Wilmington journal., 1866-12-13
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Waugh. from the committee on Propositions
and Grievances reported bill to supply artlnclal
arms to disabled soldiers OF this State, as sub
stitute for resolutions referred
Mr. Rosebro, from the same committee, report
ed bill for the relief Of disabled soldiers PRO
yiding for the payment of communication in certain
cases in lieu of artificial hnlbs.)
A resolution in favor of Hon. A. >. Merrlmon, re-
ported back fayorably from the committe on Claims
passed its several readings under suspension OF
the rules.
Mr.. McCIammy, from the Joint committee on ad-
ournment, reported resolution that the General
Assembly adjourn on the 24th Of December to re-
assemble on tuesday the 0th OF January next.
Mr.. Patton moved to amend the resolution by
substituting the 2oth OF December as the time fOr
Divers amendments were offered and discussed,
and the resolution was finally recommittefon mo-
ton Of Mr.. Bryson.
The committee that supeliDtended the election
on Yesterday for five COunselOrs OF State, report
ed the election Off. ". Jones, OF Caldwell county,
No other election.
At II O'Clock ~ the House proceeded to execute
the joint order for the appointment OF Justices OF
the Peace.
The counties were called alphabetically and a
number Of nominations were made. The name OF
John @. Hill stricken from the list recon-
mended for Randolph county, on motion of Mr..
Waugh, after discussion.
Elr. Clark introduced resolution requiring the
committee On adjournment to report on Monday
next. Adopted.
NE. 1IllSS, a. JOIliU IGSOuiutIOH IcuulIlilS lIlS
printing of the Comptroller's Report hereafter,
before the meeting OF the General Assembly
Adopted.
BY Mr.. Latham Of Washington; d bill to amend
sec. 7th chap. G2 Revised Code entitled Justices
of the Peace.
By Mr.. Harper; resolution to authorize the
Public Treasurer to employ counsel III certain
cases. Passed its several readings under sus
pension Of the rules.
BY Mr.. Cowan; IA bill to amend the 3rd section
of the 95th chapter Of the Revised Code, entitled
| Rclig gious Societies.
Mr.. Whitfield Was allowed to record his vote
| i'll favor Of tho resolutions introduced by Mr..
Russ yesterday, asserting the loyalty Of the
State.
} A message was received from the Governor
transmitting the report oI the Board Of Internal
! Improvements. Sent to tie Senate With prOpO-
GItiOn to print.
! 4 bill confirming the sale Of the old Jail lot
III the county of Edgecombe, passed its second
and third readings under d suspension Of the
rules.
Sundry Engrossod Bills from the Senate had
| their first reading.
tices in the several countless to regulate the fees
of JalOrs was laid Oh the table On motion of Mr.
Latham, of Washington, d law of like purpOrt hay
Jog been passed 10y the last General Assembly.
in enGrOssed bill to authorize tie Dismal Swamp
Canal Company to issue eight per cent bonds, had
its first reading.
On motion Of b1r. Cowan, the rules were sus-
pended, and the bill passed its 2ud and 3rl read
!nG8 and Wa8 ordered to be enrolled
A message received from the Senate Tefu-
sing to appoint certain persons recommended by
the House as ma agistra es for Randolph county and
recommending others for appointment.
MIR. Blair protested against the Senate action
and moved to lay the message on the table. Not
agreed to. The House concurred in the message,
and then adjourned.