Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-12-13
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
TUESDAY, Dec. 4, 1866.

HOUSE OF COMNONS.
TUESDAY, Dec. 4, 1866.
A message was received from the Senate
proposing that the two Houses meet daily,
until otherwise ordered, at half past ten
O'Clock, A. u. Concurred il.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Ifr. Waugh, for the committee on Propo'
sitions and Grievances, reported back sun
dry bills for the relief of sheriffs, recon-
mending that they do not pass. The com
mittee reported q general bill for the reliet
of sheriffs and tax collectors, as a slbstl
tute for the bills referred.
Also, unfavorably, d bill to allow fees tc
county court clerks i'll certain cases.
Nr. Russ, for the committee on Agricul
ture, reported back a bill for the benefit OF
the poor of the county of Bladen, recon-
commencing its passage.
Mr. Harper, for the committee on FL
nance, reported back the bill to suspend the
collection of taxes in certain counties
with substitute recommended by the com
mittee.
Also, bill to raise revenue, recommend
ing that it do not pass.
BILLS AND REVOLUTIONS INTRODUCED.
By Mr. McNair-A resolution in favor o.
Neill Mcneil.
Bv Mr.. Horton, of Wilkes-A resoIu
ton in favor of A. J. Atkins and others.
By Whitfeld-A bill to amend the char
ter of the Shelby and Broad River Railroad
Company.
By Mr.. Smith, of Duplin-A bill to ex
empt certain personal property from seizure
under execution.
By Dr. Patton-A bill to incorporate
Hoover Hill Mining Company.
Also, bill giving debtors whose lands
have been sold under execution, the right
of redemption.
By lLr. Davis-Bills to incorporate the
"Sturgis'," "Thomas," and COLLINS .
Gold lining Companies, in the county OF
Franklin.
By Iur. lcKay-A bill to give married
women one-third interest III the real estate
of their husbands
BY Nh Clark-A bill to repeal section
I'd, chapter 81, Revised Code.
By H. Blythe-A bill authorizing adj
ministrators to pay for the schooling OF
minor heirs.
By M Davidson-A bill to repeal an act
Turnpike Road.
By jM. NcNair-A bill to amend sec. y,
chapter 50, Revised Code.
lLr Russ presented a memorial from the
Mayor and Commissioners Of the City OF
Raleigh, relative to its subscription to the
Chatham Railroad, asking relief.
COUNTING VOTES FOR GOVERNOR.
The hour of II having arrived, the mem
bers of the Senate arrived and were as
signed seats to the right of the Speaker
The two Houses then proceeded to execute
the Joint order, for counting the votes cast
iot tho racar1t nlncf1nn
The President of the Senate, after the
votes were compared announced the cleo
ton of Governor Worth, and the Senate
returned to their chamber.
COLLECTION OF TANEs.
On motion of MI. York, bill to suspend
the collection of taxes in certain counties
ofathe 7th congressional district, was taken
up for consideration.
The bill passed it's second reading, ex-
tending this indulgence to the counties of
Alexander, Wilkes and SuIry.
On the third reading, the county of Sur
ry was stricken out on motion of Mr.. Waugh,
the Sheriff of that county having already
paid in the taxes due.
The bill after some further discussion,
passed its third reading, and was ordered
to be engrossed and sent to the Senate.
Mr. Crawford of lIacon, by leave, intro
duced a bill to abolish jury trials III the
county Of lHacon.
On motion of Mr.. Williams, of Martini a
message was sent to the Senate, proposing
that the two Houses proceed to the election
of Comptroller forthwith. The Senate by
message concurred, and the House proceed
ed to vote, the name OF Mr.. Balm having
first been withdrawn by Mr. Richardson.
The joint vote Oh this ballot, as subse-
quently announced, is as follows:
Whole number of votes $50; necessary to
a choice rs. Mr.. Brogden received 50
votes; Mr.. Cowper 80; Mr.. Holderby 27;
Mr.. Collins 26; scattering 6. No election.
On motion of Mr.. Williams, of Martin, a
message was again sent to the Senate, pro
posing another ballot for Comptroller.
The Senate concurring, the House again
voted. Pending the announcement Of the
result, the House adjourned.
There was no election on this ballot