The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-24

that the bond had been raised TO only
$1,000. He desired IN spologire for
any unfair OF misleading Statement,
concerning the matter
Senator Adams appreciated The action
Of the Senator from Pitt in correcting
the statements he had made
Senator Dowd said he was glad TO
hear Senator Forbes correct his state
ment- and lie understood thi. action
to remove the harsh accusations against
the county commissioners Of Pitt. lie
would now support the bill and he
would 90 further than that for in any
case in which il WAS proven that any
commissioners OF any county bad un
justly used the power vested in them,
he would stand for calling them 10
strict account regardless Of party or
parties.
A report from the State University
through the President, DR.. Geo. T.
| Winston, was submitted to the Senate,
and referred to the committee on edu-
cation
Senate resolution S5, with reference
/ to immigration and investment of cap
| ital in North Carolina was taken up
and passed Its second and third readings.
This is the resolution of Senator Sig
the advantages of North Carolina which
are open to investors, health seekers
and me-seekers He had intended
to ask the State for small appropria-
ton for disseminating this declaration
but had since decided to do this with
his own means.
message was received from the
House announcing that that body had
adopted resolution to adjourn till
Monday, observing Saturday as a
holiday in honor OF Gen Kobt. E. Lee
and asking the concurrence OF the
Senate The Senate amended the reso
luton to meet on Saturday at 10 o'clock
and adjourn at II.
HOUsE.-Mr. Smith, of Gates, MAJOR
lty report H. B. 81, for protection o
girls and promotion OF chastity, t.
change word ten to twelve, raising ag,
of consent. Motion to make specia
order for Wednesday next at - O'Clock
Carried.
Mr.. Ray, H. B. 1T, in favor OF th'
election of postmasters by the people
Mr.. Ewart, II. B. 16S, calling for IN
formation from clerks and door keeper
of the House as to the number of EN-
poyees and compensation.
Mr.. McClammy, II. B. 169, to extenC
the time of sheriffs in settling take
due State ana county.
Mr.. French, II. B. 10, to adjourn
until next Monday 3 p. m, the Senat.
conc,rring, (to-day being Lees birthda,
and a State hOliday)
Mr. Yates, II. B. III, to raise revenu.
for the public school fund from dealer
In pistols and pistol cartridges.
PEBBLES, H. B. 1872, to authorize com
mlssioners to appoint special tax col
lectors for Northampton county.
Mr. Davis, by unanimous consent
notice for the benefit of Nebraska sui
ferers
In the contested election case between
Ward and Groom from Fender county
Ward a democrat, who held the certifi
cate was unseateo, and Groom was
sworn IN.
SATURDAY, JAN. 18th.
SESATE.-The Senate was called tc
order at 10 o'clock, and opened with
prayer by Rev Dr. Branson. His invo
cation was for ability and wisdom on
the part of legislators to avoid mistakes
and that great good might come to the
State through their work.
The committee on enrolled bills re
ported that the bill to reduce the offlcia
bond of the sheriff of Pitt county had
passed both houses and had been en-
rolled.
BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
Senator Lindsay introduced :. B. JOG
to reduce the expenditure of public in