Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-29

made carriages, and proposed a substitute,
which was adopted. The bill as amended
passed IFS I'd reading.
Mr. Rayner, from Committee on Internal In
proyement, reported back to the House, with
amendment, the bill to amend an act to moor.
porate Canal and Turnpike Company, and
recommended the passage of the same. The
bill as amended passed its Cd reading.
The same gentleman reported tavorably to
the bill TO improve Cape Fear and Deep Rlv-
ers above Fayetteville. The bill passed Its "a
reading.
The Speaker announced the arrival of the
hour for taking up the order OF the day-the
bill to increase the revenue OF the State-and
stated that the question would be on the a.
mendments offered by the Committee on FL
nance.
Mr. Mebane, Chairman OF the Committee,
went into brief explanation OF the reasons OF
the Committee for recommending the propo-
sed amendments.
Mr. Caldwell. of Guilford, addressed the
House at some length, in support OF the or'gl-
nal bill, and in opposition to the amendments.
On motion of Mr. Stanly, mir Caldwell hav-
ing given way,l the bill was laid upon the Ia
BILE, in order that the House might receive a
message from the Senate. Carried.
The message, which proposed to 60 into the
election of u S. Senator. was: on motion OF
Mr. Love, laid on the table.
Mr. Rayner then moved to take up the bill
just laid on the table.
The motion prevailed, and Mr. Caldwell con.
Guided his remarks.
On motion of Mr. Stanly, the House ad.
journed. :: .-
TUESDAY, Dec 1s-Tn the Senate, Mr.
| hon ri cd ho n nf I'M
yer and others, in reference TO the navigation
of the waters of the Albermarle where Fishe
ries are Situated. Referred TO the committee
on the Judiciary. - ~s'.*
Mr.. Shepard, from the select committee t.
whom was referred the message of the Gov
ernor relative to the extension of the Raleigh
& CASTOR Railroad to Charlotte, reporteda bill
to incorporate the North Carolina Railroad
company, and for other purposes. Laid upor
the table and ordered TO be printed.
Mr.. Patterson, from the joint select com
mittee on Cherokee Lands, to whom was re
ferred several petitions from Rutherford ant
Burke, and so much of the Governors messag'
as relates to those Lands, made detailed re
port, accompanied by bill for the relief o
, the purchasers of Cherokee Lands; which
: passed it's 1st reading, and was laid on the ia
bic and ordered TO be printed, with the accom-
panying report.
. Mr. Rogers presented Preamble and Res
olutions, requesting information of the Cover
nor in relation to the interest of the State in
and its liabilities for, Railroad Companies, &c
Adopted.
Mr. Smith, bill to confer upon Courts Ger
tain powers over imprisoned Lunatics; refer
red TO committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Bower moved the reconsideration o
LII 1 - %bo l. 81
. improve Lumber river, was rejected; whcl
obtained, and, on motion of Mr.. Rowland, tn
bill was recommitted TO the committee on In
e ternal improvements.
On motion of Mr. Davidson, message wa
sent TO the House, proposing to vote for U.
Senator to morrow at 10 o'clock. Adjourned
+ In the House, MIR. Ferebee from the com
e mittee appointed 10 wait on his Excellence
=: Chas Manly, reported that they had dischar
ged their duty, and that it was the pleasure O
: the Governor elect to meet the two Houses OF
the 1st day of January.
Mr.. Dancy, from the committee on privat
bills, reported favorably tothe bill to incorpo
| rate Union Chapter No. II in the County Q
e Duplin. Passed I'd reading. -
+, Also, favorably TO the bill to empower tn
! Justices of the Peace to sell the Poor Hous
in said County. Passed ID reading.
: Mr. Hicks, from the select committee t
n whom was referred tire resolution in favor G
the growers of Irish Potatoes, reported bac
10 the House the resolution, and recommends
n that it do not pass.
3 Mr.. Rayner, from the select committee t
. whom was referred the expediency of enclos
ing the Public lots and repairing the Govern
s or's House, reported a resolution on the sub
ect.
Mr.. Williamson introduced resolution in
: structing the committee on Swamp Lands, t
t inquire into the propriety of grading certai
), lands. Adopted.
: Mr.. Stanly offered resolution instructin
d the Speaker of the House of Commons to in
o form Mr.. J. w. Ellis of his election as Judg
e of the Superior Court, and inquire of hil
whether he accepts of the appointment.
e Mr.. Courts opposed the resolution in a We
n ry animated speech. Mr.. Stanly replied, br
s before he had concluded, the Speaker al
d nounced the arrival of the hour for IL
king up the orders of the day-the b.
It to increase the Revenueo the State, an
d the bill providing for an Insane ASYLUM.
l., On motion of Mr.. Caldwell, of GuiforC
;. the Revenue bill was laid on the table
Or Mr.. Mebane moved to lay the bill for II
n sane Asylum on the table. Lost
l. Mr. Steele offered an amendment TO 81
III Sect. OF the bill, which was rejected.
Mr. Stanly offered an amendment to the
= Sect. by inserting the names of the Commits
lie sioners. Adopted.
ID MIR. Wadsworth introduced an amendmel
he to strike out Raleigh and insert after " al
l. situated" sat such place as shall hereafter
designated by supplemental act" Adopte
s. Mr. Stanly introduced an amendment to {
D. Sect to strike out " OF unhewn stone" ADO
ID ted
Mr.. Kelly moved to strike out 5th Sect
Mr. Hicks moved an amendment to come
8, after 5th Sect, provided the. cost of said Bui
5. ding shall not exceed $50 300. Rejected.
l. The question was then taken on Mr. Kelly
motion TO strike out, and prevailed.
m Mr.. T. R.. Caldwell moved to lay the b
5; on the table. Carried. ..ss-..
s. Then, on motion of Mr.. 5Spiyey, the Hou
he adjourned.
"WEDNESDAY, Dec 20:-4E Che Senate, NJ
ID Walker, from the committee on Proposition
a and Grievances to whom was referred Il
ee bill TO amend the existing laws relative 10 Il
inspection of Turpentine, reported the san
er with amendment. Lies over.
ne Mr.. Thompson, of Berthe, from the commi
to tee appointed to wait upon the Governor elet
reDorted that Gov Manly would be ready