat .Mrj. Crumpler said he hoped this amendment would be adopted. He believed the men who were a be commanded ought to have the right to chaose' their commanders. If so, they would more cheerfully obey tbe orders and follow the lead of their omcers. He hoped the House would not reiuse to trust tne people in this important l matter. ,. , m i The vote was then taken and the amendment prevailed. Other amendments were adopted, and the con sideration of the bill wss not concluded when the Hodse adjbarned. SENATE, i " WDNSDAY, Feb. 6, 1861. The Senate assembled at 10 o'clock tie Speak er in the Chair , , . ,.w : , jfj; ; Prayer by Rev. Mr. Skinner. :--C, i Journal of yesterday read and approved. A - Mr. .Whedbee presented a petition from a free person of color to become a slave. Laid on the Mfl?Avery, from tha Committee on the judi ciary, reported back tha bill to establish an addi tional Judicial Circuit, and recommended its pas- ' eager itfl n amendment ; also, the bill to amend an act entitled an act, to preventthe sale of spir ,:itu0U8 liquors to free persons of color, recommen ding itj)as8age. 1, - . ! , Mt. Halt onered a resolution n iavoroi juuew Howard, Heath and Saunders. Bead first time andpassed . Js Un motion of iir. nan, tne ruies ded, the resolution read thesecond and third limes, passed, and ordered to be engrossed. ' Mr. Thomas, of Jackson, from the Committee on Internal Improvements, reported back the bill concerning the Cape Fear and Deep River im provement, and submitted a report thereon, rec ommending its passage. Mr. Pitchford offered a resolution to seuu a message to the House of Commor.s, proposing to go into tbe election of six directors of the Insane Asylum on Friday next, at 12 o'clock. Adopted. Mr. Turner, a resolution recommending a new plan for the election of President and V ice-President of the U. States. Ordered to be printed. A message was received from the House of Com mona transmittinfi' the followine resolution on FiomiI Affairs, untionnccd its passaee in that body, and asked the Senate's concurrence. Resolved, That if all efforts to reconcile the un hflnn differences existing between the two" sec tions of the country shall prove abortive, then, in th rininion of this" General Assembly, every con- oi la rat inn of Honor and interests demand thate MVftti P.rolina shall unite her destinies with th nt.her slaveholdincr States. Mr Avnrvmoved to make the resolution the atwial orda- for to-morrow at 4 o'clock. Mr. Turner moved to refer it to the Committee on Federal Affairs. Disagreed to Mr. Avery's motion was agreed to A message from the House of Commons trans- mittfid sundrv engrossed bills and resolutions, an- nounced their passage in that DOdy, ano asKeu the concurrence of the Senate. Said bills read and -jo . .... , 1 . 3 referred to appropriate committees. T The hour of 11 o clock h iving arrived, meoeu ate proceeded to the consideration of tbe special order, viz: The bill providing for the completion nf t.hn Wilmine-lon. Chsrrlotte ana nutneriora Railroad. The bill was read tbe The passage of the second time. bill was advocated by Messrs. Stowe, Walkup and Burton and opposed by Mr. Turner. The question recurring upon the pa.-sageof the bill iu second reading, Mr. Turner demanded the ayes una noes. The bill passed. Yeas 22, nays 18. On motion of Mr. Dockery, the rules were sus pended, and tbe bill read the third lime, passed and ordered to be engrossed. Mr. Dockery moved to re-consider the vote by which the bill passed, and to lay that motion on the table. Carried. Mr. Hall introduced a bill to incorporate the Wilmington Horse Artillery troops. Re id first time, passed, and, On motion of Mr. HalL, the rules were suspen ded, the bill read second and third times, passed and ordered to be engrossed. Mr. Barringer, a bill to increase the salary of the Judges of the Supreme Court to $3,000,. and of Superior Courts to $2,500. Referred to the Committee on tbe Judiciary. On mo.ion of Mr. Waugh, the rules were sus pended, and the engrossed bill from tho House of Commons to prevent the felling of timber in cer tain streams in FoTsyth county, was read the sec ond and third times, passed, and ordered to be enrolled. The bill to incorporate the Independent Grays and other companies was taken up. Mr. Avery moved to insert the Junaluska Zou- aves. Mr. Whedbee, to insert the State Guards. Mr. Hall, to insert the Wild Cat Riflemen. Mr. Barringer, the Cabarrus Guards and Black boys. Mr. Arendell, the Old Topsail P.iflemen. Mr. Rogers, the Home Guards. In the absence of certain Senators, the bill was laid on the table. aMr. Barringer moved to make thebill to incor- 1 jidrate the IGreensborough and Dan Kiver Kail road Company the special oraer lor jvionaay next at 12 o clock. Agreed to. On motion of Mr. Taylor, of Granville, the bill :to allow the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Com pany to increase their capital sXock wa taken up The bill was read the second time and passed. The rules were suspended, the bill read thethird time1 and passed. On motion of Mr. Shaw, the bill t enable the Western- Railroad Company to extend their road from the Coal-fields to some point on tho North Carolina Railroad, wa3 taken up. The bill was read the third time. Mr. Waugh moved to amend the bill to the ef fect that the terminus of tbe road shall bo High Point, in the county of Guilford. Messrs. Hall and Sharpe opposed the amend ment. Mr. Turner favored it. Mr. Avery moved to defer the special ordr'for 10 o'clock until the subject now before theSonate shall have been disposed of. Agreed to. The discussion was farther continued by Messrs Turner, Pitchford and Thomss, of D. Mr. Watson moved to amend the amendmen of Mr. Waugh by inserting "at some point be tween Morrisville Jand Raleigh, or not more than eight miles from the latter place. The question being on the amendment of Mr. Watson, Mr. Lane demanded the yeas and nays. The amendment was rejected. Yeas 9, nays 32. Mr. Hall offered an amendment to the amend ment to the effect that the terminus of the road shall be at some point on the North Carolina Rail road between .Lexington and Company Shops. Mr. Waugh demanded the yeas and nays. Tbe amendment was rejected. Yeas 18, nays 20. Mr. Avery moved to re-consider the vote by which the amendment was rejected. Mr. Waugh; moved to lay the motion on the table. Mr. Avery demanded the yeas and nays. The motion to lay on the table rejected. Yeas 9, nays 34. Mr.. Avery's motion was adopted. Yeas 25, nays 14. Mr. Bledsoe demanded the yeas and nays. The question then recurred upon the amend ment of Mr. Hall. Pending the vote on said motion, the hour of 2 having arrived, the Senate took a recess until 3$ o'clock. AFTERNOON SEfe-SION. The Senate was called to order at 3J o'clock. The consideration of the unfinished business of this morning was resumed, viz : the amendment of Mr. Hall to the amendment of Mr. Waugh to the bill concerning the Western Railroad. The question recurring upon the amendment of Mr. Hall, Mr. Bledsoe demanded the yeas and nays, and the amendment was rejected. Yeas V, nays 28. The question then recurred upon the amend ment of Mr. Waugh, and this was also rejected. Yeas t, nays 26. '. j ' Mr. Waugh presented an amendment to the ef fect that the road shall be stopped at the east bank of Deep river. Rejected Yeas 13, nays 19 The question was then! put upon the passage of the bill its third reading; and decided in the af firmative. Yeas 18, nays 15. Mr. Avery moved to re-consider the vote by which this bill passed, and to lay that motion on the table, which was agreed to Yeas 21, nays 18. The Senate now proceeded to the consideration of the special or Jer for 4 o'clock, viz : The (bill to amend the charter of the Western North Car olina Railroad Company. The bill was read its third time, and the ques tion recurring upon the passage of the same, Mr. Lane demanded the yeas and nays. I The bill passed yeas 28, nays 13. Mr. Avery moved to Te-corsider the vote by which the bill passed, and to lay that motion on the table. Carried. The bill to incorporate the Chatham Coal-field? Railroad was iut upon its second readinsr and On motion of Mr. Bledsoe, the rules were sus pended, the bill read the third time, passed, and ordered to be enrolled. Mr. Bledsoe moved to re-consider the vote by which the bill passed, and lay that motion on the table. Carried, Certain engrossed bills which were received from the House of Commons were read the first time and placed on the Calendar. Mr; Thomas, of Jackson, move to take up for consideration the bil! concerning the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Company, Adopted. On motion of Mr. Thomas, of Jackson, the bill was passed ,over informally; as it waa in the hands of the printer. ,r 'l t---- Qa motion of Mr Burton, the re "lution in fa- vor of .QuentJBusbee was taken np read thesecond time and passed. ; . '. The rules weref suspended, anqvw rtauiuwui. raaA th third time.;- iiffiVt ' Mr. Bledsoe moved to amend toe same oy aa- 1 dinffithat the Public Treasurer pay to Moore 3uo ior services renaereu ;su uu,v for the State ; which, after discussion, was adop ted. Tbe resolution, as amended, was inen adop ted. ... The bill concerning the Albemarle and cnesa peake Canal Company was now taken up and read the second time. The Committee on Internal Improvements, to whom the bill was referred, reported aisubstitute as Bn amendment to the same,which was adoptd. The question bemg upon the original bill as amended, . ..... Mr. Lane demanded tne yeas ana nays. Mr. Turner addressed tho Senate in opposition to the bill. v ' Messrs. Simmons and Whedbee advocated it. The bill then passed its second reading as amended. Mr. Thomas, of Jackson, moved a suspension of the rules to put the bill on its third rending. Agreed to, and the Dill accordingly reaa me miru time. Mr. Turner presented an j amendment to the ; bill which, after some discussion, was rejected. ' Yeas 18, nays 25. ' ., . ' Tbe question recurring upon thepassage of the bill is third reading, it was rejected.. Yeas 21, navs 22. Mr. Bledsoe moved to re-consider the vote by which the bill was defeated, and, pending the vote on said motion, The Senate, at 15 minutes to 6, adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS. Wednesdat, Feb. Ctb, 1861. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Skinner. Journal of yesterday was read. Mr. Russ presented a memorial from citizens of Wake au'-'.:ifii the proposed new County of Dob bin. Referred. , . Mr. Jordan introduced a bill to amend the Rev. Code concerning distempered stock. Put on the calendar. Nominations for Justices of tho Peace were made for Cherokee, Northampton, Granville and Wake. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES WITH THE RECOM- MENDATIOXS. Mr. Batchelor, from the Joint Committee on the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind, made a report, and recommended the passage of a bill drawn iu accordance with the instruction of tbe committee to puthorize the completion of the buildings necessary fir the comfortable accommo dation of the pupils, and to atiord all necessary facilities for their instruction, &c. By Mr. Baxter, from th-. committee on Propo- snions "una ijrievanct s, a Dili relating to magis trates in Lincoln county, to pass ; a bill concerning a Public Road in Madison eountv, to pass; a me morial from citizens of Madison county concern ing btay Law Referred to the Judiciary Com mittee. Mr. Marsh, from '.he committee on slaves and free negroes topa-s; a bill concerning free ne groes to pass ; a bill to preventfree negroes from hiring and having control ot slaves to pass; bill to require the registration or tree negroes, with an amendment, and to pass. BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED By Mr. Baxter, a bill to continue improvement and to provide for the equipment of Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal ; by Mr. Rogers, a bill to authorize the banks of the State to issue bills of the denomination of $1 and $2; by Mr? Baxter, a bill to amend the Pilot Laws, and to increase the revenue of the State The House proceeded to the consideration of the Military bill. Amendments of great variety and quantity were proposed, many of which were adopted, and the bill finally passed its second and th'rd reading?. Mr. White called up his resolution to amend the standing rule of the House relative- to the iiour for adjournment of the morning session.. The vote was taken and the House negatived the resolution. A message was received from the Senate pro posing to go into an election on Friday Dext, at 12 o'clock, for six Directors of the Insane Asylum, and informing tho House that Dr. Pride Jones, of Hill'sboro'; Dr. ?. T. Henry, of Bertie; J. Wr..B. Watson, of Johnston ; Hon. S. H. Rogers, ot Raleigh; Laurens'IIinton, of Wake; and Dr. J. E. Williamson, of Caswell, were in nomina tion. Concurred in. Also a message transmit ting an- engrossed bill to appoint a tax collector in certain counties. Also, a resolution to refund tax improperly collected from the Greene Monu mental Association. Also an engrossed bill to incorporate, the Piney Woods Cavalry. A message was received from the Governor an nouncing three vacancies in the Board of Trustees of University. Also, a message concerning the University sent to the Senate. Also, a message transmitting resolutions passed by the Legislatures of Kentucky, Tennessee, New Jersey, Maine and Pennsylvania ; also, of the Alabama Convention. Ordered to be sent to the Senate. A message from tbe Senate, with an engrossed bill to amend the charter of the Wilmington. Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad Company, read the 1st time. The House proceeded to the consideration of j the special order being the Greensboro' and Dan ville Railroad bill. ' Mr. Galloway offered an amendment, changing the terminus from to Leaksville, and entered into an argument in favor of tbe same, and had not concluded when the hour for adjournment arrived. F.VENIXO SESSION. Wednesday, Feb. 6th. The House proceeded with the consideration of the Danville Railroad bill. Mr. Galloway resumed his remarks in favor of his amendment, and the bill generally. Mr. Shober spoke for the bill, and thought that the .proposed amendment ought to disarm the opposition of those who seemed to be alarmed on account of an immediate Danville connection." Mr. Kallum spoke in opposition" to the whole project as being unwisa.to pursue a line of policy calculated to build up roaos and cities out of the State, at tho expense of our own roads and towns. The question' was then taken and the amend ment was adopted. Mr. Person then took the floor in opposition to the bill, taking the ground that the passage of tnis cnarter would be attended with great injury to the internal improvement system of the State, and be a breach ot implied faith on the part of ine legislature, jvir. r. spoke at length. Mr. Mendenhall defended the bill, and argued that under the existing tariff for, freight and travel, that no loss could accrue to the State from the building of this road. Mr. Bridgers addressed the House in opposition to the bill and ir. reply to Mr. Mendenhall, and stated that thepbjections raised to the discrmina tions in tariff of freights was common to all the roads in the State, and that they were much more objectionable on the 'Richmond and Danville road than on any road within this State. Mr. B. spoke at length. j Mr. Slade spoke for the bill, contending that it was but a matter ot justice to his section of the Stae to pass this bill, j He replied to tho gentle men who had opposed the bill, and went into the subject generally to show that his section would be benefitted, and no ijnjury result to the interest ot the State in any other quarter. xa n 11 1 1 ty 1 iir. 13 ui lock addressed tne iiouse in reply to the gentleman from Caswell, stating that experi ence had proved' that the calculations made by them relative to the transportation of tobacco was defective. He argued, that if was it true that the building of this road iwould have a tendency to attract the inegnt to the .worth Carolina roadi that the State of trginia would not be so anx ious to have tne road constructed. Mr. Foindexter said that it was always with regret that he had to oppose any measure that anv gentleman would like to have passed, but in this instance, his obligations to those whom he had the honor to represent, required him to oppose this bill. It militated against their interest, and was in opposition to their wishes, and would be inju rious to the State's interest in other great works in which she had invested. Mr., P. argued ngaiusi me Din ior some time, and had not con cluded before the hour for adjournment arrived L. LUNSFORD & SON. DEALERS IN FOREIGN AND DO MESTIC LIQUORS. No. 103, Sycamore St, Petersburg, Va. ' Have how on hud a large and varied stock of Fine via Kye wniskys, which for quality and price can not oe excelled. - - fob 5t STATE OF JORTH CAROLINA. jfi ' a PROCLAMATION. ! BY Jobs W. XLUS fiirerww of Xurth Carolina. W HKBKA8,. The following; law hs s been enacted by the General Assembly of the 6tate"of r North Carolina to wit : AN ACT CONCERNING A CONVENTION OF THE PEOPLE. Whereas, The present perilous condition ot the country demands, in the -judgment of this General Assembly, that the sovereign people of this Slate should assemble in Convention to effect an honorable adjustment of existing difficulties whereby tha-Federal- Union is -endangered, or otherwise to determine what action will best pre serve the honor and promote the interests of North Carolina; and whereas, this General As sembly, on matters of such grave import, involv ing the relation of North Carolina to her sisters in tbe confederacy, is reluctant to adopt any settled policy without the sense of the people, in whom, under our government, all sovereign ty resides, be ing first ascertained. SEC. 1. Be it therefore enacted by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina, and it tV hereby enacted by the authority of Hit same, two , thirds of all the members of each house concurring, j That upon the passage of,Tthis act the Governor of the State be, and he is hereby required, to issue a proclamation, commanding tne Snerins of the respective counties in the State to open polls at the several election precincts, in said counties, on the 28th day of Februrary. A. D., 1861, when ai.d where all persons qualified to vote for members (( the General Assembly may vote for or against State Convention : those who wish a convention, voting with a printed or written ticket, "Conven tion," and those who do not wish a convention voting in the same way, "No Convention ;" also, to open separate polls at the said time and place for the election of delegates to the convention, to be assembled on such times as are hereinafter pro vided ; said polls to be superintended by inspectors, appointed by the sheriffs, with the advice of three j ustices of the peace, of the respective counties, who shall be b worn according to the provisions of sec.' 6, chap. 52, of Revised Code. Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the sherifls to make out duplicate statements of their polls, in their respective coun ties , on the question of "Convention',' and "No Convention," sworn to before, the clerk of the county court, one copy of which shall be deposi ted in said clerk's office, and the other copy trans mitted to the Governor of- the State, at Raleigh, under the same rules and regulations, and under the same penalties, as are prescribed in the case of the returns of the vote for electors of President and Vice President, as now prescribed by law. immediately after said election. Sec. 3". Be it further enacted, ThaC it shall be the duty of the Governor, as soon as -he shall have received the returns of sheriffs, in the presence of the Secretary of tho State, Public Treasurer and Comptroller, to compare the number of votes for and against a convention; and if it shall appear that a majority of the votes polled are in favor of a convention, ho shall forthwith issue a proclama tion in such manner as he may think pi oper,' sum moning the delegates elected ' to said convention, as aforesaid, to convene in Raleigh, on such day as he may designate in his said proclamation ; Pro vided, the day designated be not earlier than -thi eleventh of March ; and if a majority of the vote? polled are against a .convention, tne Governor shall, in like manner issue a proclamation of that fact ; and in that case the assembling of the said delegates, elected aa aforesaid, under the pro vision of this act, i3 hereby declared to be illegal and of no fleet. Sec. 4. Be it furtlter enacted, That the election fur delegates as aforesaid, shall be held and conducted in the same manner as election for members of the Gen eral Assembly, and the vote 'shall be counted and tbe scrolls compared, and . certificates . issued in tbe tame manner as prescribed by la w for members of the Roust of Commons. Sec. 5. Be it further euzctedt That if a vacancy shall occur by the death, resignation or removal from the State, or by the refusal to serve, of - any person elected delegate as aforesaid, the presiding offiter ol the Convention shall issue his writ to the Sheriff ol the coantT in which uch vacancy . may have occutreJ, after such notice as the convention may order, v. open a pollto fill such vacancy, under the same rale and regulations as hereinbefore prescribed for the election of delegates. dec. o. if it jurther enactca, lnat the said con vention shall consist of one hundred and twenty dele gates, and each county shall be entitled to the same number of delegates, as meiubers of the -House of Commons under the lant upportionment. Sec. 7. lie it further enacted, That the mileage and per diem pay of the delegates to said convention ' shall be the same as that ef members of the General . Assembly, to . be paid in the same manner ; and said convention Bhall have power to fix the pay of all iu officers, and of-any representative to any convention or State, and shall provide for other expenses, to be paid out of the treasury as it may direct. Sec. 8. Be it further enacted, That the said con-' vention shall have power to elect its officers and pre scribe qualifications forits members, not inconsistent with the true intent of this act. Sec 9. Be it further enacted, That the said oou vention shall have pewer to consider all grievance affecting North Carolina, as a member of the Confed eracy, according t0(the,trne intent and mealing of t nij act; the assent or dissent of the people to the propo sitions herein contained, being respectively expressed by the votes, "Convention" or "No Convention" at the time and in the mode hereinbefore provided. Sec 10. Be tt further enacted, That no ordinance of said Convention shall have any force or validity un til it shall have been ratified by a majority of tne qualified voters for members of the General Assembly, to whom it shall be submitted according to the mode prescribe A lor elections of members to the house ol of Commons, the assent or dissent of the people here to being expressed as in proceeding sections of this act. Sec. If; Be it further enacted, That no delegate elected shall be permitted to take his seat in said con vention until be shall have taken aad subscribed t the following oath, before any judge of the Supreme or superior Courts, or aiy juitice of the peace ol Wake county, to wit : I, A. B.r do solemnly swear or affirm (as the cose may be) that I will not do any art contrary to the act of the General Assembly, under which this convention is called;' and that I will duly and faithfully discharge my duties as a member of this convention aceording to the best pf my knowledge and ability, so help me God ! Sec. 12. Be tt further enacted, That this act snail be in force from and after its ratification," Read three times and ratified in General Assembly the 1st day of February A. D., 1861. W. T. JJobtch, S. H. C. H. T. Clark, 8. 8. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, I Office of Secretabt of State, j I, Rufus H. Page, Secretary of State in and for the Scute of North Carolina, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original on file it this Office. Given under my hand this lit day of February, 18(51 RUFUS H. PAGE, Secretary of State. Now, therefore, this is to command the Sheriffs of the respective counties-of the State, to cause an elec tion to be held in the manner prescribed by said Act, on the 28th day of February, A. D., 1861. when all persons qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly may vote for or against a State Convention, and for delegates thereto ; and they art furthermore enjoined to conform, in in all respectas, to the require ment! of said Act. ". rs.,,1 Given nnder my hand and attested by the IBEALj Great Seal of the State. - . Done at the City of Raleigh, this 1st day of Fl- ruary, A. V., 1861. By th Governer, s JOHN W. ELLIS. Graham Davs, Private Secretary. fob 6 wiawtd WALTON HOUSE. AS THE LEASE OF THE PRESENT Proprietor will terminate on the 26th of May next, tbe subscribera will rent, for a term of years, this popular Hotel, to a man who can give sufh references (none other need apply,) as will satisfy the owner that it will be so kept as not to detract from the repu tation which it sustains as a first class Hotel. ' The Patronage of the House is large and increasing From its central position, and established character, it cannot fail of sueoeaa, if properly conducted. Anv further information in detail wdl be given by addre ing. T. k W. M. WALTON. jan26 t26may . v , ; Morgan tonN. C. N. C. Standard, Newborn Progress, Wilmington Herald, and Charlotte Whig copy, and forward eount to me for payment. T. G. WALTON. NOVELTY IRON WORKS t ' RALEIGH, N. C. t S. BURNS & F. BATES - - PROPRIETORS, flONTUMJE TO MANUFACTURE STEAM K J GlNES. Saw and Grist Mills. Plows. Iron Kail ing, and every description of Iron and Brass Canting Also, Repair all kinds of Machinery. TERMS: Cash on delivery, t 1 P. S. We have on hand a large and welt aorii Stock of PIpws, which we .2W cheap- AU Horse Power Engine ui Buitur, all cvuiploie, lU Saw Mill, which we will sail low. jan 12 waswly :
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