Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-26


Messrs. Scott and Mann supported the bill. Mr..
Jenkins spoke next, and put the objections to the
measure in very strong light Mr. Lewis of w ake,
thought the tit e &C Peoples Bank inappropriate, |
and moved to amend by changing the name to "The |
Railroad Stockholders BANK" The Speaker ruled
the amendment out of order. Mr.. scales spoke |
strongly against the bill tending to create 'mon-
ster monopoly. Mr. D. Caldwell spoke in defence, |
ana followed by NJ Hargrave, against the bill
MIR. Baxter having proposed two amendments which
were adopted, proceeding to close the debate by
replying to the arguments of the opponents of the
charter, when Mr. Outlaw moved 10 adjourn which
motion rejected yeas So, nays 81 considerable
discussion ensued, various motions made to TAX
rece IS and 10 journ. The motion TO take recess
was voted down. The motion to ad ourn being re-
newed amidst considerable excitement was agreed 10
yeas 81, nays As. The opponents of the bill were
| thus defeated in having decision on this day.
1 he House adjourned until Tomorrow.
RALEIGH, Dec. 20, 1856.
| SENATE.-The following bills introduced
read the first time and referred TO appropriate COM
mittees:
! MI Eaton, bill to incorporate the Warrenton Fe-
male College Mr. Cunningham, a bill to authorize
the Public Treasurer to issue Coupon Bonds of the
denomination of five hundred dollars.
The bill to incorporate Holly Spring High School
passed it's third reading.
The ules being suspended, the following bills and
resolutions read the second and third times and
passed:
The bill authorizing Plank and Turnpike Road
Con ,panies to make of stone and gravel on their
line of roads. The bill concerning the Registration
of Sheriffs, and Constables, bonds. The bill amending
certain sections of the Revised Code concerning in
solvent debtors. Mr. Wilder briefly explained the
nature of the bill, it allowed the poor debtor 10
the pitance allowed by law, even after sez-
ure, by summonng two Magistrates to lay OFT such
property 10 his use any time before the sale. The
bill 10 establish ,ndad of weights ior North Car
Dina. Mr.. Cunningham moved to postpone until the
4th of March. The bill was opposed on the ground
of interference with the weights established by Con-
gress under section Of the Constitution. The bill
was postponed yeas %, nays 9
! Mr.. A. Myers offered resolution relative 10 the
obstruction of fish in the Pee Dee River, postponed
until 4.h of March
The committee appointed TO make arrangements for
the inauguration II Governor Bragg, reported that
His Excellency ould appear before the two Houses
the st of ia uary next, and take the usual oaths
Mr.. w. R. Myers reported, the bill authorizing the
Public Treasurer to subscribe for Stock In the Sea-
board and Roanoke Railroad, with amendments. 1t
grants further time to the Company to pay their
bonds provided The interest is paid semi-annually
and rrpoEts against taking stock for the State.
On motion of Mr.. Houston, a message was sent to
the House, PROF sing to elect Public Treasurer on
: Monday next.
The bill to incorporate the Cheraw and Coal field
Railroad Company read the second time. The
bill supported by Messrs. Christian, Dockery and
Rives on the ground that no aid asked from the
State, but simple charter, and that it would not on
. d o.
n would be feeder to the Wilmington and Rutherford
Rail Road. 1t was opposed by Messrs. Ramsey and
= Pool. who wished our Coal fields to be connected
with our own seaports, and feared it would turn out
" eventually 10 be South Carolina Road tapping our
If North CaroIinu Rail Road. The bill re- ected
n but motion to reconsider under debate when
S the Senate adj ourned
If HOUSE OF COMMONS.--Reports were PRESENTED
L frurn the var ions ~te"lins "nn,rnittn~s
ii Mr. Davidson offered resolution that the House
r adjourn from tuesday next until Monday, 29th inst
l. Read and laid n the table.
r. Mr.. Hargro offered a resolution in favor Of w
)t H Gillian, g. Granville
u Mr.. Withers' resolution. that no business of public
Importance, bills upon their second third read
e ngs should be acted on in the House from " ednes
day next until alter the first of January was adopted
The following bills were introduced, read the frs
l. time and appropriately referred:
h. Mr. Rand, bill to revise and consolidate the char
lie ter of the city of Raleigh. Mr. Speer, bill to in
D corporate The Yadkin County Mining Company, an
as Tor other purposes Mr. Davidson, bill to amen
le the law relating 10 the repairs OF County roads,
d. Mr. Mann, bill to provide for improving the uppe
d part of Pasquotank River, and authorizing the Gov
ernor to employ person to execute the necessar
works. Mr. Mason, bill to incorporate the Garys
d, burg and Windsor Railroad Company.
Messrs. Erwin, of Buncombe, Matthew'S of Da
of wilson, Wadde of Stany, and White, of Cabarru
r. got leave of absence until the LIST of January.
Vn The unfinished business of yesterday being the dc
he bale on the Peoples Bank Charter, was resumed
I'M Mr.. Baxter answered the various objections again
tn the BILL and pointed out the advantages 10 be derive
e. from lis adoption Messrs Jenkins and Bledsoe mac
on some remarks in explanation. Mr.. Outlaw move
d the bill be indefinitely postponed, which motion WI
rejected. Yeas So, nays 81. The question was the
ed taken the passage Of the BILL and decided in tt
ad affirmative. Yess SO, nays 81. Mr.. Baxter move
H. TO commit the bill to committee Of five for the pu
ed pose Of amending and perfecting it, Adopted.
The engrossed bill from the Senate, TO provide +
lp taking the census of The people the Free Sufra
as bill, read the first time On motion of Mr.. Sc
Ike e the rules were suspended to allow the final pa
IT, sage of the BILL which read the second and lhi
time and passed.
VII A message from the Senate, proposing to elect
he Public Treasurer on Monday next, was concurred
ra. On motion of Mr. Dargan, the bill TO emancipa
ia William slave, taken up and read the seco
bill time A debate ensued Messrs. Dargan, Hall, a
ntil Hauck, supported the bill Mr.. Benbury oppos
the bill. 1t passed it's second reading; yeas
ure nays Al. On motion of Mr.. Dargan, the rules We
lies suspended and the bill read the third time An amen
rd ment TO compel him to leave the State was offered
Mr., Humphry and rejected another 10 confne
ors residence to Rowan County being also rejected
other TO compel hum to leave the State in II mont
ted being also voted down yeas SS, nays 81. The
,o1t passed its third reading yeas 81, nays 80.
md The bill approprating $4,000 for certain impro
ments at the Luz attic Asylum was taken up for
ced third reading. Considerable discussion. took pl;
tho and much opposition was manifested to he amol
asked for. Mt. Reeves offered to amend by insert
Lu $4,000 instead of $35, 900, which, being reject
car the bill passed its third reading Yeas g. nays
on The House then adjourned.
OF Recruits for Walker,
New YORK. Dec. 18.-An expedition is being
ou ted out here for the purpose of sending five hund