The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23

Ramsay, Houston, Gorrefl, Ashe Leach, and
others participated. The term "shoH be opened
by prayer" was objected to on the ground of pos
sible delay in the of ministers failing to attend
but ultimately modification providing that the
daily sessions "n,ay" be opened by prayer, &c,
was adopted by the committee, and the Report as
modified was concurred in.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Mr. Bledsoe introduced the following bill, which
was laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
4 BIZ to alter tie Constitution.
Whereas, All the property and citizens of this
State equally protected by the Constitution,
and justice demands that all should contribute to
the support Of the Government, in proportion to
the protection enjoyed and whereas, under the
present Constitution, the General Assembly has
no power to equalize taxatian, in the collection of
revenue to support the government; and whereas,
clause =, section / article of the amended Con-
stituton provides that the General Assembly may
alter the same in the manner therein prescribed:
therefore,
BE 1t enacted by tie General assembly of tie
State Of North Curoltnd, and IS hereby enacted
ty authority Of the same, That the third section
of the fourth article of the amended Constitution
be altered to read follows:
]. All free white males the age of twenty
one years and under the age of forty five years,
snail De SUBJECT 10 capltaCOn TAX, anu no OIner
white person shall be subject to such tax.
2. All the coored inhabitants of this State shall
be subject to such capitation or other tax as the
General Assembly may impose: ProUidcd that
nothing herein contained shall prevent exemptions
of taxable polls heretofore prescribed by law,
cases of bodily infirnity.
Mr. Boyd introduced "a bill to incorporate the
Danvic and Greensboro Railroad Company"
Mr. Humphrey, "a bill concerning Free Persons
of color" The bill provides for the prevention of
such persons from emf grating into this State, under
certain penalties, and for the removal of such
now in the State, under certain contingencies.
Mr. Thomas, A bill for a railroad from Duck
Town east to connect with the railroads east of the
Blue Ridge, on the plan adopted by the State I'M
der the Act Of 1886, for the Charleston, Cincn-
natl and Louisville projected railroad
Mr. Turner, A bill to abolish the freehold quail
fcation of Jurors
All the foregoing were read, laid on the table,
and ordered to be printed.
The joint committee to superintend the election
of Engrossing Clerk, reported as follows: Whole
number of votes cast 159, necessary to choice 80
Mr. Joyner received H. Mr. Hill 81, and Mr.
Small l. MIR Joyner was declared elected.
A message was received from the House trans
uniting the Treasurer's Report, with proposition
to print Concurrcd in.
United States Senator's
Mr. Gorrel moved that a message be sent to the
House proposing to go into the election forthwith
of U. S. Senator to fill the unexpired term of
Hon. Asa Bggs
Mr. Houston saw no use in such course. Con-
gress would not meet yet for two weeks He hoped
Mr. Gorrell would withdraw his motion. He Mr.
H. assured that gentleman that he and his party
would have ample notice to prepare them for the
election; and he reminded the gentleman that on
for, %hn for had
been postponed till after Christmas.
Mr. Gorrell insisted on his motion. He knew no
business would be transacted till the elections
disposed Of and the mind of the legislature divest-
ed of the subject.
Mr. Blcdsoc moved to lay the resolution on the
table. Adopted-Aye %, no la close party
vote.
Cco7ogicol Collections
4 message was received from the House propos-
ing a Joint committee to whom shall be referred
that part of the Governors Message referring to
the Geological Collection of the State. Concur
red in
Mr. Turner offered resolution for the appoint
ment of a committee of five, to whom shall be re-
terred all bills involving an alteration of the Con-
said committee to be styled the Commit
tee on Constitutional Reform" The resolution
was adopted.
HOUSE.-Mr T. r. Caldwell presented petit
ton from certain citizens of Burke and Watauga
counties in favor of chartcring the Morganton and
Watauga Turnpike Company, which was read and
laid on the table.
Mr. Ferebce's resolution authorizing the selection
of minister of the gospel to open the proceedings
with prayer, read and passed its second read
ing-yeas 90, nays II.
Mr. Badham introduced bill to exempt one
slave from execution. Read first time. A mo-
ton to print was rejected-ayes IL, noes 43.
Mr. Green, of Franklin, introduced Bill amend
ing the 18th section of the l2lst chapt. Revised
Code, relative to the distribution Of copies of the
Revised Code; read the first time.
Mr. Walser introduced bill to remove free per-
sons of color beyond the limits of the State; read
the first time and ordered to be printed.
[. S. Senator.
Mr. T. r. Caldwell moved message be sent to
the Senate, proposing to enter forthwith into an
election for United States Senator to fill the vacan
cy left by the resi- gnation of Judge Biggs. Re
jectcd-yeas 30, nays II.
For later news, Raleigh letter.