Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15

intend the election of Attorney General, re-
ported the whole number of votes TO be ICY,
of which Mr.. Moore received IS, and Mr..
McRae "a. So Mr. Moore was declared duly
elected. =,
In the HOUSE, the Speaker announced the
following Committees: .ho
On the bill 10 alter the law concerning lle
inspection of Turpehtine, as follows: me 81:
Stanly, Rayner, Dixon, Blow She'aio' IVA
on, Farrow. Edwards, and PIgot' 1
Also, that Messrs Steele II. H. 'o"sS' 80 -
White, Smith, and brown conlpoSeo me
Jouee's branch of the Committee, to which
',,oe rofarred 50 much of the Governors mes
sage as relates 10 Thanksgiving day.
On motion of Mr.. Allen, it was ordered that
the Committee on Finance be instructed to in
quire into the expediency of so amending the
revenue laws as more effectually 10 insure the
enlistment of hired slaves in the Counties
where they are hired out, and where they Ia
Dor; and that the Committee report by bill or
otherwise.
Mr. Hayman presented a memorial from
sundry citizens OF Beaufort county, praying an
amendment in the Militia laws, which was
laid on the table.
Mr.. Waser introduced bill TO consolidate
the various Acts in favor Of poor debtors,
which passed its first reading Referred.
Mr.. Shuford, bill to arrange the different
Captains Districts IN each county i'll the State,
whereby their locations may be all known,
their identity be preserved and perpetuated,
and for other purposes, which passed its first
reading. Referred
Mr.. Ballard, bill to amend an act entitled
an ''Act to incorporate the Orapeake Canal
and Turnpike Company" which passed its
first reading. Referred.
Mr.. Nixon presented the petition of N. N.
Nixon and others, praying leave 10 emancl-
pate negro slave Sam. Referred.
The Speaker announced the House branch
of the Committee on Military Affairs, as fol-
lows-Messrs. Steele, Brogden, Green, Regain
and Logan.
Mr. Paine, from the Committee on the Ju-
duciary, reported the bill for the relief of wit
nesses in law suits removed from one County
to another, and recommended its rejection.
Mir Hicks moved to lay the bill on the ia
Bile, which motion was re ected. Mr. Martin
moved to postpone it indefinitely, but subse-
quentIy withdrew the motion.
Here ensued debate on the merits of the
bill, in which Messrs Paine, Stanly, and 9TH
ers, participated; finally, on motion of Mr..
Stanly, the bill was recommitted 10 the Judi
ciary Committee.
Mr.. Paine, from the same Committee, re-
ported the bill to extend the time for perfecting
titles to land heretofore entered, with a recon-
mendation that the same be passed. Passed
| its second reading.
A bill to divide Stokes county then passed
its third reading, and was ordered to be en-
grossed-ayes 100, nays "A.
On motion of Mr.. Stanly, it was ordered
that when the House adjourns hereafter, il
shall be to the hour of IL o'clock, until 9th
elwise ordered.
On motion of Mr. Mosely, the military com
mittee was directed to take into consideration
the general revision of the militia laws II
North Carolina.
Mr. Steele moved to take up from the table
the series of resolutions offered by him on Sat
urday, the 25th ult, and that they be made tht
order of the day for Thursday next.
Mr.. Steele, at the solicitation of his friends
withdrew his motion, assuring the House
however, that he should renew it every day
until it was adopted.
SATURDAY, Dec. 2--Tn the SENATE, MIR
Watson introduced bill explanatory of TIT
10th section Of chapter 81, Revised Statutes
concerning Crimes and Punishments. Refer
red.
Mr.. Albright, from the Committee appoint
ed to superintend the election of Solicitor TO
t the 9TH Judicial Circuit, reported that B.
Gather had received 122 votes and was dnl.
elected.
A bill to incorporate the Deep River N1inin!
and Smelling Company, was read by sections
, and having been explained by Mr.. Gilmer
passed its second reading.
The Chair announced the Committee OF
Cherokee Lands, on the part of the Senate
viz: Messrs. Thomas of Haywood, Patterson
Bower, Gilmer, and Thompson of Wake.
In the HOUSE, Mr.. Edwards introduced
resolution nstructing the Judiciary Committe
to enquire into the expediency of altering tn
law so as to make it obligatory on person
making deeds of trust to let all their CREDITOR
share pro rata in the nett proceeds of the sales
in all cases, where there are not effects enougl
to pay all their debts, and also to restrict b,
law the p per cent commissions to the Trus
tee when the sale is directed to be made il
ready money.
Mr.. Blow presented a bill to amend an &C
entitled * An act to tax the vendors of foreg
made vehicles,'' ratified January 12th, 1917
which passed its first reading, and was refer
red to the Committee on Propositions an
Grievances.
Mr. Mebane offered resolution referrin
various portions of the Governors message t
the appropriate Committees, which was ador
ted.
On motion of Mr.. Steele, the resolution
presented by him on the 9th ult were mad
f the order of the day for Thursday next.
!. Mr.. Stanly, from the Committee on Prvile
ges and Elections, reported hack the papers
regard to the contested election from Perqu
mans, and asked that the committee be Dis
/ charged from the further consideration of tn
: case.
Mr.. T. H. Williams introduced bill TO al
e thorize the inspection of provisions, whic
passed lis first reading. Referred.
e Mr.. Wooten introduced a resolution instru'
e ting the Judiciary Committee to enquire I'M
q the eXpediency of so altering the law reIatv
n to the rights of females in their estates, bot
. real and personal, so as to secure to them a
e of their own property of every descriptio
which they may have at or after their marriage
# Mr. Hicks introduced resolution in fave
V of the growers of the Irish potato; autho:
r zing the Governor to open correspondent
with the Peruvian Minister at Washington
!. aud get from the Andes in Peru pure spec
- mems of the Irish potato, now almost destro,
- ell n the western part OF this State by the ro
MIR. Dickson, bill 10 incorporate the d.
: pin Guards. Referred
:; Mr.. Campbell presente bill to amend II