Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-09

;c.r marty and asked the Senator who ought to gov
erp America MIR Hill replied-the Democratic
ra.ty, which is the true American party. MT Ea-
ion would not be guided by party nominations IN the
matter of Trustees for the University Mr. w. H.
Thomas was willing 10 compromise and elect TWO
Americans and three Democrats. Mr. Hill asked inc
Ssnator if he would vote for those two if he knew
thew were from sworn councila Mr.. w. H. Thorn
as thought the question had nothing to do with the
quest on at issue Mr.. Thomas spoke at length on
the subject under discussion. After some remarks
from Messrs. Virgins and Poole, Mr.. Houston de-
Tended the Democratic party from the charges brought
against it, MIR. Wilder moved to lay the message on
the table, which was adopted. Mr.. Hill moved a
message be sent to the House, proposing to enter
forthwith on an election for Trustees. A motion 10
adjourn being re ected, MIR. Hills mohon prevaleo'
and the message was sent.
A bill to incorporate the Fyde County Steamboat
Company, was read The first tins.
The bill authorizing the Public Treasurer to sub
scribe for stock in the Seaboard and Roanoke kall-
road Company was taken up. On motion OF Mr.
Pearson, an amendment was adopted, giving the Com
pany FIVE years longer to pay the bonds held against
il BY this State, the interest TO be paid annually
Thus amended, the bill passed its second and third
readings.
HOUSE OF COMNONS.-Mr. Hill OF Halifax
from the Committee on Corporation and Currency
reported a bill requiring all Banks to make their re-
ports 10 the Public Treasurer on the 1st OF May and
November each year.
Mr.. Badham, moved his resolution be adopted pro-
hbiting the introduction of bills after the 18th inst
After debate the resolution was reJected-ayes
AZ, nays 60.
Mr. Badham, offered resolution that the members
shall not receive any per diem after the 2eth inst.
On motion of Mr.. Reeves a message was lsent to
the Senate proposing to go into an election for Uni.
versty Trustees at y o'clock adoped-ayes 81, nays
Al.
The following bills were introduced, read and re.
ferrred Mr. Holmes, bill to require the inspection
and weighing of Cotton and Wheat Mr.: Jones, bill
exempting the of roads from Military duty
Mr.. Mason, bill to incorporate the Garysbury and
Windsor Railroad Company.
The debate was resumed on the bill repeating The
act prohibiting the issue of small notes.
An amendment by Mr.. Mann, imposing tax of
Of per cent, was:rsj ected-aye IS, nays a.
After much debating, three amendments by MIR.
Baxter were adopted. The first limiting the issue of
rail- notes to per cent the capital The second
making all notes payable al any branch, IN gold and
silver; and the third amendment provides for the
General Assembly recalling the privilege of issuing
small notes at any future period.
Mr. Baxter, introduced another amendment-that
the Banks of Cape Fear, Wilmington and Clarendon
be excluded from participating in the benefits of the
BILL unless they gave up certain clauses In their char
tiers, exempting Il EN- from more than per cent tax
on their shares. This amendment met with consider
able opposition.
An amendment by Mr.. Hill of Halifax. Gncluding
all Banks was rejected-yeas 3s, nays II. Mr.
Bakers amendment was adopted
Mr.. Elliott offered an amendment repeating the
9th 7h section a6lh chapter of the Revised Code
which prohibited the Public Treasurer from receiviLg
notes of Banks issuing of less than S. Mr.. FL
hot, spoke at length in support of the bill. and Mr.
Hill of Halifax, against it, Mr.. Outlaw spoke stror G.
ly against the principle embraced in the bill. This
bill passed its second reading-yeas 81, nays 3d.
Z bill Incorporating Military Company in Will
mngton, was read the first time.
The House then adjourned.