The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29
II. G. LEGISLATURE.
WEDNESDAY. Jan. %.

SENATE.-Mr Derry Introduced Dill makinS
provision Cor the payment of State bonds now
due, aud the interest on the debt of the State.
sIr Love, from tie Joist committee to wait
on His ExeelIency, the Governor, reported that
the committee had performed its duty and that
His Excellency bad no additional communica-
ton to make to his messages at the opening
session.
HOUSE On motion of Mr. Hutchinson, the
Revenue Bill was made the special order for
Tuesday next. -....
MIR Foard presented petition from the Trus-
tees Of Olin College, praying that the scrip for
the establishment of an Agricultural and Me-
chanical College be bestowed upon said institu-
ton Referred.
Mr. Lowe presented a memorial from citizens
of Davidson, praying modification of the Stay
Law, and the abolition of imprisonment for debt.
| By Mr. Russ, resolution instructing the Ju-
dietary Committee to report bill making it
larceny to steal the bonds, coupons, treasury
notes, certificates of deposit, stamps, fractional
currency, &c of the United Stairs Also that
they report bill altering the rules Of evidence,
so that the genuineness of National Bank bill
may be proven by the testimony of erperts, with
out the necessity Of proving handwriting of
President aud Cashier. Adopted
| MIR Baker, a resolution instructing inquiry
! by the Committee on Agriculture, as to the ex-
pediency OF bill authorizing taxation Of dogs
for County purposes. 4*.,
Dir Perry, of Carteret, bill to consolidate
the Atlantic, N. G. ard Western N. q. Railroad
Companies. =. w.. ~=.s~Er,1r~
= -~~- - THURSDAY, Jan. "a.
SENATE-A bill to amend an act to prevent
enticing servants or harborng them, on its third
reading, was amended SO that the title may con-
form to the bili and passed. Bill to construe
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Confederate currency on its third reading.
Passed. Bill to protect landlords against in-
solvent tenants, on its third reading, on motion
of Mr JONES' of Wake, vas passed over infor-
mally. Bill! for the better suppression Of the
crime of stealing horses and mules, on third
reading was amended, and the question recurr-
ing on the passage of the bill, on motion of Mr.
Hall, the ayes aud nays were called and The bill
passed by vote of % to ID.
Mr. Coward introduced bill for the relief of
Guardians and minor children.
message was received from the House trans
hitting resolution in favor of the Sherifs of
Union, Orange, Brunswick, and Tax Collectors
of Wayne and Johnston Counties, allowing fur
Their time to pay their taxes into the Treasury.
The rules were suspended and the resolution
passed its several readings.
bill to protect property sold under execu-
ing, was amended, and the question recurring
on the passage of the bill, on motion of Mr.
Wilson the ayes and nays we're called and the
bill passed by vote of 20 to 5.
HoUsE-Mr Dargan introduced a bill to
abolish Imprisonment for debt.
Mr. Waugh, resolution to appropriate one
thousand dollars for the purpose of suitably
marking and preserving the graves of soldiers
from North Carolina, who were buried in Vir-
ginia.
Mr. Gorham, resolution that the judiciary
Committee enquire as to the expediency of EN-
towering Guardians, Executors &c, to compro-
mise debts. Adopted.
Mr. Rosebro, bill for the relief of Executors
and Administrators.
bill to amend chapter 40 Of the Acts Of
1866, concerning negroes, and persons of color,
or mixed blood; bill to amend acts heretofore
passed for the relief of Landlords: a resolution
in favor of certain MANNED soldiers and bill in
favor of ows-allowng them further time
to enter their dissent from husbands will
passed their several readings.
The following bills were rejected on second
reading, viz: a bill allowing fees to County
Court Clerks in certain cases. bill to diminish
costs in certain cases; bill for the relief of
the people and to prevent fraud in the collec-
ton of debts; and bill to facilitate the adudi-
cation and settlement Of disputed boundaries.
A message was received from the Governor,
transmitting a memorial from the Trustees of
the University, which was sent to the Senate,
with proposition to PRINT and refer to Joint
select committee.
FRIDAY, Jan. IS.
SENATE-Mr Cunnins CHAM from the Com
mittee on Propositions and Grievances, to whom
was referred bill authorizing Executors and
Administrators of insolvent estates to settle the
same pro rata, recommended its passage.
Bill to protect property sold under execution
from sacrifice, came up on its third reading
This bill was discussed for several hours -
| Messrs. Hall, Wilson and McCorkle opposed
the bill strongly, on the ground of its unconsti-
tutionaliiy, aud Mr. Leach urged its passage,
believing the bill to be constitutional and was
quite sure the Supreme Court would SO decide.
The further consideration of the subject was
postponed. .r..<s ~ - 4. eks-s .eEE
HoUsE-Mr Brown introduced bill au-
thorizing compensation to Justices of the Peace
for Lincoln county. .... -e--H
Bills to abolish all determinations heretofore
made between white and colored children, 10
the matter of apprenticeship, were passed.
Ne. Saturday, January 2e.
The Senate passed the resolutions which had
previously passed the House, to loan the counties
of Stanly Union and Chatham 50 900 for the poor.
Mr. Wilson introduced a bill to incorporate Meek
lenburg Female College at Charlotte,
The House passed bill allowing fees to Justices
of the Peace of all the Counties ss 80 = =
A-bill to borrow Ten millions of dollars and estab-
lish Savings Bank by the State introduced by
Mr. Mckay of Cumberland. o.. as-.a- - -