The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-12


IN the COMMONS, Mr.. Waddill present
ed a bill for the better protection OF debtors;
and Mr.. Sparrow, abillto provide for limit
ed partnerships. Y.
The bill from the Senate to prevent fraud.
ulent bidding at judicial sales, passed the
first reading
The bill concerning the custody Of minor
children in certain cases, passed second
reading.
The bill to provide for survey Of rail-
road from French Broad river through Hay
wood, jackson, Macon and Cherokee coun-
ties to the Tennessee line in the. direction
of Chattanooga, was taken up.
Mr.. Bryson explained the object OF the
bill, which was to complete the present sys-
TEN of internal Improvements, which have
been wisely constructed by the State, IN the
direction Of the great west. There are now
500 miles in running order, and charter ex.
tending to the French Broad river. with an
Augmentation from the State of two-thirds.
Also from Wilmington to Rutherford 269
miles with State aid. There is now but a
short link to connect with the valley Of the
Mississ ppi whick link this bill proposes to
survey, which will make an airline from
Beaufort harbor to Chattanooga and Mem
phis on the Mississippi This survey will
enable the State to act understandlngly as to
the practicability and cost Of the projected
IA lroad.
The bill passed the second reading.
The bill to abolish the freehold qualifca.
ton Of Jurors was, on motion Of Mr.. Whit
field. Indefinitely postponed.
GavaraI nriva.a hills were Dasspd
Thursday, Jan. 0.
In the SENATE, several bills we're reported
from committees, aud number of new bills
presented
A large number of engrossed bills were
received from the House. which were read
and referred to appropriate committees.
The Western N. Carolina Railroad bill,
on account Of the absence ~ many Of its
friends, was laid over and made the order Of
the day for Tuesday next.
The engressed bill from the House for the
prevention Of Horse stealing, was taken up.
II proposed whipping for the first offence,
branding on the forehead for the second, and
hanging for the third offence. Mr.. M'Don.
aid offered an amendment, substituting crop.
ping instead of hanging for the third offence.
After some discussion, the bill was indefi-
nitely postPoned--yeas 42. nays !.
10 the COM MONS, several new bills were
presented.
Among the bills passed the second reading,
were the bill to charter the Chapel Hill Rail
road company. and the bill from the Senate to
amend the Rev. Code, relative TO Wills and
Testaments.
Mr. Mckay, moved that the committee on
Finance inquire into the expediency Of al
lowing the different Banks to issue five per
cent. Of their capital stock in one dollar bills,
and five per cent in two dollar bills. This
privilege TO be extended to all the Banks
upon their paying into the Treasury such
tax as NAV be fixed BY law. Adopted.
A number Of private bills which passed
their second reading on yesterday. we're
read again, passed, and sent to the Senate.
The bill to establish the new county Of
Ellington, was rejected on lis third reading
yeas 81. nays So
The bill 10 provide Tor survey Of rail-
road from French Broad river to the Ten
nessee line, was taken up on its third read
ind. Mr.. Fagg advocated a postponment.
first, TO the Goth Of March, which was re-
iected and then to the 18th instant, which
motion was not decided when the House ad-
journed.
Friday, Jan. 2.
In the SENATE. Mr.. Edney, from the
joint select committee on the executive man
sion. reported the furniture aud buildings
10 be in most deplorable condition--the
one un6t for use, for the most part. the other
almost wholly untenantable. The commit
tee recommend a sale BY auction Of such
portions Of the furniture as may be rejected
by the Governor, and an appropriation of
$4,000 with any unexpended moneys IN hand,
for new furniture and necessary repairs.
Mr.. Brown thought the amount Of the APP
preparation too small. lie contrasted the
bleak and desoate appearance Of the Man
sion, which he denOminated the peoples
house," with the scores Of private residences
around il. The house and grounds in qnes-
tIog did not comport with the dignity OF the
sovereign people Of North Carolina.
MIR Miller. relying on the report Of the
committee, did not think the house fit FOE
new furniture.
Mr.. Houston moved to refer the report TO
the committee on public buildings and
grounds, with an instruction 70 report by
resolution or otherwise. Concurred in.
Mr.. Leach presented bill TO give the
election 81 Trustees Of the University 10 the
Beard Of Trustees OF that institution aud
also a bill to increase the salary Of the
Comptroller $500 70 pay clerk.
A large number Of engrossed bills we're
received from the House, which passed their
first reading and were appropriately referred.
The bill 20 lay OF and establish, out 81 a
portion Of Ashc, a new county By the name
Of Allegheny, being the special order, was
nov taken Up for the second reading. After
some debate, the bill passed, by yeas "a,
noes 20.
In the COMMONS. reports from several
committees were received.
Mr.. Daney, from the joint select commit.
tee appointed TO examine the furniture oi
the Executive Mansion. reported resolu-
ton authorizing the Governor to sell such
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