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THE NORTEL Rg4ATfgfgJ3A: OK MX toSUTWOF"ynCAROUiNA. ,i3htov - SENAT& TceWy, Dec. 18, 18C0. The' Senate was called to order at 11 o'clock, a. in. ifiyor Itev. Dr.iMaswft ?. r At rfoiirhal'of yesterday was read and approved. Tlft' Brown presented a series of resolutions pass-ftf-a nieetihg of citizens of Caswell, recommend ing the aruiing.of the State and the call of a Con vention, "desiring a conference of the Southern Mm expressing devotion to a Constitutional Union. Mr- Brown- then addressed the Senate at some leugtb, which wili be seen in another column, Mt. Barringer presented the proceedings of, and a-memorial from, a meeting of citixens of Cobarrus tby, 'stating that if guarantees were not speedily vfcri us by the North, our connection with them should be severed, regardless of consequences; sta Crag further, that dissolution was inevitable. Mr. Barringer said, that as other Senators had iltjirwefiting like memorials made remarks, he would also submit some observations on the charac ter of the meeting which passed these resolutions. He said that it had been said that Senators had manufactured public opinion for their constituents. The Senator from Rowan had thrown out this inti mation more, than once. This was not so in his ease; he knew nothing of this meeting until several days after ft was held, but was glad to find that his constituents were supporting hini in the positions he had taken ; that this was na partisan meeting; that Cabarrus was a unit in this matter; that twenty-five men could not be found in that county opposed to the sentiments set forth in these resolutions. The Senator hoped that in these matters all party dis tinctions should be ignored. He thought the Sena tors from Caswell, Richmond and Guilford should lead young America in the defence of their rights. He said that he was a pure and simple federalist ; that his county had always been a federal county, end Supported federal raeasurs and men. Mr. Brown proceeded to reply to Mr. Barringer, and made an enquiry of that gentleman. ' The hour of 12 having arrived, the bill introduced on yesterday by Mr. Erwin, to appropriate $300,000 for the arming of the State, being the special order was taken up. Mr. Erwin proposed to substitute the bill reported by the Military committee which he held in his hand for the special order, and asked its immediate consideration. He said that there was very good reasons why this bill should be passed at an early day, that the arms could be purchased now at a fair price,, and that the demand would soon be so great that they could not be thus obtained. The bill was read. - Mr. Bledsoe moved to amend the bill by giving the Governor and Council power to increase the appropriation to $1,000,000, should they deem it necessary. Mr. Bledsoe said, that he was opposed to appro priating so small an amount as $800,000 for arming the State that he was obliged to differ with the committee with all due deference to their opinions. He was willing to trust the Governor with the amount proposed by his amendment. If we intend to make an appropriation let us make such an one as will answer the purposes for which it is made. He was in favor of preparing to protect the State front violence from within and without. He said that in the event ot'the abolition of slavery in North Carolina, free-negro labor would be put in competi tion with white labor, and that the free negro could starve out the white man in that event -'Mr. B. said this was no time for counting dollars and cents; his constituents were clamorous for arms, and he would be recreant to his duty if he did not use his 'jest endeavors to get a suitable appropria tion, Mr. Erwin said he would favor the amendment of the Senator from Wake, if it came as a separate proposition, but be thought it would, in its present shape, embarrass the original bill, that he did not want an appropriation for the suppression of insur rection of slaves ; he hoped the Senator wouid itb draw his amendment. .Mr. Brown hoped the amendment would be with drawn. Iff- Avery also appealed to the gentleman to with draw it Mr. Eure was opposed to the amount proposed to be appropriated by Mr. Bledsoe's amendment that he saw no cause for making preparations for war, when war had not been declared he thought the State had sufficient arms for the present would support the bill, but oppose the amendment Mr. Walkup also opposed Mr. Bledsoe's amend ment ; thought the amount too large. Mr. Hall thought that as the committee had re ported the bill appropriating $.300,000. that there was no necessity for making the appropriation pro posed in the amendment. Mr. Worth said, he had received no special direc tions from his constituents, but he was opposed to hasty legislation, and thought thai if these arms were to be purchased, some directions shall be given iri regard to their distribution. He did not believe these arms could be purchased at cash prices, and piid for in s(ate bonds, and that he believed they were asked for for a different purpose than that ex pressed by gentlemen favorii:g the appropriation. 'Mr.- Pitchford said he was what is called a Union nian' that he thought secession was impossible without a conflict with the general government ; if it is necessary, let it come. He thought an appro priation ol $300,000 was sufficient at present for the purchase of arms, and hoped the gentleman would withdraw his amendment. Mr. Dockery then obtained the floor, and made remarks in opposition to Mr. Bledsee's amendment. He thought that there was no farther cause for alarm now than in the late election. Mr. Dockery address ed the Senate are some length. A .message was received from the House, trans mitting a letter from the Governor, informing the Legislature that Hons. R. H. Smith and I. W. Gar rett were in the city, as commissioners from the State of Alabama, with a proposition to appoint a committee of three on the part of the House and two on the part of the Senate, to make preparation for their reception and to invite them to take seats in, tfi two Halls. Mr. Erwin then replied to Mr. Dockery at length. Mr. Dockery rejoined. Mr. Sharpe then addressed the Senate. Mr. Outlaw moved to adjourn, with the acquies ance of the gentleman. The motion to adjourn was lost Mr. Sharpe then proceeded to address the Senate at length. ... . Mr. Burton spoke in reply to Mr. Dockery. Mr. Outlaw again moved to adjourn. Mr. Avery called for the yeas and nays. The motion was lost yeas 12, nays 29. Messrs. Barringer, Dockery, and Bledsoe, made further remarks. Mr. .Sharpe moved to amend the amendment, by moving that the arms purchased by the Governor bedistributed according to adult papulation in the different" counties. Mr. Bledsoe's amendment was lost yeas 7, nays $0. Mr. Sharpe moved to adjourn ; which was lost. The question recurring on the proposition to make the bill the special order for 7th January, it was lost . . The substitute offered by Mr. Erwin, appropria ting $06,000 passed its first reading. On motion of Mr. Burton, the rules were suspend ed and the bid passed its second reading. On motion of Mr- Avery, the rules were suspend ed and the bill passed its third reading, and was ordered to be engrossed. Mr. Averv then moved to re-consider the vote by which this bill was carried, and to lay that motion ontne table, which was carraL On motion of Mr. Brown, Se Senate adjourned. ' '. - Ui-A HOUSE OF COMMONS. Bouse met pursuant to adjournment " t J- PETITIONS AND MKKoKIALs. Mr. Harris presented the proceedings of a public meeting in Cabarrus. ' r Sr.'ii? in Anson. MT.-Hflf meeting m Caswell, and JS&'P? of Franklin, of a meeting in his county which were each severally reed and laid on the table! njKsroTS raon cohxitties. JESOT,J"mi,Jh "-eonanittee on agriculture Mr. Baxter from the committee on propositions and grievances, reported back the. following, recom mending that they do pass : The bill to instruct the Treasurer to refund cer tain moneys to J. S. Ives of Newbern. The bill to allow the Wardens of the poor for Wake county, to hold meetings at the Poor House ; and The bill authorising the sheriff of Henderson county to collect arrears of taxes, recommending that it do not pass. Mr. Person from the judiciary committee report ed favorably on tho bill concerning County .Courts in Columbus county. Mr. Simonton, from joint select committee on mil itary affairs, reported back all matters referred to the committee in relation to arming the State, with a bill appropriating $300,1)00 to arm and equip the State, to be raised by the issue of coupon bonds to run 30 years. The bill was read first time, when Mr. W aters moved to put it immediately on its second reading. Mr. Padgettjttlled for the yeas and nays. The question being put resulted yeas 62, nays 52, so the motion to suspend did not prevail, two thirds not voting for it. Motions to print, and to make the bill the order of the day for to-morrow, were decided to be out cf order. Mr. Hoke gave notice that he should move to take up the bill to-morrow at noon. Mr. Fagg, from the committee, reported back a resolution for the construction of a foundry for the manufacture of arms, to be located on Deep river, and stated that the committee had had no data from which to make up their report for action, together with a resolution requesting the Governor to furn ish the House with such information on the subject as he may be able to do, within 80 days. Adopted. Mr. Ferrebee from the joint select committee of the two Houses to take the sense of the General As sembly in regard to a recess for the Christmas holi days, reported by resolution, that a general leave of absence be granted from and after Thursday until the 7th of January. The resolution elicited considerable discussion, during which various motions to amend, to lay on table and to postpone were made and voted down, till finally the resolution was amended by inserting the 1st for the 7th January, and as thus amended, it was adopted. Pending the discussion of the above report, A message was received from the Governor, in forming the House of the arrival of Messrs. Isham W. Garrett and Robt. 11. Smith in the city, as com missioners from the State of Alabuna to this State. Mr. Mebane moved to transmit the message to the Senate. Mr. Person to amend by adding a proposition to appoint a joint select committee of three on the part of the House and two on the part of the Senate, to make arrangements for the reception of the commis sioners, and that they be tendered the t'reedon. of each House ; and as thus amended the motion pre vailed. Mr. Mebane, by permission, introduced a series of resolutions as a supplement to the minority re port ot the committee on federal relations, made last week. The resolutions propose the call of a national convention to- amend the Constitution of the United States on the subject of slavery in the territories. Mr. Mebane moved to lay the resolutions on the j table, and that they be printed. Mr. Person moved to amend, by making them, as part of the minority report, the special order for January 3d ; which was accepted, and the resolu- i I tions were disposed of accordingly. A message was received from the Governor, trans- j mitting the report of the commissioners appointed j ; to take charge of the Deep River Navigation Works, I j and asking an appropriation to pay them, which, j On motion of Mr. Hoke, were sent to the Senate. UESOLITIOXS. I By Mr. Marsh, a resolution to send a message to ! i the Senate proposing to raise a joint select commit- 1 tee of five o-i the subject of slaves and free negroes. By the same, a resolution to pay certain expenses ! ; for the Tar river improvement. Read and referred ' to the committee on claims. j By Mr. Henry, a resolution requiring the Govern ! or to have purchased a national flag for the US2 of the j State, and authorizing him to draw to the amount of $75 for the same, and further, requiring the door ' : keeper to have the flag hoisted over the Capitol du- ! ring the session of the General Assembly. Mr. Crumpler moved to put the resolution on its I ' second reading. ! Mr. Hoke moved to refer it to the committee on ', ; propositions and grievances. j Mr. Slier said, he hoped the resolution would lc ' ; adopted at as early a day as practicable, he wished j t to see the flag floating from the dome of the capitol, j and he hoped that it might long continue to wave j I therefrom. Mr. Henrv thought we ought to have the flag ! j floating above the capitol; we ought to have State I pride enough to indnce us to purchase a Bag. Mr. Hoke thought if we were to act from State I pride we should have a Shite flag and not a pational j one. He withdrew his motion to refer, and moved , ; to lay the resolution on the table, and then with- ! ! drew that motion. j j The question recurring on Mr. Crnmpler's motion, ! j Mr. Henry demanded the yeas and naves, which j being taken, resulted, yeas 02, nayes 49; so the I j motion was lost, two-thirds not voting in the affirm- ! ' ative. . Mr. Person offered a memorial from Burkitt ' j and Privett. of Wayne county, concerning I certain taxes paid on billiard tables! Referred to j the committee on finance without being read. ! Mr. Galloway offered a resolution requiring the ; j Governor to invite all the States of the Union to 1 meet, oy delegates, in a general conference, in the city dCNew York on the Monday of February next, to confer in regard to an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Referred to the I committee on federal relations and ordered to be i printed. Mr. Yeates offered a memorial from the Justices of Hertford county, in regard to binding out free negro children deferred for the present to await a proposed committee on the subject to which it refers. PILLS INTRODUCED. By Mr. Fleming, a bill to amend an act passed in 1858-9 in estnl.lich iKo K.l, tt.i-t. t, , . ' "i oaiisuury. Jiead I r nrst, time ana retcrred to tho committee on banks. un motion of Mr. Gaither, the House adjourned. SENATE. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 18B0. The Senate was called to order at 1 1 o'clock, A. M. The Journal of yesterday was read. Mr. Walkup presented a memorial and resolutions from the citizens of Anson county, expressing Union sentiments. ' ' Mr. Walkup said these resolutions expressed his views, and he believed of a majority of bis consti tuents askeJ that they lay on the table. Mr. Erwin presented a memorial from the citizens of Buncombe. Yancev. and Madison a charter for a Turnpike in order to afford better fa- amies tor ascending the Black Mountain. Referred to committee on internal improvements. The Speaker appointed Messrs. Eure and Burton as the Senate branch of the committee on the recep tion of the commissioners from Alabama. Mr. Humphrey from the committee on proposi tions, and grievances, reported the bill to incorporate the Falls Male and Female Academy, in the county of Nash, recommending its passage. Placed on the calendar. Mr. Speight from the committee on corporations, reported the bill to incorporate the Adams Hill Min ing Company, recommending its passage. Put oh the calendar: Mr. Thomas from the committee on internal im provements, reported the bill to provide for the com pletion of the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad, recommending its passage with amend ments. Placed on calendar and ordered to be printed: Mr. Erwin from the Military Committee, reported the bill in regard to the Hillsboro' Military Acade my recommending its passage. A message was received from the House, trans mitting a letter from the Governor and the report of the Commissioners having in charge the Cape Fear and Deep River Navigation Company. Also a proposition to raise a joint select committee of five on the part of each House on slaves and free negroes --the reading of the reports was dispensed with, and referred to the committee on internal improvements. The proposition in regard to the ioint committee I was concurred in. 1 QnyXm of Mr. Tho the (j wining mmm - - - -T submittcd some time since in regard to the Chesa peake and Albeinarle'Canal Company, with the re ports and accompanying documents, were ordered to be printed. A message was received from the House announ cing the appointment of its branch of the committee on th j reception of the commissioners of Alabama. Mr. Ramsay from the committee, appointed to fix the time for temporary adjournment and for reas sembling, reported recommending that the Senators be granted leave of absence from Thursday the 20th of December, until Monday the 7th day of January, and that no business of a public character be trans acted by the Senate during that time. Mr. Avery thought that the report should not be considered until the House had submitted its de cision on the matter, as he understood that they would probably amend the report. Mr. Thomas moved to lay on the table, but at the request of Mr. Humphrey, withdrew his motion. Mr. Humphrey then moved to amend the report by striking out the 7th cf January and inserting 3 1st December, but subsequently withdrew it Mr. Avery moved to amend by making the time from Friday to the first of January, which was lost Mr. Outlaw moved to alter to the 4th January, saying that it was very important for members to be at home on the first of January, ar.d he had rather stay in Raleigh longer in order to be at home on that day. Mr. Dockery concurred in Mr. Outlaw's opinion. Mr. Dobson said he hoped that the original pro position would be adopted that Senators wished time to mingle and confer with their constituents. Mr. Outlaw withdrew his amendment. Mr. Avery thought the two Houses should act in concert in the matter. Messrs. Street, Lane, and Erwin wished to be at home on the first of January. After a debate on the amendments introduced by Mr. Thomas of Jackson, and severally lost, the orig inal report of the committee was concurred in, and on motion of Mr. Avery, sent to the House for its concurrence. Mr. Erwin presented a resolution in favor of J. Pritchard of Buncombe. Referred to the committee on propositions and grievances. Mr. Lane, a resolution requesting the Governor to have printed the report of the committee appoint ed to examine tho affairs of the Atlantic and N. C. Railroad Company. Adopted. Mr. Sharpe, a resolution requesting the committee on finance to enquire into the expediency of abolish ing the tax on Ale and Cider. Adopted. A message was received from the House, propos ing to give the members leave of absence from Thursday to the first of January, instead of the 7th, as proposed by the committee, which was laid on the table. Mr. Burton from the committee on the commis sioners from the State of Alabama, made its report. stating that the commissioners, Messrs. Garrett and j Smith would communicate with the General Assem- j hly to-morrow at IS o'clock, and proposing that the two Houses meet in the Commons Hall at that time j and receive the commissioners, and that these gen- j tiemen be considered the guests ol the State during their sojourn here. The report was adopted. Mr. Outlaw introduced resolutions favoring the call of a National Convention in case guarantees are not given tho South by Congress, and in favor ofsc cession only when a majority of the States do not evince by their acts a determination to respect the rights of the South. Ordered to be printed. Mr. Hall introduced a resolution that if by the 4th of March there was not an entire reaction in the Northern mind, and guarantees given, it was the duty of North-Carolina to leave the Union. Mr. Hall then addressed the Senate at length in defence of his resolution. Mr. Eure then addressed the Senate, expressing devotion to the Union, and deploring the efforts be ing made to dissolve it Mr. Thomas, of Jackson, made a speech in favor ot secession. Mr. Brown next addressed the Senate in reply to the Senators from Jackson and New Hanover, reit erating his opinion that the Union should not be dissolved unlil all constitutional remedies had been exhausted to corre:t existing evils. Mr. Thomas of Jackson made an explanation, and again addressed the Senate. Mr. Brown replied, Mr. Sharpe obtained the floor, and delivered a Union speech. The debate was further protracted by Messrs. Hall, Thomas, Eure, Brown, and Taylor, of Bruns wick. Mr. Erwin offered as an amendment to the resolu tions, a resolution expressing sympathy with South Carolina, in the event of her secession. Mr. Brown said that if South-Carolina had gone out of the Union, she was a foreign power, and that North-Carolina being still in the Union had no right to interfere with her position in any way. Mr. Sharpe presented a resolution as an amend ment to the amendment, that if South-Carolina should leave or had left the Union, North-Carolina would have nothing to do with any difficulty which might arise between that Stale and the Federal Gov ernment. Mr. Outlaw moved to re-consider the vote by which the report of the committee on adjournment was adopted, and to lay his motion on the table, in order to prevent its re-consideration hereafter. Car ried. On motion the Senate then adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS. Wednesday, Dec 10, 1860. House met pursuant to adjournment. No Minis ter present Have the Clergy given up the Legis lature as past praying for '! j A message was received from tho Senate, trans mitting engrossed bill to repeal an act passed in lfOfM', granting to the Superior Courts of Burke county original jurisdiction in all criminal causes and Slate prosecutions, in which the intervention of a jury is required. Read first time, and, on motion, the rule was suspended, the bill passed its second and third readings, and ordered to be enrolled. PETITIONS and 5IEMOIUALS. By Mr. Williams of Cumberland, a memorial from Anson Parker and others, asking for the pay ment of expenses on the Deep River improvement Referred to the committee on claims. By Mr. Waugh, a memorial from the grand Jury of Surry. Laid on the table without being read. By Mr. Merritnon, the proceedings of public meet ings in Buncombe county on federal relations. Read and laid on the table. By Mr. Shober, the proceedings of a public meet ing in Greensboro.' Read and laid on the table. By Mr. Wright, the proceedings of a public meet ing in Cumberland county, held for the purpose of organizing a Southern rights club. Read and laid on the table. A message was received from the Senate concur ring in the proposition to raise a joint select com mittee to arrange for the reception ot the commis sioners to this State from the State of Alabama, and also resolutions naming to-morrow noon, to receive the commissioners. All -which was concurred in. The Chair announced the House branch of the proposed committee, hamely, Messrs. Ransom, Hill, and Merrimon. Also, a message from the Senate transmitting the engrossed bill for raising the sum of $300,000, to arm and equip the State. Mr. Green, of Franlin, moved that the rule be sus pended and the bill put upon its second reading. The engrossed bill from the Senate, to appropriate $300,000 to arm and equip the State having passed its first reading, Mr. Green of Franklin moved to suspend the rule and put it on its second reading. Mr. Martin objectet), and demanded the' yeas and nays. The question being put, resulted yeas 81, nays 88, so the bill was read the second time. Mr. Waugh offered an amendment, providing that the arms, when purchased, should be distributed to the several counties of the State in proportion to. military population, deducting from the quota of any eounty the arm.? that county may already have. Mr. Person stated that a similar amendment had been rejected in the Senate, and if adopted in the House and sent back, would doubtless be again re jected, and the passage of the bill be thus retarded. Mr. Mebane said it mattered nut what had been the action of the Senate on the bill, the House should act. upon its own views of right and wrong ; he was in favor of the amendment, and thought that the ac tion upon it would determine what was the design of the bill, whether for ordinary, or some ulterior object . , Mr. Fagg opposed .the amendment, because it vvum mard Um bill, and tbe object of ment would be met by a bill from the committee on military affairs. j . M Mr. Person said, the arms when purchased would belong to the State and be distributed as other State arms; the bill makes no provision on this subject, consequently they would be subject to existing Mr. Ferebee raised a point of order by the 89th and the 18th rule the bill cannot be acted on to-day. The Chair decided the proceedings in order. ' Mr. Crumpler offered an amendment to Mr. Waugh's amendment, to strike out that part deduct ing from a county's quota of arms the arms already in its possession. He is in favor of the amendment, and thinks it necessary to give the State some secu rity for the armsiwhen distributed. Mr. Person said the law aiready demands that se curity shall be given for arms given out by the Gov ernor, and asked Mr. C. to read the law on the sub ject Mr. Crumpler read the law, and said it left it dis cretionary with the Governor to require security or not Mr. Peebles opposed the amendment Mr. Bowman was in favor of Mr, Waugh's amend ment, and extended his remarks to some length in its favor. Mr. Love, of Jackson, defended the amendment of Mr. vt'augh, hut opposed that of Mr. Crumpler. Mr. Jordan was in favor of the amendment It mattered not whether it had been killed off in the Senate or not ; this House has nothing to do with that; if the amendment is right it ought to be adopted. After some further discussion of tho amendment, Mr. Ferebee moved"to postpone the consideration of the whole matter until the 7th of January next He said he wished to have more time to digest the bill, and thought there was no necessity for hasty action on it. On his motion he demanded the yeas and nays. The question to postpone being put it was lost, yeas 33, nays 79. The question then recurred on Mr. Crnmpler's amendment it was lost, ayes 45, noes 81, (some mis take in the vote, but so announced.) Tho question then recurred on Mr. Waugh's amendment. Messrs. Bridgers, Bachelor and Cheek made re marks in-opposition to the amendment Mr. Yeates supported it. Mr. Clark, of Craven, thought there was no use for the amendment ; the Governor had recommend ed the arming of ten thousand volunteers, which he supposed would be done, and it would require the amount suggested to do it, consequently there would be no surplus arms to distribute. Mr. Waugh demanded the yeas and nays on his amendment, which being taken, resulted yeas 48, nays 6ti, so the amendment was not- adopted. Mr. Cowles offered an amendment to the effect, that each county of the State should pay interest on the bonds to be issued for the purchase of the arms in proportion to the number of arms it received. Mr. Fagg moved to substitute for the Senate bill the bill offered by Mr. Hoke some days since, which provides for the purchase of arms and munitions of war, ami for the erection of a powder factory, &c. Mr. Hoke favored tho substitute because it would be cheaper to the State, and because it provides tor munitions of war, and at the same time renders available the arms already owned by the State. Mr. Taylor wished to know what amount of mon ey was proposed to be raised by the substitute. The Clerk read the bill. Mr. R-iss offered an amendment requiring that the money shall be borrowed of the banks of the State. Mr. Fagg thought that if it were necessary to put the State in a posture of defence, and few would gainsay tha necessity, then it ought to be done speedily, and at the least expense. This bill he thought best adapted to accomplish the object ; we ought to act for the State as prudent individuals would act for themselves ; and was in favor of pay ing the cash intead of making bonds. Mr. Peebles opposed the substitute. Mr. NewbV hoped all substitutes and amendments would be voted down, and the bill passed as it came from the Senate. Mr. Mebane deprecated hasty action on this mat ter. He could see no necessity for such hot haste ; where is the imminent danger that is threatening iw ii i hnrn ;i servile war threatened? or are we about to Ik- invaded by the atiolitionists, or by South- j Carolina V He thought none of these things were to be feared now, and therefore would movo to re commit the whole matter to the committee on mili- j tary a 11 airs. Mr. Fagg withdrew his substitute. Mr. Merrimon renewed Mr. Fagg's amendment. Decided not in order. The question then recurred on Mr. Cowles's. i Mr. I.iles demanded the yeas and nays. ' Mr. Hayes hoped the matter might be disposed of. j He was in favor of Mr. Cowles's amendment ; had been in favor of Mr. Waugh's, but would go for the bill as passed by the Senate. ! Mr. Siler expressed his approbation of the bill j expected to vote for it. j The question being put on Mr. Cowles's amend- I ment, resulted yeas 30, nays 75; so the amendment was not adopted. . Mr. Russ renewed bis amendment requiring that the money appropriated by the bill, shall be bor rowed of the banks of the State. Mr. Yeates demanded the yeas and nays, which being taken, resulted, yeas 4i, nays 03, so the amendment w as lost. Mr. Yeates moved to amend by striking out the provision for i.-suing of the coupon bonds of the Stale. A message was received from the Senate concur ring in the House proposition for the reception of the Commissioners from Alabama, with resolutions which were adopted. Mr. Ransom made some remarks, in answer to Mr. Mebane, as to the method of raising money to carry on war ; and the impolicy of depending on borrowing (roiii the State banks to aim the State &c. Mr. Mebane stated that we would never raised inon ey to carry on war by selling our bonds to those wo were going to tight. - Mr. Kansom said the bill does not designate where the bonds are to be sold. Mr. Mebane thought the best plan for raising the money contemplated by the bill, would be to raise a loan and borrow it of our own citizens. Mr. Yeates could not see the point in the remarks about raising money to carry on war we are not in a war ; alluded to the financial condition of Euro pean States ; and said he would sooner take private securities than State bonds in case of war. The question recurred on Mr. Yeates amendment, which was not adopted, yeas 40, nays 68. '. Mr. Martin moved to adjourn. Mr. Siiiull demanded they.eas and nays, which be ing taken, the motion did not prevail ; yeas 20, nays 95. Mr. Crumpler moved to amend the bill by insert ing a claiLse limiting the sale of the bonds to citi zens of this State ' . Mr. Hayes i.opcd all amendments would be with drawn, and let the vote be taken directly on the bill. By Mr. Davis, of Rutherford, an amendment to Mr. Crnmpler's amendment, that the bonds should not be sold at less than their par value, on which he demanded the yeas and nays. The question !eing put, resulted yeas 43, nays 68, so the amendment did not prevail. The question then recurred on Mr. Crumpler's amendment, and being put, resulted yeas 28, nays 74, so the amendment was lost. Mr. Gaither moved to adjourn, but withdrew the motion. Mr. Martin moved to adjourn, and demanded the yeas and nays. Mr. Gaither seconded the call." Resulted yeas 17, nays 88. Mr. Crumpler moved to amend the bill by insert ing a clause taxing the bonds. The question was put and decided in the negative. Mr. Gorrell moved to amend the bill by adding a clause making the companies receiving the arms to give security for them, and stated that be offered the amendment in good faith, believing that such a provision ought to lie attached to the bill ; and he expressed the belief that those who thought with him would stay here until midnight, or until the middle of next year, unless some such amendment should be adopted. Mr. Person deprecated any such spirit a that in dicated by the gentleman from Guilford. He thought that majorities ought to rule. Mr. Hoke stated that the committee on the mili tary would report a bill en the subject f dis posing of the arms that would meet the. views of gentlemen on the other side, as indicated by the amendments offered. Mr. Davis, of Rutherford, thought this bill being an important one, ought to' be perfected without any reference to what the military- committee, or any other committee would recom mend. The question on the, amendment was pot and the amendment was not adoptee yeas 81), nays 69. Mr. Gaither moved to adjourn. Not carried. Mr. Gorrell moved to take & recess until 7 o'clock this evening. Decided not in order. Mr. Davis of Rutherford, moved an amendment to the bill, restricting the purchase of arms to a Southern State. Mr. Martin called the yeas and nays amidst some confusion, resulted yeas 25, nays 68, so the amend ment did not prevail. Mr. Crumpler moved to adjourn lost; yeas 18, nays 85, Mr. Martin moved to postpone further considera tion until to-morrow at 11 o'clock, A. M. ' Mr. McCleese to amend by substituting the 8th January next. The yeas and nays being demanded, resulted yeas 28, nays 72. Mr. Henry moved to adjourn, not agreed to yeas 18, nays 81. Mr. Martin moved to amend the bill by striking out $800,000, and inserting $100,000, and demanded the yeas. and nays, resulted yeas 28, nays 63. Mr. Horton moved to adjourn, not carried yeas 26, nays 67. Mr. Martin moved to substitute for the bill the military code adopted by the military convention, which met some time since in Salisbury ; which was read amidst considerable confusion. During the reading, Mr. Marsh arose to a point of order the rule requires the reading of all bills, &c. three times, and the Clerk has omitted several sec tions in the bill he is now reading. Speaker. Is the gentleman sure that the copy he holds is identical with the one offered as a sub stitute to tho bill, and now being read by the Clerk ? Mr. Marsh could not say, and The Chair ordered the Clerk to continue. Mr. Marsh appealed from the decision of the Chair. The question being put, the Chair was sustained. (Much confusion throughout the House.) Mr. Russ moved to adjourn. Mr. Gaither demanded the yeas and nays, result ed yeas 35, nays 71. The reading of the substitute was resumed and finished. Mr. Martin asked to withdraw the substitnte. Mr. Bachelor moved to strike out the original bill, and insert the substitute. Mr. Wright moved a division of the question. Mr. Rogers made some remarks urging members to a conciliatory course. Mr. Martin moved to amend by making Wilming ton, Salisbury and Rutherfordton depositories for the arms belonging to the State. The yeas and nays were demanded and resulted yeas 16, nays 78. The question recurred on Mr. Bachelor's motion, and the proposition to strike out was lost yeas 19, nays 78. Mr. Gaither moved to adjourn. Not carried. Mr. Mebane said he was willing to vote for any measure for the protection of the State, but the charge had been repeatedly made that these arms are to be used by volunteers for South-Carolina, and had not been denied, and he was therefore unwilling to pass this bill until some assurance was attached to it that the arms should be for the benefit of this State. Mr. Person. Does the gentleman specifically make this charge himself? Mr. Mebane. I only make it from what has been said here in debate ; docs the gentleman from New Hanover specifically deny it ? Mr. Person. 1 do; I deny it as a slander upon this Legislature ; upon the Governor, and upon the State. Sensation. Mr. Mebane continued his remarks, and Mr. Per son again replied. Mr. Crumpler moved to postpone the further con sideration of the bill until the 25th of March next The yeas and nays being demanded, the question was put and resulted, yeas 21, nays 70. The question was then on the passage of the bill on its second reading, and it was carried. Mr. Bachelor then moved to suspend the rules and put the bill on its third reading. The yeas and nays were demanded, and resulted, yeas 66, nays 86, so the motion was not adopted, two-thirds not voting in the affirmative. Mr. Bachelor gave notice that he would move, on to-morrow, to take up the bill and put it on its third reading. After several ineffectual efforts, the House adjourn ed at 7, P. M. SENATE. Tduksdav, Dec. 20, 1860. The Senate was called to order at 11 o'clock A. M. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Tucker. Journal of yesterday read and approved. A message was received from the House propos ing to go forthwith into an election for seven Coun cillors of Slate, stating that the following gentlemen were in nomination in that body, viz : Messrs. Council Wooten. of Lenoir county, Jno. W. Cun ningham, of Person count-, V. A. Ferguson, of Bertie, J. F. Graves, of Surry, D. Murphy, of Cum berland, J. J. Long, of Northampton, and W. L. Hilliard, of Buncombe. Mr. Dockery nominated the following, to wit J. D. Planner, of Craven, J. S. Cannon, of Person, Dan'l. G. Fowie, of Wake, B. A. Kittrell, of David , son, John Shimpock, of Cabarrus, D. W. Rankin, of i Buncombe, and'J. W. Cameron, of Richmond. ! A message was sent to the Senate concurring in the proposition of that body, and Messrs. Slaughter j and Euro were appointed to superintend the election. The Senate then proceeded to vote. Messrs. Wooten, Cunningham, Ferguson, Graves, I Murphy, Long and liiliiard, each received "0 votes, i . Messrs. Flanner, Cannon. Fowle. Kittrell. Shini- i pock, Rankin and Cameron, each received 16 votes. j The Speaker announced, that although a resolution had been passed on yesterday in regard to allowing Senators leave of absence, and suspending the con sideration of all public bills and resolutions, yet such bills might be introduced, and the resolu' ion did not bind him unless the rules were suspended. On motion of Mr. Avery, that part of the rules requiring the Speaker to allow public bills to be in troduced during the holidays, was suspended. On motion of Mr. Humphrey, the vote by which the report of tho committee on the Atlantic and N. C. railroad was ordered to be printed, was re-considered. A message was received from the House announ cing that the hour bad arrived for the reception of the Commissioners from Alabama, and that seats had been prepared in that House for Senators. The Senate then adjourned to the Commons Hall. Mr. Clark, the Speaker of the Senate took the chair, and the Commissioners Messrs. Garrett, and Smith, were received in due lorm, by the Legislature. The Senate having returned to their Hall, Mr. Humphrey moved to refer the report of the Com missioners appointed to investigate the affairs of the Atlantic and N. C. railroad, to a select commit tee of the two Houses. A message was received from the House propo sing to print the report and address of the Commis sioners from Alabama. Concurred in. A debate arose .on the motion of Mr. Humphrey, in regard to the committee on the Atlantic and N. C. railroad company. Mr. Humphrey said it was quite a voluminous document Mr. Lane thought it should be printed. Mn Worth favored the printing. Mr. Bledsoe said that the reason the Governor had not had printed the report of this committee, was, that it bad been received by him only a short time before the session of the Legislature. The question recurring on the motion of Mr. Humphrey to refer the report of the committee to the select committee, and to ask the concurrence of the House, which was carried. Mr. Harris, of Franklin, introduced a resolution on federal relations hi favor of calling a convention, and desiring dissolution in ease guarantees were not given the South lies on the table. Mr. Walkup, i memorial from the town of Mon roe, in Union eounty, asking for an act of incorpora tion. Referred to committee on corporations. Mr. Simpson, a resolution to raise a joint commit tee of both Houses to ask the Governor when it would suit his convenience to take the oath of office in the presence of the General Assembly. Adopted. 1 - " - mn of raBnm Mr. Humphrey, from the committee on corppr- tions reporte the bill to incorporate the Siker Val ley Mining Company, recmimjending its passage A rcsolntmn m ft e Amur Jenkins, of Jack son county, recomnienomc. its passage. flieti0,?ii:faVOJ ofA- 4 SB and E. C wier, reeonimettding its passage : . ""A "H irrferwrrrf-fr i,. McDowell of mJul... commending that it do not pass ' tmm' The bill to alter the time of 0Dm k n . Mr. Stubbs a bill to amend the 34th and n chapters Revised Code-referred to Mr. Sharpe, a bill in regard to execution saks merred to judiciary committee. Mr Taylor; of 'Brunswick, a bill to extend the time for the registration of deeds, conveyances. e On nmfirfn 6f MrTTnylor the rules were suspend ed, and the bill passed its second reading. Mr. Sharpe offered an amendment Mr. Aveay opposed the amendment The amendment was lost, and the bill passed iu several readings. r , Mr. Simpson, a bill to increase the salary of Pnn frAll-r In 1 7Sfl 3tlnll.h ..if A ... .1 ., 0F LOn .. r - . v.. , cu lo me nnance cou mittee. mM n. , till a- . certain cases in Craven county. Mr. Faisoa, a bill it, regard to the jurisdiction of Superior Courts of law-reforred to the judiciary committee. J V Mr. Turner, a bill in regard to the taxing of State bonds put on hie. " Mr. Dowd a bill to provide for the election of Clerks and Masters in Equity placed on file. A bill to diminish the costs of suits in law, passed its second reading. A message was received from the House concur ring in the proposition to raise a committee to wait on the Governor elect, and announcing its branch of that committee. The chair appointed on the part of the Senate Messrs Barringer and Simpson. The committee to superintend the election of councillors of State, reported that Messrs. Wooten Cunningham, Ferguson, Graves, Murphy, Long and Hilliard, having received a majority of all the votes cast, was duly elected. Report concurred in. On motion, the Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS. House met pursuant to adjournment Prayer bv Rev. Mr. Tucker. ' A message was received from the Governor, an nouncing to the House the arrival of Hon. Jacob Thompson, as Commissioner to this State from the State of Mississippi, and transmitting a communi cation from Mr. Thompson to his Excellency the Governor. On motion of Mr. Ransom, the message and com munication were sent to the Senate with a proposi tion to print, and also a proposition to invite Air. Thompson to become the guest of the State, and to grant, him the privileges of the two Houses. Mr. Bullock moved to send a message to the Sen ate, proposing to go forthwith into the election of seven Councillors of State, and nominating Messrs. W. A. Ferguson, Council Wooten, J. W. Cuningham, John J. Long, Dr. Win. L. Hilliard, Jesse F. Giavea and David Murphy. Agreed to. Several memorials were introduced, and laid on the table without being read. Bills of a private character were introduced, and without reading referred to appropriate committees. Mr. Ransom, from the joint select committee to make arrangements for the reception of the com missioners from Alabauia, made a report, and the report was adopted. Mr. Batchelor, pursuant to notice, moved to takef up the bill for arming the State, for the purpose o putting it on its third reading. Mr. Mebane demanded the yeas and nays, which being taken, resulted, yeas 68, nays 30. So the House refused to take up the bill. A message was received from the Senate, concur ring in the proposition to elect seven Councillors of State. The Chair appointed Messrs. Bullock and Yeates to superintend on the part of the House, who reported that Messrs W. A. Ferguson, Council Wooten, J. W. Cunningham, John J. Long, Dr. W. L. Hilliard, Jesse F. Graves and David Murphy, as having been elected. Mr. Ferebee offered a resolution, that a message be sent to the Senate, informing that body that seals were prepared for them, and that the House was ready to receive the commissioners from Alabama. Messrs. Ferebee and Green of Franklin were ap pointed by the Chair to wait on the Judges of the Supreme Court, and invite them to take a seat on the floor of the House. At 12 o'clock, M., the Senate came in and took the seats appropriated them. The Judges of the Supreme Court occupied scats on the right of the Speaker; his Excellency, Gov. Ellis, on the left. The gallecy was thronged withladies and gen tlemen, who had assembled to witness the recep tion; and many an admiring glance was turned to the beautiful galaxy above, by bachelor members below, who, no doubt, felt strong impulses to go for Union at all hazards. At 25 minutes past 12 the Commissioners, at tended by the committee, entered the Hall and were escorted to the seats prepared for them in front of the Speaker's seat Mr. Ransom introduced the Commissioners in a few happily conceived remarks. Mr. Garrett thanked the Representatives of the State for the cordial reception he' and his colleague had received, and proceeded to lead an address to the Legislature, urging the co-operation of North Carolina in the present Southern movement. When the address was finished, Mr. Clarke, Speaker of the Senate, in behalf of the General Assembly, welcomed the Commissioners to the State, and said that, whether North Carolina shouli go out of the Union or remain in it, she would ever feel a warm sympathy for those of her sister States whose interest is identified with her own. The Senators then returned to their Chamber. Mr. Ramsom moved that a message be sent to the Senate with a proposition to print the address of tho Commissioners just read ; which was agreed to. Mr. Ferebee moved to concur in the Senate reso lution giving general leave of absence till the 7th of January. The Chair decided the motion not in order, as it was not a joint resolution. A message was received from the Senate concur ring in the proposition to print the address of the Commissioners from Alabama. Mr. Blue moved to ex to ml the time for leave of absence to the 7th of January. Mr. Ferebeo moved to amend by adding that no bill of a public character should be acted on before that time. Mr. Jenkins demanded the yeas and nays, which being called, resulted yeas 63, nays 89. Mr. Ferebee moved that the same license be ex tended to the Speaker, which was adopted, and tbe Speaker appointed Mr. Love, of Haywood, Speaker pro tern. . Mr. Faison asked and obtained the use of tne Commons Hall for an address this evening from tbe Commissioners of Alabama. Mr. Waugh moved a reconsideration of the vote of this morning, by which the 'House refused to taM up tbe bill to arm the State. . , Mr. Mebane moved to lay on tbe table-resM i tea yeas 41, nays 62. So. the motion did not prevai U Mr. Marsh moved to adjourn, and demanded tw yeas and nays resulted yeas 36, nays 60. So toe House refused to adjourn. . y. The questlion recurring on the motion of Waugh' to reconsider, iM, Mr. Mebane opposed; he said there was nnvj sity for such haste in passing the bill; he.t.h0U1fes. he had been hardlv dealt by in regard to WHg tion, and desired an opportunity to see uui . before the House and before his constituents; intended to do so when the proper time arrived. Mr. Ferebee demanded the yeas and nsyZ. suited yeas 5ft; nays 89. So the motion to rew sider prevailed. mum Mr. Batchelor moved to take up the bill for " ing the State, and put it on its third reading- rf Mr. Martin demanded the yeas and nays, reu yeas 58, nays 42 ; two-thirds not voting m nrmwrv, tne nwwui. r nliect on, Pendinf the coition tjgyjgS t tJAUt committee to wait on . message