Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15
n. G. LE GISLATU RE.

such items as we think of interest, common
cling with those of the 9th ult. We hope to
be able to bring up the proceedings 10 the la
test date in this days paper.
MONDAY, Nov. 27.-The two Houses made
unsuccessful attempts to elect an Engrossng
Clerk-Messrs. Bryan, T. G. Whitaker. IN
gram, Moore and Thomas, being in nomlna-
ton. The Governors message was read IN
both Houses.
In the SENATE, Mr.. Glmer offered a resoln-
ton providing for the taking of dispositions IN
the contested election from Orange.
In the House., Mr.. Steele, of Richmond pre-
scented the folowing resolutions against 'ne
constitutionality of the Wilmot ProT's0
PosoIred That The territories OF the URlted
c. hoIono 70 the several States composing
,h;S Union. and are held by them as their joint
and common property.
RESOLVED, That Congress, as joint agent and
representative of the States of this Union, has
no right to make any law, or do any act what
ever that shall directly, or by its effects, make
anv discriminatonsb between the States of this
Union, by which any of them shall be oepri-
we'd of its full and equal right in any territory
of the United States, acquired or which may
hereafter be acquired.
Resolved, That the enactment of any law
which should directly, or by its effects, de-
prive the citizens of any of the States from
emigrating with their property into any of the
territories of the United States, will make such
discrimination, and would, therefore, be vio-
lation of the Constitution, and the rights OF
the States from which such citizens emgra-
ted, and in derogation of that perfect equality
which belongs to them as members of this
Il flx, 1hI-ar no
Union itself.
Resolved, That it is fundamental principle
in our political creed, that people in form
ing a constitution have the unconditional right
to form and adopt the government which they
NAV think best calculated to secure their lib
erty, prosperity, and happiness and that in
conformity thereto no other condition is impo-
sed by The Federal Constitution on State in
order TO be admitted into the Union, except
that its Constitution shall be republican, and
that the imposition of any other by Congress
would not only be in violation of the Consti-
tuition, but in direct conflict with the principle
on which our political system rests.
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions
be sent TO each of our Senators and Represen-
tatives in Congress, with request that they
be laid before their respective Houses.
TUESDAY, Nov. 23.-ln the SENATE, no.
thing Of importance was transacted.
In the House, several bills were presented
by different Members and referred.
Mr.. r. ]. Mcdowell, a memorial from B.
H. Stanmire, relative 10 escheated land. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. Ellis, a Memorial from Miss D. L. Dix
soliciting State Hospital, for the Insane
This memorial was sent TO the Senate, with a
proposition TO refer 10 a Joint Select Commit
tee.
Various Resolutions were introduced propo
sing a reference OF certain portions OF the Go
vernor's Message, to appropriate Committees
by Messrs. Mosely, Ferebee, Hayman, Bal
lard, Cherry and Steele.
At IL o'clock, according TO Joint order
the two Houses went into the election of Sec
retary of State-and VIM Hill, Esq, was du
ly elected.
The Speaker announced the following mem
bers to compose the Judiciary Committee
Messrs. Paine, Stanly, Courts, Ellis, J. NJ
Leach, J. C. Dobbin, Satterthwaite, T. r
Caldwell, Cherry, C. Jones and Stevenson.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29.-[n the SENATE
Mr.. Walker from the Committee to repor
Rules of Order for the Senate, Reported. an
they were adopted.
Mr. Kendall introduced a Resolution in
structing the Committee on Judiciary, 10 repor
bill allowing the same pay 10 witnesses wh'
give evidence before Clerks and others, as i
received for their attendance on the ragula
Courts
Mr. Sheppard introduced a Resolution, call
ing on the Governor for information concern
ing that part of his message which relates Il
the formation of the Company to embrace thu
entire line of Rail Road from CASTOR to Char
lottee.
The Speaker announced the following Stan
ding Committees:
On Privileges and Elections Messrs Bow
er, Gilmer, Ashe, Ellington, Conner, Halsey
and Thompson of Wake.
Walker, Albright, Worth, Exum, Eborn
Reich, Daniel.
On CIaims--Messrs. Conner, Kendall
Wright, Thomas OF Davidson, Spicer, Wiley
Moye.
On the Judiciary-Messrs Wood6n, Ashe
Washington, Graham, Smith, Rogers, Gllmel
On Internal ImprovementS.-M Pat
terson, Thomas of Haywood, Thomas of Der
tie, Murchison, Miller, Berry, Davidson.
On Education and the Literary Fund
Messrs Shepard, Bethel, Joyner, Collins, Lii
lngton, Faison, Wooten.
Joint Committee on Finance, on the part {
the Senate.-Messrs. Drake, Smaw, Hawkin;
Lane, Hester, Gilmer, Wooten, Watson.
On the Library, three of each House.
Messrs. Smith, Graham, Ward.
In the House, Mr.. J. Mcdowell Introduce
a Bill TO locate the residence of Judges here
after to be elected. Referred.
Mr.. Campbell, a Bill TO incorporate tn
Trustees of Snow Creek Academy.
Mr.. Dancy, Resolution proposing TO raj:
a joint committee of both Houses, to enqu
into the most appropriate method of tesifyin
the appreciation of this General Assembly fl
the gallant services of the sons of North Cal
DINA who distinguished themselves in the Ia
war with Mexico.
MIR Hayes, Resolution calling for repo
from the Treasurer as 10 the amounts paid
citizens of Cherokee and Macon for the pu
chase of Cherokee lands.
MIR. Hayman, Bill to exempt certain lane
from execution in certain cases. Referred.
MIR Hicks, Bill for the relief of witness
in suits removed from one County to anothe
Mr.. Courts, from the Committee of Prop
sitions and Grievances, reported the Bill to d
vide Stokes County, and recommended lis M
sage. The Bill was passed its second readin
after an amendment offered by Mr. Stanlv-
Messrs. Ellis, Satterthwaite, J. NJ Leach al
Courts, participating in the discussion.