The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

HuUsE OF Cosf1foNs,
Rairigh, Nav 25th, 1854.

Ia & Raleigh, Nav 25ih, 1854. =
mir. sEDIroR ~ eanno, hope. in ihisshoEs and
confused communication (for confused itnecessa-z
rily must be when il is recollectd where il is
| e9rit;en1 to entertain or amuse your numerous
rcaie.s. Both. Houses Of the General Assembly
was dolly Organized on Monday last BY the elcc.
ton Of M:. Winslow of Cumberland, Speaker of
the Senate, and Mr.. Hill, of Casweli. Speaker Of
The House of Commons. The former gentleman
has moi, heretofore, been known to the political
world, this being his first appearance on the Polit'
ical chess board. His elecionas speaker Of the
Senate. upon his first appearance in deiberatiVe
body, was mark Of so high an order Of disiin.
guished consideration, it cannot but impress the
minds Of all, that new Iuminary of no ordinary
magnitude has sprung suddenly into the political
arena armed and equipped according to known
political warfare. have had the honor Of max.
ing the acquaintance OF MIR. Winslow, and am
free TO say that so IA | think he merits The con-
sideraon conferred upon him and in ever partic.
ular capable and efficient. The Speaker of the
House Of Commons is young man Of ability
and thus far evidences quickness and readiness
in Parliamentary usages not TO he looked for in
With him have the honor Of an intimate personal
acquaintance, and am pleased TO be able to give
the assurance that the dispatch Of public business
may be confidently looked for, and that in every
instance the strIctest impartiaty will be the con.
trolling principle in every case coming before the
Chair. -.s...
Thus much have seen proper to say the
6lIb Oft AL G..
semby.
All The Standing Committees in both houses
have been appointed, and from my limited acquaint.
ance with the gentlemen that constitute The Com.
mttees, | Gun give the assurance that every sec.
ton and every interest of the State OF North Car
lima will be acted upon with impartlality and with
no other object than for her best interest and
hopes,
You have doubtless, ere this, heard OF the cleo.
ton Of Gov. Reid to fill the short term in the Sc
nate OF the United States. = Our
friends Of the Wing party compIimentng the
Hon. D. NJ. Barrnger with their votes against
Gov. Reid.
The six years term from and after the 4th of
March next, has just been filled by the election of
Mr.. Bggs. The Wings voting for Mr.. Badger.
A large number Of bills have been offered and
sent to the appropriate Committees. Among the
number, bill to make nine Judicial districts. A
bull increase the salary Of Governor Secretary,
Comptroller, Treasurer, &C., &c.
The comfort of the two houses has been very
much increased since last session by the addition
of carpets, &c.
In regard 10 Railroads bot little has been done
or said nothing pubcIy,-every member has
his scheme, and all wan. help. / very much aP-
prehend that will find much difficulty in deter.
mining the projects most deserving Of consdera.
ton. think there is general disposition to
grant what we call naked char,ers-and general
disposition 10 shuttle off monied charters. The
Whitesville charter will not call for two.thirds
subscription, The part Of the State, but will ask
for an endorsement Of her bonds. Nothing more
will be asked. Whatever is done by our deega.
ton will be done with an eye single TO the nteres,
of Meckenburg. |
You may expect to hear from me again. ,
Yours, &C., X.