The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05
WEDNESDAY, Jan. so.


on the Judiciary 10 whom was referred bill to
prevent litigation and the ruinous sacrifice OF
property, recommending that it do not pass.
MIR Covington introduced a resolution for the
relief Of the sheriff of Union county. Referred
to the Committee On Finance.
Mr. Cunningham bill requiring the plaintiff
in action Of debt, to make affidavit as to amount
due him, before holding the defendant to bail,
Mr. Hall, resolution instructng the Finance
Committee to either amend the Revenue bill of
the present session or TO propose separate bill,
so as to raise an additional sum Of two hundred
thousand dollars to be applied to the resuscita-
tion of the Common Schools Of North Carolina.
Ordered to be printed and made the special
order for Wednesday next
HoUsE-By MIR Latham of Craven, resolu-
ton instructing the judiciary Committee to en-
quire and report as to what changes are neces-
sary to be made in the laws relating to the ap-
pontment of Auctoneers. Adopted.
By Mr. Dargan, bill extending the several
terms of the county courts of Arson; and bill
authorizing the Chairman of the county court Of
Arson to sell certain lots in the town of Wades-
boro, and bill to incorporate Carolina Lodge
No 40, in the county of Arson.
By Mr. Durham, bill to authorize public
road from the town of Shelby to the South
! Carolina line, and the construction of Toll
Bridge and dam across Broad River.
! Mr. Moore of Hartford, for select committee,
reported substitute for the bill, "to abolish
imprisonment for debt" referred yesterday
On its second reading. The substitute, (beug
the bill originally introduced by Mr. Dargan,)
was amended on motion of Mr. Davis, by the in
sertion of a proviso, "that, if at any time after
the issuing Of the writ, and before execution
levied, the Plaintiff, his agent attorney, shall
make oath before tie clerk Of the court from
which the writ is issued, that the defendant is
about to leave the State, remove his property
beyond the limits Of the State, then the clerk
shall issue an alias writ Of cnpios al respondent
dunn, or copids I'D Satistacienduna, as the case
may be, and the defendant shall be required to
give bail"
Several other amendments were offered, dis
cussed and rejected. The bill passed its Sd
reading Yeas 81, nays 10.
THURSDAY, Jan. 81.
SENATE-Mr Clark, from the committee on
Corporations, to whom vas referred bill to in
corporate Monroe Lodge in the county of Union,
recommended its passage
The resolution making an appropriation of
$1,000 for the marking and protecting the
graves of North Carolina soldiers, near Rich
mond, Va, passed its several readings
MIR Covington, by leave, from the committee
extend the time for the returns to the courts of
lands to be sold for taxes; on his motion, the
rules were suspended and the bill was amended
and passed its several readings.
HoUsE-Mr Richardson introduced bill to
incorporate the North Carolina Land Agency,
for the encouragement of immigration.
A bill to punish persons who knowingly en-
tice or persuade minors TO leave the service of
their parents, guardians, or masters; bill to
change the present Jurisdiction of Justices of
the Peace; bill for the relief of poor debtors,
and bill for the relief of the people, were
severally read and laid on the table
On motion Ct Dir Rogers the House proceeded
to consider chill for the relief of the people of
North Carolina introduced day or two since
by MIR Latham of Craven. Mr. Williams of Pitt,
moved to amend the bill by adding proviso
that it shall not be construed to prevent the
collection Of debts contracted since the 18th OF
May, 1865. Mr. Mckay moved reference of
the bill to the Judiciary Committee, being op,
posed to its passage until its provisions first
investigated by some committee. Messrs Long
Waugh, PEBBLES, Dargan, Henry, Hutchinson,
McClammy and Richardson supported the mo-
ton to refer. Messrs Latham Of Craven, Lyons
and Williams of Pitt, opposed reference Mr.
Crawford of Rowan, opposed both bill and refer.
ence. He deemed the bill reputation meas
ure, and so viewing it, would not give it the
slightest sanction. Mr. Martin moved to lay the
bill on the table. Not agreed to. The question
recurring, the bill was referred TO the Com mttee
on the judiciary.
FRIDAY, Feb. l.
SENATE.-Mr Wilson presented a memorial
FROM the Agricultural Society of the county oil
Mecklenburg on the subject of foreign emigra.
ton, which was read, and on his motion it was
ordered to be printed and referred to the com
miitee on Propositions and Grievances
i Mr. Cash from the Committee on Peniten
Larry, reported bill for the construction of
Peuitentiary in this State, as substitute tol
tho orig inal bill on that subject, which had been
misplaced; the bill read and made the
special order for Monday next at II O'Clock
Bill making provision for working public
roads came up on its second reading. rhi:
bill exempts ministers and magistrates from
working Oh the roads. Messrs Speed and Wig
gins opposed the BILL Messrs Cash and Fere
bee supported it, and the bill passed its second
reading, and on motion of Mr. Jones the rules
were suspended and the bill was put on its thirc
reading MIR Speed moved to amend by strik
ing out the first section, thereby exemptins
ministers only. On this motion the ayes an
, nays were called and it was lost and the bill
passed its final reading.
HoUsE-Mr Davis, from the judiciary Com
mittee reported back the bill to abolish the Office
f Of State Geoiogst, recommending that it 90 moi
pass:
Mr. Mckay, fo. the same committee reported
Till to enable Guardians and others to adjust
their accounts.
The House resumed consideration of the bill
to raise Revenue, it's second reading