Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-12-06
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NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURES.
TnrsnAY Nov. 27. 1866.

TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 1866.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Hardie, of the
Presbyterian Church.
Mr.. Virgins, from the Finance commit
tee, reported adversely to the bill, and reso-
luton to prevent frauds upon the Revenue
of the State.
Mr. Robins, from the Judiciary, reported
adversely upon the resolution to have the
public printing done at the Deaf, Dumb
and Blind Asylum.
Mr.. Cunningham, from the committee
On Propositions and Grievances, reported
adversely to the resolution upon the sub
ject of the introduction of Foreign immi
grafton into the State, unless it can be
done without preparations from the State.
GOVERNORS rALAcE.
On motion of MI. Robins, so much of the
Governors message as relates to the Gov.
ernors S palace, was referred to the commit
tee on public buildings.
SENATORIAL ELECTION.
On motion of Mr. Clark, a message was
sent to the House, proposing to raise a joint
committee of three on the part of each
House, to take into consideration the prop
er construction of the Act of Congress in
regard to the election of y. S. Senator
The House concurred, and Messrs. Clark,
Wilson and Love Oh the part Of the Senate,
and Messrs. Dargen, Kenan and Beasly on
the part of the House, composed the COM
mittee.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr. Jones-To grant aid to the Che
raw and Coalfelds Railroad. Printed and
referred to Internal improvements.
By Mr.. Robins-To amend an act EMIT
led an "Act to regulate Salaries and Fees. p"
Referred to Propositions and Grieraaces.
By Mr.. Avery-To enhance the value of
the Bonds to be issued for the completion
of the Western n G. Railroad. Printed
and referred to Internal Improvements.
By. Mr.. Berry-For the better suppress
sion of the crime of horse stealing Prin-
ted and referred to the Judicimy.
By Mr. Richardson-To authorize Ger
tain counties to subscribe to the capital
stock of the Cheraw and Coalfelds Rail
road. Referred to the Judicimy.
U. S. SENATOR.
The hour having arrived for the eXecu-
lion of the joint order, viz : the election of
the United States Senator The Senate
voted as follows:
Those who voted for Mr. Manly-Messrs.
Cunningham, Ethridge. Harris, of Frank
lin, Kelly, Koonce, Mclean, McRae,
Thompson and Thornton.
For Mr.. Howard-Messrs. Speaker, Clark,
Hall, Moore and Paschal.
For Mr.. Pool-Messrs. Bullock, Cowles,
Cash, Harris, OF Rutherford, Jones, Leach,
Respass and Richardson.
For Mr.. Ferebee--Messrs. Ferebee, Speed
md Virgins.
For Mr. Virgins Mcssrs. Adams and
Battle.
For Mr.. W. N. II. Smith-Messrs.
Barnes, Perkins, Spencer, Wiley and Will
Jams.
For Mr.. Ashe--Messrs. Covington, Lloyd,
Marshall, McCorkle and Wilson.
Mr.. Robins voted for Mr.. Winston.
Messrs. Edwards and Love voted for
zen. Ransom.
Mr. Avery voted for Gov Vance
Mr.. Berry voted for Mr.. Turner.
Mr.. Brown voted for Mr.. Reade.
Mr.. Hill voted for Mr.. Phillips.
Mr. johnson voted for Mr.. Mitchell.
SECOND BALLOT.
Those who voted for Mr.. Manly-Messrs.
Avery, Battle. Clark, Cunningham, Ethe-
idge, Hall, Harris, of Franklin, Kelley,
AOonce, Moore, Thompson, Thornton and
Nilliams--13.
For Mr.. Pool-Messrs. Bullock, Cowles,
lash. Harris, of rutherford, Jones, Leach,
oaschal, Russ and Richardson-9.
For Mr.. Ashe-MesSrs. Covington, John
on, Lloyd, Marshall, McCorkle, McRac,
Mclean and Williams-S
For DIR Smith-Messrs. Barnes, Perkins,
spencer and Willey-4.
For Mr. Ransom-Messrs Edwards, Love
Mr.. Ferebee voted for Mr. Ferebee-1.
Mr.. Speaker voted for Mr.. Howard-1
Mr.. Brown voted for Mr. Read.
Messrs. Hill and Robins voted for Mr..
ohillips-2.
Messrs. Adams and Berry voted for Mr.
Much discussion was INDUCED III between
he votings rs to the proper construction of
he act of Congress, the joint committee
appointed to construe the act and make ar
for the elections, having been
nable to report before II o'clock, the
lour agreed upon to begin the election
1he Senate decided to vote Independent of
he action of the House, and the two bal
OTIS were had without any conference or
of votes on the part of the two
1Ouses
AS no candidate in the Senate received a
najOrity of all the votes cast, no name can
e recommended to the Joint convention
O-mOrrow.
STAY LAW.
Mr. Cowles proposed by resolution, to
aise a Joint committee of five from the
senate and seven from the House. to whom
hall be referred all matters touching the
'tay Law.
Messrs. Clark and Wilson held that the
ystem Of legislation which was becoming
COMMON i'll the General Assembly of refer
ing matters to joint committees, was at
ariance with the Constitution-such action
vas converting the two Houses, which very
properly were intended to be mutual checks
lpOn each other, into one House. The re-
olution was not adopted.
REVENUE BILL.
A message was Received from the House, |
report from the Public Treas
lrer with a Revenue Bill prepared for the
consideration of the General Assembly,
Also reports from the Secretary of State
nd Comptroller, with proposition to print,
which WAS concurrcd in.
THANKSGIVING DAY.
The Senate refused to concur in the pro-
position of the House to adjourn over
Thursday. This action was based upon the
ct of Congress which requires the two
Houses to meet in joint convention every
lay at II M. to vote for Senator until an
election is made.