Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24
North Carolina Legislature.

to consider the expedency of requiring Boards OF Su-
perintendents of Common Schools to invest surplus
school funds in their hands adopted.
The second Saturday in January set apart for the
appointment of Justices of the Peace.
Mr. Mcdowell introduced bill to prohibit the eman-
cipation of slaves by Will and Testament Referred
Mr. Edney, to provide freehold for the poor.
The bill relative to the Wilmington Light Infantry,
passed its I'd and Sd reading and was ordered to be
rolled.
The Coalfelds bill was made the special order for
January 4th.
The Wilmington Charlotte & Rutherford bill, special
order for January 9Th.
The bill for the distribution of small silver coins was
rejected Also the bill to increase the salaries of Supe
rior Court Judges-29 to 7.
The bill to amend the charter of the Western n c..
R. R., made the special order for January 9th.
The bill to prohibit Judges from exchanging Circuits
was rejected.
The bill to establish the county of King, rejected.
The bill to give majority of Directors to the ndi-
vdua stockholders in the Atlantic, North aroina and
Western n. G. Roads was under discussion when the
Senate adi ourned at o'clock.
No other business of interest.
In the HOUSE, to-day, not single bill introduced
Several resolutions but of any interest except
requesting judiciary committee to inquire into the pro-
prety of so amending the Constitution as elect Judg
es of Supreme and Superior Courts Attorney General
and Solicitors by the people.
motion to inquire into the right of Solicitors Post
masters, Trustees of University, Bank Directors, Rail-
DAD Directors, &C., to hold seat in the Legislature.
It indefinitely postponed but think the same will
probably up in separate resolutions as there
to be some feeling in the matter
A bill to open the Yadkin River to the passage of
fish, was discussed Tor about two hours and then passed
its I'd reading.
A bill to extend the powers of the New River Navi-
CATION Company was received from the Senate and the
rules being suspended, passed its I'd reading.
On motion of Mr.. Bryan, of New Hanover, bill was
toEo to Nay
pany and it passed its Sd reading.
long debate occurred on bill concerning the dis
abilities mentioned in l, chap 60 of the Revised
Code, pending vote which the House adjourned
TUESDAY, Dec. 2l-SENArE-A important business
is being postponed till after the Christmas holidays.
A number of unimportant bills reported on and a
batch of engrossed bills received from the House-the
latter read first time and referred
| Mr. Houston presented memorials from sundry citi-
zens of Wilmington relative to overpad taxes Referred
| to the Committee claims
The unfinished business of yesterday-the bill relative
to Boards of Directors of certain Railroads. post
pOned till Monday, January Sd.
he bill to amend the charter of the Bank of Cape
Fear passed the third reading and ordered to be
crossed.
The bill to abolish the Office of State Geologist was
postponed till the 18th of January by vote of "a to g.
The special order-the bill to enlarge the powers of
married wOmen-ed to animated legal discussion be-
tween Messrs Houston and Donne, Mr.. Donnell offer
cd an amendment, and on motion OF Mr. Houston the
bill and amendment were recOmmitted.
In the HOUSE, to-day but two bills introduced and
those of no great Importance. A long debate occurred
on resolution by Mr.. Farbault, to inquire into the
right by which Mr. Settle charged with being county
Solicitor Messrs. Settle, Kerr and Morehcad with being
Trustees of the University Messrs Dortch and Thomp
son with being Railroad Directors Messrs. Foy and
Reeves with being or having been at the time of their
election PostmaSters and B. M. Baxter with having
been at the time OF his election Clerk and Master in
Equity, for the county Of Currituck.
Motions to postpone indefinitely and to lay on the
table, were rejected and the resolution passed.
| The Danvle Connection came up as a special order
and Mr. Morehead occupied tie time until the hour of
adjournment came. 1t will come up as unfinished bust
ness tomorrow.
| WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22d.-SENATE-Mr. Mills offered
resolution nsructing the Judiciary committee to en-
qure into the expediency of enacting law to prevent
the sale of adulteraed liquors. Adopted
Mr.. Carmichael, resolution relative to capital pun
ishments-with view to making them private.
Mr. Leach bill for the better regulation of the banks
of the State
The bill relative 10 Wills and Testaments passed it's
I'd and Sd readings
The bill to prohibit fraudulent bidding at judicial
sales passed its I'd reading.
The bill to give county Courts discretion in the estab
lishment or abolition of jury trials rejected.
The bill to require the Clerks Of Assembly to take an
oath of office, was indefinitely postponed to 6.
men elected Josiah +. Cranberry, Perqnimans
John A. Avirett, Duplin; John L. Bridgers, Edge
combe; Jesse A. Waugh Forsythe Pleasant M. Pow
ell, Richmond VIM. j. Yates Mecklenburg DR.. Co.
umbus Mills Polk.
The Senate vote stood-for the above p IL for the
opposition. The opposition ticket was as follows:
Lewis Thompson, BERTHE; Fred. Grst, Beaufort
VIM. F. Marsh Pitt A. G. Foster, Ranpolph j. Fl
Pritchett, Brunswick A. Mitchell Wilkes; COL W
M: Walton, Burke. Adjourned.
In the HOUSE. to-day, but two bills were introduced
One by Mr. Smalwood to increase the public revenue
Mr.. Smith, bill to better secure titles of land
A number OF engrossed bills sent in from the
Senate.
A resolution to release the Sheriff of Cherokee from
his fine for not settling in time, produced long discus
| sion 1t was finally passed.
The Danvlle Connection bill was postponed until thu
I'd Monday in January.
The bill to abolish the Geological Survey was post
poned to the I'd Tuesday in January.
The following gentlemen wereeected Council of State
J. T. Cranberry, J. A. Avirett, Jno L. Bridgers,
, A. Waugh p. M. Powell VIM. j. Yates and Colum
| bus Mills.
The Wings voted for seven Others
A bill to incorporate the Wilmington Ocean Steam
Navigation Company a bill to incorporate the Ken
ansvie Female Seminary, and bill to incorporate th
town of Kenansville, all passed their I'd reading.
e On motion of MIR. Bryan, of New Hanover, bill
concerning auctoneers taken up and passed its 81
e reading.
A bill to charter the New River Navigation Compa
e ny passed its I'd reading.
The House then adjourned. But little business vii
be done before the end of the session. No doubt mum
the gentlemanly President Of your Road (Hon. W. S
Ashe) has rendered them the privilege of free ride.