Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-24
NoRrn CAROLINA LEGISLATURES.



the members to adjourn next Wednesday, 22d "a
more restless set have seldom seen.
The Atlantic and N. c. Railroad has been before
the Senate nearly the whole of to-day. Mr.. Hoke's
amendment to appropriate 900 for the extern
sion West was rejected. Mr.. T. F. Jones then pro-
posed amendment to the 34th section, which
sprung up heated debate between Messrs. Gilmer,
Joyner, Washington and Bynum- particularly be-
tween The two former. Mr.. Joyner opposed with all
his might the bill Mr.. G. advocating The Senate
was in session until after six o'clock, considering
the question.
The House postponed indefinitely the bill to estab
fish House of Correction-Penitentiary besides
this, but little else done.
The bill to amend the charter of the Cape Fear
and Deep River Navigation Company passed the
Senate second time
The bill to provide for the location of the county
seat of Madison county, passed its third reading
ALSO the bill providing for the improvement of road
in CASTOR county.
The House exhibited great anxiety to 60 into an
election of U. s. Senator today. The Senate would
not concur, for very good reasons!
The Committee on Propositions and Grievances
reported favorably the bill to amend the charter
of the Neuse River Navig CATION Co.
The bills to incorporate two Plank Road Compa-
MES in Edgecombe county, were reported from the
Corporation Committee, with q recommendation to
pass
The Governor gives his annual 1e7ee tonight.
very large company will be-and is-in attendance
Wigs, as well as Democrats, are fond of the Cover
nor,s company-he is popular man, against the
wishes of those who have some influence all other
subjects. w.
RALEIGH, Dec. IS, 1852.
DEAR JoURNAL-W. N. H. Smith. Esq, was cleo
ted to-day Solicitor of the first judicial Circuit
Two balotings were had for four Trustees of the
University-W. L. Steele being the only one chosen
The bill relative to the sale of the Cherokee bonds
providing from the sales thereof, to pay into the
Treasury amount paid for the survey of the Salsbu
ry and Western Turnpike, passed the Senate three
times. The bill confirming grant of land hereto
fore made to B. Fl. Stammire was under considera-
ton this morning, and passed its second reading
The bill for the extension of the Central Road
East to Beaufort Harbor, rejected on its second
reading Bill to amend the Militia Laws of the
State defeated on its third reading. Bill to at
tach portion of Wilkes county to Alexander pass
ed its third reading. Bill providing for the new
county of Rufn, defeated on its second reading
In the House of Commons, the bill providing for
three additional Judicial Circuits, was indefinitely
postponed. Bill. to incorporate Arson Plank Road
Company, passed three times. Bill authorizing Com
mlssioners of Smithvle to transfer certain lot,
passed three times. Bill in favor of John s. Smith
of New Hanover, passed three times Bill to increase
the capital stock Of the Bank of Wadesboro' passed
second time also, bill authorizing County Court of
Perquimans to sell portion Of Public Square. Mr.
Strange, bill to incorporate Fire Insurance Compa-
ny in Wilmington.
The House of Commons was the scene of much
confusion this afternoon-so much so, that the
Speaker ordered the gallery to be cleared and the
Hobbies cleared Also the Temperance Convention
in session in this city, made application for the
use of the Commons Hall tonight, in which to hold
public meeting. The proposition was met with
firm opposition Mr., E. P. Miller, (Whig y declar
ed, before they should have the Hall, he would occu
by the floor till IL o'clock tonight, and accordingl
commenced The excitement became intense, and
to "prevent an accident" the House adjourned.
To morrow, according to a joint order, the two
Houses will vote for U. S. Senator. | cannot bu
hope, or believe otherwise. than that Dobbn will b.
| elected. w.
RALEIGH, Dec 16, 1852
DEAR JOURNAL: The bill to amend the charter o
! the Deep River and Cape Fear Navigation Company
passed it third reading in the Senate to-day. An
other unsuccessful ballot for Senator took place
Mr.. Dobbin receiving IS votes-Mr. Rayner 73-
Shepard 2-Clingman 4-Graham Craig 1-R
S. Donnell II. R. j. Daniel l. Mr.. Saunders no
finding his vote necessary tie elect Dobbn' throw
it away. Watson sticking to Shepard with all tn
tenacty of leech, in the Senate. In what way Cal
these dsorganizers give account to their constit
uents for the distraction and trouble which the
have, by their stubbornness, enaied upon the par
ty? Who is to blame in the main Who is tn
master spirit in this work of disorganization ? Ger
tain men, whose names have become common mark
at which the indignation Of the party journals
the Union, are, at this time firing the sharpes shot
of censure! The session must dissolve in few day
the Senator must be elected in five days more,
+ not at all Must seventyfve Democrats yield thei
preference, and go for Mr. Saunders Or, shall som
four Democrats ( make the great sacrifice, and vot
for MIR. Dobbin We shall see, who yields.
A balotng was had for an Attorney General
G Mr.. Eaton, of Warren, received 70 votes, and Nj
v M. w. Ransom, of Warren, 80, and Mr.. Sion r.
gers, of Wake, 2. No election.
Mr. Gilmer presented the memorial of citizens
Rockingham and Forsyth counties, relative to tn
improvement of Dan River.
e Mr. Speight introduced bill in favor of the She
:. if of Greene county.
It The plymouth bank BILL which was re-considere
n few days since, again rejected to-day by d
cisive vote.
l. Resolution authorizing the purchase of outlir
y maps for the use of members, passed three times
= The bill for laying off Congressional Districts, WI
# up in the Senate. Mr.. Berry offered substitute
= MIR Thompson offered amendment, which WI
" ordered to be printed.
% In the House of Commons number of a bill
10 (ten,) passed their second reading--among thel
:, the bill providing for eight Judicial Circuits
,e MIR. Clarke offered resolution in the Senat
. which was adopted, restricting speeches to fftet
> mnutes--So, it is very reasonable to suppose thu
from now OUT, there will be cider than ia
more acork than speaking. w.
d RALEIGH, Dec. II, 1852
e DEAR JoURNAL--Mr. Steele presented to the Sc
ate to-day, the memorial of the Sons of Temperate
~ praying for the enactment of law prohibiting Il
traffic in ardent spirits. He did not advocate the N
moria but presented it through respect to the sig
1T ers who numbered near Is 000-of this number ov
" 1000 are females, and 1913 youths Mr.. G. \
II Caldwell moved that the memorial be not receive
- This motion caused spirited, and may say angr
S debate. MIR. Steele, while he protested against t
memorial as it is, and would vote against it, he W
CLEARLY of tho oninion that the citizens of North