Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-10

RALEIGH, Dec. 4th, 1852
DEAR JOURNAL In my letter, giving an account
of the g Fish Bill,' Mr.. Shaw is represented as OPP
posed to the repeal of the law; he advocated with
ability the repeal of the law to prevent the obstruc
ton of fish, &c.
The two Houses will assemble in the House of
Commons on Monday next, at IL o'clock, to count
the vote for Governor.
The Free Suffrage bill was re-consdercd in the
House to-day.
Mr. Berry introduced similar bill in the Senate
| to-day. but at the suggestion of Mr.. G. w Cald
we'll, withdrew it for the present
Mr.. I. f Jones introduced bill for the relief Of
Sherifs and Jailors As the law now stands, if
debtor escapes the prison, the Sheriff is liable forh
debts MIR Us bill releases this liability, unless it
can be proved that the Jailor or Sheriff was
less.
Mr.. MMilIan introduced a bill to incorporate the
Neuse Canal Company in Onslow county
The bill to incorporate the N. c.. State Agrcu
tura Society passed its third reading in the Senate
The bill to establish Bank at Plymouth, was re-
Jected on its second reading in the Senate, by
ry decisive vote.
Mr.. Woodfn introduced bill to incorporate the
French Broad Railroad Company. Mir. Bynum in
troduced bill in relation to trials in capital cases
The bill to establish the county of Warm Springs,
was rejected on its second reading. Mr.. Nj Cleese
introduced bill in relation to wills, deeds of trust
sale, and trust.
baloting was had for U. s. Senator-Nlr. Dob
bin received Is votes; Mr.. Rayner 80; Mr. Saun-
ders 80 Mr.. Shepard s. After this ballot, Mr.
Saunders asked that his name should be Withdrawn.
1t is believed Mr.. Dobbin will be elected on
the next ballot. He may be, but " from the lights
now before me- | am confident he will not 1t is
much to be regretted that friends, with clear
majority of two on joint ballot should not unite and
elect James c. Dobbin, the eloquent and well-tricd
statesman.
MIR. Lockhart, of Northampton, was granted leave
OF absence from and after to-day till next Friday
Mr.. Mcintire submitted plan in the House, for 80
Senatorial districts, which will be printed
| statement of the condition of the Bank of Capo
Fear. was presented to the House to-day
! The bill protecting Stock in the Mountain Ranges,
passed three times in the House.
| Several of the Electors yet in the City. Our
old friend, Rencher, looks exceedingly we'll, and he
has lost nothing in appearance, from his long SER
vice in the political field.
Members begin to admit, that for the ten days
which are left for business, they will have more
to do than can be done You may rest assured, that
j the present General Assembly will be in session on
the first day of January 1852.
Tonight egh, weeks ago, the Legislature assem-
bled. w.
RALEIGH, Monday, 9th Dec, 1852
! DEAR JouRNAL--Mr. Rayner came within two
votes of being elected Senator to-day, James T.
/ Dobbin Saunders voted for Burton Craig; Wat
son for Shepard, and Mr.. Fonville absent. MI
Saunders said on Saturday, self-respect would pre-
ven him voting for MIR. Dobbn so long as there WAS
no chance prospect of electing Dobbn; but when
ever it became necessary for his vote, to elect DOB
! bin, be should vote for him If he and Watson haG
voted with their party to-day, Mr. Dobbin " QUA
have been elected. 4 am not much surprised at Gh
Saunders position-he has claimed to be dtefatof
but failing to accomplish his sinister designs nc
4 pants for revenge With look of defiance, ne says