Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-12-22
STATE LEGISLATURE.

1870 Va ~
t%itions, memorials, resolutions and bills wer,
introduced and referred to appropriate com
mittees. They viii be noticed in their furth
er progress through the two Houses. Tn,
following bills passed second reading Tt
amend the charter Of Jonathan creek and
Tennessee mountain Turnpike CO.; to amend
the charter Of the Ocohalnfta Turnpike co.
TO establish 18th regiment in Wilson co.
giving to commissioners Of towns the powe
10 appoint auctioneers, &c. The following
were rejected to amend sec. 6S, chap. 90
ana sec. 119, chap. "a, rev. code.
In the House, a resolution to abolish pri
vatc bill day, was passed. IA good move, as
a quorum was difficult to get on those days.
a spirited discussion sprang up on the bill tC
secure to the wife the property she held pre-
vious 10 marriage, after which it was laid or
the table for the present. The bill to punish
slaves more rigidly for assault upon white
persons, was rejected, by a vote Of 90 to II,
The following bills passed second reading
To incorporate Wilmington Hotel CO.; to in.
corporate town OF Mt. Pleasant to allow IL
magistrates to be a working majority in Ons.
low. an amendment made the act Operative
In All the counties of the State to allow a
majority Of the acting Justices Of Cumberland
To appoint an extra term Of county court
The following were rejected To abolish the
Militia system concerning deeds of trust
concerning trials before Magistrates con
corning questions arising out Of the revenue
bill. 10 prevent persons from fishing in the
waters oE Onslow. The bill to amend the
constitution so as TO allow Jews to hold of
fec. was laid on the table by nine majority.
In Senate. Dec. IA, after the presentation
of some new bills, which will be noticed
when they come up for'action, the following
bills passed their Sd readings and were or
dered 10 be engrossed To incorporate the
Keowee Turnpike Co; to establish the 18th
regiment Of militia in Wilson county and
the bill relating to auctions and auctioneers.
The bill to repeal that portion ofthe revised
code. which provides fos the agricultural and
geological survey of the State, was up on
lis second reading and discussed at great
leugth-a very large number of the members
taking part-and nearly every one expressing
dissatisfaction with Prof. Emmon's discharge
Of his duties the proposition to repeat was
carried 10y a vote Of 30 to 10.
In the House, on the l4th, On motion of
Mr.. Dancy the House will hereafter meet at
half past o and adjourn at 2. The commit
tee on internal improvements, reported adj
versely to the Greensboro and Danville Rail
road bill. A large number Of new bills were
introduced, which will be noticed on their
second or third readings. The bill to allow
the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad co.
to have the States endorsement on their
bonds. i'm renewal Of the bonds about to fall
due. after some discussion was rejected, 63
to A.. The bill abolishing the Office Of State
Geologist, passed It's second reading, by a
vote OF 10l to 8.
In Senate, Dec. 10, reports from commit
tees were received, the only important ones
being. in favor Of tic bill to amend the char
ter Of the Y. G.. II. r. CO.; and also of the
Wilmington and Rutherford r.. r.. Co. New
bills introduced To amend the act creating
a sinking fund, which passed its three sever
nj readings To incorporate the Bank of N.
c.; to incorporate lake Landing Canal Co.
The bill to amend the charter Of the Qualla-
town Turnpike co. passed Sd reading. The
bill 10 amend the ID sec. 28th chap. Rev.
Code, entitled County Revenue and Charges
passed its second reading. This bill extends
the time for sheriaS settlements till the first
court after the 3tst December in each year,
but refers TO county revenue only. The bull
providing for the appointment OF tax collec-
tors nj the discretion Of County Courts was
taken IN on it's second reading, which, after
considerable debate, was rejected. The blll
10 establish the county Of Clingman was la
ken up on its ID reading and debated until
adjournment without a vote on its passage.
In the House, Dec. l5, a number OF new
bills and resolutions were read, passed Is
time and referred to appropriate committees
which will be noticed in their further pro
oress. The bill "to distribute the hterar,
fund according to the present basis OF popul
lationn was discussed and laid on the tabl
Mr.. Bird, Of Yancy, speaking in its favor
The bill providing for the election OF clerk
and masters in equity by the people, passed
ID reading-Tg to 26. The consideration @
the contestcd seat Of Mr.. Taylor, of Chatham
was taken up, and his eligibility declared b
n vote of % to 6. The Greensboro and Oar
willie Railroad bill was made the special ord
for Tuesday next, when a grand struggle WI
come OF, no doubt.
LII Senate, Dec. 10, after reports from con
mittees and new bills introduced, when WI
be noticed in future readings, the bill to e'
tab,ish n new county called Cltngman, VIZ
discussed and lost-ayes 10, noes 81. III
bill to establish the county OF Dob6l
was also lost, IL to 80. A message from u
NH'' HE@| 10y
House proposing to adjourn during IN
Christmas holiday, was agreed to.
In the House, Dec. IS, a number OF reP,or
were presented the bill to allow Constabl'
commissions for collecting was discussed
much length, and was finally killed, IL
05. The bilrto prohibit the passage OF ban
notes under S. was also killed a large nun
Der Of bills passed second readings, which WI
be noticed when they come up for final q
ton.
In Senate. Dec. n, after the reception
rcports Of committees and new bills, the b
10 amend the charter Of the bank of Cape Fee
was taken up, discussed atgreat length, anne
dsd and finally passed its I'd reading.
House Of Commons, Dec. IA large nut
Der Of new bills were introduced, which W
be noticed hereafter after which the specl
order of the day was taken up, it being Z
resolution declaring II. @. Haywood, menb
from Wake, disqualified to hold his seat,
account OF holding the Office of clerk and ms
ter In equity. After considerable diScusslo
the vote was taken, and he was declared n
eligible % toS.