Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-01-27
SENATE.
MONDAY, Jan. %, 1871.

MONDAY, Jan. %. 1871.
Mr.lMcClammy presented a memorial
from citizens of New Hanover.
Mr.. Currie presented a memorial from
citizens of Bladen.
On motion of Hyman, COL, the bill to
incorporate the Warrenton Railroad COM
pany was put upon its second readlng:
Passed second reading and made special
order for tomorrow at l:3o.
Mr.. Love: A bill to consolidate several
railroads in which the State is interested,
80. Placed on calendar and ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. Dargan: A bill i'll reference to con
tracts made prior to june 1865. Refer
red.
Mr.. Norment: A bill to change the line
between the counties of Columbus and
Robson. Referred.
Mr.. Gilmer; A bill to amend section %.
chapter 81, Revised Code. Referred.
Mr.. Allen: A bill to authorize the Su
preme and Superior Courts to grant divi-
5ons in certain cases. Referred.
Mr. Currie: A bill to change the county
line between Columbus and Bladen. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. Norment asked a suspension of the
rules to take up the resolution concernin g
the Sheriff of Robson and put it upon its
passage. Prevailed and passed.
Bill amending the inspection law, con-
corning fish in barrels, introduced by Mr..
Odds. was taken up and laid on the table.
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.
The Chairman, Mr.. Jones, announced
that the hour having arrived for the or
ganization of the High Court of Impoach-
ment, the Senate would be so organized.
the Chief Justice called the Court TO order,
and directed the Door Keeper to make proc
lamation. which was done. The several
-bO hofnrQ
called, came forward and qualified.
Chief Justice Has any Senator any
motion to make
Mr.. Robbins of Rowan, moved that the
managers of the House be notified that
the court was organized, aud that seats
had been prepared for them.
Board of Managers were notified, ap-
peared and took seats.
Mr.. Graham submitted motion, that the
additional Rules adopted by the Senate be
rules for government of the court until
further ordered. Adopted.
Mr.. Sparrow, for managers, announced
that, by virtue of rules adopted by the
House and Senate, the Board have asso-
ciated with them, in behalf Of the House
of Representatives and people, Hon. W.
A. Graham, Hon. Thos. Bragg and Hon.
A. S. Merrimon. Messrs. Bragg and
Merrimon were announced and seated
Ordered by Chief Justice, that the hes
pendent and counsel be notified OF the or
ganization of Court. and that seats were
provided for them. The Respondent, Gov.
". W. Holden, and Hon. Nat. Boyden, j.
NJ McCorkle, Ed. Conigland and r. @.
Cadger, Esqs. appeared and took seats.
Proceedings of last session OF Court were
read.
Mr.. Badger. of counsel for Respondent,
arose and read the answer of the Respond
ent to the several articles of impeachment,
The answer is very voluminous, and as it
will be printed in full, the Reporter will not
here attempt report of it,
MIR. Graham moved that the answer ere
ceived, and copies be furnished the House
Of Representatives, and Board of Mana
gers. So ordered
Mr.. Sparrow, for Managers. said that
the Managers would put in their replica
Ion to answer of the respondent to-mor-
row, on meeting Of Court.
Mr.. Fleming moved that when the Court
adjourn, it adjourn until tomorrow at II
N. Carried.
Mr.. Gilmer moved that the Court ad-
iourn. Carried.