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the consent of two thirds to reconsider, motion was

the consent Of two thirds to reconsider motion was
read.
Mr.. Singeltary opposed the resolution as major
ity had right to retract ifthey thought fit.
Mr.. Mckesson objected to giving such power to
the minority, and considered it secession reso u
ton.
Mr.. Outlaw, Amis and Martin, supported the res
Mr.. Settle moved to lay on the table. Ayes "a,
Nays IS.
Mr.. Singeitary's resolution to adjourn after Mon
day next at half past to meet at half past three
o'clock fH
M. Dortch suggested three o'clock, which being
accepted by Mr. Singeltary,
Mr.. Baxter moved to lay on the table. Rejected.
On motion, that the reslutison pass,
Mr. Baxter appealed to the House not TO pass the
resolution as it would be impossible for members to
do justice to the numerous and important measures
at present in progress, if evening sessions COM
menced at this carly period.
Mr.. Singeftary supported the resolution as well
adapted to facilitate the business of the House, as
only bills and resolutions their first reading would
be introduced which were generally passedas a mat
ter OF course and it only changed the work from the
busy hours of the morning to the idle hours of the
evening.
Mr.. j. G. Bynum and Mr. j. NJ. Leach, was OPP
post to evening sesso: at II sent
Two thirds not having voted in the affirmative
the resolution, was lost.
At the hour appointed, the House proceeded to
ballot for three Trusteess for the University.
Mr.. Singeltary introduced resolution, that after
Monday next the House adjourn at half past one
o'clock, and meet at three P NJ. leaving out the
part of the former resolution, respecting the bust
ness of the introduction of bills and resolutions
Mr.. Baxter thought the resolution required to lay
over one day.
The Speaker thought not and put the question
on the passage of the resolution. Ayes co. nays 4S.
Mr.. Barringer moved the communication from
Wilmington, rendering the Inequalities of this town
to the members of the Legislature be taken up.
The Clerk having read the proceedings of the pub
lie meeting at Wilmington
On motion of Mr.. Z. H. Williams, the commune
cation sent to the Senate with proposition to
raise select committee to report on the subject.
Mr.. Dortch presented a resolution of instruction
to the Judiciary committee concerning the right of
the people to elect Judges of the Superior Couts.
Read and referred to the committee.
Mr.. Turner presented resolution, that the Judi
person convicted of murder shall inherit the pro-
perty of the person murdered.
Mr.. Selby introduced bill in favor of w. II.
Brooks of Hyde county. Read and referred to the
committee on private bills.
Mr.. Mcmillan introduced bill to incorporate the
Royal Arch chapt:r Of Free and Ace 1ttd Masons.
Read and reported to committee corporations
Mr.. Vance introduced bill to incorporate the
Ashville Mutual Insurance Company. Read the first
time.
The bill to incorporate the Concord and Chera W
Railroad Company, was taken up and made the
special order of the day Thursday next at ten
o'clock
The House voted on a motion to adjourn. Ayes
SO, nays SO.
a bill to regulate civil processes taken up.
Read and postponed indefinitely. Ayes 81, nays 43.
The House then adjourned.