The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

MT Brown would not discuss the question Wheth-
er this was the Chinese exclusive policy that of
open and unrestricted dealing But he considered
it one of the most important questions of the
sion. -s----=-.-- z..- H-z-
Mr. Ashe repealed the imputation of a Chinese
policy-he repealed the imputation, because of his
love and affection for his State as between Vir-
ginia and South Carolina.
The bill was postponed till the 9Th of Dee.
In the HOUSE, Mr. Simpson introduced bill
to incorporate the reensboro and Danvlle Rail
road. Referred to the committee on internal i'm
provements.
Mr. Shaw, to prevent horse stealing. This bill
provides whipping for the first, branding on the
forehead for the second, and death for the third
offence
Mr. Barbee, to amend an act concerning Har-
nett county.
DEEP RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
Mr. Moore, of Chatham, offered preamble and
joint resolution, stating that the said river has
been pronounced by the most eminent and scien-
tifc men perfectly practicable, and admirably
adapted to slack water nayi cation; which, if com
peted In permanent manner would be better
calculated to convey the produce of that region to
tide water at a cheaper rate than any other mode
of transportation. And as the General Govern
ment has been induced to order a corps of Govern
ment Engineers to examine and report as to the
expedency of selecting that locality as the site Of
National Foundry, therefore,
Resolced, The Senate concurrng joint select
committee of five members be appointed to exam
inc and report to this General Assembly the con-
dtion of the works upon Deep River, and whether
it be not for the best interest of the State to
pete said works in permanent manner. Adopted.
The joint resolution relative to the navy COM
mission appointed to examine Deep River Coal
fields, passed its third reading.
Tn the SENATE on the 30th ult, Mr. Thomas
introduced bill to establish the system of free
banking.
Mr. Walkup introduced bill requiring Justices
of the Peace to keep record of their magisterial
business, and providing for the payment of fees for
their labors.
Mr. Gilmore, bill asserting to the purchase, if
needed, of site for National Foundry on Deep
River.
Mr. Steele bill to amend the charter of the
Wilmington and Rutherford Railroad Company.
The bill to provide for the election Of Clerks
and Masters by the people, was rejected on the
second reading.
In the HOUSE, Mr. Kerr introduced bill to
establish an 9Th Judicial Circuit.
A bill to alter the mode Of paying members Of
General Assembly rejected Also resolu-
ton to provide the public press with printed docu-
ments
lengthy discussion sprang up on the Me-
cnanlc S Lien Law, Wnicn Was Ut last lnuennlteiy
postponed.
In the SENATE, on tho LIST inst, Mr. McKoy
introduced bill to incorporate the Fayetteville
branch Of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
from Fayetteville to Warsaw
In the HOUSE, Mr. Benbury, from the COM
mttee privileges and elections, reported that i.
G. Haywood, member from Wake, was at the time
of his election, and is now, Clerk and Master in
Equity for Wake county, offering preamble and
resolutions that, E. G. Haywood, member of the
House, being Gas Clerk and Master in Equity"
constitutionally disqualified to sit member,
and declaring that the seat now held by said g. G.
Haywood is hereby declared vacant, and that the
Speaker of the House of Commons be instructed
to issue writ of election to supply the said vacant
seat.
After discussion, on motion of Mr. Kerr,
the resolution was made the order of the day on
Tuesday, 9TH Dec. at II o'clock.