The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-01-21
be lighted up, especially during the sessions Of the
Legislature. passed its second and third readingyeas

legislature passed its second and third reading
10, nays ~.
Tuesday, January 10.
In the Senate, Mr. Cameron introduced bill TO in
corporate the Marlborough Savings Institute.
Mr. Christian introduced bill requiring adminlstra-
tors to pay of the dehta Of deceased PERSONS pro rata
The bill to extend the time to perfect titles 10 land
heretofore entered read second and third times and
passed.
On motion of Mr.. Mills, the bill making an appro-
pration of $4,000 for the completion of the Lunatc
Asylum, was taken up, and passed its third reading.
The bill 10 rc-charter Of the Bank Of the State was
taken up on its third reading. Amendments were
made, and the bill passed-ycas 81, nays 9.
The bill concerning cattle aud other stock, the kill
ing thereof by railroads. passed its third reading,
In the Commons the bill to amend the charter Of
the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad
Company being the unfinished business Of yesterday
was taken up. The passage Of the bill was advocated
by Messrs Meares and Pickett. and'psssed the second
reading by the casting vote Of the Speaker.
The bill 10 provide for the better listing Of land for
taxation, ailer being explained by Mr.. Cox, Of Per-
quimons, passed the second and third readings.
bill TO elect clerks and masters in equity by the
people passed its second reading-yeas 46. nays S.
A bill concerning the punishment Of persons con.
sieed Of placing distractions railroads passed is
second and third readings Il provides that any per-
son convicted shall stand in the pory and receive
thirty-nine lashes on the bare back.
Wednesday, January IA.
In the Senate the bill to Incorporate the Cberaw
and Coalheld Railroad Company was taken up on its
second reading-the vote by which il was defeated
some days ago having been reconsldered. The bill
was advocated BY Messrs. Christian, Dockery. Cherry,
and W. II. Thomas, and passed the second reading by
yeas 81, nays 10, and afterwards under suspension
Of the rules, passed the third reading.
The bill to amend the revenue. act Of The State was
taken up and considered.
/ n The Commons, on motion Of Mr. Baxter, reso-
luton was adopted, empowering the committee on the
Cape Fear and Deep River Navigation Company, to
send for persons and papers and examine Witnesses
oath.
Mr.. Montgomery presented bill TO provide Cor the
payment 81 justices Of ,hc peace for taking ar lists
and Mr.. Mallory. bill To incorporate the Wake,
Orange and Chatham Mining Company. Several
other bills were presented.
The bill 10 charter the Northwestern Railroad Com.
pany was again taken up and considered. The vote
nays 50; 50 the bill was lost.
The bill to raise The per diem Of members Of Ii,
Assembly, was taken up, and after some eifshs ID
amend, was indefinitely PosipOned-yeas SO. nays %
Thursday, January IS.
In the Senate. several bills presented, and re.
ports from committees made.
The motion 10 reconsider the vote BY which The
Cheraw and coslfrld railroad bill was passed yes,er.
day, after some debate, was carried By yeas o. nays
10.
Mr. Mills introduced a resolution ins,ructing tho
committee The Judiciary, % inquire whether when
this General Assembly shall adjourn. Il is erPedien
tia, il sdourn TO mret again in November next and
report to the Senate thereon. Adopted.
Mr.. A. J. Jones presented bill, authorizing III,
Governor 10 appoint delegates from this State 70 me-,
delegates from the old thirteen STATES 10 convention
in Philadelphia, % take into consideration the bes
plan for completing the Washington monument.
The Speaker presented 10 the Senate. q report from
the president Of the Cape Pear aud Deep River Nasi
CATION Company, reply 70 resolution Of the Senate
which vas read.
NJ. Holt introduced hill 70 incorporate lie Ameri
can Mining Company. Referred.
The hour Of ~ O'Clock having arrived. The srnai.
took up the unfinished business Of yesterday. heius
The b TO increase the revenue q The State and val
engaged il the consideration thereof until the hou
arrived for taking ! recess.
In The Commons, several bills were presented, sn,
referred.
The bill 10 improve Yeopin river was considered
and afterwards rejected, by yeas -. nays GO.
A resoluIion. introduced by NJ. Reeves and amend
"a ~ NJ. settle pr0po.ng ioeIPunge. y black line.
from The preamble 70 The resolution passed by IL
General Assembly in 1916. making an appropriation
Of $4,000 Cor the Of the regiment sent 10 MeIie,
from this State, the word. implying ihsi the war wa
brought "by The aeiien Of the Executive and u.
subsequent sanction q Congress- wa. taken up ID
IT, second reading.
Nj Barter spoke sgainst The resolution. and move,
70 lay !, on the table, but the motion was lo.iyea
IS. nays 81.
The discussion was continued until 7 osleck in III
evening. The resolution then passs The second rad
ing " yeas a, my. 10 aud vas subsequently re-,
lhe third time and pissed.
Friday, January 10.
II the Senate, W.. WIN. n. Thomas. from The com
miiee on Internal Improvements. reported on ih
eape Fear and Deem River Nayiratian l.an.,s,
eoneufring u The npnion q Maj. Gwsaa - 70 III
importance q he work. but decming !, inetpedien
% mike the appropriation alluded 20 ia The Report a
Nsj. GWynn.
NJ. Wilder introduced hill 10 incorporate lhe Cil
lens' Bank u Raleigh. with capital u siO0OOC
Referred.
! The consideration 81 lie revenue bI vas resume
and read section hy section % The eonelusoa and the
adopted ~ whoe-,ess 81, baysi.