Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-15

The Senate was called to order at 1O4 o'clock.
Mr.. Covington petition from citizens OF Union
county protesting against the appointment of j.
d. Williams Justice of the Peace OF said county
and on motion Of Mr.. Coyngton, it WAS referred to
the Judiciary committee.
REPORTS OF CoMNITTEEs.
Mr.. Cunningham, from the committee on Pro
positions and Grievances, to whom was referred
bill to increase the fees of the inspectors of naval
stores in the city of Wilmington, recommended
that it do not pass.
Mr.. Wilson, from the committee on the Jud-
ciary, to whom referred bill relative to clerks
issuing marriage license, reported back subst-
tute for the same
A message was received from the House propo-
sing to raise Joint Select committee on the sub
ject of sine die adjournment; also resolution
proposing that both Houses meet at 10 O'Clock,
both of which were concurred in.
RESOLUTIONS AND BILLS.
Mr.. Cowles, resolution proposing to print 20
copies of the Stay Law for each member Of tn
General Assembly. Adopted.
Mr.. Hall, resolution in favor of Edmund Brs d.
ford referred to the committee on Finance.
Mr.. Hail. bill to incorporate the Whining ton
Hook and Ladder Company, referred to the y ON
mittee on Corpors tions.
On motion of Mr. Adams, the rules were .sus-
pended and the bill to amend act to in cor
porate the trustees of the Greensboro Fcrnalo
College was taken up and passed it's several read
ings.
On motion of Mr.. Clark, the rules we re suspep-
ded and the bill to amend act relI tive to ne
groes and persons of color was taken up and on
motion of Mr. Harris, of Rutherford, C was referred
On motion of Mr. Ferebee, the rules were sus-
pended and the bill authorizing executors and adj
pro rata, was taken up and on motion of Mr.. Pas
chal 1t was referred to the committee on the Ju-
dietary.
message was received from the House propo
sing to print five copies of the Stay Law for each
member of the General Assembly on motion *
MI. Cowles it WAS laid on the table.
CONSOLIDATION OF RAILROADS
Bill to consolidate the Atlantic and Mort n Earn
lima Drth 70 niITo oI11tI oW nCt NJ
lima Railroad Companies, having been mad q the
special order for II o'clock, take'n IN Mr.
Love offered sundry amendments, Which yvnra
agreed to- He then presented commune alton
from Governor MOrehead, addressed to the : go
holders OF the North Carolina Raro adj som q time
since, which was read. Mr.. Love urged m . 80
sage OF the BILL that the same scheme had olp,,T
ed IN much good to other States and he aIoHnJ
1t would be OF immense benefit to the nrivste
Stockholders well as those of the State P
Messrs Wilson, Hall and Speed oppC sod tbo
bill, raised constitutional question tbs the oh
Ject OF this bill could not be accomplu she'd bv q
majority vote of the Stockholders as it, vas inc1n
slstent with the present charter. If tb IegisIa-
ture pass this bill, it would be direct obstruction
to the State proxy to vote for this sure there
hy oVershadoWlng completely tho int rests of the
private Stockholders.
The question recurring on the pr ssage of the
bill, on motion of Mr.. Harris, of RU therford the
ted. 'A- Voc WV
Mr.. Speed offered aresoution rel alive to the sub
lect OF the reconstruction plan r commended by
Southern men,
On motion of Mr.. Johnston it vas ordered to be
printed and referred to the conn nttee on Federal
Relations.
DR.. Speed, in presenting this preamble and res
outon, upon Federal relation , said that he alone
was responsible for them. g drew them, and
presented them upon his ow Il responsibility. He
had patiently ed to see # no one would
IN the matter. The session was RAPIDLY coming
TO its close, Ahl he though t some expression of
the oplmo :. of this Genera Assembly ought to be
MADE, I'd at would strengt hen the hands of our
Northe IN ard Administrs tion friends, il we have
no" he v5ould express himself at the proper time
II necess' arv. The reso luton was in the posses
sion OF the Senate. II should make no motion
at pre- SENT in regard to it.
Az Message was received from the House pro-
PoF ing to go into the election of Judge of the
deares in nomination from the House. Concur
red in.
i UNFINISHED BUSINESS,
> Bill making provision for the payment of the
State bonds due, and the interest on the DEBT
: of the State. Messrs. Berry and Virgins urged
the passage of this BILL and held that hese notes
would be taken at par they had been so IN South
Carolina and would be SO here. This debt must
be paid, and this is the best method proposed for
t doing it. Mr.. Hall o. posed the bill his great
objection to it that he believedit would be the
q means of driving out of the State other circua-
ton. Mr.. Cash favored the principle OF the 3lL,
but could not vote for it unless 1t was amended "
suit his views. Pending its discussion, ,
nj On motion of Mr. Cowles, the Senate adjourneu
until to- morrow at 10 o'clock.
v HOUSE OF COMMONS.l
r MONDAY, February II, 1867
u Messrs Rogers and Williams of Martin were al al,
lowed to record their votes in favor OF the W"