Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-11-26
NORTH cARoLfsA LEe1sLATuRE.
rom our Rega aud Special Correspondent

DEAR JoURNAL-Mr Watson, from the committee
on Proposition and Grievances, reported the bill,
giving additional power to the Commissioners of
Newbern and recommended its passage.
Mr. Cunning CHAM introduceda bill, declaring what
persons shall ntermarry. Bill declares. that when
marres nearer kan than second cousin, it shall
be null and void
Mr. Kelly introduced bill for the better COM
pensa ton of constables. The bill relating to the
drainage of low lands, reported back to the Senate,
with recommendation to pass The bill in rela-
lion to executors of last wills and testamens, repor
ted back. with recommendation to reject. Mr.. Nc
Dowell introduced bill to incorporate the Bladen
Steam Boat Company Mr.. Steele introduced
olution, directing the State Librarian to furnish the
Congressional Library with the Acts of the General
Assembly. from 1888 10 1851 inclusive. The bill
relative keeping record of marriages, killed
on its third reading. Mr. Gilmer presented a me-
mortal from the Grand Division of Tie Sons of Tenn
perancc, praying for some legislative action to put
down the liquor traffic laid on the table. Mr.
Mitchell introduced bill for the better protection
of sheep.
The House passed third time. the Senate bill to
give the election of Clerks and Masters to the peo-
pie. MIR. Mooring introduced bill to restrict fish
ing in part in Albemarle Sound. AMI other waters
Bill Incorporating Franklinsville Manufacturing
Company passed three times. Bill to alter dividing
line between Lincoln and Castor counties. passed
three times. Bill to incorporate Carolina Lodge of
Masons rassed three times Bill to incorporate The
Chapel Hill and Durhamvile Plank Road Company
passed three times. Bill to incorporate Elizabeth
town, iii Bladen county, passed three times. i
An attempt made to-day 10 elect United States
Senator Mr. Dnbbin, the nominee of the democratic
caucns received 25 votes in the Senate Mr.. WATSON
of Johnston, voted for Mr. Shepard The wings
threw their votes away on David Outlaw, Henry w.
Miller, w A. Graham, Lewis Thompson Kenneth
Rayner, and David L Swain. Mr. Dobbn received
10 votes in the House; Mr.. Shepard some or Mr.
R. M. Saunders. believe. and the wings acted
pretty much as they did in the Senate Mr. Dobbin
lacked woes OF being elected Some OF our demo-
crotc friends certainly censurahe for not standing
up to ;he nomnee,-hs election is in the power of the
party. am at a !oSs TO predict what will be the re-
suit Of this stulborneSs ;hc part Of few democrats
probably, thcr may come In by Monday, e clock,
when another ballotng will be hal,
Prof HALE who has figured some little in this civ
as scientific gentleman, protesting Electro Biology,
figured more so" at the Marlborough House few
days since, c.aoestjn1y having in his charge Miss
ADEL'EE MIT>ne!,, -, lie represented Is somebo3.
going &c burg, under his charge for The purpose
! OF receiving polished education. They went on,
and the last Petersburg Express shows the professor
off to considerable disadvantage. He has victimized
some innocent and unsuspectng female, no doubt !
never could reconcile Item large pewter eyes of this
dsting uished Biologist.
Next Thursday being Thanksgiving Day. Gelaline.
&c. have found many purchasers. | like this near
hoyday-it is new for Soulhen rs, nut q long esab-
Iished custom in New Eng and. Pumpkins fetch
| more in s. consehuence''
Friend LOring don't seem 10 relish last Monday
night display! Tell me, where can | find him, if |
should put my finger downl Will he be thar or any
rhar !? w.
RALEIGH, Nov 81, 1852.
DEAR JOURNAL At II o'clock, to-day the two
Houses proceeedl to again for U. S. Senator
| Mr.. Dobbin received "A votes, MIR. Shepard run
ming next to Doibn. getting about "a votes-all whig
with the exception Of MIR. Cotton and Byrd and
! Love. MIR. Il. NJ Saunders running next to MIR.
Shepard-whigs voting scattering.
| Mr.. Washington introduced memorial signed by
George NJ. Stephenson and four hundred others.
praying for The extension of the Central Road East
to Beaufort Iarbor. The bill to increase the capt.
Ia of the Bank of Wadeshoro, was reported from
the Committee Corporations, without amendment.
Also the bill to incorporate the Wesleyan College.
in Murfrcesboro. The bill to abolish Jury trials in
County Courts, reported from the Judiciary Com
mittee, with an amendment. The ILL, relative to
! the Swamp ards-quantity owned by the State &c.
reported from the select Committee Swamp
Lands, with the recommendation. that the Legisla-
ture seek The desired information at the hands of the
President and Directors of the Literary Fund. The
bill to Incorporate the Farmers Bank. at Elizabeth
City, passed its second reading, after much debate.
Mr.. f. Jones Advocating its passage; Messrs. Bow
er and Clark opposing. MIR Boyd introduced bill
to incorporate the iobacconists Bank
| In the House. a bill was introduced, to repeal the
Act by watch the conay of Polk was repealed MIR.
Chestnut presented memorial from the citizens Of
Sampson. The bill concerning the Seaboard and
Roanoke Railroad, was reported to the House with
amendments. The bill to allow the citizens of Du-
pn to raise money by lottery, for certain purposes
was reported back to the House Mr.. Turner intro
duced bill to compensate owners of slaves, for their
slaves when executed also, bill to prevent the
nova Of slaves from the State. Mr.. M'Intyre, a
resolution to raise joint select committee to inquire
into the propriey OF raising fund by lottery, fol
purposes of internal Improvements.
Resolutions concerning the public lands, order OF
the day for Wednesday, w.
L., a. L.,