Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-15
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Let us all gather around the alter of patriotism, an
unite our efforts and prayers for the restoration
North Carolina to her former proud position as mem
Der of the great American Union States Until that
accomplished, do but little to relieve the distress
Then let relax effort to attain this end but work on
and do what is right under all circumstances and trust
all to Him who tempers the widns to the shorn lamb
Our association here has been of the most pleasant
character Kindness and courtesy have always charac
terized deliberations. do not remember single
unpleasant occurrence during the present session.
And, while have but imperfectly performed the duties
assigned to they have been rendered pleasant by
indulgence and assistance. do not exaggerate when
say that have not witnessed breach Of propriey by
any Senator during the session shall fondly cher
sh the pleasant memories growing out of association
Invoking the blessings of Heaven upon joint labors,
and upon each individual Senator my
At the close of the Speakers remarks he left the chair
and the Clerk announced that there being Speaker the
Senate should proceed to elect.
Mr.. Virgins nominated Mr. Ferebee, and Mr. Arendell
nominated Mr.. Winstead.
The following voted for Mr.. Ferebee
MCssrs. AycOck COvngtOn, COwper Hall, Harris of
Franklin Howard, Keener Leitch of Robeson McCleese
cEaehea McK9y, Mclean Morehead Ptclf4Td sho-
For MIR. Winstead:
Bullock Carter Coward CowIes Donaho, Etherdge, Gar
s G2N o2ean G0rr d Hr Of lSOe Jones
For Mr.. Shober.-Mr: Latham:
For Mr.. Carter-NIr Jones of Columbus.
Several efforts were made to go into another election
On motion the Senate adjourned till q O'clock P NJ.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
TUESDAY, March g. 1866.
The House was called to order at 10 o'clock A. NJ
Mr. Jenkins of Warren, introduced bill to encourage
immigration, and protect immigrant labor.
Mr. Dunn, bill to consolidate the North Carolina Rail
Road Company and the Atlantic and North Carolina Rail
road Company.
Leave Of absence was granted Messrs. Mott York.
Hawes, Hoke and Hamilton.
ONCALENDAR.
Twenty thirty bills for the relief sundry sherifs
NessTs Burton Waugh and Ferrell deprecated like ac-
ton on bills to allow the Sheris of their respective
ties to collect of taxes but they shared the
fate.
resolution authorizing loans the Public Treasu-
to counties devastated by the Federal armies, for the
relief OF the suffering poor was rejected on second read
resolution in favor of VIM E. Mann, was indefinitely
bill to amend section G4, chapter 60, Revised Code,
bin to Incorporate County Line Lodge, Ancient York
relation to the ltia) and amend the same an engrossed
resotion favor Of disabled soldiers passed their
and third readings under a suspension of the rules.
bill to authorize the Court of Pleas and Quarter Ses-
sions OF Lenoir county appoint collector;
definitely postponed.
An enSrosscd bill concerning salaries and fees passed it's
On motion Of Mr. Hoke bill to raise Sinking Fund
made the special order for eleven O'Clock, A NJ to-
morrow.
On motion of Mr.. Hutchson, the House reconsdered
the by which rejected the bill authorise the
Banks Of the State to subscribe for stock i'll the National
Banks.
The question recurring the passage of the bill it's
second reading; the yeas and nays ordered
ton of Mr. Henry.
The bill again discussed at length upon its merits.
Messrs Smith Of Hertford, McAden Hutchinson and Waugh
addressed the House in favor of the bill Messrs Cald
well and Henry opposed its passage The bill passed its
second reading.-Ieas 81, nays 36.
bill for the benefit of the Common Schools, put on
its reading.
Mr.. Hutchison offered an amendment which offered
the second reading Of the bill by Mr. Smith of Hert-
ford aboshng the office of Treasurer of the Literary
Fund and appTopriatng $4,000 from the Treasury for
the benefit of the schools empowering the County Courts
to lay taxes for the purpose
On motion of Mr.. Cameron, the amendment amend
ed by striking out fifty and inserting Zone hundred
before the word " thousand
Mr. Harper moved that the bill be indefinitely post
poned The yeas and nays ordered and the House
refused to postpone; yeas 34-nays 55.
The House then adjourned.