Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-16

Counts, or some such thing. IL has, however, long
claimed affinity with the Swiss Confederation into
which it has been admitted Although the majority
of the people were republicans, there was still among
the would be aristocrats leaven IF monarchal feel
ing, which led small party to raise the standard Of
Prussia in opposition to that OF the Cantons The
leaders of this movement now in prison. Prussia
insists that they shall 60 scot free or she will revive
her dormant claims TO sovereignty over the territory
Switzerland refuses accedo to the demands of Prus
STA, and war is apparently inevitable.
From Raleigh Cor, espondent.
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
RALEIGH, JAM s, 1857.
SENATE.-After some unmportaRt morning bust
ness, the order Of the day being the DanvilIe and
Greensboro Railroad bill, was taken up. The de-.
bate upon which occupied tie entire session, and
gave rise to very animated discussion. Messrs. w.
H. Thor-as and Gorrell supported the bill. Mr..
Eaton opposed it. There is no likelihood OF the
Senate coming to decision on the bill to-day
P. Sat 2 the Senate took a recess until 3
O'Clock.
HOUSE OF CONlMONS.-AIr. Bsdham moved a
message be sent to the Senate, proposing to enter in
10 election for five Trustees for the University
Mr. Ferribee opposed the motion. Mr.. Stubs moved
it be laid on the table. Rejected Yeas al, nays 81
A message being received from the Senate, to the
same effect, Mr.. Badham withdrew bis motion, and
the house proceeded 10 ballot.
Mr.. Hill, OF Stokes, introduced resolution con-
corning the distribution of the State Biologists re-.
port. AT later hour this resolution was read the
second and third time and passed.
The following bills were introduced, read the first
time and referred MIR. Clarke, bill to alter the
county lines of Wilkes and Caldwell. Mr.. BIanon,
bill TO restore jury trials in the County Courts of
Cleaveland. Mr.. Clarke, bill to construct public
road in Caldwell and Watauga. Mr.. Bethea, bill
to incorporate fire company at Rockford, Cumber-
land county. Mr. Ferrebes bill 10 incorporate the
Southern Air Line Railroad; it proposes to build
road from some point on the Northern boundary of
the State to the town of Wilmington, or some point
of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. Mr..
Marsh, bill to change the time of holding the
Courts in Davie county. Mr. Eborn, bill to provide
for the election of special Magistrate for the town
of Washington, Beaufort county. MIR. Meares, bill
to incorporate the Saponee Mining and Manufacture
ing Company. Mr.. Scott, bill to incorporate the
Greenwood and Nlurfreesborough Railroad Company.
Mr.. Gather, bill to prevent the telling of timber
in certain rivers in Iredell county. Mr. Clarke bill
to incorporate the Mountain Railroad Company in
Caldwell county.
motion by Mr.. Meares to make The bill 10 aid
the Western Railroad the order of the day for O.
morrow, was re- ected-ayes 80, nays A.
On motion, several bills were made the order OF
the day. for different days next week
Among the ongrossel bills from the Senate Will
were read The first tme is one 10 amend the charter
of the bank of Wilmington, and the bill to exempt
coupon bonds of the North Carolina Railroad from
taxation for the next ten years. and TO fix the interest
at per cent. motion being made to suspend the
| rules and put it on lis second reading, Mr. Caldwell
opposed it vehemently, and was answered by Mr.
Bledsoe.
! Peniing the debate the House took recess.
The teers 10 superintend the election of Trustees
for the University made report, but understand
! tbe following gentlemen were elected: R. A. Ham
iton, w. W. Holden, D. R. billiard, DR.. j. T, E. Har
4 nd SafkIo IP
| THURSDAYS AFTERNOON SESSION.
The bill concerning the site of The Public Build
ings in Harnett County, was taken up, and very
spirited debate ensued between Messrs Shepperd anc
Stewart for, and Messrs. Bethea and White, of Bla
den, against the bill At late hour the bill was
rejected: yeas AZ, nays SO.
! RALEIGH, Jan 9th, 1856
i SENATE-ln yesterday afternoons session, afte
thorough discussion of its merits, the Danyille
nection bill was killed by a vote of 80 to IA. Thi
decision has given general satisfaction.
4 message from the Governor, with report from
Mr. Ser, agent to the State was received from the
House and read
MIR. Houston offered resolution authorizing they
Literary Board 10 loan money to Warsaw institute
! message received from the House, refusing
10 conClr in the Senate's amendment to The Holly
High School charter.
Mr.. White introduced bill to establish saldart
of weight for wheat, rye, &c.
MIR. Person introduced bill to permit certain ne
groes to reside in Northampton county for three
years Mr. Gorrell introduced bill 10 incorporat,
: Lockvllle Manufacturing Company
The bill to re-cbarter the State Bank was taker
up, and debated until past one o'clock when a recess
was taken until three o'clock.
HOUSEOF COMMONS.-The following bills wer
introduced, read and referred to appropriate commit
tees:
Mr. Hall, bill TO prevent the telling of Timber il
certain creeks in Rowan County. Mr.. Strayborn
bill to amend the patrol law of North Carolina. Mr.
Hill, of Halifax, bill concerning the ices OF thu
Governors Private Secretary MIR. White, of Cabar
rus bill TO incorporate the Concord and Fayetteville
Railroad bill. Mr.. Davidson, bill to repeal 37tl
sec 6lst chap. of the Revised Code, concerning In
ternal improvements. Mr. Holmes, bill accompa
MED by memorial to incorporate the Farmer anc
Mechanics Banks of Wilmington Mr.. Gillian,
bill TO amend the charter of the town of Plymouth
Mr.. Meares petition from certain citizens of Will
mington for the passage of lien law. Mr. Kelly,
bill to exempt the Bonds OF the Counties of Lenoir
{ Craven and Carteret from taxation. MIR. March,
bill to establish Public Road in Davie and David
son. Mr.. Gentry, bill to amend an act passed il
50 and $50, concerning public road in Wilks and
section, 88th chapter of the Revised Code concerning
, Provisioning Mr. March, bill TO prevent the fell
ling of Timber in Dutchmans Greek. Davie County.
A message from the Governor concerning the Yves
tern Turnpike Road, was sent to the Senate.
II The unfinished business of yesterday was taken up
being the bill concerning the Coupon Bonds of tbs
N c. Railroad Company. MIR. Scales continued BIZ
remarks in support of the bill, and made an able ar
gument in its favor Messrs. Bridges Elliott anC
BIedsoe supported the bill, Messrs Lewis, of Wake
Gillian and Montgomery opposed it, the latter offered
an amendment, authorizing the Public Tres snrer tc
issue State Bonds and loan the money to the Compa
ny at per cent Mr. Hill, of Halifax, offered an.
other amendment, when MIR Blow moved to indefinite
y postpone upon which question Mr. Jenkins spoke
until the hour for recess arrived.
! RALEIGH, Jan. 10, 1857.
/ FRIDAY AFTERNOONS SESSION.