Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-10-22

grows better Is il grows cider But this letter Is
already long enough. lam about to bust with Dem-
ocraiic glory.
Mr. Iorng is in our CITY The Wings some Of
them-look rather one-sided at the old gentleman
but mind. by and by they'll thank him for not
supporting boon-companion of Seward. w
RALEIGH, Oct Is, 1852.
DEAR JOURNAL: In the Senate to day, some debate
occurred on the Bill. which was reported back from
the Judiciary Committee, yesterday, with recon-
mendation to reject. Mr.. Caldwell, from Mecklen-
burg Mr.. Bynum, and Mr. Gilmer participated in
the debate. Mr. Caldwell advocated the passage OF
the Bill which provided for the repeal of 25th Sec
ton of SD Chapter of Revised Statutes and the 9TH
er two gentlemen, its rejection. The Bill final
" consigned to the :; toombs,' till 1st Monday in
November. The Bill provides for the repeal of the
Law converting the General Assembly biennially
on the 3rd Monday in November.
A communication was presented to the Senate
from the Comptroller, giving information as to the
amount Of taxes collected from each County in the
! last five years. which was ordered to be printed
| A Message was received from the House, concur
ring in the Senate's proposition to raise joint Sc
lect committee from each House. to whom shall be
referred the subject of laying off the Senatorial Dis
trics and apportoning Representatives in the House
! Of Commons.
In the House, small number of Bills were pre-
sented to-day, passed first readings and referred t.
the proper Committees.
On yesterday. R. M Saunders, from the Judiciary
Committee, reported that there was no constitution
al objection to continuing the session. and offered
resolution that the Legislature proceed to the regu
lar business. Adopted.
Mr. Wynne, bill extending the jurisdiction o
Justices Of the Peace, in certain cases. Provides
that in all cases OF debts originating from laws ant
rents of land, it may be lawful, in collection there
of to include the light of possession of the premise
to the plaintiff in the warrant, and that the Justice
may award judgment for debt and possession, will
rights of appeal.
Mr. Reid of Duplin, a bill to extend the right 0
appeal in certain eases, &c.
Mr.. Dortch, bill to amend the It'll Sec 18th ch
Rev. Statutes. Provides that Engineers who rur
their Engines cattle, hogs, in the day time
on any Railroad shall be prima facia evidence o
negligence the part of the conductor in any sui
for damages
Mr.. Leach. resolution to refer so much of tn
Governors message as relates to Free Suffrage ant
amendments to Constitution, to select commtte
of seven. Adopted.
MIR. Loring is in the City, rejoicing with the Dem
ocracy, over their triumphs in Ohio, Pennsylvania
and Indiana. In fact politics engross the attention
of every body, Legislators-De Democrats are too ful
of cheering news to do much while our friends
the Whigs--are so down in the mouth that the
. have no heart to do business" So, you see boil
parties have gerry good reason for doing little il
the Legislature
Wings in this City who professed three days age
- to have hope that Scott would be elected, NOT
give up the contest. 1t strikes your correspondent
with the force of small streak of lightning
that General Scott some five weeks hence, will no
have very nice relish for the music of the Irisl
brogue :: Hey!" w.