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- " ' .--lL L y . . I "' ' " 11 I I n it a .... . TV - .vh -MiYb- k' --- .... .-..,. , .-..--.. v fft Hill Hl TTflT ityfr3 iU ijF fflf rr fl 4r- I 1 1 1 1 ' CHARACTER IS AS IMPORTANT TO PTATPS as it t Tn -r,,... r. . - v uuiuuAii9, aiu uliuk i o rtiJi siaic is thk juiwiwtrin iHurtn i i ur ua ci 1 iz.,i5. 1 - : - BTBnr SATUXUA'S' In advance, per year,$'.J 00 Not paid in advance, 3 50 Not paid until six months have expir ed, 300 Not paid till the year has expired, 350 No subscription received or a less time than a year, unless the price be paid in advance. ' Onequareoftwenty-on lines or less, for one inser tion, 60 cents; every sub sequent insertion, 30 cents except it remain in for sev- Leral months, when it will i i jut cuargro $3 ror two j months, $4 for three, Jcc. 'I FAYETTEVILLE, N. C, JANUARY 18. 1849. MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE. The folowing is a list of the members of the Legislature of North Carolina, convened in the city of Raleigh on the 20th ot November, lS4s. Those with stars at their names are whigs. SENATORS. Anson, D D Daniel, (Halifax, And. Joyner. Ashe, George Bower, Hertford, V N H Smith Beaufort f &. Hyde, TD Smaw. Bertie, L Thompson. Blade n C Brunswick Columbus ( Buncombe ( Hender- -son,&.c. I Burke, I McDowell, Caldwell, i R Wootcn. N W Wood- fin. Samuel F Patterson. Cabarrus, U Kendall. Camden 5c C Currituck J Barnard Carteret C &. Jones, (ES Bell. Caswell, Calvin Graves Chatham, W Albright Chowan i & Gates, H Willcv. Craven, W f e hi. sou Davidson, J W Thomis Duplin, S D Graham. Edgecombe, WyuttMoye r ranklin, James Collins Greene &. C Lenoir. EG Speight Granville, J Hargrove. Guilford, J A Gilmer Haywood, C W II Tho Macon, &.C. ( mas. Iredell, G F Davidson Johnston, Wm II Watson Lincoln & H W Con Catawba, ( ner. Martin, Daniel Ward. Mecklenburg, J Walker. Moore and John M Montgomery ( Worth. Nash, J H Drake, Jr. X Hanover, Wm S Ashe. Northampton, M S 1 Rogers Onslow, John F Spicer. Orange, John Berrv. Pasquotank & 'Win B Perquimans, ( Shepard Person, Robt II Hester. Pitt, B F Eborn. Randolph, Wm B Lane. Robeson i, ( J A Row Richmond land. Rowan &. ( John A Lil- Davie, lington. Rutherford & t W J T Cleaveland, ( Miller. Sampson,. M J Faison. stokes, John Reich. Wake, Geo W Thompson Warren, A B Hawkins. Washington &. Tyrrell, J Ilalsey. Wavne, John Exurn. 2o democrats &. 2." whiijs COMMONERS. Anson, J Hargrove, IJohnston, A J Lerich, J Trull. j L. B Sanders. Ashe. Reubeu Mast. Jones, Calvin Koonce. Ueaufort, F.d. Stanlv, Lenoir, C Wooren. W W Hav- Lincoln. J H White. man. Bertie, J B Cherry, Wader Biirgs. F DReinhardt, S . Stowe, A II Shuford. Bladen, T S D McDowell M.so.n, Jolm Y 1 licks. Brunswick, D D Allen. Martin, A II Co'ffield, Buncombe, N Coleman Mecklenburg. A Allar rWAtkin.! rison. J N Burke and McDowell T R Cald well, S C Krwin Davis, J J Williams. Moore, Sand J Person, Caburus, Rufus Bar- Montgomery, Zebeiee ringer t .I W Scoft. C .ldwell. E P Miller. Camden, l) I) Fere-bee Carteret, J Piziott. C ivc-ll, J B MrMi.l len, Rich'd Jones. ChAtham, D II ickuev S McClan- uahan, .l 11 Ueaden Cherokee, G W Hayes. Chowan, Itobt T Paine Clavel tud, J V Hamrick Columbus, N L Wil liamson. Craven. W IJ Wads worth, (i S Steve ison. Cumberland, J C Dob bin, G W Peram. Curi itnrk. Thus Griirirs D.v ids-m, M M Leach. 1I Walser. Davie, John M Clement. Duplin, Isaac B Kelly, J G Dickson. Edgecombe. W F D aricy, Win Thi gpen. Franklin, D W Spivey, Win K Martin. Gates. Chas E Ballard. Greene. Jas G Edwards. Granville, R B Gilliam, Geo Green-. Guilford, D F Ca'.dweP, Calvin Johnson Jas W Doak. Halifax, Wm R Long, R Smith. Haywood, Robt A Love. Henderson, H I Far mer. Hertford, K Rayner. Hvde. J r Farrow I Russell. IXasli, Jos M Taylor. i.V 11 anoverniWilliams N X Nixon. Northamut'n, T J Person K J Peebles. Onslow, C H Foy. Oranse, Cad Jones, Jr, P II McD.ule, John Stockard. Giles Mebar.e. Pasquotank, FSProctor Perquimans, T L Skin ner. Person, C H K Taylor. Pitt. T BSatterthwaite Wm J B!ow. R indoljh, AllenSkeene Isaac White. Richmond, W L Steele. Robeson, Xei II Reiran, J McXeill. Rock'gham, D W Courts, T W Keene. Rowan, John W Kllis, Willie Bean. Rutherford, A G Logan Wm Wilkins. Sampson, Arthur Brown Amos Herring. Stanly, D A G Palmer. Stokes, A Gamble. John Blackburn A Nicholson. Surry, James Sheek, Wade Williams. A G O-lesby. Tvrrell. Chas McCleese Wake, Berry D Sims, Jas D Newsom, Rufus H Jones. Warren, J L Moselv, F A Thornton. Washin-ton, T B Nich ols. Wayne, C H Brogden, J V Sherrard. Iredell, A C Mclntosli.lWilkes, L BCarmichael j li (.iammu. Yancy, Saml Fleming. R J McDowell, M Campbell CO Whigs and GO Democrats NOTICE. Thr SuVcribers intoml elotiinR their buinc by the 1st of I)t'C-mlT. and wish to K-ave this place by the 15th. All persons indebtfl to tin. either by note or aecount. are requested to call and net tie as soon as possible; and those hviii" claims airaiijt un. to present tlx-in for .auieiit. WM. V. JA.MKS Si CO. KsyetteviJlc. Nov. 23, 1S4S. A fine a-Mtortine.it of single and double barrel OUXS tor s.i U at very low priees. V. J. M ATTHKWS. Oet. 21. 1S4S. 504-".t No. 13 north Hide Hay st. xa.s. a. sivzith, AND HAIR DRESSER, IfAYETTEVIMiE, sr. Has opened and fitted up in a handsome and comfortable manner, a room on Hay street next door west of the ile tttodist Episcopal Church, where he hopes to receive a bare of public patronajje in his liae. Norember 4. 1848. Fall Goods, 188. JAMES KYLE now receiving and general ..,t .,r DRY GOODS, Among which are : Superfine French and English Clothg. m I ditto Cassimeres, Merino t assimere and Sattinete Kenturky Jeans and Tweeds ' Kerseys and Lins eyg. ' French and F.nglish Merinos. Printed De-I.ains and Cashmeres Alpaca. Si'k stripe and plain. ' Rich Silks, colored and black, Irish Linens. Lawns, and Diapers. Jaconet s, plain, striped, and checked. Klegant Lace Collars and Capes. 3-4 to 12-12 bleached and brown Domestics. Silks. Worsted, and Other Vesting. Anker Bolting Cloths. No. 2 to 10, ' 75 packages Boots and Shoes, With many other articles: all of which being purchased by the Package for Cash, will be offered at Tery reduced prices for Cash or approved paper. October 14. 1S4S. That beautiful residence on Haymonnt. for merly belonging to CP. Mallett. F.sq.. near the residence of Mr Hale, is offered for sale It has stables and out-houses of all kinds ; and everything in complete order. This residence is so well known, and in so commanding a site, overlooking the town, that fur ther particulars are unnecessary. Enquire at the Caroli nian Office. Junf 10. 1848. vol. o-no. sio. 83- Liberal deduction for large advertisement by the year or six month ROWAN. The election in Rowan county to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons occa sioned by the appointment of Judge Ellis, has resulted in the election of Mr Ham. C. Jones, whig. 48C-tf. Fire and Marine Insurance. The Camden Insurance Com pany of N. J. NEAR PHILADELPHIA. opiira $100,000. H. L. BUCKLY. Sec y. R W. OODEN. Pres t. The undersigned. Agent of this Company, has received assurances that this Company is conducted by some of the most wealthy and influential Jersey men. and is second to none in the Union of the same capital. He will take lire aud marine risks on as favorable terms as any other Coin-P"- JNO. M. KOSK. Agent. Fayetteville. March 4.1S4S. 472-tf NOW RECEIVING A new supply of Almonds. Filberts. Brazil and Madeira Nut. Preserves. Citron. 'urrants. Nutmegs. Dates. Choco late. Sardines, cooking Wine, Porter in bottles, butter and water Crackers. Soda Biscuits, fine Scgars, Sic. etc. ASO. a variety of FANCY GOODS AND TOYS for cuildron- Grold Pens, fine and common Knives. Revolving Pistols. Powder Flasks. Shot and Shot Pouches. Canister Powder. Violins. Flutes. Fifes, Accordeons. Tamborines. A variety of fine Sugar Toys. Gold and Silv r Paper. &c. &c. all of which will be sold at the lowest prices. W. PRIOR. November IS. 1S4S. 0-6t A supply of Oranges kept con stantly on hand. wV they ran be had They have a floating Church, of the Episcopal order, at Philadelphia. It is described as a rery handsome building, and cost over $5000. It is built for the benefit of the seamen and boatmen, and will seat 550 persons. GEN. TAYLOR. Sometime since we copied an article going the rounds of the papers, to the effect that Gen. Taylor had said that if the north ern States attempted to interfere with the sub ject of slavery that he was for drawing the sword and throwing away the scabbard. This expression has been overhauled by those who were instrumental in setting it afloat. So Mr Claiborne has again written that he is desir ous that the matter shall be correctly stated, and therefore he states that Gen. Taylor said nothing about slavery in the territories, but spoke entire ly of the interference by the north with the rights of the slaveholders in the States; and that he studiously avoids giving any opinion in regard to his course on the subject of slavery in the ter ritories. From Yucatan. 'The barque Florida, which took down 850 volunteers, for ser vice in Yucatan, returned yesterday, leav ing Sisal on the 10th inst. The troops were all well, and most of them had reach ed Merida. The papers say they conduct themselves with great order and propriety. In Merida on the 4th inst. was celebrat ed a great victory jiamel by the whites over the Indians in Peto. The details are not given, but it is spoken of as being de cisive of the war. Between this victory and the arrival of the volunteers, the Yuca tecos are full of joy and exultation. A Cute Chap. We once knew a boy who said he liked 'a good rainy day: too rainy to go to school, and just about rainy enough to go a fishing.' N. (J. LEGISLATURE. NOBTH CAROLINIAN Wnt. II. Uayiie, Kilitfor and Proprietor. FAYETTEVILLE, K. C. JANUARY 13, 1849. Tuesday, Jan. 2 SENATE. Mr Washington introduced a bill to amend an Act entitled an Act to make Real Estate Assets. Referred to the com mittee on the Judiciary. Mr Miller, a bill to amend the 4th Sect, of the 65th Ch. Rev. Stat. Same reference. Mr Ashe, a bill to repeal an act passed in 1846, Ch. 46. Same reference. Mr Drake, a bill to empower single Jus tices of the Peace, to tax prosecutors on State Warrants, for the payment of cost in certain cases. Same reference. The engrossed Resolution from the House, in relation to Asa Whitney, ap proving his plans, &c. passed its 1st read- ins:. Fhe bill to incorporate Statesville Male Academy, in Iredell, passed its 1st read- fjE3- An error occurred under the Congres sional head in this paper of the :0th Dec, in re gard to the resolution of Mr Gott. We stated that that resolution commanded the committee on the District of Columbia to report a bill to abolish slavery in said District. It should have been to abolish the slave trade in said district. i nir. HIRIJVG NEGROES. I Ul attend to hirins negroes for njr one wishing an ?ent. JNO. M ROSE, December 16.,1848. Auctioner A. M. CAMPBELL, AUCTIONEER, AND Commission Merchant, ggtyetteville DENTISTRY. Dr. Gilchrist SUSE".- peae4 the Office be formerly occupied near the Lafayette Hotel, and will reaain until the 24th of November. Thoce rtauiriag his services will please make early application. Ladies attended to at their residences. If requested. Norember, 1S4- 406-tf BANK OF CAPE FEAR. Our attention has been culled to an article in the Wilmington Commercial in regard to the above corporation. The late statement of the condition of the Bank shows that it has invested funds in U. S. stocks. This has been objected to, on the ground that the Bank, seeing the depressed state of the exchanges, the scarcity of money, &.c, should have discounted more freely, instead of investing its funds in government stock. To this the friends of the Bank reply that the Bank must have a certain amount of specie to meet liabilities, and that government stock is equivalent to specie, and at the same time draws interest To this the writer in the Commercial replies, that the excuse of the Bank will not do; for by referring to the statements of 43-'46-4S, he finds that in the two former years, the Bank had less specie and discounted more notes, than in the fall of IS 4S. So, of course the Bank must find some other excuse for tightening the money market. The Wilmington Gazette, two weeks ago, pub lished an article which made the affairs of the Bank look rather blue ; and although the Gazette was condemned for the publication, we suspect very strongly, that the Gazette has " let the cat out of the bag;" in other words, has stated what many are afraid is too true, to wit: that many of the debts due to the Bank, and counted among its resources, are not worth a copper; and hence its disability or disinclination to serve one at the expense of offending another, which it would have to do if it loaned to the safe trader, and re fused the doubtful one. v Such are the baneful consequences of favorit ism, which prevail in banking operations, and act like at blighting mildew upon, commercial communities. t&- Professor A. B. Longstreet, the well re membered author of the most amusing "Georgia Scenes," has been appointed President of the Centenary College, at Jackson, Louisiana, says the Natchez Free Trader. riie Senate then proceeded to the consid eration of the unfinished business, being the Resolution of Mr Berry, calling for certain information in relation to Internal Improvements, and the liabilities of the ' State therefor, &c. the question being on the amendment of Mr W oodhn, calling lor similar information from all the other States. Mr Wood fin modified his amendment, after which, further proceedings were sus pended by a message from the other House, and the Senate proceeded' to the special order, being the election of 4 Trustees of the University. Upon resuming the unfinished business. the question was taken upon the amend ment, which was rejected Mr Joyner moved to amend the resolu tion by adding, in substance and that the Public Treasurer further report wheth er, in his opinion, the benefits, &c. to the State, have not been an ample indemifica tion for any losses sustained," which was adopted. Mr Berry moved to strike out " Swamp Lands " from the Resolution, which was rejected. Mr Berry moved to amend the Resolu tion, by striking out 1855 and inserting 1816. The amendment was adopted. Mr Wood fin moved to strike out the Pre amble. Mr Berry called for the Ayes and Noes, w hich were taken as follows : Yeas 23, Noes 20. So the preamble was stricken out. Mr Gilmer moved to amend by adding Resolved, further, that whenever any schemes or attempts at Internal Improve ment have'ailed, that he report the rea sons of the failure." Mr Rogersivas not willing to take the opinions of that officer without documenta ry evidence, and moved a Proviso, to the effect 4 that the Public Treasurer may have documentary evidence to support him in regard to these works, &c. Mr Thomas, of Davidson, moved to lay the whole subject upon the table. Mr Berry called for the Yeas and Nays which were taken as follows : Yeas 7, Nays S9. So the motion was rejected. The question was then taken upon the amendment of Mr Rogers to the amend ment of Mr Gilmer, and rejected by Yeas and Nays. Yeas 21, Nays 23. The question then recurred upon the third Yeas amendment of Mr Gilmer, which was adopted. The resolution then passed its reading bv yeas and navs as follows : 41, Nays 5. Mr Albright, from the committee ap pointed to superintend the election for four Trustees of the University, reported that Mr Dobbin was duly electefl, and no one else had a majority- The bill to provide for the payment of the debts of the State, and other liabilities for endorsement for the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad, &c., was reail the 2d time, amended, on motion of Mr Shepard, and passed. On motion of Mr Gilmer, the bill was then read the third time. Mr Thompson, of Wake, moved to lay the bill upon the table, which motion was rejected by a large majority. The bill then passed. HOUSE OF COMMONS. The Speaker announced the Select com mittee on the Granville Savings' Associa tion, viz : Messrs. Cannady, Skinner, Dobbin, and Margrave. Mr Mebane announced to the House the arrival of Hamilton C. Jones, member from Rowan, elected in the place of Jno. W. Ellis. Mr Jones was then invited to the Clerk's desk, and after being duly qualified, took his seat. Mr Smith moved to put the bill which had just passed its 2d reading, on its Srd reading. Carried ; and the bill passed its Srd and Inst reading. Mr Blow moved to take up and consid er the bill to impose an additional tax on the venders of foreign made riding vehi cles Carried Mr Wadsworth moved to refer the bill to the committee on Finance. Upon this question there was a short discussion be tween Messrs. Mebane, Courts, Blow, Stevenson and Stanly. The speaker cut short the debate, by announcing the arri val of the hour for taking up the joint order the election of Trustees. The House then proceeded to ballot. The Speaker announced the hour for taking up the special order of the day, the bill to establish the Bank of Fayetteville. On motion of Mr Dobbin the bill was post poned until to-morrow. The House then assumed the considera tion of the bill in relation to foreign made vehicles the question being on the motion of Mr Wadsworth toVefer the bill to com mittee on Finance which did not prevail. Mr Wadsworth, moved to amend by striking out $100 and insert 850. Carried. The bill then passed its Srd reading. The order of the day, the bill for the more certain and speedy administration of justice, w as next taken up. Mr Barrin ger addressed the House at considerable length in support of the bill, and Messrs. Leach of Davidson and Hayes opposed its passage. Mr Mebane advocated the bill and repli ed to some of the objections offered by the gentleman who had proceeded him. A message was received from the Gov ernor, transmitting the resignation of Judge Moore. Mr Brogden moved to the Senate. Carried. Mr Caldwell, of Guilford, introduced a resolution granting the use of the Hall to the friends of Internal Improvement, this evening at 7 o'clock. Adopted. Mr Brogden from the committee to su perintend the election of Trustees, report ed that, among the numerous candidates, only one, Mr Dobbin, had received a ma jority of all the votes Mr Dobbin was accordingly declared to be elected. Mr Mebane moved to take up the un fitiisher business. Carried. received from the Sen- bills, one relating to the debts of the State to the Cape Fear Bank and the Bank of the State, and the other a bill in relation to the Ral eigh and Gaston Raidroad, with an amend ment to which the House agreed. On motion of Mr Mebane. the bill for the more speedy administration of justice was again taken up when Mr Satterth waite advocated the adoption of the amend ment. Mr Mebane offered a substitute for the amendment, providing for the election of Judges hereafter to be made. Mr Paine spoke at some length, in sup. port of the bill, and was followed by Mr McDowell of Iredell of the same side of the question. Mr Mebane withdrew the amendment offered by him. Mr Spivy offered an amendment to come in after the Srd section, to allow all per sons, who have been admitted to practice in the Courts of Please and Quarter Ses sion, to practice in the Superior Courts. Rejected. The question was then taken on the 1st. amendment of the committee and it was adopted the Srd amenument was also adopted. Mr Hayes offered an amendment to the 5th section of the bill, to except the county of Cherokee. Mr Ballard addressed the House in op position to the bill and was followed by Mr Jones of Rowan in support of the bill. Mr Leach of Davidson spoke against the pas sage of the bill. Mr Barringer haying been alluded to by Mr L&cii, replied Drieuy to some oi nis remarks. i- . ..i j..- . -. -. to send a message A message was ate, transmitting two engrossed Wednesday, Jan. 3. SENATE. Mr Patterson from the committee on in ternal improvement, repot ted a bill to clear out Lumber river. Mr Daniel presented a bill to amend the act for a re assessment of the lands of the State. Referred. The Senate concurred in a proposition from the House to proceed to the election of three Trustees of the University. Third reading and passage of bills: To amend an act to incorporate the town of Monroe; to extend the time for registering Grants, &c; to incorporate Davidson Min ing and Smelting Company Resolutions for the relief of Young Patterson; in favor of Martin County Court Clerk; a bill in re lation to a Road in Ashe county; to incor porate the town of Salisbury. The Senate took up the bill to incorpo rate the North Carolina Railroad Company. After a number of slight amendments, Mr Bower moved to strike out the 5th sec tion of the bill. Mr Shepard, on behalf of the committee, proceeded to address the senate, in ex planation of the general character of the bill. This speech was characterized by great plainness in its demonstrations and ability. The motion of Mr Bower was then re jected. The senate then adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS. Mr McDowell of Bladen, moved to send a message to the senate proposing to go into the election of three Trustees for the University. Carried. Mr Coleman rose and said, Mr Speaker: It is well known that my colleague, Mr Atkin, has been in bad health for some time; that for the last few days he has been quite sick, and confined to his room; ami though now better, he is, by the advice of his friends and medical attendants, anxious to return home. I therefore, Mr Speaker, move that leave of absence be granted to Mr A. for the remainder of the Ses sion, from and after to day. The motion prevailed. The House resumed the consideration of the bill to re-assess the lands of New Han over and other Counties. On this ques tion there was a t'iscussion participated in by the following gentlemen : Messrs Williams of N. Hanover, Ste venson, Dobbin, Caldwell, Stanly, Barrin ger, Satterthwaith and Taylor. Mr Cherry moved to amend by adding the County of Bertie. Mr Hayman lj adding Beaufort, and Mr Wadsworth by", adding Caldwell County. Rejected. The bill as amepded passed its Srd reading. Mr Williams moved to take up and con sider the bill to establish the Bank of Fay etteville. Carried. MrCaldwell of Guilford moved to amend the bill by striking out 8300,000 and in sert 800,000. Adopted. Mr Dobbin offered several amendments which were adopted. 1 he bill as amended passed its 2d read g by a vote of 81 in the affirmative to 27 in the negative. On motion Mr Jones of Rowan the bill was put upon its 3rd reading. Mr Mebane moved to strike out the word equivalent" and insert "specie'' rejected. The bill passed 3d reading. Mr Mcintosh from the committee to superintend the election of Trustees re ported that Mr Hassell was the only of the candidates who had received a majority of all the votes. Mr Dobbin moved to take up the Reso lutions reported in lieu of Steele's resolu tions carried. Mr D. moved to strike out the word alarm." Before ti e question was taken, the Speaker announced the time for taking a recess. The evening session was entirely con sumed by a discussion on the substitute proposed by the committee in place of Mr Steele's Resolutions which was partici pated in by Messrs Stanly, Uayner, Dob bin, Steele, Stevenson and others. The vote was taken on each Resolution seperately. and each passed by a large ma- Jity. the House then adjourned. Thursday, Jan. 4. SENATE. Mr Patterson, reported that C. B. Has sell was elected a Trustee of the Univer sity. Mr Murchison introduced a bill to pro vide for clearing out Big Rockfish Creek, &c .Referred. Mr Miller, a bill to incorporate Shelby Male and Female Academy in Cleaveland. Mr Bell, a bill to provide for the im provement of Clubfoot and Harlow's Creek Canal, and for other purposes. Referred. Mr Lane, a bill to incorporate the town of Ashhoro', in Randolph. Mr Shepard, a bill to amend an act en titled an act incorporate the Mutual In surance Company, of North Carolina. Mr Hargrove, a bill to incorporate the Granville Company of Mechanics. Referr ed to a Select Committee. The resolution in favor of the Execu tors of Joseph J. Daniel passed its second and third readings. Several private bills j were also passed. The Senate then went into committee of the whole, Mr Patterson in the chair, and took up the bill to incorporate the North Carolina Railroad Company, and for other purposes. Several amendments were then proposed and adopted. Mr Gilmer proposed to strike out "two millions" ami insert 44 three" in the 65th line of the 15th section, and to alter other provisions of the bill s as to accord with making the capital Stock of the Company three millions. The amendment was re jected. Mr Gilmer then moved another amend ment, to the effect, that, in certain circum stances, the Treasurer should be authoriz ed to subscribe one and a half Millions, giving the State two thirds of the Capital Stock. The amendment was rejected. The Committee then rose, and reported the bill to the House, with the amendments, which were agreed to. Mr Bower moved to amend the bill by striking out the fifth section ; and called for the Ayes and Nays. Wc consider this as a test question, so far as the senate is concerned. The motion was supported in Speeches by Messrs Bower and Walker. Mr Patterson asked to be excused from voting, which was granted. Mr Hawkins was also excused. Mr Walker here made another Speech, and Mr Shepard followed against Mr Bow er's motion. Mr Bethel moved that the bill and amendment be indefinitely postponed. Mr Wood fin argued against this motion, and was followed by Mr Ashe. After which the senate adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS. Mr Regan introduced a bill to prevent the sale of spirituous liquors in the vicinity of Floral College. Referred on Private bills. Mr Ferebee introduced a bill to provide for the establishment ot a Medical Board in North Carolina ; which, on motion of Mr F , was ordered to be printed, and made the order of the day for Monday next. Mr Greene introduced a bill to incor porate the Granville county Mechanics Association. Referred to Select Com mittee. Mr Edney introduced a bill to open and improve the road from the Tennessee line towards Burusville. Referred to Com mittee on Internal Improvement. Mr Skee-n introduced a bill to incorpor ate the Deep River Manufacturing Com pany, which passed its 1st reading. Mr Erwin introduced a resolution for the better protection of Religious Camp Meetings. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. A message was received from the senate,, proposing to vote immediately for Trus tees of the University. Concurred in The House then proceeded vote. Mr Skinner from the committee to su perintend the election of Trustees, report ed that there was no election. Mr Pain reported a substitute for the bin to consolidate various Acts, for the benefit of poor debtors, and recommended, its passage The Speaker stated that the question be fore the House was the bill in favor of poor :uiors. i lie uui as ainenueu, passeti tiu ading, and on motion of Mr Brogden, were put upon and passed their 3d reading. Mr Paine, from the Committee on the Judiciary., reported favorably to the bill to lay on and establish a new county by the name of Alamance. Mr Mebane and Mr Jones addressed the House- upon tbe hill, Passed 2d reading Mr Paine reported favorably to the bill providing for amendment of the Constitu tion. Mr Rayner moved to- make it the order of the day for Tuesday at 12 o'clock. Car ried. Mr R uwived also to make a bill introduced by him in regard to the same subject the order of the day for the same time. Carried,. Mr Rayner, from the Committee on In ternal Improvements, reported a bill for the improvement of Smith's river ; which passed its 1st reading. Mr Smith, from the Conwmttee on PrU vate bills, reported favorably to the follow:-, itig bills and resolutions, which passed their 2d readings. To incorporate th South Creek Land Company . toineorpor. ate Plymouth Academy ; concerning Pub lic Roads in Brunswick, which was. amend- a m tr. eu oy aauing ueautort ; to incorporate Wilkesboro' in the County of Wilkes . in favor of Thos. Reddick ; to incorporate order of Rechabites in the Town of Wilmington; for the better regulation of Gatesvilie in the County of Gates ; to es tablish a Toll Brdge over Catawba River in Burke County. And unfavorably t the bill to compensate Jurors for the Coun ty of Sampson in certain cases ; which, on motion, was laid on the table.. Mr Cherry, from the Committee on Education, reported favorably to the bill to authorize the Superintendents of Com mon Schools for the County of Rowan to invest a part of their funds." Passed its 2d reading. Also, favorably to the bill to incorporate the Wilmington Thalian Asso ciation. Passed its 2d reading. On motion of Mr Newton Coleman, the House adjourned.