The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1843-01-19

And whereas, it is impossible 10 make full and
proper investigation OF the said Banks and theiI
Branches. during the short time that any Gene
raj Assembly ought 10 be in session and where
as il Is due alike 10 the public, and TO the bahAs
themselves that a report Of their eonditlen, ana
manner of doing business in both OF SAID BANKS
shall be asceItained and made known 10 the
Country,
Therefore ReSolred, That three Commissioners
shall be appointed by tue loint vote OF lne 1870
Houses of this General Assembly, 10 make mo
ro,,, INVESTIGATION and inquiry into the consition
81 Tic Bank OF the State OF North Carolina ana
rs branches, aud likewise into the condnlon OF
Tie B4nk OF Cape Fear, and lis branches, ana INTO
their manner OF doing business aud TO inquire
into. and investigate all or any abuses praetIsed
~ the said Banks or either OF them, II any and
10 enquire generally lnto alland any matters con-
necled With The management OF sald Banks, tha'
ara or may be injurious 10 the State as S'ocA-
holder o: 10 the psoPle OF North Carolina.
Resolred turftsr. That the Commissioners aP-
pointed und,r the foregoing Resolution, CT ma
lori,v, shall have power to examine Witnesses,
ana 10 take evidence on the matters under their
consideration, and for that purpose TO administer
oaths, and they shal, Il carly day as possible
after ull aud satisfactory discharge OF their du-
II, make written report TO the Governor OF tie
State and the said Report shall be communicated
10 the next General Assembly, and IN the mean
time published By the Governor in News
papers, at as carly day as possible, and the 90
vernon shall cause the same TO be published IN
Pamphlet form aud send two copies thereof 10
each member of tins General Assembly.
Resolred, That the Commissioners hereby ap.
pointed shall enter upon their duties within
after their appointment; and before entering upon
the discharge OF SAID duties, shat! take and sub
scribe an oath, to be administered BY the Govern
or, faithfully and honestly 70 discharge the same,
according TO their best ability; and any vacancies
that shall harpen By death, refusal 10 act OK 9TH
erwise, shall be filed by the other Commissioner
or Commissioners.
Rcsolred, That the Commissioners, hereby II
pointed shah make out and certify 10 the lfea
surer OF the Stale an account OF the expenses &c
tually incurred by them, which shall be paid By
the Public Treasurer out of any monies IN Tbs
Treasury not otherNise appropriated,
Res0lred, That the said commissioners shall
be paid reasonable sum for their services, TO b
allowed by the next General Assembly
TIE bill for the further Feliet of insolv
J emf debtors, vas taken up on lis second read
, iug. Mr. FrAre,s moved an amendment
shich vas uesaltsed. Mr.. Barringer NOV
!, cd to amend, but before the question wa
taken, MIR. Harrington moved lis ndetinit
/, poslponement. HhereupOn, debate Ell
sued, Messrs. Candler, Francis, and Jones
IN favor of the bill, Messrs. Nash, Brag!
! and Mendenhall IN opposition. The que
ton was then taken 90 its indefinite pos
0 ponemont, aud decided in The affirmative
Yeas 81, Nays 40.
j Nj. Harrington presented the following
: Resolred, That this General Assembly adjoui
on The 10th instant
=, Blu, before the question was taken, Q
motion Of Mr.. Nash, the Rouse adjourne
D until 10 morrow 10 o'clock.