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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-22
From the Raleigh Sentinel.
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
FRIDAY, Feb. 18th, 1867.


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr. Virgins, from the committee on hIerna
improvements, q bill to amend the charter OF the
Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad Company, recon-
NJ R2oonce rom the committee on internal
improvements, bill authorizing the President OF
the Western railroad Company TO put sad roao
NJ MnCorkie from the committee on the Judi
ciary bill authorizing Executors and Administers
TORS of insoYent estates to settle the same pro
1,1f1 reported adversely.
Mr. Johnson, from the committee on Corpora
tions bill to incorporate the Wadesboro' Savings
Institution reported favorably.
Mr. Love- from the committee on Internal I'm
rrovements bill to amend the charter of the
plaster Bank and Salt Works Railroad Company,
reported favorably.
Mr. Cash, a bill to encourage the sale of State
bonds and for other purposes. Referred TO the
committee on Finance.
Mr.. Leach bill to establish Board of Re-
gents for the University and the Male colleges
of the State, referred to the committee on Educa-
Mr.. ZONES. a bill! to amend 18th section, chapter
31st of the Revised Code. he1erfed TO the COM
message was received from the House propos-
ing to hold evening sessions from and after Mon
dav next. COncurred In.
On motion Of MIR. Avery, the special order for
tonight at o'clock rescnded, tO-wit a bill
to change the judicial system of the State.
A message was received from the House, pro-
posing Joint committee on Federal Relations
Not agr. ed to.
On motion of Mr.. Virgins, the rnles were sus-
pended and the engrossed resolution from the
House concerning mileage, was taken up aud
passed its several readings.
On motion of Mr.. Cash, the rules.we suspend
ed, and the bill to construct a PenltentIary was
taken up and made the special order for Monday
night, at O'Clock.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The bill to raise revenue was taken up and read
by sections, sundry amendments were adopted,
and the bill passed it's second reading. On motion
of Mr.. Virgins, it made the special order for
Monday at IL o'clock
On motion of Mr.. Adams, the rules were sus-
pended, and the bill to amend the Constitution of
the State was taken up and made the special or
der for Wednesday next.
On motion of Mr.. Virgins; the Senate adjourned
until tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.

y, &.
Mr. keenan,, from the Judiciary committee re-
ported back, favOrably, bill to amend an act to
regulate Salaries and Fees, and bill TO repeal an
act establishing Board of Commissioners OF Nav
igariOn for the Port of Ocracoke &c; unfavOrably,
a bill TO empower the Superior Court Judges to
hold Special Terms.
Mr. Moore, of Hartford, offered the following
resolution, which was adopted:
WHEREAS, His tXcellency, the Governor, In the
discharge of his official duties, did commission
and send to the authorities at Washington City,
men, eminent for Intelligence and position, to con-
fer with the Executive and Legislative department
of the Federal Government on matters and things
touching the future well being of our people, and,
,rlteredS, this General Assembly may be called
on to pass upon propositions cOncocted and ma
tured by the friends of order and constitutional
liberty there: and, IrheredS, majority OF these
commissioners now in Raleigh, ready and
willing, doubtless, to communicate to the men,
bers of the Legislature the result of their Observa
lions in the Federal capital
Therefore, ReSOLUed, That message be sent to
the Senate proposing to hold joint Convention
of the two Houses, on Monday next, at II o'clock,
in the Hall of the Commons, and that Messrs.
Brown Boyden, Hanes and Leach be requested to
meet the Convention, and make such revelations
as will enable the members of this General Assem-
bly, to enter upon the important subject OF Federal
Relations Understandings
BY MI. Long, a bill to facilitate the settlement
of estates.
the new county of Pamlico. Proposes to estab-
lish new county out Of parts of Craven and
Beaufort.)
SPECIAL
A bill to authorize the Western Railroad Com
pany to extend its line across the North Caro-
lima Railroad to the Virginia line, Mt. Airy,
put its third reading, amended and
passed
Mr.. Jenkins, of CASTOR, was allowed to record
his vote against the Stay Law passed on Saturday
last.
ON CALENDAR.
A bill to amend act authorizing the establish
ment of County Work Houses passed second and
third readings.
A message was received from the Senate, re-
fusing concurrence in the resoutiCn proposing a
Joint Convention of the two Houses on Monday
next.
SPECIAL ORDER NO. 2.
A bill TO exchange a certain amount of the
stock in the North Carolina Railroad Company,
with the Cheraw and Coal Fields Railroad Com
pany, and for other purposes, was put on its third
reading.
Messrs. McClammy, Kenan, Hutchinson and
McNair opposed the passage of the bill.
Messrs. Davis, Foard, Long and Whitfield urged
its passage.
Pending action, the House adjourned.
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SENATE.
MONDAY MORNING, Feb. IS, 1867.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Cunningham, from the committee on Pro
positions and Grievances, to whom was referred d
communication from his EHceuency, the Govern
nor, enclosing petition from sundry citizens OF
i Granville county, praying for the erection OF a
suitable tobacco warehouse at Henderson, and the
establishment Of tobacco inspection, report that
in the embarrassed condition of the finances Of
the State, it is highly ineXpedient to incur eX-
penses in the construction Of the warehouse
prayed for especially the expenditure would
benefit but small scope of country. In view,
however, of the enterprise Of Henderson, and OF
the productive region likely to carry tobacco there
to be Inspected the committee recommend that,
in case warehouse is erected by private capital,
the Governor be authorized to appoint the inspec-
tors prayed for.
Mr.. Mclean, from the committee on Internal
Improvements, bill to revive and amend the
charter of the Shelby and Broad River Railroad
Company, reported favorably.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Hail. resolution for the relief of the late
Sheriff OF New Hanover county. allowing him tC
collect arrears of taxes. Referred to the commit
tee on Claims.
ON CALENDAR.
The following bills came up on their second
readings and passed:
Bill to repeal part of the 14th section 26th
chapter of the Revised ode. Bill to repeal an act
for the better regulation of the Western TURNPIKE
Road. Bill for the benefit of the poor of Bladen
county. Bill to amend chapter 42. private laws
of 1866. Bill to incorporate the 1adkin and Cape
Fear Canal Company. Resolution in regard to re-
printing the reports OF the supreme courts. Dill
to abolish Jury trials in the County Courts of Ma
con.
REVENUE BILL.
The bill to raise revenue having been made the
special order, for II O'clock was taken up. Sun
dry amendments were adopted, and the bill passed
its third reading.
A message was received from the House trans
hitting a communication from the Secretary of
the Ladies' Memorial Association, of Raleigh,
thanking the General Assembly for the appropria-
ton of 81 800 to said Association
Mr. Hall, by leave, introduced q resolution in
favor Of Sheriffs. Referred to the committee on
the Judiciary.
Mr.. Moore, bill granting aid to the Will
liamston and Tarboro Railroad Company. Re-
ferred to the committee on Internal Improve
ments.
Mr.. Speed introduced resolution proposing to
appoint committee to examine into and report
what State debts and obligations were directly or
indirectly created incurred by the State in aid
of the late rebellion, designating Messrs. s. F..
Phillips, Thos 81, Bragg, s. j. Person, P H. Wins
On motion of Mr.. Covington the Senate ad-
journed until tonight at y o'clock
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-22

During the year 1866, seventy-fve new
plays were produced on the Paris stage.
A man drove through London in sleigh
and created tremendous excitement.
Lynn, Mass, commenced exporting shoes
to England in 1861, and has kept at it,
more or less, ever since.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-22
HOUSE OF COMMONS
SATURDAY, Feb. 16, 1867.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Mr.. Patton, for majority of the Finance COM
mlttee, reported back, favorably, the bill to au-
s sze the Public Treasurer to negotiate loan
Ior the relief of the Treasury, and the establish
ment OF North Carolina Savings Bank
Mr: harper presented an adverse minority re-
port from the same committee
!I. feeples for the select committee, appointed
"a the affairs of the University, report
ca a resolution to raise joint committee of in.
pestlSatlon IN the premises Adopted and sent to
the Senate for concurrence. 'o" GNU ''-'' ~
ON PRIVATE CALENDAR,
pills, declaring Tar river a sufficient fence in
Eagecombe county; to incorporate Pasauotank
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-22

SPIRITS TURPENTINE--In the earlier part of the
past week the marbet for this article ruled quiet
and quotations up to the close Of Saturdays trans
actions were unchanged. Since then, however,
there has been a trmer feeling in the market, and
the price has advanced cemts-closing firm on
Wednesday at 81 cents offered and sellers gener-
ally holding for higher figures. The sales for the
week have been light, footing up only - bbls.,
viz:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-22
REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MAR
kets for the Week ending Thursday,


TURPENTINE-For the week just ended there has
been a steady demand for distng purposes, and
the market has ruled firm at former quotations
So 80 for yellow dip and 50 35 for hard, y Dbl. of
$50 lbs Owing mainly to the low stage Of the
water courses the receipts for few weeks past
have been unusually light, and since our last COM
prise only s. bbls as follows
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-22
PESITENTIARY.

Bill to establish State Penitentiary having
been made the special order for O'Clock, was
ken up.
Mr.. Cash offered an amendment providing that
it shall be submitted to the people and if ratified
by them it shall become law.
Mr.. Clark opposed this amendment, because he
believed it be contrary to the Constitution of the
State, and thought the Representatives OF the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-22

MIR. Virgins, from the committee on Finance, a
bill to encourage the sale of bonds Of the State
and for other purposes, reported favOraby.
Mr.. Mclean, from the committee on internal
improvements, bill to consolidate the Chatham
and Western Railroad Companies, reported favor
ably.
PRIVATE BILLS
Bill for the relief of the estate of the late Gen.
L. OBJ Branch, with a substitute for the same
from the committee on Finance, the substitute was
adopted and the bill passed its several readings
Bill to incorporate the North Carroll Dental
Association and to establish board of examiners,
amended and passed its several readings.
Resolution in favor of the Trustees of the Rex
Hospital fund, passed its several readings.
Bid to amend the charter of the Palster Bank
and Salt Works Railroad Company, passed its sew
eral readings
Bill to incorporate the Mecklenburg Female Col
Iege IN the city of Charlotte, passed its several
readings.
Bill to prevent the cutting and telling of timber
in Pigeon River, passed its several readings.
Bill to incorporate Franklin Lodge No. 100, in
the town of Beaufort, passed its several read
lngs
message was received from the House trans
uniting communication from the Governor to
the Acting Adjutant General of the United States,
enquiring whether there are at this time held in
prison any North Carolina soldiers, covering the
reply of said officer stating that if there any
1t Is entirely without the knowledge of the War
Department.
Also, a message proposing to raise joint COM
mlttee to investigate the affairs of the University,
and that they be instructed to report to the Gov
ernor and the Literary Board, and that the Gov
ernOr be requested to report at the meeting of tie
next General Assembly. Concurred in.
On motion of Mr.. Paschall, the rules we're sus-
pended, and he moved to reconsider the vote Iy
which the bill giving commutation to wounded
soldiers in lieu of limbs passed, and then moved
to lay the motion to reconsider on the table,
Agre ed to, and the bill became a law
Bill to amend and re-enact an act to incorporate
the Abemarle Swamp Land Company, was amen.
ded and passed its several readings.
Resolution in favor of Daniel Johnson, ST., OF
Baden county, passed its several readings.
Bill to set apart and make perpetual the McIn-
tire Cemetery, in the county of Cumberland, pass
ed Its several readings.
Bill to incorporate the Agricultural, Mineral and
Mining Co., was amended and passed it's several
readings.
=, Bill to incorporate the town of Rocky Mount, in
the county of EdgecOmbe, was amended and pass
ed Its several readings.
Bln to incorporate Dupin Manufacturing Com.
Pahy, passed Its several readings.
Dill 10 amend the Charter of the Cape Fear
Steamboat company, passed it's several readings
=, Dill 10 incorporate the town of Nahunta, in
the county OF Wayne, passed its several readings
On motIon OF MI johnson, the Senate adjourn.
ed until y O'Clock tonight
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-22
Wilmington Wholesale Prices Current,

So It should be understood that our QUOTA
tons generally represent the wholesale price. In
filling small orders, higher rates have to be paid.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-22
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
MOSDAy Feb "a 1S
UNFINISHED BUSINESS,

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The House resumed consideration Of the bill to
exchange certain amount of the stock Of the
North Carolina Railroad Company with the Che
raw and Coalfeld Railroad Company, and for other
purposes.
Sundry amendments were offered to the bill, and
rejected.
The question recurring on the passage of the
BILL it failed to pass its third reading. Yeas 43,
MIR. Baker entered motion to reconsider this
vote.
BY Mr.. Blythe, bill to secure creditors.
By Mr.. Harper, bill to prove for the collection
and payment into the Treasury of moneys due by
paying patients in the Insane Asy lum
By Mr.. Martin. bill to protect landlords.
On motion of Mr.. Kelsey, the House recOnsid-
cred the vote by which it refused to send mes
ference, in relation to the bill amending the char
ter Of the town of HenderBOnville. message
proposing to raise such committee was then
sent.
The House concurred in Senate amendments to
sundry House bills
ON CALENDAR.
| A bill to amend the charter of the Wilmington
and Weldon Railroad; bill to amend the act in
! cooperating the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad
| passed second reading.
A bill for the better suppression of the crimes OF
stealing horses and mules, and put on it's second
reading. This bill has passed the Senate and in.
tlicts the death penalty for the first offence /
The bill then passed it's second reading, yeas g.
nays sc.
! A Senate bill TO incorporate the American
! Mining and Manufacturing Company had it's first
| reading.
A letter of thanks from Wake Memorial Assoca.
! ton, for the appropriation recently made by the
| General Assembly, was read and transmitted to
| the Senate.
The House then took recess until y o'clock
| P. NJ.
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SENATE.
~ ~

TUESDAY MORNING, Feb. -, 1857.
Mr. Berry from the committee on Public Build
ings, to whom was referred SO much of the Gov
ernors's message related to the Governor 5
mansion, reported said building unfit for use, and
recommended an appropriation to repair the same,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-22
BERLIN. Feb. 20.

The election returns are nearly all in. The Sax
on members are anti-Prussian. The government
has contracted for several Steamers of the Amer
lean pattern, for use when despatch is required
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-22
RESOLUTIONS AND BILLS.

Mr.. Clark, resolution il structiug the Judiciary
committee to report supplementary bill to
chat ge and modify the Stay Law. Adopted.
Mr.. Wilson, bill to extend the term of ChO-
wan Superior Court, now held by Judge Merri-
mon. On motion of Mr.. Wilson, the rules were
suspended and the bill assed its several readings.
A message received from the House, trans
hitting resolution in favor of manned Sold ).
On motion OF Mr.. Jones, the rules were suspend
ed, and, motion of Mr.. Love, 1t was amended
so as to include soldiers having lost an arm. On
motion of MIR. Hall, it was amended including
soldiers having lost both eyes. On motion of Nh.
Cunningham, 1t amended, providing that Ill
case both and legs having beeH lost that
they be all wed double communication. On motion
of Mr.. Avery it amended by including SOL
diers who areunable 10 do mai..tal labor having
made the fact known to the CO. rnOr, that they
be entitled TO communication to he value Of the
most costly limb. On motion Mr. Hespass, It
was amended by including
Mr.. Perkins moved to lay the whole matter on
the table. Not agreed to.
Mr.. Speed offered a substitute for the whole,
authorizing the Governor to appoint committee
of three from each county in the State to ascer-
tain the number of wounded and how, and TO re-
port the same to the next General Assembly, so
that impartial justice may be done to each.
Mr.. Cash moved to lay the whole matter on the
table. Not agreed to.
A discussion OF some length ensued.
MIR. Speed withdrew his amendment and the re-
solution passed its several readings.
On motion of MIR. Virgins, the Senate adjourn
ed until to night y o'clock
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-22
EVENING SESSION.
SENATE
SENAIE.
MONDAY, Feb. IS, 1867.

Sundry engrossed bills were transmitted from
the Fl ouse, all of which passed their first read
ing and were referred to appropriate commit
tees.
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LONDON, Feb. 20.

No recently insurgeDt Fenians have been
rested Nine have been convicted at Dublin and
heavily sentenced.
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-22
SENATE.
SATURDAY, Feb. 16, 1867,

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mir. Virgins, from the committee on Finance, a
bill to encourage the sale of bonds Of the State
and for other purposes, reported favorably.
Mr.. Mclean, from the committee on Internal
Improvements, bill to consolidate the Chatham
and Western Railroad Companies, reported favor
ably
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-22
HOUSE OF COMMONS.

1AOSN-A-
TUESDAY, Feb. 49, 1867.
Mr.sAutry introduced a resolution that the Gen
eral Assembly adjourn, Friday, February 22nd, TO
meet again the second Monday in October 1867.
Laid on the table.
ON CALENDAR.
A bill to empower the BuncOmbe Turnpike Com
pany to subscribe the stock in their road to the
Western North Carolina Railroad, passed second
and third readings.
MIR. Baker called up his motion to reconsider
the vote by which the House rejected it's
amount of the stock in the North Carolina Rail
road Company, with the Cheraw aud Coalfelds
Railroad Company, and for other purposes"
Mr.. McClammy moved to lay on the table the
motion to reconsider.
This motion did not prevail. Yeas Al, Nays 81.
The vote was reconsidered, and the question e.
Cured the passage OF the bill on its third read
ing.
Messrs. Davis and Long addressed the House
in support of the bill
Messrs. McClammy, Richardson, Boyd and
Freeman opposed its passage.
SPECIAL ORDER.
A bill to allow debtors the privilege of paying
old debts in State Bank money, or its equivalent,
had it's second reading. Laid on the table.
A bill to establish freehold Homesteads, was
put on its second reading.
Mr.. Richardson offered substitute for the bill.
Adopted.
The question recurring on the bill as amended,
it was further amended, on motion of Mr.. Lo-
gan, by fixing the value of the Homestead at
IS, 900.
On motion of MIR. Foard, the House reconsid-
cred the vote by which this amendment was adOp-
ted.
The question recurring the amendment,
it was modified, on motion of MIR. Crawford,
of Rowan, so as to limit the value of the home
stead to SIS 600, at the time at which it is laid Off
The amendment as amended, was then adop-
ted, and the bill passed its second and third read
ings.
a bill to amend the charter Of the Fayetteville
and Florence Railroad Company, had its second
reading, and it's consideration was postponed I'M
til the evening session.
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Mr.sAutry introduced resolution that the &c
eral Assembly adjourn, Friday, February 22nd,
meet again the second Monday in October, 1867
Laid on the table.
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BEEswAx, 10 35 q Sc
BEEF CATTLE,
y 100 lbs. 10 90 OBJ so
BRICKS,
3s II. .12 90 @2O 90
BARRELS, Sp'ts t., each
End hand. 3 % % 5 IS
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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-09-21

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,,ua1to NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TIKI 1a3sfR
4 the following Ordinance licenses have been prsgsred
for delivery from this Office. St THoaAsss ss
sEc. /. Belt Ordained by he Hayor and zldeyMe.sn
on January licenses shall be taken out for a carts, draY
and wagons used for private and domestic purposes in
the safs msnner and according to the same provisions
now of force relation to CARTS drays and lefor
driven Efor hire, except giving bonds, And each such
cart dray or wagon. shall be provided With badge cons
tanning the number thereof and marked Private 70 be
placed on the outside OF tue shaft -
SEC Q No person shall be taken by the Treasurer al
surety to any bond under the Ordinance concerningn-
censes for carts drays wagons and other carrage un-
less he or she be freehoder. .i.sr..l-is cdt
a. Tho following shall hereafter be the rates for
licenses for public and private CARTS drays wagons &e
Including the horses mules used thereof which snau
be free from other taxation: ,., 80. ..-.-,.---,
BUSINESS WHATEVER, FOB HIRE DIRECT Oh INDIRECT
For every cart dray wagon drawn by one horse or
mule, 800 49,, -, .,, h,r...or -.
For every cart dray OF WaBon oraWn ny s"o
For every mock and carriage with two wheels, s2o.
For every hack and carriage with four wheels, s41
For every stage or Omnibus except hue omnlpuSt
with two horses. $50. - H.. ,,,,.,,
drawn by four horses, $50.
For every express wagon drawn by two or more horses
or mules, s6o "a
N'@~~~'p
For every bread cart or wagon, %. 1i.- mr.
For every cart dray wagon used for private or 90.
mesc purposes, and not to be employed ~ tns trans
porting Of goods, wares merchandise lumber OF any
pter Commodity for compensation, either directly or
Indirectly for the same shall pay for license the sum OF
az exclusive OF the horse or mule.
" Ratified in City Council, this 18th day Of January
H. 81 in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight hun'
PC. GAIILARD, Mayor
By the Mayor.
. Janusry3 W. d. SMITH. Cierk OF Councn.