The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-12-15
The western Extension.--I, !.
LEGISLATURE or NORTH CAROLINA

Saturday, Dec. 4.
The SENATE was called to order. PRAY.
er by Rev. Mr.. Helm.
The session was devoted almost exclusive
" 10 the consideration Of private bills. &c.
The COMMONS proceeded to business
without prayer.
Several new bills were presented.
The bill 10 establish the new county of Al.
leghany being put on it, third reading, de.
bate Of some length occurred. Ii finally pass
ed BY vote Of SO 70 ~.
The bill concerning Penitentiary was re.
jected on its second reading.
Monday. Dec. g.
The SENATE proceeded to business with
out prayer.
Mr.. Bledsoe submitted sci Of resolutions
nsiructing the committee On finance 10 re-
ort revenue bill upon the ad vaiOrem prin-
eiple.
After considerable debate. the resolutions
were rejected.
Mr.. Thomas offered resolution instruct.
ing our Senators and Representatives IN Con-
gress 90 use their best efforts 10 procure the
passage Of an act Of Congress releasing the
States from Ill federal claims under the de-
posii act Of 1886. Laid over for the present.
The COMMONS being called 10 order.
several resolutions were presented, one Of
which. BY Mr.. Hall. Of Rowan, was 10 in
struct the committee on finance TO inquire
into the expediency Of taxing dogs for the
protection Of sheep.
Thebill concerning internal improvements,
intending. as explained by Mr.. Williams. %
repeal the revised code prohibiting indiyidu-
ais from cutting canals Or building railroads
on their own lands without permission from
the Legislature. vas taken up for considers.
ton AMI brought On debate which was con.
tinued until interrupted by Tie arrival of The
hour. ! ? o'clock. appointed for counting the
votes for Governor.
Tuesday. Dec. I.
The SENATE was called to order. Pray.
er BY Rev. Mr.. Barton.
The resolution requiring the Legislature
70 provide means for the payment II ~ Up.
preparations, was rejected.
The bill providing for the running and
marking of the dividing line between the
States u Virginia and North Carolina passed
the second reading.
The bill to Incorporate The n. Carolina
Central Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Com.
pany, after some debate and amendment,
passed the second reading.
The resolution authorizing the Governor
10 furnish military schools with arms On the
terms now required of military companies,
passed the second reading.
The bill authorizing magistrates to keep
records Of their official acts, and providing
for their payment BY fees. was taken Up. Mr.
Walkup made some remarks IN support 81 y;
but The bill was rejected.
The consideration 81 the bill 10 aid in The
completion and equipment 81 the toalfelds
Railroad. being the special order. was re.
sumcd, the bill being on is second reading.
Amendments we're proposed b. Mr.. M'koy
and VIZ. Steele. which were accepted.
The bill was Supported by Nc. Houston,
Sir. Stranghn, and Mr.. Gilmore. Amend.
ments offered by Mr. Gather and Mr.. NJ.
Donald were adopted. The vote was then
taken on the passage Of the bill. aud il was
rejected by vote of 50 10 rs.
IL the COMMONS several new bills we're
presented.
The bill concerning the Wilmington and
Weldon Railroad Company. giving them an
extsntion Of ten years 10 pay their bonds.
was discussed Tor some time, and then post.
poned 60 Tuesday next.
The resolution declaring =. @. Haywood
ineligible to his seat, he being Clerk and
Master in Equity, having been taken up. Mr..
Haywood occupied the attention Of the House
until the hour Of adjournment ~ defending
bis right.