The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-30
Second Ballot.


Bragg nominated Oh the I'd ballot, and it was
then made unanimous, of the Mecklenburg members
understand at1avidson and Wallace voted for
Bragg, and DIR Pritchard for Holden.
Cngman nominated without opposition-a lucky
fellow he is.
The senatorships have created some feeling in the
party which may have passed away with the OCCASION
but will say that the practice of giving all the best
and honorable Offices to gentlemen of particular pro-
fession is strengthening the democratic party
The same pursued by the wing party until
broke down for the of sympathy from the
make this remark from selfish motives, for it does
not have a bearing in my favor.
Hon. R. R. Heath of Chowan county, and Hon. ]. G.
Shepherd of Cumberland county, were elected Judges
of the Superior Court The wings voted for W.N. H.
Smith and Col. A. Mitchell.
VIM Houston was elected Solicitor in the I'd Judi
cia District in place of Mr. Stephenson, who declined
reelection Mr. H. will make good officer, but 1t is
certainly wrong for members of the Legislature to nj
offices from among themselves. 1t is unfair, for men,
bers have decided advantage over other candidates
Robt Strange of New Hanover reelected Solicitor
in the 9Th District he is of the late Judge Strange
and is not far behind his father in ability For this Of
flee few wings voted for c Fuller of Fayetteville !;
but he entirely short In the 4th district, Thos
Ruffn Jr was reelected Solicitor. The wings voted
for Long of Greensboro Solicitors elected for
four years.
| On Wednesday, D. W. Courts was reelected Public
Treasurer las votes cast in both Houses, O..
which Courts received l39 L Hinton s. scattering /.
Now that the elections everybody breathes
easier, although few are disappointed
On Friday last Mr. Thomas introduced bill to allow
the County of the State to establish or abolish
Jury Trials their discretion imposing limitations as TO
time in making the change. discussion sprung up
oyi1nn
against gambling houses by allowing officers to summon
witnesses and examine them oath concerning sus-
pected places. The bill passed its I'd reading.
The bill to abolish the freehold qualification for Ju-
was killed in the Senate on second reading by
the following vote:
Ayes-Messrs Bledsoe, Brown, Davis, Douthitt, Gil
more, Guyther, Humphrey Leach, McDonaid' Miller
| Poole Ramsay Straughn Turner-l4.
No,s-Messrs BIount Boyd Carmichael: Cowper
Cunningham Davidson, billiard, DobsOn, Donnell Ed
new Gorrell, Houston, Landlord, Martin, McDoWell
Mills Person, Pitchford, Renhardt, Steele, Thomas
Walkup, Ward, Whitaker, Williams and Worth-26.
In the House, on Friday, Mr. Dancy introduced bill
to amend the Constitution of n c. to make Jew
eligible to Office The bill lies for consideration
and will probably some discussion
Your readers will by the proceedings of the Hous
of the 23d that Mr. Dickson, of Ceaveland, created
stir among the wings by introducing resolution IN
curing if of them did not hold their seats by tn
influence of whskey treats during the canvass Ihl
resolution was introduced, suppose in consequence
of instituted by the wings as to the legality
certain democratic members to hold seats. But 1t wa
laid on the table If every man who treated was turn
ed out there would hardly be quorum left.
The committee Internal Improvements in the Hous
has recommended the passage of the Fayetteville est
ern Railroad bill They consider it 90 great Stat
work" as it really is. The bill has been made IN
special order of the day for Thursday next
A bill to divide the Common School Fund on tn
white basis was introduced. Also, making tn
second offence of trading with slaves punishable wit
, whipping. y: L.
: The following are the standing committees in tn
! Senate:
IN the Judiciary-Messrs Houston, DOnnel, DobSoI
Gorrell, McKoy Carmichael, Landlord and Pool
i On Internal mprovements-MessrS Edney, Ash'
Thomas Straughn, Ward, Gorrell, Blount ana ROOF.
I On Education and the Literary Fund-Messrs Nc
Dowell, Steele, Cunningham "alkup, Marih' rI"n
Mcdonald and Person.
d On CIaims-Messrs Davidson, Ramsay, Renhard
Rlount Whitaker Leach and Battle. w
On Propositions and Grievances-Messrs Lane MIL
f Miller Douthitt Basnight Davis Mcdonald and Perso
" On Corporations-MesSr Humphrey, Speight laylo
Turner Williams, billiard, and Dobson; ,,-o
/ On Banks and Currency-Messrs Brown, 6leuSo
Thomas Cuyther Charmichael, Renhardt and CowPe
h On Privileges and observation-disclosures Steele, Mcho
Blount Miller, Gilmore, Taylor and BOYD
J. On Constitutional Reform-Messrs Turner, bledso
;, DonneI Ptchford and Mcdowell u.;.,
On ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS steele, boyu, "H''"n>
| Blount Reinhardt, Taylor and Davis.
e N.Y. Our Raleigh correspondent made a mistake l"
week we arc informed in regard to the vote In cau
Y. for Clerk of the House of Commons Mr. Cantweli
e ceived the nomination OF the caucus for Clerk by IN
r. iority of fifteen votes, instead OF one.