Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-12-01
STATE LEGISLATURE.
Since our last notice, the following pro-
ceedings have had in the two Houses.
IN SENATE

IN SENATE:
Bills and ResoIuti0ns introduced Re
lative to the distribution of the Revised Code
amongst the justices of the peace, which led
to considerable discussion, and was finally
referred to the committee on the Judiciary
To amend the 10Th section 18th chapter of
the Revised Code, respectign probate of wills.
The bill proposes for a return to the old law
requiring one witness instead of two, as at
present. Mr.. Davidson introduced a bill to
repeal the 18th sec. of 61st chap. Revised
Code. That the committee on the Judiciary
be instructed to enquire into the expediency
of altering the present mode of voting by bal
lot in all elections by the people of this State,
and consider the propriety of recommending
the mode voting UScG cOee in lieu thereof, and
that they report by bill or otherwise. In
structing the committee on Finance to en-
quire into the expediency of reporting a Rev
enue Bill on the GdoGEorem principle, embra-
cling, as far as it may be done consistently
with the Constitution and the interests of the
people, the entire property of the State and
a capitation and specified tax upon such per-
sons, property, &c, as are not the legitimate
subjects of taxation Gdcalorem. Instructed
the Committee on Finance to enquire into the
expediency of altering the time at which
County Revenueshall be due and collected,
and to report by bill or otherwise. To in
corporate the Milton and Y~anceyville juno
ton Railroad Company. To provide for the
election of Clerks and Masters in Equity by
the people. Resolution instructing the COM
mittee on propositions and grievances to con
slider the expediency Of keeping up the pub
lie highways by taxation, and to-report by
bill or otherwise. Resolution instructing the
committee on military affairs to consider the
expediency of abolishing the militia law Of
the State and to report by bill or otherwise.
Bill to amend the acts of 1875 and 1867,
in relation to the Western n. c.. Railroad
to incorporate the Tennessee Bridge Compa-
ny to amend the act of 1888, in relation to
the Cherokee Indians, and to provide the
widow and children Of Chunaluska with
home; to amend an act entitled an act to in
corporate the Tuckasege and Nantahala Turn
pike Company. Resolution that a Joint selec
committee be raised to whom shall be refer
red that portion of the Governors message
relative to the non-9ayment of preferred STOCK
owned by the State in the n. G. Central Rail
road. Adopted. Bill to provide for the ap
pointment of tax collectors in the severa
counties of the State, and for other purposes
Reports from Committees.-The commit
tee on finance, submitted a report on thu
Treasurer's accounts, stating them to be al
correct. The committee on the judiciary, t,
whom was referred a bill to provide for tn
payment of justices of the peace for taking
the tax lists, reported that the committee re
commended that Gt&2 nor davO he S+r,ck IN
and "a sum not exceeding $40" be submitted
and recommended that the bill so amended
do pass. The committee on the judiciary re
ported against the passage Of the bill t
abolish the qualification of jurors. Report
concurred in.
The following bills which had passed th
House, also passed their three several read
ings in the Senate, viz: to extend the tim
ofregistering grants and c~onveyances of land
To change lifetime Of holding County Court
in Chowan county.