Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-01-21
SENATE.
MONDAY, Jan. II,
FILLS INTRODUCED.

~ J. & Hyman, col To require Rail
eId Presidents who have had control of
crtain bonds, TO report to the General
-cmbly what disposition has been made
i them. and to return all that are in their
session to tine Treasury, and inficting
tain penalties upOn them failing to do
a. referred
~ Mr.. Jones, OF Columbus: TO amend
h. act relating 10 salaries and fees. This
,I proposes to increase the salaries of the
Jr-.tices of the Supreme Court each 5000
.-terred.
~ Mr. Robbins Resolution iustructing
Le Attorney General 10 have the Consti-
.tionality of the Railroad appropriations
,iludiclted. Lies over.
These resolutions raise the point that
H. Constitution required that the special
a.. tu pay the interest on appropriations
han be sufficient for that purpose; and as
lie special tax actually levied in the Rail
road bills IS found inadequate an amount,
lac appropriation acts arc unconstitu-
ional)
AIr. Sweet arose and said, 1r. President,
am informed that the distinguished and
lILanthopic Miss Dix, is now guest OF
l!ls ExceIlency Gov. Holden. The sue
ccssful efforts OF this lady, through long
he devoted TO tie amelioration OF the con-
non of the unfortunate has endeared her
she endeared to the people OF North
C.rolina, as it was through her influence
It the institution for the insane was
-.cted- [ move that Committee of three
appointed by the Chair to wait upon
" MISS Dix, and invite her to O seat upon
i tie iloor OF this Senate.
The motion was adopted, and the Presi-
lent designated Messrs. Sweet, Love and
I.assiter as the committee.
MIR. Smith moved that upon the arrival
4 Of the distinguished lady to the Senate
Chamber, that the usual business be sus-
Gded, and that the Senators receive her
-t.uling, which motion prevailed.
.ubsequently the Committee returned,
.Ompanied by Misc Dix, who Wal re
lining on tho arm of the venerable Sena-
! from Granville.
The entire Senate arose upon her en-
rance and the President addressed hel
! as follows:
IIonOred, Lady, To you, as one of the
-rnatest benefactOrs of the unfortunate OF
L lr race, and who has devoted a large
Hrton of your valuable life to the ameli
alton of their unhappy condition, the
5-nate of North Carolina extend cOrdia
velcome to seat within its bar, with the
-surance that you will ever hold a perma
uent place within the hearts of each indi
vluaI Senator.
On motion of Mr.. Lassiter, the Senate
COX Il recess for ten minutes, in order
allow Senator's an opportunity stc
nbtaln an Introduction to the distln-
guished lady at the expiration of the
recess she retired accompanied by the
Governor.
The Clerk read communication from
no Hon. Samuel Phillips and the Hon
Ihos. Bragg, accepting the appointment
I the Senate on tue Committee of Inves
cation relating to the application. &c, OF
certain Railroad bonds.
The President stated as the Hon. Thos
CAagman was absent from the city, anC
there are great doubts as to his where
abouts and as an early report was desired
re would instruct the Clerk to strike the
Dame of Mr.. Clingman from the Commit
lee and insert Gen. Rufus Barringer, o.
Charlotte, in its stead
On motion the Senate adjourned until to
morrow at TO- O'Clock.