Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
FROM our raleigh Correspondent.

SENATE-The Speaker presented a communities.
ton from the President of the Bank of Fayettevlie
sent to the House. Mr. McDarmid in reduced bill,
accompa nied by memorial. TO amend the act estao'
fishing the county of aarnett. This bill provides
that the location of the public buildings of the coun
ty shall be left to The vote of the people of said coun
~. Mr.. Hll from the Judiciary Committee, reported
the bill to repeal the 1th section of 248th chapter "t
the Revised Code relating to the of Wilmington
and recommended certain amendments, which were
adopted, and the bill passed its second reading On
motion of Mr. Fennel, the rules were suspended and
The bill passeI its third reading. When the hi.
comes back to the House, we wilt give an abstract OF
its provisions1 The bill TO incorporate the North
Carolina and Virginia Railroad, passed its third read
ing. The Railroad is to commence at SaIisburY'
thence to Mocksville, and thence to some point on
The Virginia line No aid is ask from the State
MIR Thomas introduced bill Incorporating the Trent
River and Tuckaho Nav CATION Company.
Mr. Gorrell introduced bill concerning Executors
and Administrators MIR. McDiarmid introduced
bill 10 amend an act incorporating the Fayetteville
and Western Plank Road Company.
A resolution authorizing the purchase OF one copy
of Cookies Map of the State, was laid on the
table
Tie Senate then diourned.
HOUSE OF COMNIONS-On motion of MIR. Jen-
kns authorizing the Speaker to issue writ OF elec-
ton for Franklin County, 10 supply the vacancy
caused by the death OF DR.. A. Jefreys.
Mr. Houck offered resolution instructlng the Ju-
dietary Committee to enquire into the expediency OF
increasing the punishment for placing distractions on
Railroads
Mr. Tate introduced bill 10 encourage the forma
ton OF military company in the town of Whining
ton.
Mr. Jones introduced bill to amend the Hath
chapter of the Revised Code. concerning usury THIS
bill allows per cent, upon special agreement.
Mr. thompson introduced bill to amend section
20 chapter 1O2 Revised Code, concerning Consables'
fees.
A communication was presented from the Pres
dent of the Bank of Fayetteville, which was SEM 10
the Senate with proposition TO PRINT.
A message was received from the Senate, proposing
that both Houses of the General Assembly meet In the
Commons Hall, on the 9th inst, 10 count the votes
polled for Governor, was concurred IN.
The following Engrossed Bills were received from
the Senate and read the first time:
A bill concerning gaming. This bill makes play
ing at Faro misdrmeanor subject to hne OF not
less than S25 bill 10 establish the North Caro-
lima and New York Steamship Company
The bill establishing new county by the name OF
Avery was read second time. spirited debate toll
lowed it's reading. 1t was strongly opposed by Mes
srs Bridgers, Thompson, and White, OF Baden, and
supported by Mr.. Erwin, who spoke six times III lis
Defence and bore The b unit of the debate with great
spirit. The bill was rel ected-46 yeas So nays
The House then adjourned, to give the members an
opportunity of Witnessing the meeting of the EIecor-
al College in the Senate Chamber.
The Electoral College assembled at O'Clock Mr.
Hill, of CasweIl, in the Chair. ballot was taken
first for President, and then Vice President. Upon
the Chair announcing the result there was consldera
BILE applause manifested by the spectators. Mr.. Av-
cry, in an eloquent speech, proposed solutions APP
proving of President Perces administration, which
unanimously adopted Edward Graham Hay
wood, ESQ of Wake, cleo ed messenger 10 con-
vev the vote to Washington, after which the College
diourned sine de-
RALEIGH, December 4th, 1856.
SENATE-A message was received from the
House of Commons, transmitting number OF en-
crossed bills which read the first time, and will
be aotced they pass their second reading.
The following bills were introduced, read the first
time and referred to appropriate committees:
Mr. White, bill to incorporate the Bank OF LIN
eolnton, in the town of Einconton. Mr.. Martin,
bill TO incorporate the Salem Cemetery Company
Mr. Myers. bill to amend the charter of the Eas-
tern Plank Road Company also bill to amend the
charter of the Charlotte and TayloFsvllle Plank Roaa
Company Mr. FARRELL, bill to incorporate the Bank
of Greensborough, in the town OF Greensborough'
! On motion of Mr.. Eaton, the rules were suspend
ed and the bill relative to Davidson College wa cad
the second and third times and passed Mr. Houston
introduced bill to remodel the County Courts, and
establish Courts of Pleas in North Carolina referred
10 The Judiciary committee. The bill providing Tor
The distribution of the Laws of the State passed Its
second and third reading.
The Bill to incorpOrat the North Carolina and
| Virginia Rail Road Company, was read the third time
and passed with some amendments. which make It's
terminus lUeSt of Surry county to the Virginia line.
On motion of Mr.. Dockery, resolution was read the
first time authorizing the loan OF two thousand dol
lars from the Literary fund TO Laurnsburg High
School Mr.. Thomas, of Jackson, introduced bill
to extend the North Carolina Rail Road referred 10
10 comm;t,e on Internal Improvements. A message
| from the House of Commons proposing TO PRINT a
statement of the Bank of New Belne being concur.
red in, the Senate adj urned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.-Mr. Hill, of Stokes, Of
fered resolution in favor of DR.. John Pepper, of
Stokes read and referred 10 the committee on claims.
On mo ion of Mr.. Outlaw, resolution was adopted,
requesting the Governor 10 inform the House on
tain matters connected with the Swamp Lands.
Mr. Rumley introduced bill to incorporate the
Beaufort Branch Rail Road Company. The bill en-
powers the Company TO construct a Rail Road from
Duplin 10 part the central Rail Road in con-
neclion with the town of Beaufort. Mr.. Rushing
introduced bill appropriating the money arising
from binding out free persons of color fines, &C.. 10
the Wardens of the Poor in the respective counties
Mr.. Sharp introduced bill to extend the time for
the registration of Deeds, &c The Engrossed bill
concerning the town of Wilmington received
from the Senate with amendments. The first amend
ment enacts that, all citizens resident for six months
and qualified 10 vote for members of the House OF
Commons, shall be entitled to vote for Commission
ers, The judges of the election being empowered to
examine votes upon oath, as to their qualifications
The second amendment repeats the 9th section, 9Th
chapter of the Revised Code, which gives the appoint
ment of Flour inspectors to the commissioners. and
vests it in the County Court. Mr. Holmes stated the
Senator from New Hanover had introduced the
amendments, and he hoped the House would accept
them The appointments of the commissioners had
given universal dissatisfaction, and change was
nee essary. Mr. T. D. Meares moved the amendmen
relating TO Flour Inspector be stricken out While
acknowledging the present incumbent had not giveI
satisfaction he thought the change would not be fol