The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-15

the Office O! Senator of he United States. by his
/ ExcrlIencE David S. Reid, the aGoveruor for The
time being OF this State, the office OF Governor o.
North Carolina hath been vacuted, by the said
| David s. Reid
- cs0zred further, That the powers Of the said
Office of Governor having. according 10 the. con-
sliruirona provision I'm such case devolved on the
| Hon. Warren Winslow, the Speaker OF the Sen
ale for the time being, to be exercised by him. the
! said Warren Winslow is, TO all inien's and pur-
poses, Governor of The State, and will 50 continue
Until the qualification Of the Governor chosen by
the people for the constitutional term CONNIE nclng
90 the first day of January next
RcsOlred, torthcr, That the flee OF Speaker
Of the Senate is hereby vacated, and lhc Senate
do now proceed to election Of Speaker.
The consideration of which was postponed IN.
till Tomorrow.
Mr.. Morsev, from the committee TO superintend
the election OF Solicitor. reported that there were
So Votes cast, und thai Mr. RufiR having receiv.
ed IA majority, TO vii, 81, he was duly elected
Report coEcurrcd in.
Leave oil absence was granted to Mr.. Haugh
ton, on motion of Mr.. Cherry, until Saturday
nrxr.
The Senate now adjourned until Tomorrow 10
u click.
HOUSE OF COMMONS
Mr.. Cansler and MIR. II, banc presented memo
rails on Temperance, hich were referred To the
committee Propositions aud Grievances.
Mr. Mrbane presented Il report from the com
mrcc on private bills in favor Of the bill to rman
cipaic Jerry, a slave, with recommendation that
il pass.
Mr.. Lancaster introduced bill TO pay tales jI-
rurs in The county of AlamanCp,
On motion the counties of Randolph Robeson,
DupIin and IrcdeIl were included.
Mr.. Phillips wished to have general law pass
ed, and moved an amendment WHICH struck out
all aft the cnactng clause and inserted a clause
which included all the counties of the State.
Mr., S. II. Williams moved that the amendment
be laid on the table.
Mr. Phillips stated that he Ind copied his
amendment from one drawn up by Mr.. Dobbin in
The last legislature.
Mr.. Smith wished the payment of tales jurors
left 10 the discretion of the Courts
Mr.. Phillips accepted the amendment.
A discussion as TO the effects Of the amend
mei,ts took place between M"ssrs. Jordan, Jenkins
and Black.
Mr.. Turner opposed the bill on the ground Ct
lis increasing the expenses OF the counties. Mag.
iStrates served without pay, and he saw no neces.
sity for paying tales jurors for few hours at
tendance. The money would have TO be collect
ed by the Sheriff. and after deducting his com.
mission would be again distributed among The tax
payers; such a system objectionable, and bills
like the one under discussion were adapted more
for the qualification than the good Of the people.
County taxes were already heavy, and the entire
amount, after deducting a small State tax, was
spent in paying the expenses Of the County Courts
Mr. Jenkins surprised at the remarks of The
member from Orange; the money was raised by
the people and would be judiciously expended at
the discretion of the Court. He saw no justice
in paying some and not others and supported the
bill as the Court had the discretion of refusing 10
pay tales jurors il they saw proper.
Mr.. Mcbane was in favor Of the bill, as he saw
why tales jurors should not be paid
we'll as the regular pencil; it was an injustice 10
the tales Jurors which ought to be remedied.
MIR. Siubhs agreed with the gentleman from Or
nngr, that the taxes were already too high, and
that The bill would not only increase them, but be
injurious in another way; as the payment OF 81
per day would be an nducement for persons 10
seek employment as tales jurors, whose habits dis
qualified them for that position. He was opposed
10 The bill in every shape.
Mr.. Myers supported the bill and stated the in.
justice Of The present system, which compelled
planters who came into town upon private bus-
ness TO stay at their own expenses, perhaps for
several days, in attendance as tales Jurors There
could be objection TO this measure, as the Mag.
istraes composing the Court would see that no
improper payments were made. His constituents
deeply interested in the matter, and he would
support the bill.
Mr.. G. NJ. White wished 10 lay the bill on the
table for further consideration.
Mr.. A. II. Caldwell moved that the bill be refer.
red to the committee on The Judiciary.
After Some remarks by Mr.. S. II. Williams
against the bill
The motion to refer to the Committee on the
Judiciary agreed to.
The Speaker presented report from J. NJ.
Morehead, President of the North Carolina Rail
Road. After some debate the reading was dis.
pensed with and the report sent to the Senate with
a proposition TO print.
The bill for emancipatng Jerry was read Sc.
cond time.
Mr.. Smith objected to the b-thcre were too
many Tree negroes al present in the State.
Mr.. Myers, from his personal knowle edge Of Jer.
ry for twelve years, considered him worthy of
freedom. By the kindness OF his master and his
own habits of industry he had accumulated con-
siderable property, and it was to enable him to
hold this property that the present 6rlI intro.
duced.
Mr. Dargan bore testimony 10 the excellence OF
Jerry's character.
Mr.. Barringer spoke in favor OF the bill /; Jerry
had been his body servant for fourteen years, and
he had no hesitation in giving him the highest
character for fidelity and honesty and considered
Jerry as well worthy OF The favor which was grant.
ed by this bill
Mr. Shepherd was anxious for Jerry's emonci-
patton