Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-10

bust' cannot remind us more sensibly of his
exalted worth, for this is Impressed deeply on
every heart. Literally baptised in the blood
OF his distinguished ancestor, who fell in the
revolutionary struggle of our country, he was
early impressed with an abiding love OF his
native State, and devoted the whole energies
of bis rich disciplined mind to it's service.
In all the varied stations of Importance to
which he was called by the confidence of his
Fellow Citizens, he devoted with untiIing en-
ergy, all the powers of his mind to the promo
ton of the public veal. :.
AS man, he was exemplary in all the re.
latlons of life-a devoted husband-an affee-
tlonate Father-as Statesman, he was pure
and patrlotic-the honor of his country, was
the chief object of his heart-as an advocate.
he was faithful and zealous--as Judge. he
was learned and impartial, and he died, as the
whole of his life had been spent, in the SER
vice of the State, When such a man dies,
the State may well mourn.
The sensation caused by his death testified
the estimation in which he was held by his
countrymen.
Nothing could excel his long. bright and
glorious career in life, but the tranquil manner
in which he left it.
We are informed by the proceedings of the
his death, that, at the moment of his dissolu-
ton. his mind was cheerful, and his CONVEX
sation instructive. Full of years and full of
honors, he left without struggle or murmur,
a world of gloom, for an eternity of glory
Truly was it said by one who knew him WE'LL
that he was ''a good man and great Judge"
The General Assembly ofthe State of N orth
Carolina feel their inability to express their
own feelings and those of their constituents
in view ofthe loss which the State has sustain
ed, yet they deem it due TO the memory of de-
parted talents and gratitude for his long and
faithful services, to offer the following resolu-
tions:
RcsolUed by the Geaeral assembly Of the State
Of North Carolina, That in the death of Will
lie'.. Gass0n, une OF the Judges of the Supreme
Court, the State has experienced loss of one
of its most patriotic citizens, faithful public
servant and learned and impartial Judge.
That in the course of a long and varied iifo,
his bright career is left us an example wor-
thy of all imitation. and his unsullied charac-
ter one of the brightest Jewels of the State.
That the Governor of the State transmit
copy of these Resolutions with the Preamble,
to the family of the deceased, and that they be
spread on the Journals of both branches ofthe
General Assembly.
Mr.. Boyden introduced a bill proposing an
amendment to the Constitution ofthe State.
Proposes. to elect by the people Lieuten..
ant Governor, who is to be President of the
Senate Sci "a:
The bill more efectually to secure the debts
due for Cherokee bonds; and to facilitate the
collection of the same, was read the second
time, amended by motion of Mr.. Francis, and
passed-Yeas "a, Nays %. And,
On motion of Mr.. Francis, it was read the
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The bill to lay off and establish Turnpike
Road from Raleigh to the Buncombe Turnpike
Road, and thence to the line of the State of
Georgia, was read the second time and reiec-
tied, yeas 81, nays 81.
Mr.. Francis 4th 1nstallnent Resolutions,
requesting the payment of the amount due UNI
der the deposit act, was taken up.
Mr.. Biggs moved to amend the Preamble
and Resolutions, by striking out all after the
word Preamble, and insert as follows:
WHEREAS, The General Government is now
In debt about twenty-four millions of dollars,
and a0bereas, it appears by the late Message
of the President of the United States, that
there will be in the Treasury of the United
States at the close of the fiscal year, about
seven millions of dollars, which has unneces-
sarily accumulated under the operation of the
present high tariff, but which can be applied
to the payment Of the national debt, by the
creation of sinking fund, for that purpose,
and an unnecessary surplus In future can be
prevented by reduction of the taxes accor-
ding to the recommendation of said message,
and the report of the Secretary of the Treasu-
ry; and although the present General Assem-
bly, is somewhat embarrassed in consequence
of payments made and to be made for Rail
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BILE, as she has always been, to meet her own
liabilities without duplicating the General
Government for relief. :....
Be 1T therefore RESOLVED, That the Senators
from this State be instructed, and the Repre-
sentatves requested to use their utmost exer-
tons to reduce the pIesentTarif to the wants
of the Government economically administer
ed, and to apply any surplus in the Treasury
to the extinguishment of the present national
debt. ..- ..f.---...
Mr.. Jeffreys was addressing the Senate, IN
advocacy of this amendment, when he gave
way, for motion to adjourn.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Mr.. Guthrie, from the Joint Select Commit
tee on the Library, to whom was referred the
Memorial of the Synod Of North Carolina, in
relation to sending special Agent to Europe,
} TO procure copies of Official Documents rela-
ting to the History of the State, reported that
it is not expedient at this time to make an ap-
lpropriation for this purpose. The Report was
lconcuIred in. ~sus q.
On motion of Mr.. Mills, the House procee.
ded to the unfinished business in which it was
engaged on the last adjournment. Whereup-
on. it was ordered that the said communities.
: ltion of His .Excellepey, the Governor, be
, transmitted to the Senate with proposition
that it be printed, and referred to J oint Se-
r Iect Committee of three on the part of each
!, House. r.. 3. .t
The bill to. authorize the foreclosure of the
mortgage of the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road
Company was read the third time. :, ~--
On motion of Mr.. Barnes, of Northampton,