The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-29
N. C. LEGISLATURES.
MONDAY, January 2


SENArE-Mr Worth introduced a resolution
favoring the call of National Convention to con-
slider federal affairs.
An engrossed bill in favor of Thos. Diggs, of
Arson county, passed its second reading. A bill
to authorize A. &. Latham, Z. d. Hampton and f.
G. Grer, to collect arrears of taxes due them as
sheriffs, was referred to the committee on Propo-
sitions and grievances with instructions to report
general bill.
Mr. Outlaw introduced resolution instructng
the finance committee to report bill to constitute
board to pass on the claims of citizens of this
State for excess Of taxes paid into the public
treasury. Adopted.
On motion Of Mr. Walker, the bill to amend the
charter of the town of Charlotte was taken up and
read. Mr. Morehead objected to that clause in the
bill authorizing the commissioners to levy tax on
State bonds. Nh Dobson moved to strike out that
clause. After some debate the amendment was
adopted. Mr. Turner moved to amend by authorl-
zng the commissioners to tax State bonds that
may hereafter be issued. After some debate, the
amendment was adopted, and the bill passed its
second reading
HoUsE-Mr Mendenhall introduced joint
resolution calling for a National Convention to
amend the Constitution of the United States.
A bill to extend the time for registering grants,
deeds, &c. passed its second reading. A bill to
railroad. was rejected on it's second reading. A
bill to abolish the office of State Geologist was
passed over informally. A bill to incorporate the
Greensboro and Danville Railroad Company was
made the order for Thursday. A bill to authorize
the appointment of special mag istrates was laid on
the table The Senate bill for the relief of the
people and the banks indefinitely postponed.
TUESDAY, Jan. %.
SENATE-Mr Erwin introduced bill to lay off
and establish new county. to be called Mitchell.
Mr. Pitchford, bill to authorize the magistrates
in the different counties to subscribe for the pur-
chase of arms. Mr. Turner, bill to repeal the
act Of Assembly exempting State bonds from tax
alton A bill to amend the charter of the French
Broad Railroad, passed its second reading.
HousE.-Mr Faison offered a resolution requir-
ing the committee on finance to enquire into the
proprety of evying tax on goods brought into
this State by others than merchants, and of taxing
produce sent out of the State
A bill was passed authorizing the lighting of the
Halls with gas and warming them with furnaces.
The balance of the day consumed in dis
cussing the Convention Bill.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. %.
SENATE.-Mr Stowe offered resolution in
favor of Daniel Tucker.
The most of the day consumed in dis
cussng the Convention Bill
HoUsE.-Mr Fleming, from the committee on
internal improvements. reported back the bill to
incorporate the Statesvlle and Tennessee Railroad
with an amendment, and recommending its
passage.
MIR Faison introduced bill to provide for the
private execution of criminals. Mr. Davis Of
Mecklenburg, bill to incorporate the Charlotte
and South western Railroad Company.
The balance of the day consumed in dis
cussing the Convention Bill