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

Mr.. Woodhn, from the committee on the
judiciary, 10 whom was referred the bill 10
authorize further taxation on suits at law,
reported the same without amendment, and
the bill passed its second reading.
On motion of Mr.. Shepard, the Senate took
up the bill to amend the 18th Section of the
1O2d Chapter of the Revised Code, in relation
10 the collection and management of the Rev.
enue of the State.
The hour of IL having arrived, the two
Houses proceeded to vote for U. S. Senator.
Mr.. Badger being the only regular candidate
in nomination. 165 votes. Badger 81, the
balance scattering no election. The two
Houses again voted for U. S. Senator mo E.
lection Another election was Immediately
had, when 165 votes were cast, of which Mr..
Badger received SO, and was declared 10 be E.
lected Us. Senator for years from the 4th
of March next.
The Senator soon after adorned.
In the House, Mr. Biggs moved that mes
sage be sent 10 the Senate proposing the APP
pointment of a joint select committee, 10 take
into consideration the propriety of altering the
time for holding the Gubernatorial Election
| Carried
Mr. Hicks introduced an amendment TO the
1st section, Gath Chap. Rev. Stat. Referred
to Judiciary committee.
A message was received from the Senate.
proposing that the two Houses adjourn sine
die, on the I'd January. Laid on the table.
Mr. Newsom introduced Resolution in ia
vor of Hall and Kincey. Referred to commit
lee on Claims.
MIR Williamson presented bill, appropria.
ting $500, for the purpose OF clearing out
certain Swamps in Columbus county. Refer
| to Int Irnn
/ Mr. Green, of Granville presented resolu-
ton for inquiring into the expediency of SO a
mending the Law, as toprevent House break
ing in the day time. Referred TO Judiciary
| committee.
MIR StanIy moved that the Resolution in
troduced by him, on yesterday, relative 10 the
right of Mr. Ellis, the late member from Row.
an, to retain his seat, be now taken up. Car
ried.
There debate ensued, in which Mr. Stan
ly and Mr. Courts were the principal actors
Our limits will not permit us to give the re
marks. After the two speakers had conclu'
ded, the committee appointed to superintend
the election OF U. S. Senator, made a report
For the result, see Senate proceedings
THURSDAY, Dec. 21.-Tn the Senate, MI
Shepard, from the committee On Education
reported bill, which lies over.
Mr. Woodfin, from the committee on the
Judiciary, reported the bill to secure the title
to lands sold under execution, with amend
ments. Lies over.
Mr. Smaw, from the committee on Finance
TO whom was referred the subject of reducing
the tax on Billiard tables, made report, ask.
ing to be discharged from the further consid
g a.
The Chair announced message from the
House transmitting the resignation of the Hon
VIM H. Battle as Judge of the Supreme
IN relation to Cherokee Lands, which was re-
ferred to the committee on Cherokee Lands.
Resolution in relation to day of Public
Thanksgiving, passed its Sd reading.
The bill to amend the law regulating thu
inspection Of Turpentlne, passed its seconC
reading.
Mr. Walker moved to take up the billie lay
off and establish new County by the name
Watauga, which was agreed to, and the bill
read the second time.
A considerable discussion took place upon
this bill, and several propositions were made
, TO amend it, one offered by Mr. Shepard OBJ
: tanning, after which the bill passed its SECOND
reading.
The Senate then proceeded to the specia
order of the day, being the bill to lay off
Turnpike Road from Salisbury West to thu
line of the Stale of Georgia.
A discussion ensued when, without an,
final action. the Senate adjourned.
In the House, Mr. Ferebee, from the commit
tee appointed to wait on his Excelency, Gov
Manly, reported that he would be in readiness
to take the prescribed oaths of Office on thu
1st of January next.
A communication was received from hi
Honor, Judge Battle, rendering his resignation
as Judge Of the Supreme Court, to take effec
upon the 3Oh inst
Two biIls-the one concerning Register
and the other with regard 10 the Revenue o
the State-were transmitted from the Senate
and the concurrence of the House requested
: Passed their first reading.
MIR Courts moved the further consideration
of the resolution, introduced by the gentle
man from Beaufort, in relation to the seat c
Judge Ellis. Agreed to.
After short and spirited discussion, whic
was participated in by Messrs. StanIy, Courts
> S. ]. Person, Satterthwaite, and Long-an
during the progress of which, MIR Walser zoo
occasion to explain his own peculiar situatio
on the premises, Mr. Stanly moved that tn
a RESOLUTION lie upon the tdOle LOT Inc pTeSen
Negatived by Ayes AT; Nays SO.
t MIR. Steele moved lis indefinite postpone
: ment Carried by Ayes Sc; Nays 40.
A message was received from the Treasurer
t communicating certain information in relatio
d to Population of the Counties of the State, &c
e which, on motion, was ordered to be printed
l. Also-a message from the Governor, in rela
d ton 10 the election OF Trustees for the Univer
: sity. Also-sundry messages from the Sen
ate, transmitting Bills and requesting concur
= renee
n Mr. Mebane moved to take up the Bill re
! specting the Finances of the State-provide
for the payment of the debts of the State, r
S CURED by endorsements for the Raleigh & Gas
;, ton Railroad. Passed its I'd and Sd reading
II The hour OF the day set apart for the cor
sideration of the bill for establishing Hosp
e tai for the Insane, having arrived, Mr. Rayn,
proceeded, at considerable length, to adore.
T. the House upon the general merits of the SAM
S earnestly urging its adoption.
e Mr. Rayner then moved an amendment a,
e propriating 100000 for the purpose of erel
e ting Hospita!-said sum TO be derived fro
the proceeds of biennial tax OF p cents @
: every 500 worth of property. and u cen
l. on every poll.
O Mr. G,ld,you of C,:lro.I ,-.. ...-1