The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-11-24


deserved we'll, he thought, the serious consid
eration OF the Legislature, and while the
change proposed met the views and wishes
Of those at whose instance it was framed, he
had doubt that some Of its provisions might
conflict with the constitution. In his own
opinion some legislation upon the subject was
demanded Of this Legislature. He moved,
therefore. that the bill be printed and referred
to the committee on the Judiciary. Concur
red in.
Mr.. Turner presented bill to repeal the
Cd clause OF the Sd section of the Attn article
OF the constitution Of the State. Referred to
the committee on Constitutional Reform.
Mr.. Thomas introduced bill to iucorpo.
rate the North Carolina Central Railroad
Banking Company"
In the Commons. Mr.. Kerr, from the com
mlttee on rules, reported in favor Of the rules
OF the last House Of Commons, with some
slight alterations and amendments. the most
important Of which is. setting aside one day
IN each week for the consideration Of private
claims.
Mr.. Hill, OF Stokes. offer an amendment
which allowed the previous question 10 be
put when demanded by majority, and pre-
cluded all debate upon the question, when
put. The motion was strongly opposed by
Mr.. Kerr and others. Mr.. Dortch proposed
an amendment, which was accepted by Mr..
Hill. striking out majority" and inserting
" two-thlrls." The question was then Ia
ken, and the amendment lost-yeas So, nays
81.
Mr.. Norwood gave notice that he would
Introduce bill 10 supply sufficient means to
form sinking fund to meet the present and
prospective Indebtedness Of the state.
Mr.. Dorica presented bill TO prohibit bet
ting upon elections. Also bill to prohibit
the circulation Of bank bills Of less amount
than three dollars.
Mr.. Baxter, bill for the further protee-
ton OF Wild fowl in the waters Of Currtuck
county.
Mr.. Mckay, bill to aid in the construc-
ton and equipment Of railroad from Fay.
etteyllle 10 the Coslields. Ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. Moore, Of New Hanover, a bill to
alter tie mode Of compensating the mem.
beers Of the General Assembly.
Mr.. Green, Of franklin, presented bill
authorizing the Governor 10 Distribute copy
Of the Revised Code 10 each acting Justice
Of the Peace who shall not have a copy Of the
same aud also to all hereafter appointed up
on due notice Of their qualification.
Mr.. Bledsoe introduced bill to increase
the sinking fund, by the payment Of an an
nual sum into it from the public treasury.
Read first time.
Mr.. Leach introduced bill to pay justi.
ces Of the peace for taking the tax list. The
compensation proposed is IS per day. Re-
lerred to the judiciary committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Gorrell, message was
sent to the House proposing to amend the
joint rules in regard to joint standing com.
mittees.
Mr.. Mckay introduced bill to amend the
chapter OF the revised Code, entitled !" Usu-
~" The bill proposes the legal rate Of in
terest at 10 per cent, and per cent. under
certain circumstances touching contracts,
Referred to Judiciary committee.
Mr.. Mcdonald introdpced bill to estab-
lish Homestead Freehold. Read first time,
ordered TO be printed, and referred to judi
ciary Committee.
Mr.. Lane now introduced his resolution
TO amend the Senate rules, by striking out
the Ist, providing for Chaplain, and called
for the ayes and noes.
The resolution was supported by Messrs.
Lane, Worth, Turner, Houston. Pitchiord,
and straughn, and opposed by Messrs Nc
Donald, Ramsay, Edney, Donnell, Gorrell,
Bledsoe. and Douthtt. The question was
taken By yeas and nays, and the motion to
strike out was lost--yeas 81, nays, %.
The two Houses, BY joint ballot, proceeded
To the election Of Secretary Of State, when
Mr.. Rufus III. Page received Isl votes, 8
scattering. Mr.. Page had for some time
occupied the post BY appointment Of the
Governor.
Mr. e. H. Brogden was reelected Comp.
troller. The votes were, for {. III. Brogden
lls. FOR ID. II. Ramsay So. W. +. Gallins 1.
In the Commons, Mr.. Mckay presented a
memorial from the President and Directors
Of the Western Railroad Company. The
memorial states, +" Oar object is TO SHOW YOU
what has been done on our Rnad, and satisfy
you that the aid We ask will insure its com.
pletion To the CnalGelds. aud certainly de.
selop the vast mineral resources OF the
State"
Mr.. Mckay, after making some remarks
upon the important interests concerned.
moved that the bill and memorial be referred
to the committee on Internal improvements,
and printed. which motion was carried-ayes
&C. noes not counted.
The appointment Of the Standing Com.
mittees was announced BY the Speaker.
On motion Of Mr.. Reeves, a bill TO open
the Yadkin and Pc Dee Rivers, was com.
mitted to the committee Of Proposition and
Grievances. aud ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Dortch presented a bill establishing
mechanics lien law, was referred to the
Judiciary committee.
Mr.. Shaw presented bill concerning
the establishment o. a penitentiary. and pro.
.iding means to have decisive expression
Of public opinion thereto, which was laid on
un the table.
The bill altering the mode Of compensating
members Of tie General Assembly, was re.
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