Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-11-29
EDITORIAL CORRESP ONDENCE.
The Legislature-TAe SpcHker-The New
Hanover Mcmbers-The State OMcers-
United States Senator-Howard Amends
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ment-Amuselnents.
RALEIGH, November 25th, 1866.
| Dear Journal The first week of the
session has been spent in the organization
| of the General Assembly, and few matters
of interest only have as yet been presented
in the form of bills, but every scheme OF
| politics, finance, internal improvement &c,
| &C., immaginable, form the hotel and lob
by subjects of conversation and "pipe lay
| ing"
The election of Judge Manly rs Speaker
| of the Senate, is a deserved compliment
The great in Justice with which this eminent
gentleman was treatedby the accidental pol
iticians who composed a majority of the last
Legislature, has endeared him to the peo-
pie of North Carolina, whose representa-
tives in the Senate have taken the first op-
portunity of making this feeling manifest
by substantial demonstration. The sound
Judgment, greatability, accuracy of thought
and dignity of manner which distinguished
him as Judge, are his characteristics as Il
presiding officer. The State contains no
more worthy son, and the unjustifable and
| unwarranted misrepresentation of public
sentiment which deprived him of his judi
cial position, will remain Il stigma upon
those who contrived and aided its consum-
| nation, while every true man in the State
will regard himself as party to it until
he has had an opportunity of making repa-
ration.
Fho oil. Of in hI,
turned upon questions of internal improve
ments and railroad interests. Mr.. McAden
is most efficient officer and sound pollti-
clan, and has not only displayed good
judgment, but admirable feeling in placing
Col. Cowan of our city at the head of the
committee on Internal Improvements, which
at present is the center of interest and I'M
portance. Col. COWan also occupies an i'm
portant position on the committee of HI
nance
MI. McClammy has been placed second
| upon the Committee on Pric0te Bills. This
young member will take high stand and
render himself IL most efficient and useful
| representative.
The Speaker ofthe Senate has given evil
Gence of his appreciation of the experience,
| Judgment and ability of Colonel Hall in
placing him at the head of the Committees
on Education and Literary Find, and the
Deaf, D,tnab and Blind Asylum, and second
on the Committees on Finance and Internal
| Improvements.
The only election of State officers so far
has been that of Secretary of State. Mr.
Best was elected without opposition, which
| is deserved compliment to his intelligence
| industry and attention to duties
So far as I have heard Mr. Treasurer Bat
| tie has no opposition to his re election, and
it would be as useless as it is unnecessary
The Treasury ha:, never had more indie
| fatigable and Jealous guardian. His re-
port gives evidence of care and accuracy,
| and Il familiarity with the great subjects of
finance and taxes that denote study and
ability.
For Comptroller there are several candi-
dates, including the present incumbent,
General Brogden. 1t is impossible to say
who will be the successful man, though Mr..
Holderby, one of tbs members from Rock
ingham and Mr.. p Cowper, of this city,
seem to be the favorites just now. However,
when SO many COLLECTING interests are i'll
volved and SO MANY irons are to be heated,
one cannot tell which ticket may ,,rove a
prize and which blank in the uncertain
drawings of a Legislative lottery
The two houses, under the act of Congress,
will go into the election of United States
Senator on Tuesday next. It is more diff
cult to say who ,ciU than who acW not he
elected although the Hon John Pool has
been in the Hobbies during the greater part
of the week Unfortunately for this gentle
man, the last Legislature, which, did the peo-
pie of North Carolina the injustice to thrust
not the power to continue the term longer
than the 4th of March next, and he must
retire to private life before he has had the
opportunity of taking his scat
Hons. M. E. Manly, George Howard, Geo.
Davis and Thos. S. Ashc are the most prom
inent names in connection with this posi-
ton. The Western members seem willing
to go for an Eastern man, and are willing,
also, to leave the choice to the Eastern mem
bers. No action has been had and proba-
bly, none will be, until the election takes
place.
This week, legislation will begin in earn
est, and in my next [ hope to be able to
give the outlines of the most important
measures under consideration.
The constitutional amendment has been
referred to a Joint Select Committee, and
will be reported upon at an early day.
One member of the Committee Mr..
Wilson, of Forsythe, is in favor Of the
measure and will very probably submit a
minority report. While no means will be
used to check debate on this question, there
seems to be q general disposition to avoid
all excitement or discussion.
A delightful shop" at the Marlboro
House on Thursday night, has been the
only amusement of the past week. During
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