Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-12-13

time only they were compelled to come forward in
opposing one. The first was what is known as
the ssDanville Connection" Mr. b. briefly show
ed the evils resulting from the building OF this
road. It was the first serious blow that had been
given to the great system of Internal improve
msnts adopted by this State, and in which SO much
money had been exhaused In our zeal 20 Dai ia
up railroads, the interest of the State must not De
overlooked. The portion OF the State not.dralneo,
through Virginia, was not proposed to be dralned
through South Carolina.
The great wealth of the coal region was admitted,
but the outlet by railroad to Fayetteville and
thence by water was the cheapest and best outlet
the coal and iron could possibly have.
The question of through travel was alluded to.
The meagre travel which now passes through the
State by two lines desired to be subdivided
ag ain to the great detriment of ALL
Mr.. Hall pictured the bright future in store for
the State if her system OF Internal Improvements
could be completed-When the rich productions
of the valleys of the Mississippi and Ohio found
the wav to the markets of the world over our
railroads and through our imports, and were sup
piled in return with the products OF the West In
dies. Mr.. Hall reviewed the subject OF the railroad
system of the State and entered his earnest pro-
test against such suicidal policy as was contem-
plated by this bill. 1t would not only direct trade
from our State, but cross and stop one OF the
most important roads i'll the State.
Mr.. Virgins sustained Mr.. Hall, and ably adVo-
Gated the subject OF the bill.
Messrs. Leach and Speed replied to Mr.. Hall at
some length.
The following is the vote for Comptroller on the
For Mr. Burgin--Messrs. Speaker, Adams,
Avery Barnes, Clark, Cowles, Edwards, Ferebee,
CASH Hall, Hand, Hill, Johnston, Jones, Love,
Lloyd, Matthews, McCorkle, McLano, McRae,
Moore, Perkins, Robins, Speed, Spencer Thomp-
son, Thornton and WilsOn-28.
For Mr.. BrOgden-Messrs. Battle, Berry, Brown,
Bullock, Covington, Cunningham, Etheridge,
Harris, of Franklin, Harris, of Rutherford, Kelly,
Koonce, Leach, Marshall, Paschel, Respass, Rich
ardson, Snead Virgins, Wiley and Wiliams-2O.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
THURSDAY, Dec. 6, 1866.
Mr.. Long presented memorials from citizens Of
Stanly and Union counties asking relief. Referred
to the committee on Propositions and Grievances.
EIr. GarriSs from The committee that superin-
tended the election held on yesterday for six Coun-
sellers of State, reported the election of VIM.
Eaton, Jr. of Warren. No other election.
RESOLUTIONS AND BILLS.
Mr.. Davis introduced a resolution in favor of
Hon. ~ S. Mormon.
A message was received from the Senate trans
hitting the following engrossed resolution, which
passed its several readings under suspension of
the rules: Resolution authorizing the Governor
to accept the aid prOfered by the United States
Government.
REMAINS OF n. c. SOLDIERS
Mr.. Latham of Craven, introduced resolution
that the committee on Military Affairs inquire
to the practicability and expedency Of recovering
and reinterrinS the remains of N. c. soldiers who
fell i'll the late war. Adopted.
BY Mr.. Latham, OF Washington, a bill to amend
section list, chapter 20, Acts of 1S65'66, i'll rela
ton to roads, ferries and bridges This bill passed
its several readings under suspension Of the
rules. 1t repeats the provision requiring persons
over IS years Of age to work on the public roads.
By Dir. Bright bill to allow persons convicted
OF crimes and mlSdCmeanOrs, Whe are unable to
pay the costs to work the costs out on the public
roads.
BY Mr.. Durham, bill to amend sec. 1, chap. 7,
Revised Code.
BY Mr.. Allen, bill to incorporate Black Rock
Lodge. No. 135 in the county of Brunswick.
By Mr. Davis, bill to amend an act to prevent
wilful trcspass on lands and stealing property
tlcrefrOm
By Mr.. Guess, bill to extend the jurisdiction
Of Justices OF the Peace
By Mr.. Black, bill to prevent litigation and
the runOus sacrifice Of the property of honest
debtors.
By MIR. Everett, bill in relation to dormant
Judgments. TO prevent sales upon executions
issued on such Judgements
BY Mr.. Baker, bill to render valid a sale here
tofore made Of the old Jail lot i'll the town of Tar
boro, ond for other purposes.
BILLS ON SECOND READING.
A bill providing Homestead, was rejected I'M
der an unfavOrable report from the Judiciary COM
mttee
bill for the relief Of the people was laid on the
table under like report.
A bill concerning working the public roads
-Exacting such work from males between the ages
Of 10 and 55 was amended so as to apply only
to the county of Caswcl, and was then rejected.
COMPTROLLER.
On motion Of Mr.. Lowe message was sent to
the Senate proposing that the two Houses proceed
10 elect Comptroller.
The names of MesSrs. HOlderby, Love and Cow
per having been withdrawn, and those of Messrs
Burgin and Cowlcs nominated, message re-
2eived from the Senate announcing its concur
renee, and the House proceeded TO vote.
The joint vote on this ballot stood, Rrogden co.
BurSin 60, Cowles sc. Whole vote 159 Necessa-
~ to choice 80. No election.
Mr.. Russ presented a memorial from members
Dt the cOlored Baptist Church, Of the City Of Raj
eiSh, praying the grant Of portion of the public
square, known the Baptist Grove, on which to
erect a house Of worship. Referred to the COM
Ilttee on public grounds and buildings.
A second ballot was had for Comptroller, result
ng follows Whole vote 155. Necessary to
choice rs, Burgin 81, Brogdcn So, Cowlcs 40. No
election
Mr.. Hutchin (by leave) introduced bill to en-
power the County Court Of Mecklenburg to hold
extra terms.
A bill to enable the Western railroad company
20 complete Its road from the Coal Fields in Chath
an county, to some point on the North Carolina
abroad, failed to pass its third reading by vote
IF IS Yeas, So Nays.
rs follows Whole vote 159. Necessary to a choice
3d. Burgin 70, Brogden 81, Cowles 81, Scattering
[. No election.
A fourth ballot was had with the following re-
suit, the name Of Col. Cowles, having been with
drawn from nomination Whole vote 1877. Neces-
ary to a choice TO- Burgin 80, Mr.. Brogden 81,
WI. CON1 = J. MI. bufSln eIectcQ.
For Mr.. Brogden: Messrs. Ashworth, Autry,
Barden, Beasley, Black, Blair, Blythe, Bright, Cer
son, Everett, Farrow, Galloway, Garriss, Golwin,
Hinnant, Horton, of Watauga. Horton, Of Wilkes,
HOUSTON, jenkins, of Castor, Jenkins, of Gran
iiIle, Jordan, Kendall, Lowe, Lyon, Macarthur, Nc
cougar, McNair, Moore, of Chatham, Morton,
Murrill, Perry, Of Wake, Rogers, Rosobro Roun-
ree, Scoggin, Scott, Shelton, Smith, Of Duplin,
smith, of Guilford, league, Trull. Yestal, Wilson,
IF Forsyth, Wilson, Of Perquimans, Williams, Of
l4ncey Womble Woodland, YorE.-47.
= For Mr.. Burgin- Messrs Speaker, Allen, Baker,
Boyd, Bowe, Bradsher, Brown, Bryson, Chadwick,
Clark, Clements, Crawford of Macon, Crawford
IF Rowan, Dargan. Daniel, Davis, Davidson, Dur
nam, Foard, Freeman, Gambri Gorham, Gran
berry, Guess, Harding, Harper, Henderson, Hold
rett, Holderby, Hutchison, Jones, Kelsey, Kenan,
!athe,n, of Craven, Latham, of Washington Lee,
Nay, McClammy, Mckay, McRae, Moore, of Hert-
ord, Morehead Morrisett, Neal Patton, Reinhardt,
richardson, Russ, Simpson, Stone, Sudderth,
TurnbulI, Umstead, Walker, Waugh Westmore-
and, Whitfield, Whitley, Williams, of Harnett,
Of Martin, Williams, of Pitt-61.
Mr. LutterlOh voted for Mr.. Cowles-1
The House then adjourned.