Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-08-14

sons, and for other purposes. Referred to
the committee on the Judiciary.
By Mr.. Beeman A bill for the relief of
certain persons, who may have suffered
from the destruction of country records,
&c, in the county of Anson.
By Mr.. Sweet A resolution resembling
| former resolution on adjournment, and
| fixing the day of adjournment on the 17th
OF August-to re-convene at the time pre-
scribed in the Constitution, unless other
wise ordered.
A resolution from the committee on
Claims, allowing certain amounts due
Messrs. ?. F. Pescud, T. J. Hntchings, J.
NJ. Towles and r. K. Ferrell, for articles
supplied to the Insane Asylum, during and
after the war. The question was divided
and the claims were respectively allowed.
The following Senators voted in the
negative on Mr.. Pescnd's claim of 1918, 76:
Messrs. Bellamy, Burns, Colgrove, Eth
ridge and Hayes.
On Mr.. Hutchings' claim of 1898, Messrs
Bellamy, Burns and Hayes voted in the
negative.
Some time was consumed in the discus.
sion of the matter. Messrs. Ethridge,
Burns and Hayes opposed the resolution
on the ground that it was war debt.
Mr.. Hayes remarked a: {" Mr.. President,
here are even claims to be brought forward
for nigger hire % 70 Mr.. Hayes Mr..
Hayes ! y
Mr.. Sweet stated that he would like to
say something in behalf Of Mr.. r. K. Fer
reil. When he (Mr. Swee) was a prisoner
in the hands of the Confederate forces, and
here at Raleigh. Mr.. Ferrell had come to
him, treated him kindly, and offered to
give him and others comfortable quarters
lot Acu uIt1rVo IoI ho IL
| the guard. Applause. This claim of
Mr.. Ferrells was just one he had loaned
the money out of his own pocket to the In
stitution, and it should be paid.
Mr.. Hayes then stated that he was op-
posed to the amount specified in the reso-
luton as the claim of Mr. Ferrell, because
he thought Mr.. Ferrell should have inter
est also
SPECIAL ORDER, VIZ:
Report of committee on salaries and fees.
Mr. Welker introduced resolution pro-
viding that the salaries of certain officers
shall not be fixed at present, but that they
shall be paid monthly allowance until
their salaries shall be fixed by law.
Mr.. Welker stated that his object in
offering this resolution was that there had
been some conflict in reference to the re-
ports of the committee, and he desired to
give Senators time to consider the matter.
and by the time the General Assembly met
again they would be better able to ascer-
tain what amounts the several officers ought
to receive.
Mr.. Love was opposed to delaying this
matter any longer the salaries of these
officers had to be fixed. Why not do it
at once He was afraid there was hidden
motive in wishing to postpone this matter
until the next session of the General Assem-
bly,. The ma ajority here are afraid to show
their hands, They desire to wait until
the Presidential election, knowing that
! they intend to make these salaries enor-
mously high and they are afraid to let the
people see their work.
Mr.. Wel1er disclaimed having any hid
den or political motive in Offering the reso-
luton. He did so believing it would save
| time he should vote for what he believed
to be fit compensation.
Mr.. Moore, of Carteret, called the pre-
vious question, but withdrew for moment,
and
Mr.. Love denounced the previous ques-
tion as contemplate gag-law, used by a
| majority to prevent fair and honest dis
cussion.
Mr.. Wynne was opposed to the previous
| question. There are certain gentlemen in
this body who are in the minority, and
who are our peers. What object can the
majority have in gagging them? Let lis
have fair and full discussion and take
| this gag out of the mouths of the oppo-
site party. He hoped he should hear nc
more of the previous question during the
| session.
Mr.. Moore, of Carteret, renewed his mo-
ton and the resolution was adopted
Messrs Harrington, Love, Mason, Nc
Laughlin, Osborne, Purdie, Robbins, Win
stead and Wilson voted in the negative.
| A communication was received from the
| Treasurer, in response to q resolution o1
inquiry in reference to certain monies paiC
out of the Treasury to defray the expenses
of the 4th of July celebration in this city
(The communication sets forth that some
/ $3.50 had been paid on aOarrant from M
Governor, to Jno. Mcguire and P. A. Noler
for constructing the platform in the Capito
square on that occasion
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
BY UNDERGROUND RAILROAD.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 1868.
By Seymour (c. b. A bill authorizing
the Governor to fill vacancies in county
offices. The bill passed its several read
ings, under a suspension of the rules.
Mr.. Argo moved to reconsider the vote
by which the Special Militia bill Police
Bill) passed it's second reading on yester-
day. Mr. A. said he had voted for the bill
yesterday, in order to make the motion to
day.
Mr.. A. proceeded to make an argument
in favor of his motion, when
| Seymour, (c. b. y rose to point of order,
saying the motion to reconsider was out oi
order, as the bill had been made the special
order at 1O5 O'Clock.
Mr.. Durham contended that Mr.. Argc
was in order, and in proof of his position,
read copious extracts from the rules OF
order.
The Chair ruled in favor of Mr.. Argo.
Mr.. A. then proceeded with his remarks
in opposition to the bill
Seymour (c. b. arose to another point
of order, saying that the hour for the
special order had arrived.
The Chair sustained Seymour.
Mr.. Durham appealed from the decision
and called for the yeas and nays. The cal
was sustained and the Chair was sustained
Mr.. Argo now claimed the floor, as did
| Tho Chair decidad that Snv.