Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-12-06

similar memorials asking aid for this road
from citizens. Ordered to be printed and
referred to the Committee on Internal I'M
proments
Mr.. Latham, of Craven, moved that q
message be sent to the Senate, proposing
that the two Houses proceed to elect the
Comptroller of Public Accounts. Not agreed
to.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Perry, of Carteret, from the Com
mittee on Claims, reported resolution IN
favor of Rufus FL. Jones, Executor of Al
fred Jones, deceased.
Mr.. Waugh, from the Committee on Pro-
positions and Grievances, reported back
bill to declare the Roanoke river suff
cient fence, in the county of Martin, re-
commencing its passage.
By Mr.. McKoy, for the Committee on
the Judiciary, reported back bill to amend
section 30, chapter 81 Revised Code, in re-
lation to Guardians and Wards, recommend
ing its passage bill to grant a general
amnesty and pardon for offences COM
mitted during the war, with a substitute
therefor, recommending its passage bill
for the relief of the people of Chatham
county, unfavorably bill for extending
the time allowed for the collection Of taxes
i'll certain counties, favorably with amend
ment.
Mr.. Morisett from the Committee on
Private Bills, Il bill i'll favor of r. P. Mel
vim, Sheriff of Bladen, recommending that
it do not pass.
Mr.. Harper, from the Finance commit
tee, reported back unfavorably, a bill for
the relief of the people.
Mr.. Kenan, from select committee, to
arrange for counting the votes cast for Gov
ernor in the last election, reported, recon-
mending that the two Houses meet iii joint
convention in the Common's Hall, on Tues
day the 4th of December, for that purpose
Report concurTed in.
RELIEF OF THE PEOPLE.
Mr.. Long moved a suspension of the
rules, that the House might consider 60 a
bill for the relief of the people," reported
back this morning from the Finance COM
mittee, with a recommendation that it do
not pass.
Mr. L. addressed the House in support
of the bill, which, he said, did not contem-
plate a reputation of any portion of the
State debt. He urged the temporary abro-
cation of the Revenue law, proposed in
the billy as the best made of offering relief
to the people of the State.
Mr.. Latham, of Washington, inquired
collected under the existing law, and what
necessity there was for it's repeal, when it
would be repealed by the Revenue bill to
be prepared at the present session of the
Legislature
Mr. Long was understood as saying sub
that he favored, at the present
time the collection of no more revenue,
than was essential to keeping up the State
it's usual expenses.
The quertion recurring, the House re-
fused to suspend the rules.
GOVERNORS PALACE
Mr.. Waugh introduced resolution to
refer SO much of the Governors Message as
relates to the Executive Mansion and
Grounds, to thecommittee on Public Build
ings. Adopted.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
On motion of Mr.. Horton, of Watauga, a
was sent to the Senate, proposing
to raise joint committee on SO much of
the Governors Message as relates to the
subject of g Weights and Measures
THANKSGIVING DAY.
On motion of Mr. Holderby, a message
was sent to the Senate, proposing that the |
two Houses, when they ad journ on to-mor
row, adjourn to meet on Friday, Thursday |
having been set apart as IL day of Thanks |
giving.
Mr.. Hinnant introduced a resolution au-
:horizing the Clerk lof the House, to appoint, |
if necessary, an additional Doorkeeper. -
Laid on the table, on motion of Mir. La
than, of Washington.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Davidson, bill concerning the
county seat OF Clay county.
By Mr.. McRae-A bill for the relief of |
John A. Long, Sheriff of Richmond coun-
ty-| Authorizes him to collect taxes in ar
rear.
By Mr. Davidson-A bill to provide for
the construction of bridge over Notla
river in Cherokee county.
By Mr. Walker-A bill to authorize H. |
&. Norman, late Sheriff of Tyrrel county, |
TO collect arrears of taxes.
By Mr.. Blythe-A bull to revive the 9th, |
10th and 18th sections of the Stay Law, rat
fled on the 18th of September, 1861.
By Mr. Whitley "A bill allowing fees to
Justices of the Peace.
REVENUE BILL.
Messages were received from the Cover
nor transmitting a report, and a Revenue |
bill drawn by the Treasurer, and report |
from the Comptroller and Secretary of |
State relative to the amount Of funds in the |
Treasury. Sent to the Senate with propo-
sition to print.
The House then adjourned to II o'clock,
to- morrow.