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LEGISLATURE OF North CAROLINA.
Fs!p4h Jsn II 1859, a,

LEGISLATURE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
4, a,e4h .44 Y q 1861
The Senate was called to order at 10 o'clock
Reports on bills, &C., from committees, were pre-
sented by Messrs. Humphrey, Martin, Dobson,
Houston, Gorrel and Brown.
Mr.. Ramsay; from the Joint select committee on
the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind
presented report which was ordered to be printed
On motion of Mr.. Lane the bill .toincorporate the
Bank of Commerce was made the special order for
Tuesday next at II o'clock. ~.
The bill to increase the salary Of the Comptroller
was re-committed to the committee on finance, the
judiciary committee being discharged from its fur
ther consideration
RESOLUTIONS. =siEs
Mr.. Mcdowell introduced a resolution relative to
the entries of vacant lands. .
CHANGE OF HOURS OF MEETING
Mr.. Humphrey called up his resolution relative to
afternoon sessions. He proposed to meet at 10 and
take recess from / to o'clock.
Mr.. Steele preferred meeting at 10 and adjourn
ing at o'clock. Broken sessions caused waste of
time. y 3.f
Mr.. Humphrey supported his resolution More
could be done in than in 4 hours.
Mr.. Edney concurred with Mr. Steele Moved an
amendment to that effect
Mr.. Bledsoe was opposed to the resolution and
the amendment. He saw nothing to be gained by
the change. The business Of the committees would
be interrupted. He thought it better to offer res
outon that bills should be introduced after
certain day-then the Legislature could see what
was before it. S.
Mr. Edney said the business of the committees
was pretty much gone through.
Mr. Lane concurred with Mr.. Bledsoe in regard
to the resolution and the amendment. The com
mittees should be allowed time to ensure q proper
examination of bills. If two sessions were necessa-
ry, he proposed to meet after supper and then sit
long as necessary.
Mr. Miller favored night sessions if two were nee
essary, but he would rather meet at in the morn
ing, and moved an amendment to that effect
Both amendments were rejected.
Mr.. Ramsay moved to amend by meeting at in
the evening, for the second session
Mr.. Houston said the judiciary committee met at
night as its members were engaged on other commit.
tees during the afternoon.
Mr. Edney moved to lay the whole matter on the
table. ~
Mr. Humphrey called for the ayes and noes A.
dopted-24 to IA.
Mr. Boyd presented resolution accompanied by
memorial for the relief of the legal representatives
of B. F. Willie, deceased. Referred to the commit
tee on education, &c.
NEW BILLS.
Mr. Humphrey introduced bill to prevent the
sale of sprituous liquors within two miles of Rich
lands Academy, Onslow county. Referred to the
committee on propositions and grievances.
Mr. Ramsay, bin to enlarge and improve the
buildings of the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb and
the Blind, and for other purposes. Ordered to be
printed -
THE WESTERN EXTENSION.
The unfinished business of yesterday, the consid-
Grafton of the bill to amend the charter Of the Wes
tern N C. Railroad, was now resumed, the question
being on Mr.. Thomas amendment
Mr.. Edney opposed the amendment at some length
on the grounds that it changed the route as intend
ed in the original charter-extended the road
through q mountainous range Of country at an
additional cost and would prolong the execution of
the work. Mr.. Els remarks will be published here
after. ..'.
Mr. Leach opposed the bill He favored the sec
ton feature, progressing west, but was opposed to
beginning operations the other side of the Blue
Ridge and working east
Mr.. Ramsay also addressed the Senate in favor Of
the BILL
Mr.. Cherry said few words on the question. He
had not carefully considered the bill, but from the
perusal he had given it he was struck with several
incongruities which he could not reconcile. He
would be gratified if its friends would put the bill
| in such shape as would enable him to 60 for it
There was some uncertainty as to private subscrp-
| tions which he would like to hear explained With
these views he could not support the bill now but
he gave no pledge for the future He added he sup
ported the bill to carry out the good faith of the
| State He was disposed to turn loose the section
feature but would like to see individuals come in
with either their labor or their cash.
Mr. Thomas got the floor and defended his amend
ment and urged his views with array of statistics
| His arguments will be embodied in his remarks
hereafter Mr.. Thomas closed his remarks at II o.
clock, when the Senate adjourned. Pc
| HOUSE OF COMMONS. :.
| At the usual hour the House was called to order
| MEMORIAL. 7-i--Sl- = .-r ''-7
Mr. Bryan, of New Hanover from certain citizens
of New Hanover against establishing anew county
| by the name of Ellington. 70, 's:-='rs u
| -s REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
! Mr. Williams, from the committee on the vii
j mington and Manchester Railroad, reported favora
| bly, on the condition and management of that road
Mr.. Hill, of Halifax, from the committee on cor
porations and currency, reported fayorably on tht
bill to incorporate the Bank Of North Carolina, with
some amendments. -.a -
Several other reports were presented from differ
! HOUR OF MEErINv. ~ So.
The hour of meeting and adjournment has beer
again changed Mr. Fagg introduced resolution
to meet at halpast nine and adjourn at three which
was adopted after considerable dscussion--63 yeas
40 NAYS. What it will be at our next publication
it is impossible to say, there are two resolutions
4 to change again on the Speakers table.
i NEW BILLS. = .s .,,vi-.. -
The following new bills were read the first tint
and referred: 4 a5a'} ri
Mr.. Foy, to change the time Of meeting of tn
General Assembly. q, -
4 Mr.. Sparrow, to charter Beaufort and Hyd
Steamboat Company. % - s,i,.
| Mr.. Newby, to amend the Rev. Code chapt 3Oti
entitled Descents. +.
Mr. .Roney, two bills concerning Haw River ii
Alamance county
Mr. Lyon, concerning county court chairmen.
Mr. Bryan Of Craven, concerning free negroes
Buncombe county. :, g5. .+,,.. ..s,
I Mr.. Baird, to charter the Mechanics and Farmers
Institute.
Mr.. Stanford, to charter the Kenansville and Wal
saw Railroad Company. :. $500.
i Mr. Sheer tn amand Tho Constitution of the Sfaff