Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-02-28

lows: The Committee have examined
Mr.. Anderson, and his evidence, to-
gether with that of other members of
the House, is herewith submitted for
the action of your body. It will be
seen by the testimony adduced, that
the letter i'll question was sketched by
Josiah Turner at the instance OF Mr..
Anderson, and rewritten with possibly
Il verbal amendment by Mr. Anderson.
Your Committee are Of opinion that
Mr.. Anderson had no purpose to in
fringe the privileges of Senator Nor
wood by writing the letter, and that
he really did not know that the con-
tract already made in reference to the
public printing was protected by the
safeguard CT the Constitution of the
United States. In his anxiety to serve
Mr.. Turner in this case, he has ex-
ceedeG the bounds of sound discreet on
and put himself. to say the least OF it,
in a very awkward position. We
recommend that the House Judge him
with as much Ieniency as is deemed
consistent with the facts submitted.
Bennett, for Committee.
By Mr.. Maxwell, bill to prohibit
the sale of liquor near certain churches
By Mr.. NOrment, bill to allow the
Comm ;ssioners OF the town of Lumber
ton to sellreal estate for taxes. Referl ed.
By Lloyd, COL, bill in reference to
the inspection of tar in New Hanover
county. Referred
The Senate bill for Pardon and Am
nesty came up as the special order.
Mr.. Badger offered an amendment
as a proviso to the first section which
provides that murder, arson, &c,
should be excepted, and that the bill
shall not apply to those against whom
indictments have been previously
| found.
| Mr.. Marier could not CONGREGATIONAL
support the bill, though he disliked
much to be in opposition with his
party. He thought the provisions OF
the bill, as they now stood, were mon.
strous and, in his opinion, offered 6
premium for crime. He did not i'm.
pugn the motives of those who gave
the bill their support, but, as for him.
self, his conscience and convictions Of
duty to his constituents would MOI
! allow him to vote for it.
! Mr.. Bryan, of Allegheny, entered
into an elaborate argument upon the
bill. While he would be delighted
to quiet all the agitations which have
been disturbing the State, yet he
much doubted the prudence of the
measure.
Mr.. Watson next occupied the floo1
in support of the bill. He adverted te
! The unfortunate condition which the
war had left the country in, and how il
| became necessary for certain class OF
! -; 1x-oc
| He continued at length to give reasons
| why TIE bill should be passed.
NJ. Morrison regretted that the Re
| publican party had persisted in making
this a party question. He, in advert
ing to the recent troubles which dis
| flrbed the country, said that the
! Union Ie"gue were respons. bic fol
! having in ted them. He believed il
! The truth OF what be had heard |. rom
! mont Republican say, that the CniuI
IIeago laid the egg that Matched Gu
! lie Ku-klux Han"
! Mr.. Rhodes, (interruptins) ION:
t party don't want any pardon for then
! Union League"
Mr. Morrison, yes, that is SO, be,
/ cause the National Administration pro
| tccts the League
| passage of the bill. lie would vote
tor i IS It matter OF right, and ap.
! pcaled to all jus. minded men TO join
| IN with him.
Dudley. colorsd spoke in opposition
! t. the bill
! Messrs. Trivets and Bowman took
| ground against the measure. They
contended that the bill struck ct the
Very root Of al civil and social gov.
+. crnIientS.
! Pending q vote the House adjourned.