Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-11-26

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FRIDAY, Nov l9-SENATE-Senate was called to Or
der at II o'clock Mr.. Houston offered series of Resou
tions affecting the appointment of committees. Adop-
ted.
Mr. Bledsoe introduced bill to increase the Sinking
Fund Read first time.
Mr. Leach bill to pay Justices of the Peace for Ia
king the tax list Referred to Judiciary.
Mr.. McKoy bill to amend the chapter OF the Re
vised Code entitled Usury Referred to Judiciary.
Mr.. Mcdonald, a bill to establish homestead free
hold. Also referred.
Mr. Lane moved to rescind the first rule of order for
the Senate providing fer chaplain. This led to
heightened discussion, ard ultimately negatived by
a vote of % to 81.
60 into the election, forthwith, of Comptroller Con-
Cured in.
The Senate vote stood Brogden 81 D. A. Ramsay
II; ". F. Collins l.
Mr. Ashe gave notice, that at an early day he should
introduce resolution providing for the payment of the
clergy who offciated as chaplain. THE Rule Of the
Senate proposes that the Speaker shall invite the clergy
of the city to open the daily sessions of the Senate with
prayer. Mr. Ashe voted to rescnd the Rule but now
insists that if the clergy be employed, they should be
paid. Hence the above notice Of resolution.
Mr.. Turner proposed that message be sent to the
House. proposing to GO forthwith into the election of
U. S. Senators.
Mr.. Houston moved to lay the proposition on the ia
BILE. Adopted-aye, "a no, Is.
At halfpast one, on motion OF MIR. Mcdowell, the
Senate jOurned till 10 o'clock tomorrow.
In the House, to-day, the Speaker announced his
Committees. | herewith inclose a copy. A bill was
introduced by Mr.. Shaw of Moore, to established
Penltentiary but from appearances do not think 1T
will pass Mr.. Purdie introduced bill to amend ll9
chapter of Revised Code, which was referred to the
Committee on judiciary. bill was introduced to eX-
tend the time for registering Deeds grants and other
such papers Another attempt was made to bring on
the election of United States Senator which failed O.
H. Brogden was to-day reelected Comptroller No other
bICiO of Of bn Imp
of the House being taken up in discussing petty ques
lions, besides the session very short. Mr. Mckoy
presented memorial from the President and Directors
of the Western Railroad stating the condition OF that
work. what had been done, &C. also petitiOning the
Legislature for assistance 1t was together with his bill
concerning the same-inroluced yesterday-reerred to
the Committee on Internal improvements Mr. FOy on
yesterday introduced bill to incorporate the White
Oak Navigation Company, which | suppose is matter
of some interest to your section. 1t asks appropria
ton.
HOUSE COMMITTEES.
FRIDAY Nov 19-HoUsE OF CoMMoNs.-Ihe Speak
announced the following Committees
On Judic1ary-Messrs. Kerr, Brdgers. Smith,
Dortch, Norwood, Outlaw, Ransom Badham, Fleming,
Hargrove and Il. r. Caldwell.
On Internal Improvements Messrs Bridgers, More
head Ripley, Hall of RowanH Smith, Mckoy, Love,
Costner, Meares, Virgins and Sparrow.
On Privileges and Elecons.-Messrs Waters, Ripley,
Benbury Hutchins, Kirby, Green of Chatham, Holds
On Claims.-Messrs. Scales, Hall of Warren, Baird,
Washburn, Benbury, Bryan of Craven, Chambers,
Burke, Henry, Faison and Purdie.
On Propositions and GraeUances.-Messrs. Baxter
Barbee, Walser, Byrd, Dickson, Dockery, Tomnson
Reeves, Farrow, Hester and Cox of Pitt.
On Educotion.-Hil of Halifax, R. K. Bryan, Far
ibault Ferebee w. F. Green Taylor Jones of Orange
Mastin, Fagg, Pritchard and Windley.
On Agracuutoue.-M Daney, Bullock, Capp
Gentry, Long, Martin, Hill of Stokes, Lewis, Gatling
Purde and Waddi.
On PriUate BHLs.-Messrs. Simpson, Lyon, Harring-
ton, Gather of Iredel Moore of New Hanover, Rea-
gan, Sparrow, Foy, Gardner, Morgan, Woodfn, Ncwby
Moore of Martin and Sanders.
On Military Afdirs.-Messrs Simpson, Dargan
Fagg, Whitford and Rooney.
On Finance-Messrs. Fries, Morehead, Brdgers,
Thompson, Leak Smith, Haywood and Bryan of New
Hanover
On Free Negroes and Aares-Messrs. Badham T.
r. Caldwell, Outlaw, Norwood and Dortch
SATURDAY, Nov. lO.-SENATE.-Mr. Boyd intro
duced resolution concerning the distribution of the
Revised Code Referred to Committee on judiciary.
Mr.. Donnell, bill to amend 18th Sec of the 9th
chapter Revised Code concerning probate OF Wills
The bill proposes to return to the old law which
quired but one witness Referred to Committee the
Judiciary.
Mr.. Bledsoc, bill to incorporate the Raleigh Gas
light Company Referred to Committee on Corpora
tons.
Mr.. Davidson bill to repeal the 9th sec. of the
6lSt chapter Of the Revised Code. Referred to Com
mittee on Internal Improvements.
Mr.. Turner, moved that Message be sent to the
House proposing to go into election of u S. Senator
for the short term.
Mr.. Edney moved to lay on the table. Adopted
aye, q no, Is
Mr. Flanner introduced bill to incorporate the
NeWbern Light Infantry. Read first time and referred
to Committee on Corporations. A motion to suspend
the Rules and put the bill its second reading failed
MIR. Mcdonald, resolution requiring the Legislature
to provide means to pay its appropriations. Read ls
time. motion to suspend the Rules for second read
ing failed.
Mr. Donnell introduced a bill to encourage and pro-
mote the culture of oysters and clans.
Subsequently motions made relative to the i'm
mediate election of T. S. Senator's by Messrs. Ramsay
and Turner. with the same result in the foregoing
Casa strict party vote being each time given.
The Senate adjourned till II O'Clock Monday
Almost nothing was done in the House to-day. The
Speaker announced another set Of Committees and Mr.
Brdgers was excused from the craftsmanship Of the
Committee of Internal improvements Mr.. Foy intro
duced resolution to rescind the resolution which passed
on Tuesday, establishing prayer in the House. reso-
luton introduced by Mr. Waddel, of StanIy, re-
questing the Judiciary Committee to investigate wheth-
er Clerk and Master in Equity has right to hold
seat in the Legislature. Mr. DOrtch introduced bill
to secure to wife all the property she owned before
marriage. 1t was ordered to be printed. Allegheny
county was again brought forward to-day. Mr.. Foy
introduced bill to incorporate Company to build
Railroad from the coal fields to Beaufort harbor The
bill to incorporate the White Oak Navigation Conpa-
ny was to-day referred to the Committee on Corpora
lions.
COMMITTEES.
On Sramp Lands-Messrs Speight, Watson, Spar
row, FarrOW and Stephens.
On Cherokee Lands and Western Iurnpikes-Messrs.
Bryson, Stanford, Walker, Dula ard Thornburg
On Deaf and Dumb AsyIum-Nlessrs. Love- Cox of
Jones, Speer, Kirby and ElIer.
On Corporations and CurrenCu-Mcssrs. Hill of Hall
fax, Dargan Moore of Martin, Jones of Craven Cad-