Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-11

CnARIorrE 6 s. g. r. R-From the report of
Wm. Johnston, ESD, President, we learn that the re-
ceipts of the Road for the year ending Dec 3lst 1853
have been s283,263 SO; the expenses $l31 ,727 AZ,
leaving the nett receipts 15l 536 applicable to the
payment of interest and dividends and the liquidation of
$4,000 bonds, falling due Jan. 1st | $50.
The gross receipts exceed those of the previous year,
$42,541 II The expenses show increase of $l2,-
$50 or
Mr. Johnston thinks the position and prospects of the
Road highly favorable The track rolling stock etc
are in most excellent order.
MUD.-The nineteenth century experiments and finds
out things. In New York they have tried the Russ
pavement. They had tried the wooden blocks, iron
plates and various other things before. We don't know
what they may be trying now.
In Wilmington experiments are also tried, with
rous measures of success For many years past Front
street. between Market and Princess Streets appears to
Lave been the theatre OF series of experiments upon
the powers of mud" We have tried all manner of
mud, but the present mud is little the worst yet as
mud it is perfect success but road very decided
failure. Our worthy Commissioners feel certain,
really aim at improvement, but somehow, in this
the result has rather disappointed them
bg~ We have from the Publishers, Crosby, Nichols
& Co. Boston, The American Almanac and Reposi-
tory of useful knowledge for the year 1850" It is
standard astronomical and statistical work. and should
be in the possession of every man who wishes keep
up with TIE times
For sale by all the Booksellers in the United States
and Canada
From some friend we have copy of the speech de-
livered by E. Graham Haywood, ESQ.,, of Wake county,
on the 9th and 18th December 1859. in the House of
Commons, of North Carolina, on his eligibility to q
seat in that Body"
It appears to to be an able and elaborate argu-
ment to show that the position of Clerk and Master in
Equity is not such Office place of trust profit
as under the last section OF the amended Constitution
shall render him ineligible to seat in the Legislature
The argument is certainly highly creditabe to Mr. Hay
woods abilities although it failed to bring the House
Of Commons to his views on the subject.
Bs8g~ William and Mary College at Williamsburg
James Co., Va, was founded in 1892, being the oldest
institution in the country with the exception of Harvard
which founded in 1855 Few institutions have
turned out greater number of men distinguished in
American history. It's destruction by fire. stated by
telegraph is deeply to be regretted because of The
Citations connected with the venerable institution.
Ray@The Governor OF Michigan has vetoed the bill
granting six hundred and fifty acres of land to Mrs.
Rogers the mother of ten small children and quartete
He say that if land be given to all the women IN
Michigan vho have had four children at BIRTH the
State will he ruined and all the husbands too, The
baby interest does not require Legislative fostering,
asls= Lord and Lady Napier are to be treated to a
public ball at Washington on the 18th. Everybody as
is anybody will be there,
Dl1lpENn.-The Commercial Bank of Wilmington, N G.,
has declared dividend of four per cent its capital stock,
for the last six months operations.
North Carolina Legislature.
| iEcported Expressly for the Journal.J
| EALElGH, Saturday, Feb. 5, 1859.
Nothing o Importance to the general reader transpired
the Cape Fear and Deep River improvement taken
motion to strike out all after the enacng clause and
insert substitute by Mr. Gorre under consideration
! up to the hour OF adjournment.
To-day, having by resolution been made private bill ,lay
large number of bills of that character rushed through
| Those of any interest to YOU are
resolution in favor of Henry Won Claim Wilmington.
| A bill concerning town of Wilmington
bi to appoint a tax collector for Robson
A bill to incorporate the Wilmington Water Works Com
pany
bill to incorporate the Howard Relief Fire Engine Com.
pany.
Bills incorporate the Wilson Female Seminary and the
Jones county Male and Female Seminary.
considerable discussion occurred on the proposition in
the charter of COv Creek Academy to prevent the sale
of liquor within certain distance. 1t fixed miles,
and passed
| No night session,
EALElGH, Monday, Feb. :, 1859.
The principal business Of the day the consideration
OF the Revenue Bill No material alteration made up
clause of schedule A. That is the tax on real property
polls toll gates. ferries studs and jacks adopted
by the House.
The question of money at interest &c. under discus
sion at the hour of adjournment tax of $25 public
tracks and IS on cock pits added TO the list
In the House, bill was introduced by Mr. Sparrow to
provide for the publication of the Laws newspapers of
introduced but none of any consequence.
Mr. Foy presented resolutions concerning White Oak
Pocosin.
bill provide for limited partnerships passed it's ID and
Sd readings.
The special order postponed until to morrow.
bill to allow free negroes to be sold into slavery
debt discussed for time Most the best lawyers
OF the House opposed as unconstitutional 1t passed I'd
reading.
bill declaring Yadkin river navigabe stream, passed
I'd and Sd readings number of unmporant bills passed
and some time was taken up in discussing the magistrates
from Nash county.
At the night session. the bill amend the charter of the
Cheraw and Coalfelds Road discussed and indefinitely
postponed. Yeas 81, NAYS 81. Mr. Meares opposed it,
number of private bills passed
/ RALEIGH, Tuesday, Feb 8, 1859.
The Revenue Bill under consideration during the en-
tire day. No change worthy of note made The reading
had been completed and the second reading of the bill had
been agreed to up to schedule c. 1t will be resumed
morrow.
The Revenue Bill passed its second readins-3 to l34
democrats voting against and opposition 1t will be
taken up every morning until disposed of.
LOu Reporter for the House of Commons, regret tC
learn SICK and could not attend the session Tuesday
l-EDs. JoURNAL.]