Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-15
SENATE.
TUESDAY MORNING. Feb. -, 1867.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES.

REPORT OF COMMITTEES.
1r. Cunningham, from the committee on PrOpo-
~iJious and Grievances to whom was referred a
bill to grant amnesty and pardon to females, re-
commencing its passage.
Mr. Johnson from the committee Corpora
tons, to whom was referred bill to incorporate
the Wilmington Hook and Ladder Company, re-
ported favoTably.
Mr. Niggins from the committee on Finance,
% whom referred bill for the relief of the es-
tate of the late Hon. L. OBJ. Branch reported adj
ycrseiy to the payment of coupons, but will
lin; to give new bonds for thOses that have been
lost.
Mr. Hall, from the Joint Select committee, to
whom was referred Il communication from the
Governor covering report of the Attorney Gen
C.al, relative to the Cape Fear Navigation Com
pany. reported the following:
EeSO red, That the Solicitor of the 5th Circuit be
authorized and instructed to Tile an information in
the nature of a quo 1cdrTdfttO against the Cape
Fear Navigation Company.
Mr.. Avery, from the committee instructed to re-
port some plan to change the Judicial system of
the State, reported BILL and on his motion, it was
ordered to be printed and made the special order
FOR o'clock Friday night.
On motion Of Mr. Virgins, the revenue bill was
made the special order for Thursday next.
A message was received from the House refusing
to IN the Senate proposition to print twenty
copies OF the Stay Law for each member OF the
General Assembly, and the Senate cOncurred in
the prosiiOn from the House to print five copies.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Bill making provision for the payment of the
State bonds now due, and the interest on the debt
Of the State. Messrs. Wilson and Berry discussed
the merits of the bill at some length. Mr. Berry
at the close of his remarks, offered an amendment
which was agreed to. Mr.. Speed spoke at some
length liz opposition to the bill. MIR. Virgins IA
vUred it. Mr.. GOvingtOn thought it was not free
rom objections; he had been anXlousIy waiting Tor
better plan, but nothing had been presented,
he should supper: the bill. Its further cOnsidera
ton was postponed for the present.
i message was received from the House prOpO-
sing to go into the election of Judges for the spe-
cal Courts of Craven and New Hanover. Con-
CURED in. Messrs. Meares, Wright and Wadden
were ut in nomination, for the county of New
Hanover, which resulted, OH q second ballot, in
the election OF Mr.. Meares.
The Senate proceeded to ballot for Judge of the
special Court of Craven county, Messrs. George
Green and David Garter IN nomination. MeSsrs.
Perkins and kOOnce superintendent the election,
which stood as follows, III the Senate: Green, 80;
Carter, ), viz: Messrs. Harris, of Rutherford,
Suead and Cash.
Mr.. Cowcs stated that Mr.. Carter was strong
personal friend OF his, and he should have voted
got knowing that Mr.. Carter would be candi-
date.
SPECIAL ORDER.
Bill to abolish imprisonment for debt was taken
up. Nessrs. Wilson and McCOrkle opposed the
bill IN speeches OF some length. Mr. speed favor
Gu Its passage. The question recurring its
passage, on Its second reading, the ayes and nays
were called, and the bill passed by vote of "a to
II. Mr. Cunningham moved to suspend the rules
and put the bill on Its third reading Lost
SIR. Bullock moved the Senate adjourn until to-
morrow at 10 o'clock. Mr.. Johnson moved to
amend By inserting 3 O'Clock to night Upon this
the yeas and nays called and the amend
ment was lost, and the Senate adjourned until to-
morrow at 10 o clock.