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,rint; which proposition was concurred in by the

# the State Treasurer, with proposition to print.
in. l4s5sS !.
Mr.. Holt introduced bill 10 amend sections 5. 6
md T. of chapter So, Revised Statutes Referred to
he Committee on Banks and Banking \
Mr.. Ramsay introduced bill to incorporate the
North Carolina and Virginia Rail Road Company
Referred to the Committee on Internal Improve .
nents, and ordered to be printed. Road to COM
nence at Salisbury, and terminate on the Virginia
and Tennessee line -
Mr.. Houston introduced bill to increase the pay
Of witnesses and jurors in the county of Duplin-
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Cowper introduced bill, (and memorial,) to
emancipate Anna and her two children, slaves, in
the county of Hartford. Referred to the Committee
ON Propositions and Grievances.
Message received from the House, proposing to
90 Immediately into election for five trustees of
the University Laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Clark, message was sent to the
House, proposing to raise joint Committee of three
the part of the Senate and five the part of the
House, on Public Printing; and that the several
Committees of the two Houses be printed for the
use of the General Assembly.
Message received from the House, concurring in
the propositions of Mr.. Clark.
On motion of MIR. Clark, leave of absence was
granted to the Senator from Warren, until Tuesday
next
Senate then adjourned, till Tuesday morning, at
II o'clock.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The Speaker having called the House to order,
Petitions were presented by Messrs. Tate A. NJ
Lewis, Gentry and Elliott, which being read, were
referred to appropriate committees.
Mr.. Martin offered q resolution authorizing the
Governor to supply magistrates qualified since the
last Legislature with copies of the Revised Code.
Mr.. Elliott offered resolution in favor of Clifton
Hutton. Read and referred to the committee on
claims.
On motion of Mr. Humphrey, message was sert
to the Senate proposing to raise joint select COM
mittee on public grounds and buildings.
On motion of Mr.. Clark, resolution was adopted
directing the committee on education to enquire into
and report on the propriety of amending the 39th
section Goth chap, of the revised code.
Mr.. Houck obtained leave to withdraw his resou-
ton concerning the supplying of members With
copies Of the revised code.
Mr.. Kelly introduced bill to amend the 21st Sec
ton 46th chapter Of the revised code. Read and
referred to the judiciary committee.
Mr. Stubs introduced bill concerning bills of
exchange. Read and referred to the judiciary COM
mittee.
Mr. Gentry introduced bill to Law off and estab-
lish new county by the name of Allcg hany. Read
and referred to the committee propositions and
grievances.
On motion Of Mr. Hill, of Halifax, the committee
corporations and currency was increased to
A motion by Mr.. Caldwell, to select the members
from each ofhe congressional districts was opposed
Mr.. H. \. Gillian, of Washington, was qualified
and took his seat
Mr. Pearson introduced bill, to lay off and estab-
lish new county by the name of Avery. Read and
referred to the committee propositions and griev-
ances.
Mr.. Clarke introduced bill to emancipate Jerry,
a slave Read and referred to committee on propo-
sitions and grievances.
On motion of A. NJ Lewis, the use of the Com.
mons Hall was granted to the Oak City Guards on
Saturday evening next, for the purpose of hearing
lecture by Gov. Swain.
On motion of Mr.. jenkins, message was sent to
the Senate proposing to elect five trustees for the
University of North-Caroina.
\ message was received from the Senate, propo-
sing to print the librarians report, and the usual
number of copies of the treasurer's report.
Mr. Bullock introduced bill concel nEg executors.
Read and referred to the judiciary committee.
Mr. A. NJ. Lewis introduced bill to amend the
list section 3lst chapter Of the revised CODE Read
and referred to the judiciary committee.
\ message from the Senate proposing joint Sc
lect committee on public printing; which being
concurred in, the Speaker appointed the following:
Mcssrs Holmes. Kelly, Mann, Scott and BleGSoe.
The increased committee on corporations and cur
rency
Messrs Hill, of Halifax, Settle, Caldwell, Meares,
Outlaw, Davidson and Bridgcrs.
On motion of Mr.. Settle, the House adjourned.
THE WITNESS Box.-Diverse as are the opinions Of
men even of the same age and country about SUBJ
jects sparently the simplest and least liable to mis-
construction it is not be wondered at that uni
versal concurrence of mankind in favor of any pro-
blem should be regarded as TO lawyers term,
a "royal evidence of its truth. Indeed, so con-
elusive is this concurrence deemed, that many the
ologians urge it upon the attention OF materailsts
and skeptics as resistless argument in favor o
divinity.
In fact upon only TWO propositions can we obtain
the universal concurrence OF humanity; upon all
other points and questions makind have "agreed to
differ"
In the existence of Supreme Creator, all tribes
and races of men concur. They give him different
attributes in accordance with their peculiar tastes
but in the general belief that there is God, they
are unanimous
In the efficacy of Ho,ioway's Universal Remedies
for the cure of disease like unanmity exists in the
opinion of the world All countries, tribes, and
races upon each employ these remedies and derive
benefit from their use. Millions of savages to whose
ears the very name of Christ has never yet been
whispered are familiar with the properties and pow.
ers of Holloway's external and internal remedies
The missionaries of health have preceded those Of
the Gospel; and in numberless instances, the phys
cal relief impaired by the former has obtained and
secured favorable audience for the more abstract
and intangible blessings which the Inter sought an
opportunity to bestow.
Our readers, when they hear that Holloway's
medicines are employ by every people, and advertis
ed in every tongue on earth. may smile contemp
tuously (as we did, and think the. tale humbug
but let them be convinced (as we have been0 that
it is nothing but the naked truth. Wherever types
and printing presses exist, Professor Holloway EN-
ploys them to proclaim the sterling merits of his
remedies wherever they do NOT exist, he has EN-
| ployed accomplished Interpreters, and establish
special organs at make known his discovery tongues
to which the Bible is stranger, are eloquent will
| the name and fame of the great physician who ha
| scattered gifts of healing all lands and seas
| The world is in the w'tness-box and gives enthu
s;astc auidenca in favor of Profassor Hollnura .