Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-12-27
HOUSE OF COMMONS.


1dUhSDAIS OoC' zVs
The House was called to order at 1Ot O'clock
The Journal of yesterday was read and APP
proved.
read, which Will be noticed IN detail when they
Mr.. CRANBERRY introduced resolution instruct
ing the Judiciary committee to inquire as to the
expediency of reporting bill to enable Execu-
tors. Administrators and Guardians to comlro-
mise the debts contracted prior to May lst 1885,
owing to and from the estates they represent
Adopted.
Mr.. Patton, a resolution requesting the Public
Treasurer to report to the General Assembly,
when it meets in January next. the taxable pro-
perty of the State, the amount OF the annual in
terest on the public debt and what increase on
the taxable property of the Stat will meet the in
terest on the State Bonds, Adopted
Mr.. Waugh introduced bill for the relief of
owners of lands and houses
On motion of Mr. Crawford, of Rowan, the rules
were suspended and bill to authorize incorpDr-
ated towns and cities to establish systems of Pub
lie Schools passed its End and 3rd readings.
! A bill to regulate assignments and to protect
creditors was taken up and discussed under a sus-
pension of the rules, and was ultimately made the
special order for tomorrow.
A bill to amend the charter of the Wilmington
and Weldon Railroad Company, and bill to
amend the act Of 1888, incorporating the Whining
| ton and Raleigh Railroad Company had their first
| reading in the House.
The House concurred in Senate amendments to
bills to enable the Wilmington. Charlotte and
Rutherford Railroad Company to complete its
road, pay its debt to the State, and extend its
road to the Tennessee line, and to enable the
Western Railroad to extend its road from the coal
fields in Chatham to some point on the line the
| N. c. Railroad.
Mr.. Davis introduced the following resolutions
! WHEREAS, Thos. j. Judkins, member OF this
body, from the county of Warren, died at his odg-
ings in this city last night, and whereas it is due
to the memory of public servant, who for many
years was honored by his countrymen with official
positions and who posse ssed the confidence and
kind regards of his constituents and of his asso-
ciates in this House, that we should give some ex
preston to the sentiments produced by this sad
event:
Therefore Resolued, That we have heard with
pain the announcement of the death of Thos. j.
Judkins, and that, bowling with humble reverence
to this dspensation of Divine Wisdom, we deplore
a loss that has cast gloom over the deliberations
of this body.
Resolved, That this House tender its warmest
sympathies to the bereeved widow and family Of
the deceased, and that committee of three be
appointed to accompany his remains to his late
home in the county of Warren, and that as mark
of respect to his memory and long public services,
Mr.. Davis, in presenting the resolutions, paid
an eloquent tribute to the memory of the de-
ceased adverting to the many positions OF trust
and honor he had filled, and the falthfulness with
which he had discharged the duties devolved upon
him.
[Mr. Davis stated that he introduced tho reso-
lutions, because MIR. Turnbull, the colleague Of Mr.
Judkins, was absent, being out with watch
ing at the bedside of the deceased.
Mr.. Waugh, said:
gentleman from Franklin, and, while up, will
add remark, in addition to what has been so
eloquently said by that gen tleman. The deceased
was, believe, native of Warren, was Sheriff of
that county for eight years. and has been MEM
Der of the Legislature, as stated by the gentle
man from Franklin, repeatedly since 1881. He
was never defeated in an election-enjoyed the
confidence of the people of Warren, and has been
always attentive to the interests of his consttu-
ents-a man of kind and generous feelings, and
much beloved by his friends am the only mem
Der Of this House who was with him here in 1888
and 1884. Alas how uncertain is life. Only
few days ago he with us, in high hopes Of re-
turning to his home, his family and friends He
now sleeps that sleep which knows no awaking.-
Let us be admonishod by this sad event, of the
un ertainty of our own lives and let strive to
be ready for the summons.
Mr.. Waugh was followed by Messrs Holderby
and Horton, of Watauga, in very appropriate oulo-
gies and the Houee adjourned till tomorrow at l05
O o'clock. (The remarks of the the two latter gen
temen, compelled to defer till Tomorrow
(Mr. Kendall voted, on yesterday for the bill to
exempt certain personal property from sale under
execution, and to provide a HON stead. The
omission of his name was mistake Of The printer)