Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-01

Prayer by Rev. J NJ Atkinson, of the Presbyterian
church.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
NJ. Keener presented a memorial from citizens OF
Cherokee county praying for new county to be called
Jefferson referred to the committee propositions and
grievances.
CAPE FEAR NAVIGATION COMPANY.
The engrossed resolutions authorizing certain proceed
ings against the Cape Fear Navigation Company passed
their third reading, and were ordered to be enrolled
They will be published i'll full tomorrow
Several bills passed their second reading, which will be
reported on the final action
COMMISSIONERS NAVIGATION.
Engrossed bill to establish board of commissioners of
navigation was rejected.
SALARIES AND FEES.
The House bill to regulate salaries and fees up
consideration on its second reading.
Mr.. Jones of Columbus moved to amend by giving the
Public Treasurer $4,000 instead of $250O and it
Mr.. Jones also moved give the Private Secretary
the Governor 900 and fees instead of $500 and fees
the duties of this officer merely clerical and the amount
proposed in the bill with the fees allowed him. amply re-
paid him for the duties he required to perform.
Mr.. Jones of Columbus, Arende and Winstead favored
the amendment.
Sir. Leitc Of Iobeson moved to amend by fixing the
% 3 @ nsc * q Zoo M on5tad a th awe I%s 1 I
legislature 10 decrease the salaries of these officers The
Mr. SLobcr moved to amend by fixing sthirtv dollars
as the amount to be paid the attorney general and soic
instead of twenty dollars Adopted.
Mr. Boyle proposed to increase this forty dollars but
Mr. Shober also moved that 'fty per cent in addition
the allowed by revised code instead Of fees
Adopted
Nj proposed reduce this to forty per cent
Carter moved add the section the follow
ProrGe That the salaries and fees herein after fixed
to be regarded payable i'll currency the United
States, and may be hereafter reduced by the general
semby but this reduction shall not be below the present
@ rTs I'VE Ha OF gold dI to sadd @ currency and shall IN that
Mr. Arendcl moved to add clause i'll the first section
GIVING messenger to the governor with salary of 800
and Mr. Arendclls amendment amended adopted.
The bill then passed its second reading by vote of
Mr. Jones of Columbus suspend the rules to
place the bill on its third reading, but the refused
To suspend.
ARREAEAGES OF TANEs.
\ bill permit VIM g. Campbell, late sheriff of Beau
forI George Dill late sheriff Of Cartcre and A. G. La
tm late sheriff Of Craven to collect arearages Of
and was ordered to be enGrosscd.
WILMINGTON.
The bill incorporate inhabitants of the town of
Wilmington transmitted from the house. under sIIspen-
sion of the rules motion of Mr.. Hail. passed
roment.
Several engrossed bills had their first reading which
will be noticed when they up for consideration.
The senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 1866.
The house was called to order at 10 O'Clock,
church.
The journal Of Saturday read and approved.
Mr.. HOkc presented the pension certificate of Dan
el Tucker of Lincoln county. Referred to the
Nj. Blaekmer from the Judiciary committee reported
general bill for the relief OF shers and tax collectors
substitute for sundry bills heretofore referred to said
committee
cpal clerk of the house to collect and arrange the papers
belonging to his office aPpropratnS 500 for the purpose
indicated.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Mr.. Logan introduced bill to amend and act ncorpo-
rating Sulphur Springs camp ground in Cleveland county
Mr.. Jenkins of Granville for the committee educa
of he
rs a substitute for bills referred
ON CALENDAR
bill to extend the time allowed widows to enter dis
sent to their husbands wills, passed End and 3rd read
bill to authorse the construction of a toll bridge over
the Catawba river, the Rock Island Factory
"uton in favor of Drury King bill to punish persons
pursuing and nurng horses other live stock with
TENT to steal them bill to prevent wilfu trespasses on
land or stealing anything hererOm bill to recharer
the Hlw0sse Turnpike Company; bill to punish vagran
cy bill to prevent entcng servants from fulfilling their
vi lt @ poII6 eL pui t 10 secure 70 a8r1cul-
the maintenance of bastard children and the pay
ment of fines and costs conviction i'll criminal
bill to incorporate Union Mining Company; bill to re-
,ye security bill to incorporate Stokes Iode Free and
Accepted MasOns, in the town of Concord bill
porate Little River Select Scheol and bill to establish
work houses houses of correction in the
ties Of the state severaly passed their third reading
bill to gaZe the transfer of registered bonds of this
state to bearer also passed its third reading
and others acting IN duciary capacity
and bill in relatO to the distribution of the literary
fund, rejected on the second reading
The general bill reported this morning for the relief of
sheris and tax collectors passed its second reading.
message received from the senate transmitting
bill authorize the appointment of tax collector in the
county of Lenor and resolution to authorize the print
of the acts passed in secret session at the sessions of
the general assembly for the 1862 6 GA and 65
This resolution was put on its second reading.
Mr. Jenkins OF Warren, moved an indefinite postpone
mcnt
NIcssrs. Kinney Waugh Blythe Craig, Mcdonald and
Thompson, opposed the motion.
Messrs. Hyman, lIcNair, McAcn and Moore of Martin,
urged the postponemcnt.
motion of Mr. Jenkins of Warren The house refused
postpone indefinitely follows: Yeas 39 Nays so.
Mir. Smith of Hcrtord, moved reference of the
luton to the judiciary committee
The House refused to refer A. Al the speak
cr giving the casting vote i'll the negative
Mr. Hutchinson moved that the resolution be made the
special order for II O'clock \. NJ Wednesday next.
Not agreed to, yeas 40 nays Il.
MI jenkins OF Warren, moved that the resolution be
made special order for IL O'Clock, A NJ, tomorrow
Mr. McNair moved reference of the resolution
lec committee of three. Not agreed to- yeas nays As.
Mr. Marer moved that the House adjourn Not agreed
TO- q, u.
Mr. Jenkins Warren moved that resolution be
referred to special committee of five Not agreed
yeas Il, 4J.
Mr. Gidney moved that the House adjourn Not agreed
TO- yeas 50, nays 50.
The question recurring the passage of the resolution
on its second reading, 1t passed, yeas 4S nays &C.
The House then adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow
SENATE.
TUESDAY Feb. Goth, 1866
Prayer by the Rev n. B. Cobb of the Baptist church
y. R. T.. A. q n.
Mr. Arendell introduced bill to consolidate the North
Carolina rail road company, and the Atlantic and North
carolina rail road company Referred to the judcldry
number Of engrOssed bills received from the
house, which filed and will be noticed they come
up for consideration
SOLICITOR 9TH
On motion ofr. Cowles message was sent to the house
proposing to go forthwith into election for Solicitor for
the 9th judicial district.
Mr. Cowles nominated w. P. Caldwell of Iredeu county,
Mr. Shober nominated D. NJ. Furches of Davie county