The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-20
N. G. LEGISLATURES.
-.- Monday, Feb. IL


Oh Public Buildings, to whom was referred
resolution to inquire into the expediency OF re-
fitting the Governors Mansion, reported back
the same with a recommendation that the sum
Of $4,000 be appropriated for said purpose.
,MrtBypum, from the-conmittee on rFiqapce,
to whom was referred the resolution declaring
what debts are valid and not valid under the or
dinance Of the Convention, made a special re-
port from the committee, recommending its pas
sage, and, on motion of Mr. Virgins, was order
ed to be printed.
Mr. Cash introduced resolution to change
the rules of evidence, permitting both plaintiff
and defendant to testify 10 suits.
,On motion of Mr. Howard, the bill to repeal
18th section, 10th chapter, Of the act OF the
General Assembly passed at the second extra
session of the year 1861, was taken up. 1t is
the law known as the stay law, and repeats that
portion which prohibits the making deeds Of
trust, &c1 The bill occasioned lengthy and
interesting discussion, in which Messrs How
ard, McKoy and Wilson supported the repeal,
and Messrs. Eure, Morehead, Covington, Pitch
ford, Carter and Byuum opposed. Mr. More
Howard called for the ayes and nays. The vote
stood ayes 2l, nays Is. MIR Euro gave notice
of bis intention to bring in substitute.
of Toll Bridge over the Catawba River near
Rock Island Factory passed second reading:
A bill to incorporate the Rudisill Gold MIN
ing Company, passed its final reading
An eDsrossed bill in relation to constables
and other officers, passed second and third read
ings Requires constables and other officers
collecting moneys on judgments issued by JUS
tees Of the Peace, to credit such Judgments
with the amount paid at the time of payment,
signing such credh
MIR Smith of HEREFORD, introduced bill i'm
proving the law of evidence. admits persons
to give testimony 10 their own cases.
Mr. Allison introduced bill to incorporate
Stokes Lodge, No. SO; of Free and Accepted
Masops in the town of Concord
Tuesday, Feb. 13.
SENATE-The bill to extend the time to
widows to enter their dissent to the last will
aud testament of their husbands, passed its Sc
cond reading.
Mr. Mckoy announced the death of Isaac N.
Sanders, Senator from Onslow.
HoUsE.-A message was received from His
Excelcncy, the Governor, in response to an in
quiry as to the usefulness Of artificial arms, and
the steps taken to supply artificial limbs to
manned soldiers under a resolution passed by
this General Assembly. The message states
that the Governor had corresponded with a
number of manufacturers Of artificial limbs, but
had not received answers from all From the
information he had received, he was Of opinion
that the artificial arm was ornamental rath er
than useful. The message was accompanied by
a letter from North Caroiinian engaged in the
manufacture of artificial legs in Washington
City setting forth the merits of "the Jewett
leg" and suggesting the advisability of pur-
chasing the right of said patent for the State of
North Carolina.
Wednesday, Feb. II.
SENATE.-The bill to extend the time to wi
dows to enter their dissent to the last will and
testament of their husbands, came up on its
third reading and passed.
The bill giving further security to widows for
years provisions, was rejected.
HoUsE.-Mr Murphy introduced a resolution
directing the Judiciary Committee to inquire
what relief is necessary for Administrators, Ex-
ecutors, Guardians and Trustees who received
Confederate money or invested in Confederate
bonds. Mr. Trul introduced bill to authorize
g. Austin, Sheriff of Union county, to collect
arrears Of taxes.
The bill to regulate Salaries and Fees, was
put ON its second reading. The bill as reported
from the Joint Select Commute on Salaries and
Fees, fixes the salaries of public officers as fol-
lows:
The Governor of the State $4,000; Coun-
sellor Of State Sc per day for every day he may
attend on public business, and 90 cents for eve.
~ mile he may travel to and from the Capitol
on public business the Judge of Supreme aud
Superior Courts, $4,000, and for every extra
tern oftbe Superior Court which Judge may
hold 500, and that one week shall constitute
term; Public Treasurer $4,000; Chief Clerk
Of the Treasurer, 81 500; Secretary of State,
81 900 and fees allowed in chapter 102, Revised
Code. Private Secretary of the Governor ST.
600, and double the fees allowed in chapter 1O5
Revised Code; Attorney General 800 for bis
attendance on each regular term Of the Supreme
Court, and $50 Cor each term of the Superior
Court Of any county be shall attend, and fifty
per cent in addition to fees allowed in chapter
lo2, Revised Code; each solicitor of the State,
$50 for every term of the Superior Court he
shall attend, and fifty per cent. in addition to
fees allowed in chapter l02, Revised Code; Re-
porter Of the decisions of the Supreme Court
81 900, and fees allowed in chapter lO2, Re.
viscd Code; the Messenger in Governors Office
$500.
This bill was opposed by Messrs. McNair,
Henry and .Rayner, aud favored by Messrs. Nc
Alden, Dargan and others. 1t was amended BY
reducing the amounts of several of the salaries
aud postponed bill tomorrow.
Thursday, Feb. 18th.
SENATE The bill; to regulate the terms of
the Supreme Court and for other purposes, came
up, was amended and passed its third reading.
On motion Of MIR Bynum, the vote by which
the High shoal Railroad bill passed on yester-
day, was reeonsidered, add the amendment Of
fered by Mr. Harris, of Rutherford, designating
a proper gauge was stricken out, and the bill