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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-12-18
CONVENTION.

The following proc aedings were had
in the Senate on Friday:
House resolution, asking the Su-
preme Court its opinion in reference
to the validity of the Constitutional
Amendments adopted in 1882.
Mr.. Morehead offered the following
substitute:
WHEREAS, Numerous amendments
to the Constitution have been proposed
and several proposed amendments
were 1nclosed in one bill; and
WHEREAS, Some of the Judges and
many members of the Bar of the
State are of opinion that each amend
ment should be proposed in aseparate
bill; therefore, that there may be no
doubt as to the constitutionaIity of
any amendment which may he
adopted,
Resozrcd, That it is the sense of the
Senate that the Committee on Consti-
tutional Reform report in separate
bills such of the proposed amend
ments as they may recommend for
adoption.
Mr.. Morehead stated that they
ought not to ask the Supreme Court
for al opinion, as IN Lis opinion that
Court sc0uld not aud ought not to ex-
press az opinion, unless upon n case
regularly before it. Ho did not bc-
lievo that the amendment OF the
Constitution l,y the Legislative
ethod FaS lractIcabie-itsp provisions
were so vague, conflicting aid indef-
mite, that tho Supreme Court could
not ag,eo IS TO its proper construc-
ton. there had already, in six
years, bet'i more questions OF con-
struction before the Supreme Court
than there lad been "a 10 the other
Constitutions Of the State siuco it was
a colony. That tle cost of amending
by legislatures WAS as much as the
cost Of a Convention. But If the Gen
eral Assembly should undertake TO
amend 10y the Legislative method,
then the adoption of his resolution was
necessary that there might beno ques-
tion as to the validity of such amend
ments as should be adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Latham, both res
olutions were referred to the Commit
tee on Constitutional Reform.
We heartily concur in the posi-
tions taken by Mr.. MoREHEAD. Wecan
see no propriety in theserepeated calls
by the Legislature upon the Supreme
Court. If tie action of the Legisla-
ture is to be shaped by these extra
Judicial opinions Of Judges PEARSON,
READE, RoDMAS and others, it will
save much time, labor and ex-
pense if they viii, at the beginning
of each session OF the Legislature put
forth schedule Of what they think
may be done and what may not be
done. To US it seems clear if not an
unwarranted transfer OF Legislative
functions to judicial officers and the
Constitution expressly declares that
the two branches of government ought
to be kept separate.
Mr.. MoREEEADs position in refer
erce to the necessity of reporting each
proposed amendment in a sseparate
bill is equally well taken, and shows
at glance, the absurdity of attempt
ing to amend the Candy Constitution
by Legislative Enactment.
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II TING TO COVER UP ITS
TRACKS.

The Washington Chronicle is still
engaged in the (to it, almost hopeless
task of finding some plausible reason
for the late disaster to the Republican
forces. 1t beats about the bush
to wonderful degree ignoring the one
true cause and constantly soaring mp
some ghost with which to alright itself.
It now graveiy asserts that the defect
was due to the want of leader in
Congress. It says:
There is no use In Disgusting the
facts in the case: they stand and are
incontrove tibIe. Twelve months ago
this journal declared that the great
need of the party in the legislative
branch Of the gove5 Iment was leader.
day the demand for one is greater
and more imperative than it was at
that time, and we are free TO acknowI-
edge that, unless within the next
eighty or ninety days it comes up te
the requirements Of the hour and the
demands aDd expectations Of the
people, it will be more badly beat
ell IN '76 than it Las been il IA.
The elections which closed only few
weeks ago partially drove the Repub
Gcan party from power. In every State
in the Union thousands and tens of
thousands of people were disgusted
with the policy Of the party in Con-
gress, and at the polls in October and
November they marked and empha-
sized their dissatisfaction by reyolu-
tionizing States like Massachusetts and
Pennsylvania, and sending to Wash
ington in 1875 a Democratic House
of Representatives. The result OF
the late elections was an emphatic
and unmistakable protest against
the management and direction Of
the party in the last session. The
management lacked dignity, force,
strength, harmony and craftsmanship.
The Republicans emuIated one
another IN throwing mud and filth
upon the organization of which they
were al members. While Mr.. Butler
and Mr.. Foster were fighting one
another, and Mr.. Blaine was calmly
Mr.. Wood and hIr. Randall were lead
ing House.
This candid confession may be good
for the soul, however little it may ben
eft the body, of the Republican party.
A continuous investigation of the mat
ter will probably soon bring the Re
publican 20 realizing sense of the
facts in the case. The sooner the
party manages to swallow the nauseas
dose forced upon them, the better will
it be for the sick man, and even then
it is more than doubtful if anything
like recovery will follow.
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SENATE.
TWENTY!SECOND DAY.
FRIDAY, Dec. II, 1874.

OOSs AA1 AO'
Mr.. Dusbee presented a memorial
from the Sheriffs of the State in regard
to fees. Referred.
Mr.. Linney, a memorial from the
farmers and sheep raisers of Iredell.
Referred.
Mr.. Busbcc, bill to protect the
birds of North Carolina. Prevents the
killing of any wild bird or fowl be-
tween the first day of April and the
first day of September.
Mr.. Marler, bill preventing the
binding of white children to colored
masters. Referred.
Mr.. Cantwell, bill, accompanied
with q memorial from the workmen Of
Wilmington, amending the lien law SO
as to allow six months instead of 80
days, in which said law can be en-
forced. Referred.
Bill to amend Battles Revisal, re-
garding the retailing of ardent spirits.
Provides that any person retailing
spirits in small Quantities in any
other manner than is prescribed by
law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Passed.
Bill reported from tho Judiciary
Committee amending the law regard
ing the registration of deeds. The
bill places deeds and agreements to
convey land upon the same footing So
deeds of trust and mortgages, and pro-
vides that as against creditors and
purchasers for a valuable considera-
tioD, they shall be good but from
the registration. Mr.. Cooke proposed
to amend by adding tho words with
out notice after the word ''corsid-
eration.'
ON motion Of Mr.. Morehead, the
bill, with amendments, WAS recon-
mitted.
On motion of Mr.. Albright, tho bill
relating TO the compensation OF
County Treasurers, was considered ;the
same to be fixed by County Commits
sioDers, not to exceed u per cent on
monies received and Il per cent on
monies paid out. Passed It's several
readings.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
By Mr.. Shackelford. a petition from
citizens Of Swansboro township,
Onslow county, asking the repeal OF
the prohibition law for said township.
Referred.
By Mr.. Bernhardt, of Caldwell, n
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The New York Tribune says: It is
now given out that Mr.. Mulletts s re-
signation was only precipitated by that
exciting interview with Secretary
Dristow, and the discovery that, like
other officeholders, he was anenable
to law. Mr.. Mullett is in bad health
and wishes to travel. An appoint
ment to foreign consulate will accom-
plish the double purpose of restoring
his health and "vindicating" another
prosecuted friend of a long-sufering
President,
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For the first time in the history OF this
Republic, now wanting something less
than two years to complete its first
Centennial Anniversary, the foot of a
monarch has rested On its soil. King
Kalakaua, King of the Cannibal
Islands, but not cannibal king, has
come all the long distance over the
"wide waste of waters" to pay his res
poets to his brother at the White House.
He is to be entertained at the expense
of the nation, ard We doubt not that
there will be a great ado eyer this
dusky scion Of royalty, although his
color is not now as popular at Wash
ington City as it has been in times
past.
HIS name is Kalakaua, and for the
purpose Of rendering it moro intellig-
ible on his visiting cards he has gra-
ciously prefxed it with the Christian
surname of David. What the object
of his visit may be is unknown, unless
it is for the purpose of escaping for a
while from the many thorns that are
found in the crown of the monarch OF
the mighty Cannibal Kingdom.
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not be delayed in making such pro-
vision in the alteration as may be nee
essary, and most conductive t. the
welfare of the people.
Be it further resolred, That a copy
of this resolution be transmitted to
the Attorney General. with the request
that he present the same to the Su-
preme Court Immediately upon its as
sembling at the January term next.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-12-18

In Paris there are six hundred and
seventy-one women who serve as
models for painters and sculptors.
The age of the largest number is from
sixteen to twenty years.
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TWENTY-FIRST DAY.
SENATE,

l h0AAAN0AlIs
THURSDAY, Dec. 10, 1874.
Mr.. Kerr, a bill to repeal ali of the
law of 1S7O-'71,> changing Sampson
county from the 18th to the 9Th Judi
cial d. strict. Referred.
House resolution asking the State
Gcologist to report the manner II
which the S5,0O5 per annum. appro
priated to that department for the
year 1s78-'74, have been disbursed.
! Concurred in.
Bill requiring Justices of the Peace
to give bond.
Mr.. G. NJ. Cooke moved an amend.
ment to make the bond $3.50.
| The previous question being or
| dered, the amendment of Mr.. Cooke to
require bond Of $3.50 was adopted.
The bill as amended by Mr. Cooke
was adopted.
Bill to prevent the sale OF cotton in
small quantities between sunset and
| sunrise.
The amendment to include the sale
of leaf tobacco within tho same hours
was not adopted.
The bill passed its third reading by
| vote Of 50 ayes, to 3 nays.
House bill granting a special term
| of the Superior Court OF Wayne
county, fer the transaction of both
| criminal and civil business, to COM
mence on the first Monday in January.
1875. Adopted.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
By Mr. Richardson, a resolution in
favor of K. Haynes, Sheriff of Column
bus county. Referred.
Ry Mr. Greene, bill to exempt
| ministers of the gospel from service on
the public roads.
By Garry. col, a bill to exempt
from taxation all wheat, corn, cotton
and tobacco. Referred.
BY MIR. Fields, bill in relation to
costs in trial and criminal actions. Re-
ferred.
By Brewington, COL, bill to
amend section 30, chapter 6S, Battles
Revisal. Referred.
BY Mr.. Johnston, g bill in relation
to roads, ferries aud bridges. Re-
ferred.
By Mr.. Dortcb, bill providing for
an additional term Of Wayne Superior
Court. Calendar.
House bill to make 1t lnisdemeanor
for any person to keep sheep-killing
dog on his premises, after consldera-
BILE discussion passed its second
reading.
On motion of Mr.. Hammer, the rules
were suspended and the bill put on its
passage.
On motion Of Mr.. Dortch, his bill
providing fur an additional term of
the Superior Court of Wayne county,
was taken up and passed its several
readings.
House bill to amend chapter 105,
laws of 1872-'73, in relation to home
stead exemptions, was taken up ana
passed. The provisions of the bill is
to prevent the re-allotment of the
homestead where the same has been
laid off by the Sheriff.
A message was received from the
Senate transmitting to the House. the
House bill extending the time OF
Sheriffs and Tax Collectors, with
amendments from tho Senate. The
House refused to recede, whereupon q
message was sent to the Senate asking
for Conference Committee.
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FLORIDA papers predict that at least
thousand places to plant orange
groves will be purchased along the
st. Johns during the next three
months,
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Condensed from the Raleigh Sentinel.
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
TWENTIETH DAY.
WEDNESDAY. Dec. 8, 1877

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8, 1874.
GA motion Of AIr. Morehead, the
rules were suspended, and the bill to
change the time of holding Superior
Courts of Wayne county, passed its
several readings.
Mr.. Parish, bill to amend Battles
Reyisal. Refers to the serving OF sum-
mons. Referred.
| Mr.. Kerr, bill to amend Battles
Reyisal. Refers to County Commits
sioners. Referred.
Tucker, colored, a bill to separate
| The white and colored departments,
or tiie management OF the same, of the
Deaf, Dumb aud Blind Asylum of this
| State, accompanied with IA petition.
Referred.
Mr.. PEBBLES. a bill to require all
foreign fra insurance. companies
operating in tho State 20 deposit GER
| tain good bonds as a security to their
policy holders. Referred.
On motion Of Mr. PcGtan,, rules
suspended, and the bill to regulate the
time for holding the Courts rf Cum
bcrland comfy was placed on its sev-
term for tie first Monday in January
Of each and every year. Passed.
Resolution concerning the import
tenn OF North Carolina by canal.
Adopted.
Bill to amend Battles Ecyisai Re
quirers every sheriff and constable to
serve al summons under certain pen
a;tics. Adopted.
House resolution, in relation 10 the
q lnr-A of
provides that there be Joint COM
mittee consisting Of three from the
Senate and five from the House ap-
pointed 10 consider ali propositions
on the subject of Centennial, cele-
brai:on, in the State or national, and
to report by bill or otherwise such ac-
ton as may he proper or necessary in
that behalf.
Messrs. Waring, Graham, and Can't
we'll made said committee.
House amendment to bill for the
general Sheritf's relief, granting until
the 1st of January, 1872, to collect
arrears Of taxes, was considered, and
the Senate refused to concur In said
amendment.
Bill concerning constabies, giving
them jurisdiction throughout the
Bill making it felony for any per-
son to misapply the bonds, securities
and Other property and effects of the
State. passed its last reading.
Bill for the better protection Of fe-
males. Furnishes any person who may
use any language charging a woman
with incontinency.
MIR. Cooke, of Franklin, moved an
amendment that tho said nrosacution
should not be instituted except at the
request of the party injured. Adopted.
Mr.. Kerr moved an amendment,
providing that the language should be
used maliciously. Withdrawn.
Tho bill as amended passed its third
reading by a vote of 81 ayes to 8 noes.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
By Mr.. Staples, q resolution request
ing the Supreme Court to furnish to
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

ing the supreme court to furnish to
this General Assembly their opinion
in regard to the constitutionality and
stability of the Constitutional Amend
ments. Read and referred.
By Mr.. Finger, o bill to amend
chap. Is, of Battles Revisal, concern
ing Bnilding Associations. Referred.
Senate bill to prevent the taking of
fish from Goshen Swamp in Duplin
county, was taken up and passed.
House bill to incorporate Monroe
High School, passed its readings.
House resolution requesting our
Senators and Representatives in Con-
gress to secure al appropriation for
the be eft of depositors in the Freed
mems Banks OF this State, tabled.
On motion of Mr.. Staples the rules
were suspended, and his resolution
| requesting the the Supreme Court to
furnish to this General Assembly their
opinion in regard to the :constitution-
ality of the Constitutional Amead-
| merts was taken up and passed. The
resolution reads as follows:
WHEREAS, The General Assembly
of 19I2-'73 submitted to the people OF
North Carolina for ratification certain
| amendments to the Constitution of the
State, ana
WHEREAS, At special election held
for the purpose in August, 1873, the
said amendments were ratified by q
majority Of the votes east for that pur-
pose; and
WHEREAS, Grave doubts are enter
tained by large number Of persons,
and among them some of the most
eminent lawyers in the State as to
the validity and constitutionality of
said amendments, owing to alleged
irregularity of proceedings on the part
of the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, It is important and nee
essary that Immediate action should
be tskon by the present General As
sembly, with regard to tho alteration
and amendment of the present Consti-
tuition, Ia such manner as to adopt it
TO the wants and demands of the peo-
pie: and,
WHEREAS, Iti3 the desire and car
nest wish OF the General Assembly to
do everything within its power to re-
lievc the people OF the State, and give
them wholesome and effective Ieglsla-
ton, by reducing expenses and re-
forming abuses III every department
Of the State liuyerEmeit; and
WHEREAS, under the present Consti-
tHtiou this General Assembly isunable
to carry into execution to the fullest
exteut it's purposes OF retrcDchmept
au1 reform: therefore,
Sc il rcsoiccd ty the House Of Gep.
r. scatatires, Inc Senate co,scurring,
Tna: the Honorable, the Chief ustice,
and the Associate Justices of the ssu
rr-ma Court OF North Carolina, be,
ni,'t they hereby ere most respectfully
solicited, 10 submit TO the General
Assembly at as carly a day as shall
he practicable and convenient to
them, their opinion on the validity
and constitutionality Of the amend
ments hereirbefore alluded to, to the
end, that this General Assembly may
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-20
FALL. CLOTHING.

My stock ofFALL CLOTHlNGan and GEN1o'
FURNISHING GOODS is now complete, COM
prising the greatest variety of SUITS, OF the
latest styles, best material and finest finish ever
before offered.
am doing large business, with compara-
lively small expenses; hence my ability to Sell
cheaper than the like can be procured in larger
cities Ny stock being unsurpassed in variety
and quality, you will do we'll to give me call,
and thereby save large percentage.
S. DEALHAM, Fashionable Clothler,
oct9 50 King street
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The Markets..

New York, Nov. 20 stocks dull Money
8. Guu III. Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat
quiet and unchanged. Cora dull add unchanged.
BALTIMORE, Nv. 20. 5, consolidated
544. ". Va. l2l. Cotton steady at l4al45.
-Four flm, 10 tar demaud aud unchanged.
Wheat steady and in good demand; No. am
Der Western l264l2S; No. do. 49, fair to
prime do. lI6nIlS: other grades unchanged.
Corn quiet; whtc Southern 73aS3; yellow do.
7SnSl old mixed Western nominal. Oats dull;
Southern G2a65; Western mixed 6Oa6l; do.
white 63a64 Rye dull at 95a9S. Hay dull and
unchanged. Coffee firm at lsa20i. Sugar firm,
er aud higher.
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TELEGRAPHIC~ NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE GAZETTE.
Snow.

New York, Nov. 2O-Snow fell here, for
short time this morning, but soon turned to a
heavy northeast rain storm, which continues. -
OMAHA, Nov. 2O.-Tbe recent Snow storm
was much heavier on the Overland route, west
of Cheyenne than here, and a snow blockade
on the railroad is feared The Western OuIon
wires which were Frustrated temporarily by
the severity of the storm, are agalL IN good
working order to California and Montana;
PoRr CoLBoRNE, Dat, Nov, 20. Three
inches of snow fell last night and it Is still
showing.
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Fire.

New YORK, Nov. 20-On Thursday morn,
ing an incendiary fire occurred at katonah,
Westchester county, n. T., which destroyed
the building known as the "Old Hole, > which
was urorcupi.d, aud A. I. Avery's store.
Loss twenty five thousand. Other losers are
Deacon. restaurant; Henry Smith, druggist;
Albert Lyon, carriage factory; fleming black,
smith shop, aud two tenement houses owned
by Bernard Froons valued at about $500 a
piece. The total loss is about $40, 900.
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From Druggists.

There is no case OF Dyspepsia that q roon's Au-
Gust Flower will not cure. Go to the druggists III
thi: city and inquire about 1t. 1fyou suffer from
Costivenass, Sick Head4rhs Sour Stomach In,
digestion, Liver Complaint or Deran getnent OF
the sys EN-, try it. Two or three doses will re
lieve You.
Boschce German Syrup is now sold in every
town and city in the United States. We have
not less than five Kindred .etters from druggists
saving it is the best medicine they ever sold for
Consumption, Throat or Lung Disesse. Sample
bottle of either 10 cts. Regular size - cts. For
sale by HENRY COOK CO., wholesale
Agents nov lo-eoZlu
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Prince GOrtechakO1.

:. BERLIN, Nov. 20.-Priuce Gortechakof,
Russlau Foreign Minister, who has been SO
jouruiug here for several days had long, hoal
interview with Prince Bismarck to day, after
which he took his departure for st. Petersburg
During Prince Gortschakof' 5 stay here, IN a
private conversation he expressed his confidence
IN The maintenance OF the peace OF Europe for
nlauy wears.
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Phi Rack.

SAN SEBASTIAN, Nov 20. Several steam
ships with republican troops on board which
sailed from here for Santander, put back to-day
in consequence OF heavy weather at sea. The
supply of provisions in the city is short even
for the usual Inhabitants and the unexpected
return of these soldiers who must be fed, causes
much Distress
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Weather Probabilities.

WAsIIINuToN, Nov. 20, 4 a. N.
For the Middle States, threatening weather
aud rain or snow with slight rise Of tcmpcra.
lurc aod falling barometer followed by lower
temperature aud south or west winds during
Friday night aud Saturday. .-.
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Disastrous Fire.

PlrTsEUnG. Nov. pa disastrous fire i
raging in the town of Brookvillc, in jefferson
county, Pa. No details have as yet been fur
uishel, owing to the confusion prevailing there
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The SHIP YARD Among the arrivals at
this port to. day was that Of the schooner Rest
less, from Bangor, Maine, with a cargo Of
spars for the ship yard that has lately been es.
tablished here, and which will soon be ready
for any work in the ship building or repairing
line
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MARKET STALLS AT A DISCOUNT. MIR.
Wilmington, the Clerk Of the Market, offered
two of the best stalls in the market house for
rent By action this morning, but there were no
bidders
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Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup should be kept IN
every faulty. A slight cough, If unchecked, Is
often the forerunner of Consumption, and
timely dose Of this wonderful medicine has res
cued many from an early grave.
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The WEATHER. There was spit OF snow
about half past ten 0 clock last night, and early
this morning refreshing shower Of rain, which
has laid the dust for at least day or two
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FRATERNAL VISIT. -OSceola Tribe of Red
Men OF this city. will pay Black Hawk Tribe OF
Washington, fraternal visit GU the 25tn INST
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Y New ENTERPRISE We understand that
Nr. Denuis Smith, OF Western New York, de-
Signs establishing at Guuston, on the Potomac,
lie business OF boat building in all its branches