The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-02
Wednesday. January IL.
SENATE.

Mf. bower, fom tue ComutVco w
Privileges and Elections, made detailed
report, in favor Of the sitting member, ac-
companied by resolutions, affirming the
right of John Berry 10 his seat, both under
the Angus, and Novembef elections.
Mr.. Gilmer remarked, that the Com.
mittee on the other side had transcribed
their authority under the resoluiions.-
They were instructed to report the facts Of
the case, but they have gone farther, and
made decision, when there simple duty
was to report the evidence.
Mr.. Gilmer then submitted report,
made in conformity with the Instructions
of the Senate if the Committee agreed,
TO report the facts.
Mr.. Bower moved that both The reports,
together with the journal and index be
printed.
After some discussion, which the Chair
ruled GU, Of order, the question was taken
90 MIR. Bowers nolice, which prevailed,
Ayes %, Noes 81.
Mr.. Ashe presented a Preamble and
resolutions, referring divers matters con-
corning the Orange contested election 10
the Supreme Court, and requesting their
opinion on the same.
Mr.. Gilmer introduced bill in relation
to the University of North Carolina, which
passed its first reading.
| Mr.. Washington called up the bill in re-
la,ion to the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, and
several amendments were adopted on his
motion. when the bill passed its second and
third readings.
EVENING SESSION.
Mr.. Ellington introduo ed bill TO incor.
porate the Charlotte apd Danville Railroad
Company which was read the first time,
and made the order Of the day for Friday,
at IL o'clock.
And the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The speaker announced the special order,
the bill concerning the Wilmington aud
Raleigh Railroad.
The bill was put upon l,s second reading;
and on the question of iis passage, the
House was addressed by Messrs. Mebane,
Williams, Of New Hanover, Hackney,
keene, Leach, Thigpen, Courts, and Dob
bin.
EVENING Session.
Mr.. Caldwell moved to lay the unhnish-
ed business of this morning on the table,
and take up the bill to incorporate the y.
{. Railroad Company.-Csifled.
The question before the House then,
was on the amendment offered yesterday by
Mr.. Wadsworth, which was adopted.
The question was then taken on the
passage of the bill on its second reading,
and decided in the negative, So to 40.
Mr.. Love moved 10 reconsider the vote
just taken.
Mr.. Paine moved to lay this motion on
the ta hle CA.slsa ------------------.-
TIE Speaker announced the next thing
in order to be the proposition TO send a
message to the Senate, proposing to ad.
lourn on the 25lb, which on motion OF Mr..
Stanly was laid on the table.
Mr.. Slanly then moved a call Of the
House. in order 10 have decisive vote on
The bill 10 incorporate the n. c. Railroad
Company. Carried.
The Clerk thea proceeded to call the
roll, when the following gentlemen were
absent: Messss. Mosely, Rayner and Stowe.
Mr.. White stated that Mr.. Stowe was
indisposed and moved that he be excused
attending the House. Carried.
Mr.. Love stated tina, Mr.. Rayner was
much indisposed, and moved that he be
excused likewise. But Mr.. Love on MIR.
Stanly, saying that he though, MIR. Ray.
ner would take il as favor TO be sen, for
withdrew his motion.
| Then, IN motion Of Mr.. Stanly, The
Doorkeeper was directed to go after The
absences, ADD request their attendance.
After the lapse OF fifteen or twenty min
utes, all Of the absentees having made thei
appearance, on motion of Mr. Jones, o
Rowan, the further proceedings Of the Gel
were dispensed with. Then,
Mr.. Stevenson moved to take up the mo
ton to reconsider. Carried. The vot
, was then taken on reconslde ration and cal
ried by So to
: The question being on the passage {
4 The bill, the following gentlemen spoke
Messrs. s. J. Person, Miller, McMullet
Stany, Stevenson, and Shulord.
Mr.. Mosely also addressed the House
c favor Of the bill.
ls Mr.. Rayner explained why he ,houg'
t he ought not to vote on the question belo
the House, it was On the ground OF his b
ID ing an old Stakeholder in the Raleigh a
Of CASTOR Railroad, &c.
The bill passed % reading by vote
to 40.
THE House then took recess.
!, NIGHT SESSION.
m The bill to provide for the amendme
Of the Constitution Of the State, was TAX
:, up, and passed its third reading, and ord
=. :. ed to be engrossed-Ayes II, Noes 81.
- - On motion the House adjourned.
Thursday, January Is.
VI SENATE.
Mr.. Woodfn introduced bill 10 anne
the Revised Statutes concerning A ppe.