Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-30

Deen engaged In the duties OF his Com
mission ever since the 18th instant. and
with the aid OF his efficient clerk, w. P.
Batchelor, he was able to report consid-
erable number OF. depositions. He had
adjourned his Court over to tho 2ad of
january, and hoped 10 be able to complete
the labors Of his work by fhe re assem-
bling OF the General Assembly after the
recess.
On motion of Mr. Graham, the report
and accompanying papers were referred to
the Cammittee on Privileges and Elec-
tions.
Bill to allow enterers of vacant lands
further time to obtain grants from the
State; passed its several readings.
RESOLUTION requiring the Governor of
this State to make requisition of Governors
Of others States for Geo. W. Swepson aud
Milton S. LittlefeId, was adopted.
Bill to provide for filing vacanies which
may occur in county Offices, passed its
several readings.
FROM THE HOUSE
L hour of II NJ. having arrived, the
Chief Justice, accompanied by Mess1s
Jones and Lehman, entered the Senate
Chamber.
The Chief Justice said
SENATORS Having been notified by the
Senator from Ysdkln aud Surry, l am
present to take part III forming IL court for
the trial of the Governor of the Staae-
There is Che question which has been
called to my attention. / noticed that in
the trial of the President of the United
states, the Chief Justice of the United
States thought he must take oath, be-
cause the constitution Of the United States
does not make that a part of his official
duty. The view that | take of it Is that,
IN as much rs by the constitution it. Is
D.ade part Of my official duty to take
this post, l think the oath have already
taken IS enough Therefore [ shall not
take another unless Senators think it
proper. have consulted with some
members, and they agree with me in this
view. [ suppose that it is not necessary
for me to mention that / intend OF course,
to do my duty lmpartially and according
to law, and that would be the substance of
the oath.
The Chief Justice then ordered call of
the Senate, and 36 Senators responded to
their names, viz. Messrs. Adams, Allen,
Crowell. Ourrie, Eppes, COL, Flemming,
Gilmer, Graham, Hawkins. Lyman, COL,
Jones, King, Lassiter, Ledbetter, Lehman,
Mauney, McClammy, Merrimon. Moore,
Morehead, Murphy, Norment, Olds, Price,
COL, Robbins, of Davidson, Robbins, of
Rowan, Skinner, Troy, Warren, White
sides and Worth.
L0 CuloI JUSTICE Bhlus Catu uaV1OR
been administered, / announce that the
Court cf impeachment is organized for
business. He said that the rules adodted
by the Senate in the capacity of Senators
was not binding on the Court and should
be adopted by the Conrt.
The Doorkeeper announced the arrival
OF the Board of Managers from the House.
The Chief Justice invited them forward.
Mr.. Sparrow chairman of the Board of
Ton Nv iaf Tn
are instructed by the House of Represen-
tatives, as its Managers, to demand that
the Senate take process against William W.
Holden, that he may answer at the bar of
the Senate, upon the articles of impeach-
nent heretofore preferred by the House Of
Representatives, Though it's Managers be-
fore the Senate.
On motion of Mr.. Lehman, it was Or
dered that a summons be issued to Will
liam W. Holden. Governor of the State of
North Carolina, to appear and answer the
articles Of impeachment heretofore exhib-
tied against him, and the said summons be
made returnabie forthwith.
On motion of Mr. Graham it was order
ed that the following form of summons be
adopted, to wit
The STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
The Senate Of North Carolina,
10 WEH1QW W. HOU1e9s gTeeEtUy:
Whereas the House of Representatives
of the State of North Carolina, did, on the
Goth day Of December, 1870, exhibit to
the Senate articles of impeachment against
you. the said William W. Holden, which |
said articles, appended to this summons,
demand that you, the said William w.
Holden, should be put to answer the aceu-
sations as set forth in said articles, and
that such proceedings, examinations, trials
and Judgments might be therefore had as
are agreeable to law and justice. You,
the said William W. Holden, arc, there
fore, hereby summoned to appear forth.
with before the Senate of North Carolina
at their Chamber in the city of Raleigh,
then and there to answer to the said ar
ticles of impeachment, and there to abide
by, obey, and perform such orders, direc-
tiona and judgments as the Senate of North
Carolina shall make in the premises. &C
cording to the constitution and laws of
North Carolina. Hereof you are not to
fail.
Witness r. M. Pearson, Chief Justice and
Presiding Officer of the said Senate, at
the city of Raleigh, this 23d day of De-
cember, 1870.
(Signed) Il. NJ. PEARSON,
Chief J. S. G..
The STATn OF North CAROLINA,
Tile Senate Of North Carolina,
You are hereby commanded to deliver
and leave with William W. Holden, if
conveniently true and attested copy of
the within writ of summons together with
like copy of this precept, and let it be
done forthwith.
Fail not and make return of this writ OF
summons and precept with your proceed
ings thereon endorsed before the appear
ance day mentioned in said writ of sum
mons.
Witness, Il. NJ. Pearson, Chief Justice and
Presiding Officer of the Senate at the
City of Raleigh, this 23d day OF Dec,
1870.
ISigned r. NJ. PEARSON,
Chief J. S. G.
RETURN.
The foregoing writ of summons has
been duly served upon William W. Rol-
den, Governor of the Stase of North Caro-
lima, byIdelivering to him copy Of the
summons the 23d day of December, 1870.