Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-19

SEN ATE.
Mr. Spcer introduced a bill to repeal SO
much OF the 81 Sec. of an act of 1867, as
relates TO the County Courts OF OnsIow.
number of bills and resolutions passed
their first reading.
Mr. Thomas, OF Davidson, introduced a me-
mortal of sundry citizens of Lexington, and
lts vicinity, praying that the advantages of
Lexington be considered favorably as a suit
able place to locate the Lunat1e Asylum.-
Laid upon the table
The Senate resumed the consideration of
the unfinished business, being the Whining
ton & Raleigh Railroad bill, the question be-
ing on the motion Of Mr. Smith to amend by
striking out part of the 18th section-the eff
feet OF which would be to cut of the transfer
of Stock, &c.
Mr. Woodfn took the floor against the a.
mendment and in favor of the bill.
MIR EXum defined his position. He had al
ways gone against expenditures by the State,
and also against binding the State as security
for works and improvements. His votes w ere
recorded, and when the question was taken it
would be seen how he would vote. But this
is no new project-thc work had been begun
-unwise as it was-.he investment of the
State was now worth nothing-and he beiev-
ed it was right that we should pass this bill in
order to enable the State TO realize 4 revenue
He should vote for the measure-but if any
new project came up, he might probably act
differently
Mr. Worth was very glad to perceive that
we were daily making converts TO the cause.
| He had strong hopes for the complete saliva
ton of the gentleman from Wayne. His (A1r
| Worth's) object was, not TO refuse this meas
ure, but TO hold il in suspense, until we can
get the great work of Internal Improvement
now projected, passed by this body. Mr. w.
then read from a former report of the Will
mington Company, showing their calculations
when they formerly applied for the aid of the
Legislature-and argued to show how Mr. tx
um would be inconsistent, if he voted for this
bill. Gentlemen who voted for lifting the
mortgage, are indirectly approptating $780,
900 for that road; but they are unwilling tc
go for the great Central project, which is tc
benefit the whole State. He was willing tc
take them all up and pass them, but not tc
give this the preference.
MIR Exum replied to Mr. Worth, and was
followed by Mr. Miller. He goes heart and
hand for the improvement of the State, in al
measures calculated to advance her honor anG
| interests.
/ Mr. Ashe followed, in an examination o.
the transactions, situation and prospects o.
this Railroad Company, and in favor of the
bill
The question was then taken on Mr. Smith:
amendment, which, BY yeas 20, nays II, was
rejected.
MIR Thompson. of BERTHE, offered an amend
ment, requiring indemnifying bonds from thu
Stockholders of said Company.
This amendment was considered as fatal Il
the bill. The question was decided in the ne
gative.
Mr. Smith moved proviso, that none o
the mortgages shall be foreclosed without tn,
consent of the Legislature, hereafter 10 b.
| given. @ -
Mr. Woodfn moved to amend the amend
ment, providing that foreclosure or sale unde
either of the mortgages, shall not take pIac,
within two years from filing bill for sail
purpose, and until notice has been given Il
the Legislature Carried.
The amendment was then adopted.
The bill then passed its second reading, a
amended, Yeas 80, Nays 16.
Mr. Ellington remarked, as he did not con
slider this test vote, he voted aue.
The Senate then proceeded TO the special or
der OF the day, viz the bill to incorporate tn
North Carolina Railroad Company, the ques
ton being on its passage at the second reading
!. Those Who voted in the affirmative are Mes
sFs. Albright, Ashe, Bell, Daniel, Davidson
G'smer, Hargrove, Hawkins, Joyner, Kendall