The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-12-25
Norih.CarOIina Legislature.
SENATE.
Monday, Decfmber 9.

from SuDdry citizens Of Craven. Jones aut
other counties praying Charter for the ex
tension OF The N. c. Railroad to Newbern.-
Referred and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. J"yner from the Committee on 81
much ct the Governors Message as relate.
to Nags Head made a report thereon and re-
commended the adoption of the following res
oluiions
Ressired byhe General Assembly Of the Stat,
""'" ca'ohHa mat the re opening Of the Inlet
al or near Nsgs Head between the ocean and AL
oemarie sound, is work of deep impof,ancs TO a
very large and wealthy portion Of this State, and Of
vast advantage to the general commerce and nuyi
CATION of the whole country
IL. Resoired, That this work is peculiarly with.
Ia the powers and duty ofthe General Government.
ana that ongress will fail in ono of its great duti.,
10 me state OF North Carolina and the connsrcs
ana navigation OF the country if tie necessary ap.
preparation oi money fer the construction of this
great work is not promptly made, AID the work
prosecuted TO completion with all reasonable dis
patch.
Ill. Resoleed fH fher, That il is a matter Of inst
complaint, on the part of the people of Norh Caro-.
lind that this work has bean so unreasonably de-
ayea' and hs further delay will be considered pal
Psbls wrong and injustice TO the State as ono tho
members ofthe Confedeacy, possessing equal rights
ana bound TO equal duties with her sister State.
when cannot fail 10 produce great discontent and
dissniisfaction.
~ Resolred. That our Senators and Repro.sn,a.
lves IN Congress be requested 10 use their best es
erion' TO effect the object plated by the fore
going resolutions.
Mr.. Bynum, from The Select Committee
TO whom was referred so much of Governor
Message as relates to geological aud min.
erSiogioal survey Of the state, reporled a hill
which passed It's first reading.
Mr.. Thomas moved and the Committee
"n Propositions and Grievances we're instruct.
ed to enquire into the expedlency Of erecting
new county 10 be called Jackson out of a
portion Of Macon and Haywood Counties.
Mr.. Lliing,on moved aud the Senals ad
journed.
1uesddy, December 10.
ME-. Cameron moved, and tho military
committee we're instructed to enquire into the
sap.1''"I' VI 0s'ahlishing Scientifc Militia.
Mr.. Washington introduced bill 10 in.
corporate the New bern and Central Rail.
road Company. Referred and ordered to be
printed. +f
Nr. Woodfn introduced ,ae following Res
olutlou, which vac ordered TO be printed and
made the special order of the day for Tees.
day next.
fs IL ResOlpsd By ths General A,senLly Of the
Ntdts Of NORTH Carolina. That il is the true policy
OF The State TO encourage the extension of the North
Carolina Railroad west 10 knoxville, Tenn. and
cas-, from Goldsboro' to Beaufort or Newbero and
as means OF securing this improvement for tho
benefit Of the State, charters ought 10 be granted
to companies. to make the respective portions of
said road en- the terms of tho charter granted here
tofors 10 tho n. c. Railroad.
The bill to incorporate the GreenvilIe and
Raleigh Plank Road Compapy and the bill TO
incorporate the Charlotte and Taylorsyie
Plank Road Company were seycrally read
the third tine and ordered to be eRgrossed. !
The Resolutions on the subject Of slavery
were made the special order of the day for
Monday ptxt.
The bill providing for Geological. and
Agricultural survey Of the Safe was made
the special order of the day for Friday next,
MIR. Berry moved and The Sense adjourn.
ed.
Wednesday, December IL.
Mr.. G. W. Caldwell presented memor
al from sundry citizens Of MeckenSurg in
relation TO articles of Merchandise from non.
States. Referred TO committee
on finance
Mr. Cameron from the Commtie on cor.
porstions reported the following bill and re.
commended lis passage: To encourage the
investment OF capital for Mining and Manu-.
featuring purposes
Mr. Clarke presented minority report
- a. -
on motion OF Mr.. Clarke was ordered to be
printed, aud was made the order OF Tho day
Tor Monday next
Mr.. Bunting, bill To incorporate the Fay.
sttevilo and Warsaw Plank Road Company.
Referred to committee OH CORPORATIONS.
Mr.. Washington introduced the following ,
-esolution, which passed its first reading. =.
WHEREAS it is believed there are. in the Eastern {
'art of the State large bodies OF waste and unm-
'roved Swamp Lands which in their present !
tion useless iothe Literary Board 10 the State, +
n its citizens, and are likely 10 continue and
whereas it is believed the Literary Fund would he !,
increased and the interest of the State and the cti
ems would be promoted by either making said lands
uhoct to tie entry under certain limitations and ?
or allowing them TO DO sold at certain p
xed rates. Therefore,
Resolred, That the committee Education and ,
he Literary Fund be instructed to enquire into the
ropriety of making all such swamp lands belong {
rg to the Literary Fund, as may not have been Il
raned or attempted 10 be drained, though the quan,
i,y thereof may exceed 1900 acres in a body of
liowing tho Literary Ro,rd to sell the same at Ger
ain fixed, far raies hd nal they repor, by bill or
therwiss. u
Mr.. Woodfin, a n mend 2lsi section
{ la5th chapter Of kised Statutes. - ,' ,'
or taxes 80 days previous, and repeas the = =
lause requi ing sales of lands TO be adver- y
scd in Raleigh newspaper. v
Mr.. Arendall, a. bill TO incorporate the
beaufort and Moth Carolina .Railroad Com. %