Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-11-19
The LeQiSlature.

order by Hon. John HILL late Clerk The roll having
been called, and the oaths administered, there being
quorum present, the Senate proceeded to organize.
Mr.. Mcdowell, of Baden moved that the Senate do
now proceed the election of Speaker, and nominated
Henry T. Clark, Esq, of Edgecornbe. Mr.. Mcdonald
nominated Ralph Gorrel Esq, of Guilford. Mr. Clark
received % votes Mr. Gorrell received IA votes. Mr.
Clark being duly elected was conducted to the chair
Messrs. Mcdowell and Mcdonald. On taking his seat
he acknowledged the compliment paid to him, referred
briefly to the objects of the assembly, and bespoke the
kind assistance of the Senate in his efforts to preserve
order and enforce the rules.
| Hon. John Hill unanimously reelected principal
Clerk and Quentin Busbee Assistant Clerk Mr.. James
Page elected Principal Doorkeeper, and Mr.. -
Terry Assistant Doorkeeper.
On motion of Mr.. Steele, a Committee of five was
appointed to draft rules of order for the government of
the Senate The following is the Committee w. L.
Steele, r. S. DonncI, T.. D. Mcdowell Ralph Gorrell
and VIM. j. Houston.
The House of Commons was called to order by the
late Clerk Mr. Cantwell-the oaths were administered,
and the House proceeded to the election of Speaker,
Mr. Hill of Halifax proposing Thos Settle, Esq, of
Rockingham and Mr. Waddell OF Stany proposing d.
d. Ferebec.
Mr.. Settle received 10 votes Mr.. Ferebce received
30 votes. Mr.. Settle conducted to the Chair by
Messrs. Hill and Ferebce.
Ed. Cantwcll, Esq, reelected Chief Clerk, rcce-
wing Sc votes Mr. Harrison, of Wake, Is votes
George Howard Esq Of Wilson, was chosen Assistant
Clerk. Mr.. Webster of Chatham, was elected Prnci-
pal and John Lawrence, of Forsythe, Assistant Door
Keeper Committee appointed to draw up
Rules of Order
We publish III uII the Governors Message. 1t is IL
plain lucid, busiucsske document wholly devoted to
State matters making reference to Federal politics.
or the exciting sectional discussions of the day. The
Governor transmits two sets of resolves from the State
of Maine, and ono from the State Of New Hampshire
on the subject Of slavery and matters connected there
with He docs not feel at liberty to retain Them but
thinks, however, that they of such character as
not to merit any attention from the Legislature OF the
State The Governor refers to the debts and finances of
the State The facts and figures on these points were
spread broadcast during the canvass last sum-
mer. He refers to the unequal assessments
: in different counties and in different districts
of the county, and proposes remedy. AS regards
the Bank of the State, he does not favour the erection
of any monster institution in its place. He refers appro
vngly to the project for modification of the usury laws
of the State
Mr. Mcdowell of Baden was the next prominent can
didate before the Democratic caucus for the Speaker
l ship of the Senate and Mr.. Hill of Halifax for the
Speakership Of the Housc.-Daily Journal, 17h INST.
The Legislature.
We are indebted to the courtesy of private CORES
pendent for sketch of the most important business
done during the sessions of Tuesday and Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the 10th instant joint resolution pass
cd both houses a committee q the
expediency of lighting the Capitol with gas, which
be done very quickly most of the necessary fixtures
c are at hand
l., On Wednesday the 17th two important bills i'll
rOduccd into the Senate one to amend the Constitution
e to Introduce I'D r0iorcm system of taxation in
reference to negroes the other to Charter the Greens
n boro and DanvIe Railroad The war upon Eastern
I interests has commenced pretty Mr.. Joyner Of
&c Halifax, has been elected Engrossing Clerk.
d In the House, on the 17th MIR. Waser of Davidson
'f introduced bill to Free Negroes from the State
e A bill also introduced into the House to exempt
k one slave from execution.
SC 1t is said that the caucus for Senators will be helc
Il next Monday night. Messrs. Reid and Clingman art
st both in Raleigh Daily Journal, 18Th inst.
X Bg~ The Virginia Democratic State Convention will
meet at Petersburg the End day of next month, tt
H. nominate candidates for the Offices of Governor, Lieut.
k Governor and Attorney General An unusual state
ID excitement exists i'll Virginia with reference to th
a. nomination for the GOvernorship, and amount o
be acrmony has been and continues to be exhibited that
id really pulling to all outsider. Ono portion OF thu
I'd Democratic party, and apparently the more numerous
portion 90 for Hon. John Letcher while another portion
he possessing talents and social political influence and posi-
is On oppose him with the utmost vehemencc being aux
ID iOus for the nomination of almost any one else Gov
in Wise and the Richmond Enquirer are opposed t,
SIS Lctcher-thc So,th and the Hunter men 60 for him.
~ Whole Vote York.
OF The figures are for Morgan Republican, 235, G57
III for Parker Democrat. 2l7,Ol4 for Burrows Amer
can, Ash for Gerrtt Smith, Abotonst, 4 588.-
'I Morgan over Parker S,543. The Democratic vote
largely increased and the Republican majority much
duccd since 1856 The unt0ward result in the Congres
sionaI districts is due to the unfortunate feud in til
- Democrat c ranks
s Rs~ We assure the Hillsboro' Recorder and all pa
c pers and PERSONS whatsoever whomsOever, that gu
T. recent references to the state OF Chief Justice Nash
health made with all possible respcct-whout an
g. disposition to charge him with dotage the failure
ne his mental powcrs-still less could VIC intimate Ter
moment any desire to thrust him aside or deprive bin
III of the honorS emouments of his position Long ma
io he enjoy them But his health feeble and anothe
VI Judge IS needed.
cv Bss@IS Mr. De SANITY De Sauty still keeping waite
to and ward the Trinity Bay end OF the Atlantic "a
We BILE? Does he still sit watching that instrument an
E1r no