Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-12

SHY. Cafrled.
On motion of Mr. Coleman, on account OF
i'll health, Mr. Atkins was granted leave of
absence for the remainder of the session.
Mr. Williams, OF New Hanover, moved to
take up the bill providing for re-assessment
of lands-carried.
Mr. Stevenson offered an amendment by
adding the county of Green. Adopted.
Mr. Williams offered an amendment, which
was also adopted.
Mr. Wooten an amendment TO add the coun-
ty of Lenoir. Adopted
A message was received from the Senate,
agreeing TO the proposition 10 vote for Trus-
tees, and the House proceeded 10 vote accor-
dinghy.
The hour for the special order of the day
having arrived, the bill to establish the Bank
OF Fayetteville was taken up, and on motion
of Mr. Williams. of New Hanover, was laid
on the table.
/ The House resumed the consideration of the
! bill 10 re-assess the lands of New Hano-
yer and other counties On this question there
was discussion participated i'll by the fol-
lowing gentlemen:
Messrs Williams, of N. Hanover, Steven
son, Dobbn, Caldwell, Stanly, Barringer, Sat-
terthwaite and Taylor.
Mr. Cherry moved 10 amend by adding the
county of Berthe. MIR Hayman by adding
Beaufort, and MIR Wadsworth by adding Cad
well county. Rejected. The bill as amended
passed its 81 reading
Mr. Williams moved TO take up and consid-
er the bill 10 establish the Bank OF Fayette-
Vile Carried
the bill by striking out 100000 and insert
100000 Adopted.
MIR Dobbin offered several amendments,
which were adopted.
The bill as amended passed its I'd reading
by a vote of 81 in the affirmative TO 27 in the
negative.
On motion of Mr. Jones, OF Rowan, the bill
was put upon its Sd leading. The bill then
passed IFS third reading.
Mr. Mcintosh, from the committee to su-
perintend the election of Trustees, reported
that MIR Hassel was the only one of the can.
didaies who had received majority OF all the
votes.
Mr. Dobbn moved to take up the Resolu-
lions reported in lieu OF MIR Steele'5 resolu.
tions-carried
Mr. D. moved 10 strike out the word 50 a
larm"
Before the question was taken, the Speaker
announced the time for taking recess.
EVENING SESSION.
The evening session was entirely consumed
by a discussion on the substitute proposed by
the committee in place of Mr. Steeles Resolu.
tons-which was participated in by Messrs
StanIy, Rayner, Dobbin, Steele, Stevenson
and others.
The vote was taken on each Resolution Sc.
parately, and each passed by a large majority
The House then adjourned.
THURSDAY, Jan. 4.
SENATE
Mr. Joyner, from the joint select committee
on Swamp Lands, reported bill concerning
the President and Directors of the Literary
Fund. Read first time
Mr. Patterson reported that B Hassell was
elected Trustee of the University.
Mr. Alurchison intropuced bill 10 provide
for clearing out Big Rockfsh Creek, &c. Re.
ferred.
Mr. Shepard bill 10 amend an act entitled
an act to incorporate the Mutual Insurance
Company of North Carolina.
An engrossed resolution as to the Asylum
for the Deaf and Dumb, was read and adop-
ted
The Senate then went into committee of the
whole, Mr. Patterson in the chair, and took
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Railroad Company, and for other purposes
, Several amendments were then proposed anG
adopted
Mr. Gilmer proposed to strike out "twc
| millions and insert "three,' so as to make
the capital stock of the company three mil
lions. The amendment was rejected.
Mr. Gilmer then moved another amendment
10 the OBJECT that, in certain circumstances, The
Treasurer should be authorized to subscribe
one and half Millions, giving the State tive
thirds of the Capital Stock. The amendmen
was rejected.
The committee then rose. and reported tht
bill to the House, with the amendments, which
was agreed to.
: Mr. Bower moved to amend the bill by stri
king GU! the 5th section, and called for tn
Ayes and Nays.
e The motion was supported in speeches By
Messrs Bower and Walker.
Mr. Patterson asked 10 be excused from tn
voting, which was granted. MIR Hawkin
n was also excused.
; Mr. Walker here made another speech, an
Mr. Shepard followed against Mr. Bowers mo
e ton.
d Mr. Bethel moved that the bill and amend
ment be indefinitely postponed.
/ Mr. Woodfn argued against this motion
n and was followed by Mr. Ashe.
d After which the >enate adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
A number of bills were introduced, among.
e them was one by Mr. Ferebee to provide fc
n the establishment of Medical Board IN Mort
Carolina; which, on motion Of Mr. F., Wa
s ordered 10 be printed, and made the order
is the day for Monday next
Mr. Williams, of New Hanover, introduce
lie a resolution in relation to the Deaf and DUN
Asylum. Adopted.
y MIR Mebane moved to make the bill for II
ID more speedy administration of justice the o
der OF the day for tomorrow at ~ o'clock
IF, Carried.
MIR Foy introduced bill to repeal in pa
s. an act relating to Superior Courts in the :
he Judicial District, and the Courts Of Pleas al
lg Quarter Sessions. Referred to Committee
Propositions and Grievances.
Ire Mr. Bros:len introduced bill 10 amend Il
as Cd Section OF the 9Th Chapter of Revis
Statutes.
The bill to extend the time of perfecting
Ike ties of lands, was taken up, rea End and
lie, times, and passed.
k. The House then proceeded 10 vote for TIT
tees of the University. No election.
A number of bills were reported by
Paine, from the committee to whom they h
been referred.