Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05
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FRIDAY, Dec. %.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr.. Berry offered the following Preamble
and Resolution
WHEREAS, There is a great number o. pro-
iects before the General Assembly now in ses-
sion, for the construction of Rail Roads, Plank
Roads, Turnpike Roads, the improvement of
Rivers, and the erection of Lunatic Asylum,
which, if carried out, would involve the State
in an enormous debt and whereas, it has be-
come necessary TO increase the taxes on the
people, for the purpose of meeting the liahil-
ties of the State, already existing for similar
works, it is therefore important that we should.
as prudent legislators, avail ourselves of all
the lights that may be derived from the expe,
perience of our predecessors:
Therefore Resolved, That the Public Treas,
urer be requested to furnish to the General
Assembly, now in session, with a statement
of the different works of Internal Improvements,
| (including the drainage of the Swamp Lands
| from the Year 1917 up to 1913, with their
cost, and the profits and losses 10 the State
from these works.
After brief debate between Messrs. Berry
and Peterson. the following amendment, Of
fered by the latter gentleman, was adopted !:
And that the Public Treasurer be authorised
TO employ such assistance as may be necessa-
ry to enable him 10 furnish the foregoing in.
| formation before the close of the present ses-
sion and that he pay for the same out of the
Public Treasury such compensation as may
be just and proper: Provided, the information
desired, can, in his opinion, be obtained before
the close of the session.
The Preamble and Resolution, with the a.
mendment, were then adopted.
Mr.. l1alsey presented bill to amend the
4th sec. of the 9th chap. of the Rev. Statutes,
in relation Bail, which was read and referred
TO the Judiciary committee.
Mr.. Washington, from the same committee,
reported g a bill for the better administration
of justice in the County of Onslow," and re-
commended its passage. Lies over.
Mr.. Woodfn, from the same committee, re-
ported the bill to confer on the Courts certain
powers over imprisoned Lunatics, and recon-
mended lis passage. Lies over.
Mr.. Rogers introduced bill, providing that
whenever slave shall be found guilty of fell
ony and executed, the County in which such
slave shall be so convicted and executed, shall
pay his full value to the owner-the money
to be raised by tax levied on the black poll
Read the first time, and referred 10 the com
mittee on Propositions and Grievances.
The bill to amend the act passed in 1876
AZ, in relation to the inspection of Turpen-
tine, was read third time and passed.
The bill TO lay off and establish new Coun-
ty by the name of Watauga was then taken
up, and after some discussion, was read a
third time and passed,
The bill 10 provide for the settlement of the
estates of deceased persons, in the hands of
Executors and Administrators, was taken up,
amended on motion of Mr. Smith, and read
the second time and passed.
Mr.. Gilmer, from the committee to whom
the memorial of the Stockholders of the Will
mington and Raleigh Rail Road Company was
referred, reported bill for the relief and as
sstance of said Company; which was read
and ordered 10 be printed.
The bill TO provide for a Turnpike Road from
Salisbury to the Georgia line, was then taken
up, and discussed at some length; but was al
length laid over, and made the order of the
day for Friday next.
On motion of Mr.. Smith, a message was
sent 10 the House of Commons, proposing that
the two Houses adjourn over from to- morrow
until Tuesday morning ten o'clock. The Sen.
ate then adjourned
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Mr.. Dobbin presented a bill to incorporate
the Fayetteville and Western Plank Road Com
pany which was read and ordered 10 be prin-
ted
Mr.. Nichols bill to amend the 81 section
of the seth chapter of the Revised Statutes
concerning patrols.
Mr.. Green resolution instructing the Ju.
dietary committee to inquire into the expedi-
ency Of authorizing Judges of the Superior
Court appointed to hold special terms, TO hear
and determine causes in Equity.
Mr.. T. S. D. Mcdowell a resolution instruc
ting the committee on Finance 10 inquire into
the expediency of increasing the tax on retail
: ers of spirituous liquors.
Mr. ID. +. Caldwell resolution instructine
! the committee on Education 10 INQUIRE into
J the expedlency of allowing the proceeds of all
: escheated property to be transferred to the
, Literary Fund, instead of to the University.
: Mr. Coffield bill 10 exempt the officers and
r soldiers of the North Carolina Volunteers
from military duty.
Mr. Sheek, a preamble and resolution in
| structlng the committee on the Judiciary to
consider the propriety of some expression by
the Legislature as to the law on the right Of
citizens to vote in ether counties than those
: in which they reside for Governor, President
: &c.
5 Mr. Paine, from the Judiciary committee
r reported resolution in favor of the Clerk Of
r the County Court of New Hanover.
: Also, the bill providing for taking deposi.
, tons of witnesses to be read in suits pending
in other States, with amendments, which was
adopted. Also, favorably the bill to amend
the 49th Chapter of the Revised Statutes.-
These bills passed their I'd reading, Also
an unfayorable report on the bill to amend thu
act concerning the appointment and duties o.
J Clerks and Masters in Equity.