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

Mr. Waugh, from the committee on Propositions
and Grievances, reported back bill for the relief
OF JAS. s. Snow, Sheriff Of Halifax county, and a
resolution in favor of manned soldiers recommend
ing their passage.
Mr. Kenan, from the Judiciary committee, re-
ported back bill to punish unlawful hunting, re-
commencing that it do not pass.
Also favorably from same committee, bill to
give Buncombe Superior Court entire jurisdiction
of Buncombe Turnpike Road
Mr.. Cowan for the committee on Internal I'm
provemeDts reported back favorably, a bill to
amend the charter of the Plaster Banks and Salt
Works Railroad, and bill to authorize certain
counties to subscribe for stock in the Cheraw and
Coaltields Railroad.
Mr.. Harper, for the Finance committee report
ed back a bill to raise revenue, with amendments;
also a bill to regulate taxation by the County
Courts, recommending their passage.
The Speaker laid before the House a communi-
cation from Hon. NJ. +. Manly, indicating his &C
ceptance of the Office of q. S. Senator and his in
tention to resign the position of Speaker of the
Senate at an early day. Sent to the Senate.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Rosebro introduced resolution to raise a
committee to inquire into alleged Proficiency of
the artificial limbs furnished by the State to dsa-
bled soldiers.
BY Mr.. McRae, a res olution in favor of the Sher-
if OF Richmond county. Extending the time for
the return of taxes.)
message received from the Senate trans
uniting all engrossed bill to transfer the land
scrip donated by the United States for the estab-
DINA The bill proposes to transfer the scrip to
the Trustees of the University
Mr.. Crawford of Macon, moved d suspension of
the rules, that the bill might have it's second read
MIR. Russ opposed the motion, being opposed to
the bill. There other meritorious institu-
tions in the State besides CHAPEL Hill.
Mr.. Patton thought the bill should be passed at
once. A telegram had been received here, an
nouncing the passage of resolution by one House
of Congress withdrawing the donation. The trans
fer proposed by the bill-a transfer to legal cor
poratlon, would raise question of right, to be
tested by the courts.
Messrs. Boyd, Hodnett and Blythe opposed the
transfer of the scrip to the University believing
that this appropriation, the rich alone would be
benefited and the original purpose of the dona-
ton would be defeated, or inadequately carried
out. Mr.. Foard also opposed the BILL
:, Messrs. Morehesd, Long and Kenan defended
the University and favored the bill.
After some further discussion, the motion to
suspend the rules was withdrawn.
A resolution introduced by MIR. Bradsher On
yesterday-prohibiting the Introduction of new
bills I'd during the present week was read and laid
tence attributed the introduction of this resolu-
ton, IN yesterdays proceedings, to Mr.. Morrisett
who Is confined to his room by serious iilness)
SPECIAL ORDER.
The House proceeded to consider the bill to ex-
empt from seizure under execution of attach
ment. certain personal property therein named
and to provide homestead
MIR. Allen addressed the House in support of
the bill, which he characterized as being emphat-
ically bill for the relief of the people
The bill passed its second reading, and was
then put upon its third reading, under 3 suspen-
sion of the rules.
MIR. Westmoreland offered an amendment as an
additional section, to the effect that the members
OF this General Assembly for the further relieffof
the dear people, donate to them their per diem.