The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-12-15

MI JOyOer, from tle COiDmliee Oh In
lernal Improvements, reported Bill con
corning toe revival Of the Incorporation of
the Weldon Railroad Company; read, and
made the order oil the day for 10 morrow.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Mir. Cardwell rose, he said, to make
motion 10 which, he supposed all would
agree. He moved that o message be sen,
10 the Senate, proposing 10 day two weeks,
al II o'clock, TO 60 into an election for
Senator 10 Congress, in place Of William
A. Gruham, whose term expires 90 the
4th Of March next; end nominated the
Hon. Bedford Brown for the appointment.
The question 90 the selection Of Senator
was an important one, as the choice ras
irrerocuble by the Legislature for sir
gears, and he wished to give time for dc.
liberation and for foil expression Of the
sense OF tae holy ISuenae doctrine this
! for men who speak of ins;ruclng Why's
out Of their seats But this ls the doctrine
for TO day-to morrow, the circumstances
may change; and circumstances a:er
cases Several members were absent
on account of sickness, or some other cause,
and ii would give them an opportunity of
being present. The motion was carried.
Mr.. I. K. Caldwell, from the Select
Committee, made o report Oh the bill for
erecting q new county by the name of Nc.
Bowel, and submitted several amendments.
The bill was then put on its second reading,
and MIR. Barnes moved its indefinite post
ponement. Mr.. Caldwell opposed the mo.
ton 10 some spirited remarks; and Mr..
Barnes, OF the request OF Mr.. Meudenhsll,
Slthdreu his motion. The bill was then
read a second time, amended, aud, Oh mo,
IIon Of Mr.. Bragg, vOs laid on the table.
Mr.. J, P. Caldwell introduced the fol
loving Revolutions, which passed their first
reading.
ReSolred, That the General Assembly views
with adherence, and indignation. tao attempt
on the part Of some of the States Of this Union
TO repudiate their honest debts,
RsSoired further, That this Legislature fully
subscribes to the sentiment, that that State which
honestly owes debt. and has or can command
the means Of paying, and refuses to pay because
u W OosiptiASN ~ ~ SO Ade alltdAS
tered Public Honor, and only awaits an increase
of price TO barter Public Liberty.
On motion of Sir, Brummel,
Rssoleed, That a message be sent 10 the Sen.
ate, proposing 10 FIX upon some plan fer compar.
ing the vote for Governor.
Ga motion of Mr.. Byrd,
PpSoired, That the Committee on Propositions
and Grievances be instructed TO enquire into the
eXpediency and proprety Of uniting the Surplus
Revenue and proceeds Of Public Lands belong
ing to this State with the Literary Fund, and
distribute the same to Loan Offices or Agencies
in the several Counties in this State for tho equal
accommodation of her citizens, by general cir.
culation of said monies, and more actiyo accu.
mutation of interests on the same and report by
bill or otherwise.
On motion Of NJ. Francis, the Judiciary
Committee were instructed TO inquire into
the expedency Of providing for the punish.
menl of malicious mischief in the same
manner as petit larceny, and providing that
persons bringing SUITS for forgery shall not
be permitted to give evidence.
On motion of Mr.. Brogden,
ReSolped, That message be sent to the Sen.
ate, proposing TO raise Joint Select Committee
10 inquire how the money appropriated fox the
repair OF the Governors House, &c. was dispos.
ed of; and that they have power to send for pei.
sons and papers.
On motion of Mr.. Ashe, q message was
sent 10 the Senate, proposing 10 90 mme
diately into an election for Solicitor fer the
Cd Judicial Circuit and the Senate having
concurred in the proposition, the two bodies
proceeded 10 the election with the follow
ing result: Clark 90; Rodman 10; Scat
terng 8.
IN SENATE-We Wednesday, Nor. 80.
Mr.. Joyner presented the memorial of
the Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road
Company, asking the Legislature to extend
the time of paying the first two Bonds, Of
$4,000 each, to the years lsAs aud ls49.
Referred 10 the Committee on Internal Im.
provement, together with the last annual