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THE WEEKLY ERA. "WEEKLY ERA. SENATE. Friday, Nov 28. The Senate met pursuant to ad- ter maintainance and support of the Orphan Asylum at Oxford.. Mr. Murphy, a bill amending the charter of the Atlantic and Coast Railroad Co. . Message from the House enclosing: Mr. Love reported from the com mittee on Proposition and Griev ances, several bills relative to Sher iffs. Mr. Norwood, a bill to enforce the decrees of courts of equity in certain cases. Mr. Ellis, a bill to incorporate the town of nickory Station. Mr. Love, a bill to prevent the obstruction of streams. Mr. King", a joint resolution rel ative to the tax upon cotton in the years 'Go 'Go and '07. Mr. Mabson. a bill to establish a to vote for modification or repeal of revenue laws; House bill extending the jurisdic tion of Justices of the Peace so as to include cases of petit larceny. House bill to amend the charter of the Carolina Central Railroad Company. House resolution relative to public printing, requiring the submission of any t-ontract in.uh- by the print ing committee to both Houses for confirmation or rejection. The resolutions were indefinitely postponed ayes, 16, nays 12. Mouse bill incorporating Reno c.ninmal court ln thecitv Camp Ground, in Haywood county, of Wilmington. I nn,i ti, f The resolution as amended was adopted.. v t .... On motion ofMr. Johnston S. B. 35, H. B. 79, to amend chapter 171 laws of 1873-,73, to strike out Pin Hill Academy, passed Its several readings and ordered to be enrolled. Mr. Bennett asked and obtained leave of absence for Shinn f Cabar rus from 1st day of the session. On motion of Mr. Reid of Meck lenburg, House adjourned until Monday at 11 o'clock. - . ... ; ana at . ,' '? - December 1., Satiate met according to adjourn ment at 11:A. M. " v Mr. Ti wy presen teiL jt-etition from citizens of Harnett asking the enactment of a senexaTprehibition law. sale of liquors in the-4own-of-Troyr tiounty of Montgomery. . Air. Gudger, bill to prohibit the saie oi spirituous liquors in town ships where the people so deter mine. Mr. Richardson, bill to repeal section 5 chapter 2, of the Revised Code. ' House bill 51, bill to enable For eign Guardians of infants and insane persons to remove the estate of their wards from the State, passed several readings. feenate bill relating to the city of Wilmington passed its several rea dings. SENATE. igtoi On motion of Mr. Mabson, leave of absence was granted to the Sen ator from Brunswick, for three days. Leave of absence wa3 granted, upon motion of Col Morehead, to Mr. Ilollomati, Senator from North ampton. The President appointed Messrs. Norwood and Grandy on the com mittee on the publication of the Geological report. A message from tho Governor was announced, enclosing a commu nication relative to the Centennial Celebration of American independ ence, 187G, upon motion it was transmitted to the House with pro position to print. uous liquors within three miles thereof, passed several readings. Leave of absence was granted to Senator Dunham for two days. House bill to amend the charter of the incorporation for Davidson College read and referred to com mittee on education. A bill giving consent to the Uni ted States to purchase land in Cur Tuesday, Dec. 2. The Senate was called to order Mr. Welch; from committee on at 11 o'clock, a m." Corporations, favorably , upon bill Col. Ellison presented a petition to incorporate the town of Hickory from the citizens of Columbus ask Station. ing the enactment of a prohibitory INTRODUCTION OF BILIS. TJ01 LaW Tr nn,u. o Km fnmon,iaQ . Mr- Morehead, of Rockingham, uu'u"uu,c fom the committee on Internal Col. Humphrey, a bill to establish two branch Insane Asylums, one in Wilmington, tho other in Bun combe. Col. Allen, a bill to amend the statute of limitations. Battle's Re- rituck for the purpose of erecting a visal. and a bill to amend the law rules were suspended and passed. Mr. Warinr obtained leave to offer resolutions proposing to ad- jeurn the General Assembly sine die on Monday next. Improvements, reported favorablv upon the bill to amend the charter of the Rayborn Gap railroad. Mr. Love, from the committee on Propositions and Grievances, reported irom his committee an um ber of bills of a private nature. Message from the house trans the Cross Creek Cemetery Com pany. Message from the House announc ing the House branch of the corn- Mr. Morehead, of Rockingham, mittee on military affairs. Also, HOUSK OF REPRESENTATIVES. November 28, 1873. Mr. Speaker Robinson called the House to order at 11 A M. . Mr. Johnson, presented a petition of Hominy Creek township, Bun combe county, asking incorpora tion of the Board of Trustees of Hominy and Mount Monency church. Mr. BIythe, petition asking the amendment of the act prohibiting the sale of liquor near Judson Fe male College. ; PASSED. Resolution in favor of Birch McHan. Resolution in relation to Insane introduced a bill making conduc tors of Railroads peace officers, authorizing them to make arrests, SENATE CALENDAR. Senator Dunham's Spanish war resolutions were read, aim upon motion after some general dis cussion, referred to the judiciary committee. HOUSE OF REPESENTATIVES. November 29. Mr. Speaker Robinson called the House to order at 11 a. m. MEMORIALS, &C. itep. iirown oi uaviuson. me morial from citizens of Davidson county on the liquor question. tep. Fletcher, from the citizens Report of the joint select com mittee on tho Constitutional Amendments as to the effect their adoption will have upon this ses sion of the General Assembly. The committee hold that the General Assembly having convened regu larly and constitutionally, being in session, that tney may continue in session and regulate the day of their sine die adjournment. In other words, the adoption of the amend ment in regard to. biennial sessions is prospective iu its effects, and does not apply to this session. Mr. Troy moved to take up his bill postponing the count of the official vote at the last election upon the constitutional amendments un til the 1st Monday in April, re marking that the passage of his bill nor, including a communication from the chief ordinance officer of the United Stales relative to arming the militia of the State. Mr. Flemming, introduced a bill in regard to the compromise of the State debt. It appoints W. A. Gra ham, John A. Gilmer, M. E. Man lv, B. S. Gaither, Robert Strange, Thomas VV. Patton and V. Clark, commissioners to adjust a compro mise with the creditors. Also a bill incorporating the Yadkin, New River and Watauga Rafting & Timber Company. Mr. Ellis, of Catawba, a bill to amend the charter and legalize the t he acts of the Catawba Tole Bridge Company. Also, a bill to enable the Caro lina Railway Company to build branch road from Lincolnton to Hickory Station, in Catawba coun ty. Mr. Ransom, a bill to prevent the felling of timber in Rider's Creek. "ncemingClover Hill Camp "c',raond couat'' on thesame would settle the exeU11 question of tJSSSsn'tt? fcrm,n,l 'in f AuvMlnml ,.0,n subject. . . the validity of this legislature. ?"ai ex reuses n ine omce in CleaveJand countv. and to incorporate the Board , of Trustees thereof. ; t : f; Bill to prevent, persons from ob structing the passage offish in San dy Muck Creek, in Buncombe and Madison counties. ; ; Bill to prohibit the, sale of spirit uous liquors within two miles of the town ot Charleston, county of Swain. Bill to prevent the adulteration and the sale of adulterated "alcohol ic liquors. Bill to require the Treasurer of Cherokee county to turn over to the Treasurer of Graham county, cer tain bonds and for other purposes. Bill to prevent the sale of intoxi cating liquors within two miles of Barnesville, Yancy county. Message received from the Sen ate proposing to add the name of Mr. Kicholson to the committee on Printing. Coucured in. Resolution in favor of D. D. Fer rebee, Jr., Sheriff of Camden coun ty, was adopted. Mr. Bennett, bill to prevent the sale of liquor within two miles of Cedar Creek Church, Anson coun ty. Mr. McGehee, bill to incorporate the North Carolina Immigration Society. SENATE. Saturday, Nov. 29. Senate met according to adjourn ment, at 11 o'clock, a. mt Lieuten ant Gov. Brogden in the chair. MOltNING BUSINESS. lip. Gorman, from the students Mr. Love moved to lav the motion oi wane roresi uotiege on tne same ol Senator Troy on the table. suojecr. Air. Troy moved the previous xvep; jarter netiuon ana counter- niiftstinn. . ivnt-.miistuinAri... petition from citizens of Lake Land- . Mr. Grand vV asked and obtained ing Township, in Hyde county, on leave to introduce , resolution in me same suDjeci. j , ; f: ?. regaro to- the 'Compietian,oi the .Mr.iBennett submitted the report iifstnrv nf "NTnrth Carolina frrim thfl irom tne judiciary committee. date of Hawks' history, to be writ- jur. wausrh, from the committee tpn in a rsonnhh. timn. within th on coji.tit-i, utie3, towns and town ships. Mr. Jones, of Caldwell, from the committee on corporation. Mr. Carter, from the committee on propositions and grievances. memory of persons now liviug. iteierrea. CALENDAR. " v i Resolution requiring printing committee to report any contract : Ai a - a- i i nf- itt-:. r" lor puwm: pnuiiijg, w uie urenerai 3ahnS frm committeeon Assembly or ratification or rejec- engrossed bills. Mr. Brown of Davidson, a resolu- a . s . lion to pay zo cents on tne aonar on tion. of Secretary of State appropriates $75 per month for that purpose. SPECI All ORDER " A bill to be entitled an act to se cure the completion of the Western road, usually known as the Coal field Road. The bill, provides for the completion of the road from the Coalfields road to Greensboro. Mr. Troy supported the bill. Said he represented a large tax paying 1 1 T ! A2- I I people wno aenveu very nine uen- ent irom appropnauons irotn me Treasurer. Said the private stock holders should be protected; that they were now under'' a cloud in I A . 1 II consequence oi suits anu. complica tions growing out of A. J. Jones, HOUSB-OF-REPRES EXTATIXS. Tuesday, Dec. 2.. , House called to order at 11 A. M. MEMORIALS, &C. Various petitions on the temper ance subject were presented by Messrs. Bryant of Sampson, Nor ment, Brown of Mecklenburg, Reid of Mecklenburg, Shaw, Jones of Orange, Green and Jones of Cam den. resolutions. Mr. Houston introduced a resolu tion relative to the State debt. Bills introduced and referred to appropriate committees. Mr. Bryan of Wilkes, bill to j amend chapter 1U3, laws of '71-'72. Mr. Bryan of Sampson, against the sale of liquors within two miles of Shady Grove Church, in Samp son county. Resolution requiring the report of State Geologist, passed it several readings. Bill for the relief of the sheriff of Pasquotank county. Passed its several readings. ' Bill to enable the Commissioners of Surry county to consolidate and pay the debt of said county. Passed its several readings. Pill to establish a new county by the name of Bragg was tabled. Bill to repeal chapter 165, laws of 1872-'73. Passed its several readings. Bill to repeal chapter 119, laws 1870-'71 was tabled. Bill to prevent the sale of liquors within two miles of Cedar Creek Church, in Anson county, passed its 2nd and 3rd readings. S. B. 7, H. B. 81, to provide for and cure certain irregularities in executions. Passed its several read ings. Adjourned. IN BANKRUPTCY. "VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, JJN That a general meeting of creditors of Russell H. Kingsbury will be held at the Register's oflice in "Raleigh, N. C, on tho 12th day of December, 1S73, at 10 o'clock, A. M., be lore A. W. Shaffer, Register for the purposes named in the 27th and 2Sth sections of the Bankrupt Act of March 2, 1867. L.. A. PASCHALIj, Assignee. 24 2t. Oxford, N. C. the old State debt and to repudiate 5n2 nay.s Tne resolution the bonds issued by the State since, definitely postponed by i ayes io, noes iz. was m- a vote oi Mr. Gudger, resolution in favor of placing two additional members of the House on the committee on Public Printing. Calendar. BILLS INTRODUCED & REFERRED. Mr. Sneed, bill to repeal chapter House to order at 11 A. M Lr Iowa nf 1R79J7Q MEMORIALS, C. Mr. Grandy called for the yeas administration of the affairs of the road; that when these suits were would be prepared to act. Unon motion of Mr. Flemming, the bill after nassinsr its second readinsr. was referred and ordered to be printed. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. December 1. Mr. Speaker Robinson call the 165, laws of 1872-,73. Mr. Johnson, bill to incorporate the Baptist church of Hominy in Buncombe county. Mr. Johnston, bill to establish two toll bridges on the French Broad River in Buncombe county. Mr. Winslow, bill for the relief of the sheriff of Chowan county. Mr. Blackwell, bill concerning the sale of liquor in the town of Lesviter, Buncombe county. . Mr. Blackwell, bill to incorporate Weaversville College, in Buncombe county. AtV Tnhnsfnn o Kill tr inswi-vs. Reports from standing commit- ate Montmonencv church in Bun- tees. combe countv. r w k:ii i 1 . V . iir. IVlurmy reporitru auuuij- uma Memorials from the citizens of their respective counties on the sub ject of tho sale of liquor were sub mitted by Messrs. Richardson, Bennett, Craige, Lutterloh, John ston, Joyner, Paschall, Jordan, WariicK and Carter. t REPORTS. Mr. Woodhouse submitted a re port from committee on Engrossed Bills. Mr. Waugh from Committee on Counties, Cities, Towns, &cv SPECIAL ORDER A bill to consolidate the N. C. R. R. the W. N. C. R. R. and the At lantic & N. C. R. R., was called by Mr. Humphrey. The provisions of the bill authorizes the JNorth Car- THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 29th day of Nov., A. D., 1873, a warrant in Bankruptcy was issued out of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of North -Carolina, against the estate of Henry C. D.Mitchell of Castalia, in the county of Nash and State of North Carolina, who has been adjudged a Bankrupt on his own Petition : That the payment of any debts, and tho delivery of any pro- Eerty belonging to such bankrupt, to im, or for his use, and the transfer of any property, by him, are forbidden by law; 'lnat a meeting oi the creditors ot said bankrupt, to prove their debts, and to choose one op mure assignees of his estate, will be held at a Court of Bank ruptcy, to be holden at Raleigh, N. C, before A; W. Shaffer, Register, on ihe 20th day of December, A. D., 1873, at 10, o'clock A. M. R. M. DOUGLAS. 24--3t, Marshal as Messenger TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The undersigned hereby gives notice of his appointment as Assignee of Wm. W. Cozart, of Dutch vilie, in the county , of Granville, and State of North Caro lina, within said District, who has been adjudged a Bankrupt upon his own petition by the District Court of said District. Dated Raleigh, Nov. 27th. 1873. J. R. ONE ILL, Assignee, 23-3t P. O. Raleigh, N. C. XTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Jl That a petition has been filed in the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of North Carolina bv Richmond Upchurch, of Franklin " county, in said District, duly declared mftnt to the third section of the bill Mr. Marler submitted a report requiring the President and JJirec- from the Committee on Engrossed tors to lnle a bona wun ino xrea from committee on Engrossed bills. Senator Fleming from same com mittee, reported favorably upon the bill enlarging the powers of judges of elections in regard to challenged voters. Mr. Grandy, from same commit- former homes. Mr. Dula, bill to amend chanter 154 laws of 1872-,73, entitled an act to authorize the commissioners of Wilkes county to issue bonds. Mr. Ellison, bill to provide for the transportation of released con victs from the Penitentiary to their tee, upon bill in relation to admin istrators and executors, recommends that it do not pass. Message from the House propos ing to print the report of the Presi dent of the Albemarle and Chesa peake Canal Company, together with the message of the Governor, transmitting the same Mr. Wiley, bill for the relief of sheriffs and tax collectors. Mr. Bowman, bill to amend sec. 1 chap. 181, laws of l872-'73. Mr. Bean, bill in relation to amending the laws of North Caro lina. Mr. Dula, bill to authorize the Secretary of State to purchase a fire- Also message notifying the Senate of House branch of committee on House resolution, on motion of Constitutional Amendments. Mr Gorman, resolution in regard Also notifying Senate of the re- to a flaff printed by the ladies of lusai oi uie xxuu iu muui .Raleigh to the regiment ofvolun Senat amendment to bill for reiiet teers rom xorth Carolina to the of sheriffs, wnicn nxea mo ume ui payment of the last twenty-five per cent of State Taxes on or. before the 1st of February. Senate rescinded and agreed to 1st of January, the time fixed by tne 210 use.. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS. . . Mr. Flemming, a bill for the bet- authority to appoint. Mexican war, was read and adopted. Mr. Gudger called up the resolu tion to add the names of Messrs. Freeman and Gorman to the com mittee on Printings Amended on . motion of Mr. Watson ? by striding oub uiw 1 121 uj 133 uuu giving mo cnair Bills. The chair announced Messrs. Richardson, Wheeler and Black well on the committee to investi gate the affairs of H. J. Menninger, late Secretary of State. Message received from the Senate concurring in proposition to raise a joint select committee on the mi litia bill. The Speaker announced Messrs Gorman, Bennett, Bryson of Swain, Dula and Warlick as a House olina Railroad to purchase the a Bankrupt under the Act oi Uongresa Western North Carolina Railroad ot March za, lbbi, ior a oiscnarge and the Atlantic Road and place and certihcate tnereot irom an ms debts the whole under oneheadand man- - ,rar agement, with the power to mort- at 10 0clockt A. M.t at the office of A gage the Whole line at the rate Ot w Shaffer, Register in Bankruptcy, in 13.000 per mile. Raleigh, IN. u., is assigned ior tne near- L - m - J I - i . 1 J 1. T Mr. waring onereti an aruenu- ing 01 me same, wneu auu- wuere i. creditors, wno nave proved tneir aeois and other persons in interest may at tend and show cause, if any they have, whv the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted. And that the second and third meetings will be held at the same time and place. New Berne, N. C, Aov. 17th, 1873. 2t GEO. K. TLNKEK, Clerk. Jos. J. Davis, Attorney. f A f L 11... A. a an It SI l-m w-W-tt aT f- nrpr or rne oluiw in me sum ui So.000.000 to faithfully apply and fiishnrsR all monevs coming into thpir hands. Mr. Worth said the bill would never pass with his vote, and should never pass wunoui an auuaic guarantee for the protection of the State against irauas, anu uppuri;u the amendment. Mr. Morehead offered an amend ment to the 8th section, providing fhof whpn the directory nxea a bttu v . . - - v Branch of the committee on the price to be paid for the stock of the militia bills. Bills introduced and referred. Mr. Craige, bill to change the time of holding the Courts in the 8th Judicial District. Mr. McGehee, bill in regard to sites for light huses. Mr. Lutterloh, a bill to repeal an act prohibiting the sale of Jiquors ? A. ? 51 n I . consolidated corporations, the price Id he uniform. Mr. Humphrey moved to strike out sections 6, 7 ana iz. Aaopiea. The 6th section makes the term th nirpotorv and President 5 VX tiiV -Mr w- ' - "VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, JlA That a 2nd general; meeting ot the creditors of Archibald rarlor, will be held at the Register's Office, in Raleigh, N. C, on the 10th day of December, 1873, at 10 o'clock A. M., before A. W. Shatfer, Register, for the purposes named in the 27th section of the Bank rupt Act of March 2, 1867. RICHARD W. HARRIS, Assignee. 23 3t Oxford, N. C. FOK SALE CHEAP ! , AN'E NEW FIRST-CLASS HER- KJ RING'i -r .. al ,, 4.n W RTVft'S Patent Pirfl unci T?nr friar- "T" a? c a. - - - "V- -x-r i Arm r s - rrooi oaie cost iu ew xoris. s040.uv, within three miles f Cumberland amount provided the )ar yaiue oi wm be sold cheap for cash the owner Union Church, Cumberland countv. the same shall not exceed the cost having no use for it. Can be 6een atthe Mr. Webb, a bill to amend th a of construction and completion or commission House of W. H. Jones & charter of the town of Beaufort, the line. . , Mr. Waugh, a biU to amend title The 12th authorizes an increase 2. chaDterlT- Code of Civil nrrAH. ofcanital stock, and allows cities, urc,ofiBaUlds Bevisals. on page towns and counties to subscribe. 4 . , v ,r ine senaie aujumuw Mr. Jordan, bill to;' : prohibit' the morrow at 11 o'clock. Co., Raleigh, N. C. 7 tf A. W. SHAFFER. to- PITTSBORO HOTEIi, I?ittboro, CliathAm, Co., 1ST. C. Ill II. BUUKE, Proprietor