Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-01-17
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURES.
MoNpAY, Jan. 9th, 1851.

also, bill authorizing Theopbilus C. Odum to max
] connection between Bogue and Bear nlets.
Mr.. Thomas reported bill for the relief of pur
ehasers of Cherokee lands.
| Mr.. Mcmillan introduced bill to extend the cor
porate limits of the town of jacksonville Referred
large number of bills of private, or merely loca
interest," were put upon their third reading, ant
ordered to be enrolled.
The bill Incorporating the Washington Mutual In
surance Company of N. Carolina the resolution t.
pay expenses &C., of agent to London to procure
Historical documents, &C., were read third time
passed, and ordered to be enrolled.
The Senate took up the bill to amend the charter
of the Bank of the State of North Carolina The
bill was rejected. The Senate then went into cleo
tien of seven Councillors of State. The vote stood
as follows: NJ s. Stokes, A votes; Wilson s. Hill.
80; John M. Kirkland, As; Archibald Henderson
Al; William K. Lane, "a; James J. Mckay, %
Whitmell Stallings, 27; Jesse R. Siler 81 Jason
Carson, II !; F. D. Fits, IL.
| The Senate took a recess until O'Clock, P. NJ
At 3 o'clock it again assembled. MIR Lane from
| the Joint Committee, reported that Messrs hoke
Hill, Kirkland, Henderson, Lane, Stalings and Nc.
Kay were duly elected Councillors of State The
Senate then took up the special order being the re-
ports and resolutions on Slavery. Mr. Woodfn spoke
at length against the right of secession as affirmed
in the minority report Without concluding, he
gave way to a motion to adjourn.
HOUSE OF CoMMoNs.-The hour having arrived to
go into election for Councillors of State the vote
was taken, and Mr. Caldwell, from the joint commit
tee to superintend the election, reported that Mr.
Mckay had received 90 votes; MIR. Hill, 1876; Mr.
Stallings, 90; Mr.. Lane, 81; Mr.. Stokes, 1885, Mr..
Kirkland, l19; and Mr.. Henderson, 100. Each Of
the above gentlemen having received majority of
all the votes cast, were declared duly elected Mr.
Siler received SO votes and there were large num-
Der of scattering votes.
On motion, the House went into committee of the
whole, Mr. Jones in the chair, and took up the con-
sideration Of the subject of slavery. Mr.. Dobbin
took the foor and addressed the committee at length
IN favor of the doctrine of secession
During the evening session, Mr.. Person, of Moore
presented report from the committee on Finance
accompanied by bill to amend and consolidate the
revenue laws Of the State. Read and ordered to be
printed
The bill for the relief of purchasers of Cherokee
lands passed its third and last reading
TUESDAY, Jan. It'll.
SENATE.-Mr. Mcmillan, of Onslow introduced a
bill for the improvement of ship navigation in New
River, in the county of 0nslow Read and ordered
to be printed.
MIR. Nixon introduced bill to amend the act in
cooperating the Wilmington Commercial Bank. Re-
ferred.
The Senate then took up the special order being
the reports and resolutions on slavery Mr. Woodfin
concluded his remarks, and was followed by Mr..
CALDWELL of hur iDsf of 4I,a
of the minority report and the right of secession
Before concluding Mr.. Caldwell gave way to re-
cess until three o'clock
In the afternoon session, Mr. Woodfn exnlained
and was again followed by Mr.. CALDWELL Who
the Standard says, concluded his remarks with
much clearness eloquence, and power.
HOUSE OF CoMMoNs.--Several local bills memoir
ais and resolutions were introduced Mr. Saunders
presented memorial from Wake Forest College, for
the formation of volunteer company among the
students. Also, bill in regard to the government
of the city of Raleigh. Mr.. Dunlap introduced a
bill to incorporate the Arson Plank Road Company
Mr. Davidson a bill to extend the prison bounds in
MeckleDburg county, to the limits of the town of
Charlotte.
On motion of Mr.. Mclean, the bill to amend the
Constitution establishing Equal Suffrage was taken
up and made the order of the day for tomorrow
"wednesday evening, at 81 o'clock
Mr.. Campbell introduced bill to repeal the act
of 1889 to incorporate the Salisbury and Georgia
Turnpike Company. Read FIRST time.
Mr.. Mcdowell presented series of resolutions
upon the slavery question, to the effect that whilst
the Legislature does not wholly approve of the late
action of Congress upon the slavery question, it is
yet willing, in spirit of compromise and concession
to abide by it as permanent adjustment of the Sec
tiona controversy but that, in case of violation of
this adj ustment, North Carolina will, and ought to
resist even to disruption of every tie which binds
her to the Union. And finally, that it is the deber
ate opinion Of the Assembly that upon the faithful
execution of the Fugitive Slave Law, by the proper
authorities, depends the preservation of the much
loved Union.
On motion of Mr.. Rayner, the House resolved it
self into committee of the Whole, Mr.. Jones in the
chair, and resumed the consideration of the resou-
lions on the subject of slavery.
Mr.. Barnes of Northampton addressed the House
at length In opposition to the views and arguments
of the gentleman from Cumberland, { Mr. Dobbin.
Mr.. Rayner followed, and had proceeded short
distance in his remarks, when he gave way to mo-
ton that the committee rise nd
The committee accordingly rose and reported pro-
gress.
The House then took recess until 81 O'Clock,
when Mr.. Saunders, of Wake, offered bill to create
a new Judicial Circuit which was read a first time
On motion of Mr.. Saunders, of Wake, the resolu-
ton appropriating 81 900 to refurnish the Governor
residence was taken nm and raad n sacopd and N;