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V V t". In reply to the inquiries mude by Ihe Editor of the PhtUdelphia Commercial Herald, we furnish tie following meagre ami haity itatittical notice of Newbern. Query 1st. VVhati the distance from your, town to fhe cljytal of your State, and what is its . direjciion?, 1 Answer. Newbern is diant from Ra leigh, the Capital of North-Carolina, 120 miles by the stagd route, and directly 88 miles, and it bears from the latter E. S. E i E ; the latitude and longitude of Raleigh being 35 47,, N..7848x W.; of this nlace. 35 2 (r N. 77 05 W. . Query 2 kOn what stream, canal or railroad is it situated?" Newbern, -the county town of Craven, is pleasantly situated at the confluence of the river Neusd and Trent, the for mer, the Drincinal, being about 300 miles in length from it source in Orange and Person counti.es, t Pamptic ' ound,.' where it fempiies. j Thisriver is about a J mile and a half wide at the towif. and U navigable thus far for vessels of 150 tons and for boats to. Cobb's Mills, -inVWake county, 00 miles farther. TcTrent-is - a smalt river, navigable for vessels of 150 tour to Polloksville, twenty mile, and for boats to Trenton, .40 miles, and is half a mile wide opposite to the town. Query 3rd. What number of inhabi tants does it contain, what number of merchanti, kivyeri, physicians, &q." Answer, Newbern contains 4000 in habitants, of whom about 70 are engaged, as principals, in mercantile pursuits, five or six in the practice of Law, and about the same number are Physicians. Query 4th. "What arc its public buil ding, its school sand its manufactories?" Answer. Its public buildings are a court boose, a jail, a custom house, (alias a pigeon box) a market house, a theatre and masonic hall (both in one building) five churches, and an .incorporated aca demy. . Besides the academy, there are five or six private 'school There arc in the town about 700 hoases, of which about 70 are stores, and two are banking houses. The manufactories of the place are very limited ; there are two steam, saw-miljs, eight turpentine distilleries, three steam grist-mills, a ship-yard, two tan-yards land a soap and candle factory. The place is well supplied with carpenters, blacksmiths, bakers, hatters, tailors,shoe- makers, &c. Query 5th. "When was it settled?" Answer.' Newbern was first settled in 1709, one hundred and twenty-seven years ago, by a colony of Palatines',' or Germans, from Heidleburgon the Uliinv "and its vicinity. The spot .was called New Berne, out of compliment to Graf , fenried, the unworthy leader of the par-' , ty, who was a native of Heme in Switz erland. L Their first shelter, like that of most emigrants at that period, werje tem porary huts, erected on, 'the spot where ve now write, which they occupied till they should b formally put in possesion of their promised lands. Gmtfeiiricil and Michell had previously covenanted with the Lords Proprietors of Carolina for 10,000 acres, between the Neuse and Cape Fear rivers, at twenty shillings the hundred acres, and sixpence, annually, quit rent. Having thus secured the lands, these, men wiaheu to make them produc tively eti ling them, and they accor liJ agreed to transport -to Carolina one hundred families, about 650 in num ber, who had sought refuge in England ' from irreligious persecution in their own country, promising to each 250 acres of land, to be held on easy terms. In De cember of the year above, mentioned, the Palatines lauded, as stated, at the con fluence ofthe Neuse and Trent, and e recte their temporary huts. But the ill fortune which, in their native country, had compelled them to seek the protec tion of Queen Anne of England, pursued themjeven here. GraflVnried, in whose name the lands had been taken up, and with whom the confiding emigrants had deposited their mnuey,retuVned to Europe without having given them a title to4heir . respective settlements. He had, before his departure, treacherously mortgaged the whole grant to Thomas- Pollok, fof eight hundred pounds sterling, and it passed, to the heirs of that gentleman, who, at this day, retain' a considerable portion of it. These unfortunate people were, aftgr a series of years, patTy in demnified by a grant of 10.000 acres, free from -quit rent for ten years,- in conse quence of their petition to King George the first. Among the descendants of lhoe persecuted people who yet remain in the neighliorhi:o, we can trace but the names of Mar, Moor, Morris, Kinsev, Kehlar, Granade, M.ller, and Simons." The ear ies legislative act which we find respect ing the laying out and promotion of the town, is dated 23rd November, (0. .) 1728. Query 6th. "What is the country a rojind it?" Answer. The country around Newbern is alluvial, being about 90 miles below the primitive formations. The prevail ing natural growth, as on all lands of like quality and similarly situated in eastern Carolina, is the pine, a most profitable natural product in this State. Although the pine lauds predominate, there is a sufheient portion df'oak and hickory lands iintertpersetKfur all the purpose of a-ii. culture, ad the fertilitv of ilw-Ail, when under. t!. Jh-twio ,.r i : ' , . '"MB Ml WIC hKHIUl ia priMiucts wiiichit munr.." c f a '"UJJ was Uuiv eiecfctl. .... iiiihii 1 1 y pv iinnr in-, ti. s: t ' .f .hi -rn; T - . a km, turnip,, ptat,,.s. utnii 'a Z u-nl aPIwin Pr.keepr,and Green P"S, peaches! &c, reqVlr"I?tlV t e e A'ant IWkpert and arj culture tp be prod uJd i n ab j?" nitillon f Mr. Baker. -ihr Senate ictnd profitably; " U?J,,urn until to morrow morning 10 .i o'clock. - r ' 1 1 ' 1 qiury ttbvWhat are the principal pro ducts of voflr coo ntryr" Answer. .This inquiry has been parti ally answered in replying to that which precedes. In additionf,we will mention t at, pitch, turpentine, shingles, staves, pine lumber, pork of the best quality, and. beeswax. V Query 8tb "Where are these products sent to market?" Answer. Principally to New York, but partially to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Bos ton, Charleston and the West Indies, by vessels belong-in" to the town. .. Query 9th. "What is the amount of merchandise sold jn your placeannually? Answer. .Estimating from the taxes paid on importations, there is sold in this place about 8200.000 worth of merchan dise annually. The amount of export is considerably greater. About 10,000 ba'cs of cotton and 100,000 barrels of turpentine are among the annual exports. Query 10th. ''Where do your mer chants purchase their goods, and what is their mode of. conveyance?" Annwer. In New York principally;and, as may be inferred from the reply to the 8th inquiry, partially in Philadelphia, Boston, Charleston, and the West Indies; and the means of conveyance arc gene rally furnished by vessels owned in New bern. The Editor of the Herald wilf perceive that we have laconically replied to liis interrogatories, in the way of question and answer. If, however, he, or any of his literary friends, be engaged in the compilation of a statistical work for the public benefit, we will readily furnish him, by letter, with more extensive in formation on the subject of our State and neighborhood, for which we have copious materials. SpectSlor. STATE LEGISLATURE, Monday, Nov. 21, 1836. This being the day appointed by law for the meeting' of the Legislature of Notth Carolina, the two Houses assembled at the Government House, in this City, and were organized. SENATE. The incumbers presented their creden tials, took the oaths prescribed for their qualification, (which were administered by raiKer itanu, fc-q.; and too, their seats. Mr. Ed wants moved that the Se nate proceed to the election of Speaker, and nominated lor that appointment W. D. Mosely,,Eq. the Senator from Le noir county. On motion of Mr. Polk, the name of Hugh Wadded, Esq. the Senator from Orange, was added to the nomination. The Senate then proceeiled to vote viva voce, which resulted in the election of Mr. Waddell.. -Vote: Wad dell 24, Moeley,22. Those who voted for Mr, Waddell, were Messr. Albright, Burnet, Burney, Bryan, of Carteret and Jones, Carson, Davidson, Dockery, Gudger, Hargrove! Joyner, Jones, Kelly, Montgomery, Moo dy, Moye, Myers, Melcher,'Morehead, Moore, Polk, Redding, Spruill, Taylor, Williams 24. Those who voted for Mr. Moseley,were Messrs. Baker, Bryan of Craven, Bunt ing, Cowper, Cooper, Dobson, E?uni, Edwards, Fox, Hall, Hawkins, Houlder, Hussey, Kerr, Lindsay, Marsteller, Me bane, M'Cormick, Reid, Iteinhardt, Sauttders, Whitaker 22. Whereupon, the Speaker wascotnluct ed to the Cltair ; front .whence he made hih acknowledgments to .the Senate, in the lolluwins: Address : handsome and appropriate " Gentlemen of the Striate : To appear insensible to distinction, ix to incur the imputation of being: unworthy of it. Hence, custom has. sanctioned a return of thanks from this Chair, by him who has been called to fill it. But I should be false to myself, were I hot to de clare, that the circumstances under which this' se lection has been made, are such as to demand a warmer acknowledgment of my obligations than is to be found iu the forms of parliamentary etiquette. Little versed in legislative proceedings, and having never before been a member of the Senate, such selection was not to have been ? anticipated ; and I am deeply sensible how much of that kindness which has placed me hero, will be required to co ver my errors. The duties of your presiding officer must greatly depend upon the spirit of the Senate. That spirit may make them easy and even agreeable, as it mav render them perplexing and painful. But actuated as this House must needs be, by an ardent zeal for public welfare, and just entering, as we are, upon labors of more interest to the State than any which far years have occupied the Legislature, I cannot suffer tnyself to doubt, that the members will indi vidually bring to these labors, hot only the dili gence which will ensure, but the courtesy which wi enlighten their performance. Animated by this hope, and relying with eonfi klence on your co-operation, I, will endeavor to per form the part your goodness has assigned me, with firmness and fidelity." Mr. Morehead moved that the Senate proceed to vote for Principal Clerk, and nominated for the appointment Thos. G. Stone. Mr. Barnet, moved that the name of L. Flolmes, and Mr- Dobson, that the name p Jos. B. Hinton be added to the nomination. On the second balloting Thos. G. Stone was elected. c Mr. E. Jones moved that the Senate proceed to the election of Assistant Clerk, and nominated for the appointment Jas. H. Dodge- On the motions of Messrs. Fox and Burnev, the names of N.O.B.'ake and IsaacDockery were added to the no mination. The vote stood, for Doile 33, Docker v 8, Blake 7. Mr. Dod ' " ll i J Chouse of commons The members having takep theoaths prescribed for tlieir quaiyication. which' were administered by Johnston Busbee, Esq. Mr. J. W. Guinr moved that Win.-' H. Haywood, Jr. be appointed Speaker j & on motion of -Mr. Rayner, the name of William A. Graham was added to the rwoniination. The House thereupon pro ceeded to vote viva pocef and upon call ing the roll, the following members vo-ted for Mr. H. viz: Messrs. Nye, Small wood, J. F. Lee, Speller, Marshall, L.A.Gwyn, W. A. Lea,Cotten, Hartley, Neiilc,Hol lingsworth, D. Jordan, A. Perkins, Dan iel, George, Howerton, Martin, Stallings, Hooker, Simpson, Smith, Tomlinson, K. Whitley, Davis, Hoke, Cansler, Kenan, Holland, Ward, J. W. Guinn, Roebuck, Hutchinson. Caldwell,. Dunn, M'Neill Blount, Walker; Henry, Averitt, Stock ard.Chambers, Williamson, Moye.Spiers, Watson, Tuton, Irion, BraswelU J. W. Lane, Sloan, Critz, Roberts, Calloway, Hawkins, Coor, R. Whitley, By rd, Rand, Courts, Judkins 60. And ihe following members voted for Mr. Graham, viz : Messrs. M'Rae, Gil lespie, Clayton, Erwin, J. H. Perkins, E. P. Miller, W. S. Harris, Prit chard, MClenahan, Guthrie, Hoskins, Maults by, Brummell, Pinkston, Gilliam, Jef Terson, Covington, Horton, GraJy, Hid, Baton, Flemming, Lindsay, Attains, 'J. Matthews, Gee, Moore, Rayner, Farrar, J. A. King, Loudermilk, Howard, W. Harris, Bedford, Davenport,' Petty, Sat tei thaite, Patton, E. Jordan. Gary, Fai son,N. J. King, Boon, Cox, W'. B. Lane, M'Aliistcr, Thomas, Clement, fisher, Crawford, Miller, C.? Matthews, Gales 53. Mr. Haywood having received a raa joritj of votes, wasdeclared duly elected when he was conducted to the Chair, and made his acknowledgments to the House in an appropriate Address. On motion, Charles Manly was re appointed Chief Clerk, 'Edmund B. "Free man Clerk Assistant, and Isaac Truitt, door keeper. A balloting was then had for Assistant door-keeper, which resul ted in the election of James Tage., The House then adjourned until to morrow, 10 (clock. SENATE. Tuesday, November 22. On motion of Mr. James V. Bryan, ordered that a committee of five be ap pointed to prepare rules of order for the government of the Senate 'during the present session, and that the rules of last session be observed in the interim. Said committee consists of the following gentlemen, vix. 'Messrs. J. W . Bryap, Polk, tfMoeley, Edvf a,rds and Joyner. ' The Senate proceeiled to vote viva voce, in pursuance of agreement by the two Houses, or three engrossing clerks; which resulted as follows : Vest 40, Lilly 25, Thomas 24, Stone 14, Wil liamson15, Cheshire 16, Saunders 10. Joint Committees were appointed on Rules of order, and to wait upon the Governor, &c. the names of persons com posing which may be found in the pro ceedings of the other House. HOUSE OF COMMONS. A messagewas received from the Sen ate, informing this Hnusfeof the organi zation of the Senate, .and , their readi ness to proceed to tlie despatch of pub lic business. Whereupon, a message of similar import was transmitted to the Senate. ' On motion of Mr. Fisher, ordered that a Committe of -five person? bepointed to prepare and report rules dfrtftder for the government of the Htise the pres&it sessiuu , uiai, in me interim, the r ot last session be observed ;,and th message be sent proposing to the Senate io laiise a joint select committee ot persons on the part of eacliouse, Jo pre pare Kules ot Urder for thelregUlatTbn of the intercourse between the two Houses the present session. A message w!rsrsub sequently received from the &enategrec ing to the proposition, and informing that Messrs. Hall, Hawkins, TaylorT Moore and Carson'fohn their branch of the Committee: opun which Messrs. Fish er, Hoke, Graham, Hutchison, and D. Jordan, were appointed on the part of the Commons, and it was ordered that the same prsons alo form the Select Com mittee to prep-ire Ilules of Order for the government of this House. On motion of Mr. Courts, ordered that a message be sent to the Senate, propos ing to raise a joint select committee of two on tire part, of each House, to wait upon his Excellency the Governor, in form him of the due organization oT both branches of the Legislature, and of their readiness to receive any communication he may see fit to make. A message from the Senate'concurring in this proposition, and informing that Messrs. Edwards and Polk forni said committee on their part. Messrs. Courts and'Rae were appoin ted on the part ofAfte Commons. Mr. Courts subsequently reported that the Governor will make "!f t&mVnunication to the Legislature to-morrow at 12 o'clock. O.i motion of lc. Clayton, ordered that a message be sent to the Senate, prupmg to proceed to the election of three Engrossing Clerks, &c. which mes sage was concurred in by the Senate : whereupon the vofc was taken in this House lor said CJerks, which resulted as follows : John O. Slone 30, John Sanders 37, Jas. J. 1 homM 56, William Williamson 37, Jos. U. Cheshire 24, J. B. H.dden 1, On comp:,r.ng the vote of this House with that of the Senate, it appeared that Thos. L West and P. R. Lilly were dulyelec ted, and that no other "person in nomina tion had a majority of votes. I I ' - SENATE. . - r. Wednesday, Nov. 20. 31 r. Carson presented Jhe fo1l.oving Resolutions, which fwere read, and Order- etl to lie on the -t able : Resolvedfthait it is expedient for the State ol . orth-Carolina to accept such portion of the Surplus i neveiiuc ui uic i ouuiii. uuiuninun, ""j " Resolved, that a joint Select Committee, of five on the part of eacfi" House, be appointed to draft a bill for, the acceptance of our proportion of said Sur plus Revenue, and for its safe keepings whin paid over to the State. , ?v ;' Resolved,' that so much of the Governor's Mes sage, ts; relates to the sabject, and all accompanying papers, be referred, to said Committee. Mr. Gudger presented the following Resolution : Resolved, that a Message be sent to the House of Commons, proposing to appoints joint Select Com mittee, of fire on the part of each House, to take under consideration the subject" of 'the Cherokee Lands ; and that so much of the Governor's Mes sage, as relates to this subject, together with all the accompanying papers, be referred to said Committee. Read and adopted j and the Senate then adjourned. a HOUSE OF COMMONS. Johua G. Svift,the member represent ing the county of Washington, antl J. T. Qranberry, from Perquimons, appeared and were qualified. The House proceeded to vote for one' Engrossing Clerk, and James J. Thomas was elected. Recerved from His Excellency, Gover nor Spaight, by his Private Secretary, Mr. Thomas B. Haywood, the following Communication : To the General Assembly of the) State of North-Carolina. GEXTiEJIEX : In meeting you, it is a' subject of gratulation to state, that though the productions of the soil hare not been so abundant as in former years, yet the increased value of the fruits of Agriculture afford such ample remuneration to labor, as to give unexampled prosperity to the country, and to stimu late the enterprise of our citizens. To you, the first Legislature convened under the amended Constitu tion, the expression of satisfaction at the termination of the agitating question, which has heretofore dis turbed our councils and made us a divided people, is both just and proper. It is hoped that, with the ad justment of the question of the ratio of representa tion, all the differences, antipathies, and dislikes, if not hatred, arising from its agitation, will terminate. It would, perhaps, be too sanguine in us to expect that in a short space of time, the feelings which years had produced, would be obliterated. It would show a want of experience, a want of knowledge of the human passions, to entertain the expectation, that hatred or dislike could immediately be succeeded by love and affection. Years may roll round, and it may be that this generation will have to pass away, before those differences and feelings will be as things that have been belonging not to the present, bat the past history of the State. Though it is expected you will reflect the feelings of your constituents, yet by your example and conduct you can act upon them. To you therefore is directed the atten ion of the citizens of the State ; and upon you, in a consi derable degree, depends whether the hopes of the Patriot be gratified, or his fears realized. , In making this, my first communication to .you, I must call your atten tijh, as of primary importance, to our Judiciary System. That it has defects, no one can deny. Some, if not all, of the Circuits arc too large, requiring; gccat mental and bodily labor in the Judges holding the Courts, and allowing too litle time to do the business before these tribunals. The convenience of the people aTici regard to jus tice, require that some alterations should be made whether a new arrangement of thosejr now existing, or the establishments one or moreidditional Cir cuits would remedy the evil, is for.you to determine. As referring to this subject, I transmit herewith the memorial of a Committee of the members of the J3ar of, the 6th Judicial Circuit (marked A.) addressed to theJLegp stature. The "memoria was sent to me witma xeqft that I would lay it before you. In Jhe execution of the criminal laws, ' especially in reference) thehighest crimes, the delay general ly is such asrrlost to destroy some o the effects intended byhep enforcement. So great a length of time elapses .between the cornltfission of the crime. mission. JS lost in mmflfoSiTntinn nf fho cnflToflt ings, real or supposedof the criminal. Pity for the offender lessens the enormity of the offence, an'd palliates the euilt of the individual the law is look ed, upon as harsh and severe, and the person, under- severity and not a proper sacrifice for the good of society. Thus, at the samjthne, is diminished re spect for the law, and aversion to crime. Delay renders punishment uncertain, affording more chan ces in escaping the penalty of law. The punish ment ought to be speedy and certain in proportion to the offence, giving the accused proper time and means for his defence. Its object is not only to cor rect the offender, or cut him off as a bad member of the community, but in almost every instance, to de ter othefs from the commission of crime. The more speedy and certain, therefore, the greater will be the effect produced.. These remarks are made to direct more particularly ypur attention to what I consider a growing evil, that you may, if you take the same view of the subject, which is presented to me, apply the proper remedy. In conformity with the requisitions of the Consti tution, the General Assembly in 1825. nassed the act creating the" Literary Fund, and providing for cumulation, fhat fund now consists of 1942 shares of the Capital Stock ot-lNorth Carolina, 50 shares of that of the Bank of vape rear, 141 srraresjBank of Newbern, and 283 shares m the StaS3ank of North Carolina. The par value of the two first descriptions of Stock would be 5199,200, but as both of these Stocks are above par, selling at a premium, the first at a high one, vforrtValue may fair!v esthnated at the sum of 39,000 more, say $238,200, which, with the Cash on hand, amounting to $3,845 09 makes $242,045 09. 1 he value of the latter Stocks cannot t-e properly es timated, it depending upon what claims may still ex wt against those institutions. The advantages of Education, and the benefits resulting from its gene ral diffusion among the people,it would be unnecessa ry lor me to press upon the consideration of an en lightened Legislature. It is for you to determine, whether in order to obtain die objects intended by the creation of the fund, at as early a period as prac ticable, without encroaching upon the principal, you will provide for its increase by the appropriation of other means. These suggestions are made that the matter may receive your mature deliberation, and the people experience those great benefits, at an early day, which the wisdom of our fathers ordained they should enjoy. : , The fund for Internal Improvement amounts to I'417 89' Cash on hand' besides outstanding bonds and dividends on Bank Stock heretofore appropria ted to that object, which will be increased by the proceeds of the late sale of the Cherokee lands, sur veyed and not sold at former sales. The amount of the sales will be communicated to von norm a th i P" oi ttie commissioner U received. The fund .is now too small to be applied to any work of ma$ - oivision ran wj aer snare, accoruing 10 an svki. ui beneficial to the community nor any part of it. In Congress passed at the last Session, entitle " An; making this remark, I do not mean to pass a sen- aci w reguiawj ure wcbiwb u iuq x umui, muncj. lence oi universal conaemnauop, ior i ueueve UlesMi paiij uc iMeuiaiciy apprenenoeu. ana ;ii :i i . ... . . i - "1C vuiittUBieiiL mai meDnorrence TJEst Ielt at ita nitudek If UhouW-WtKo intention' of the Legisla- ture. t?engage the State in any work of importance, it will become necessary to provide for its increase- . a ' If it hould your determination to engage the State ina system of Internal Improvement, I would recommend that the operations should be commenced of cniVt rwiTita nri in aiicV) manner cioa TniAxw .Tropin . ble and usefnl, whatever work should be done ; not like former expenditures from the fund, i very large i portion oi wnicn was so exuenueu as 10 pe neitner many useful roads, if not other works, have been construct ed although a very great portion of the money has oeen mosi unproniaDiy speni. . . , At the Treasury Department, durintr the last fiscal year, there has been received from all sour ces, the sum of $586,416,24, viz: from the loan Ef fected under the provisions of an act passed atthe last Session of the ueneral Assembly, ,$400,000; from ' taxes $71,382.85 and, from Bank dividers, &c. I $11 5,033 59. The disbursements for the spne period including the payments of Bank Stock, amounted to $589,086,62; making a deficiency of fo670.38. For several years the disbursements hafe been'rnore than the receipts. This has arisen, At is believed, from the want1f a proper assessment of lands in the State. The present mode of valuation, operates most unequally, the conscientious paying their full quota, if not more, while the less scrupulous evade the pay ment of their just proportion of the tax. That part of the revenue system relating to the assessment of lands requires amendment, and I recommend it to your consideration. By a proper assessment, it is probable, at the present rate of tax, the revenue from that source would be increased at least fifty per cent um. It is the duty of the Legislature, in imposing any tax upon the people, to cause its operation to be just and equitable on all. - The Act of 1827, regulating the Treasury Depart ment of this State, needs some modification. The penalty of the bond required by the act, is so great as almost to prevent any person from becoming Public Treasurer, unless possessed of wealth limself, or having friends and connexions very wealthy. . The object of the great penalty is; no doubt, to secure the funds .of the State. It is submitted, that a diminu tion in the amount of the penalty of the bond, could be made withoutjeopardizingthe interest of the State. i ew sruarus mieht be placed around the Treasurv. The time required by the Act (fifteen days) for the person elected to give bond, is too short. Any cas ualty might prevent its being done within the time; and the individual without any fault, incur the for feiture prescribed by the act, and the .public be put to considerable inconvenience. "By increasing the time, or allowing some discretion in the persons authorised to receive the bond, to judge of the sufficiency of the excuse for the delay, the inconvenience might be ob viated. I would recommend the first measure, be cause, in my opinion, as little discretion should be given to public functionaries, as is compatible with the interest of the State. The condition of the Militia of the State, earn estly demands the attention of the Legislature. Up on that force, in case of invasion or insurrection, will, in a great measure, depend the welfare and safety of the btate. Without discipline and proper organiza tion, what would be expected from it in the hour of peril T A thorough reform of the system is required. Under the provisions of the Constitution, until late ly amended, the appointment of all General and Field Officers belonged to the General Assembly. By the amendment the power to pass laws regula ting the mode of appointing and removing Militia Officers, is given to the Legislature. It becomes ne1 cessary to carry into execution that amendment that you should legislate upon the subject. Your speedy action may be required. By an act of Con gress, the President of the United States is authori sed to accept Volunteers, who may offer their servU ces ; and it is provided that the Officers shall be ap pointed in the manner prescribed by the laws of the several States and Territories, to which the compa nies, battalions, squadrons, regiments, &c. respec tively belong. If .a call should be made upon the State for Volunteers, there is no provision by which the Officers could be appointed. Since the ;lose of the last session oftne General Assembly ,: a Treaty has been concluded with th Cherokee Indians, by which, their title to the terrfff tory now in their occupancy, hasbeen extinguished ;1 a part of whicn territory, is the domain aira proper ty of this State A copy of the Treaty (marked B.) accompanies mis communication, v The Congress of the United States, at its lsyst ses sion, passed an Act, entitled " an Act to regulate the deposites of the Public Money which was appro ved by the President of the Urad States, June 23d, 1836. vThis act stipulates that a portion of! the treasure or the UniteM States shall be deposited with the States. Congress certainly possesses the power to pjefvide for the safe-keeping of the public "money; ana asrne language ana tne tiueoi tne Act only provicRfor such purpose iPisonstitutional. Butfif it is inattention of- th-A&p as-it is avowed to be, 1 nigfiU to djstrjute gratu ous the nrjney , it would be uiiconsyjuugai, mere peing no power given io con gress, to make donations of the funds of the "Federal Government ; br otherwise to dispose of memVtKah to carry into Execution some other power granted. It would be uncharitable in us to suppose thaCon gjess, under the pretence of executing a Constitu tional power, intended a direct violation of the instru ment" to which it owes its existence. We must there fore, cbrisider the Act as being what it purports to be. The 13th Section of the Act requires the Secr&taTy of the Treasury Department, at the times therein men-' tioned, to deposite with the States, the money of the r eoeral Government, the faith of the States being pledged for its return. The General Assembly will have to determine whether the deposite will be re ceived ; and if received, appoint some person to re ceive it, and provide for its safe-keeping. If you re ceive it, it would be your duty, in order to perform what integrity and prudence require, to make suchv disposition ot it, as would enable tne &tate to return it whenever demanded. The investment of the mo ney, upon unquestionable security, would not only provide for its safety and return when demanded, but would enable the State to use the interest accruing from it, either for the purpose of diffusing' Educa tion among the people, or to some other object. A 2 copy ot the act (marked C) is sent herewith. eThe act of Congress of 1833, the result of a com promise between ix ullihcataon and a Protecting Tariff, has produced a state of things heretofore un known in the annals of Government so much rev enue that Government cannot dispose of it, embar rassing both it and the people. The proper remedy is to reduce tne 1 antt io the wants of the Govern ment; this will prevent a recurrence of the evil. Let it not be said it is a compromise, and ought not to be touched. Did the people authorize the com promise ? It is but an act of Congress, which, like all others, can be altered or repealed by the legisla tive power. When it exacts from the people more than is required for the expenses of the Government shall it not be altered? Shall it still remain, to take from the earnings of their labor, to heap up a treas ure hereafter to be squandered and thrown away or used to corrupt them ? Or shall it be so modified by their Representatives, as to adapt it to the legitimate expenses of the government 1 The latter is the Re publican doctrine, and held as an axiom in. every community where the interest of the people is con sulted Under an act of the last session, being apprized of the death of one of the members of the Senate, I is sued writs of election. Not because I was satisfied that the law was valid, but knowing there was a tribunal before whom the question might be settled, I preferred acting, and leaving to that tribunal its decision. Before the Constitution was amended, the only mode of supplying vacancies, in either House, was by writs of election issued by the direction of the House. A recent amendment to the Constitution ' declares that writs may be issued by Governor under gvuL rejrulafion . tk' tw. nv i. , to fill 2?SS " M Pre9crib by w uia.ui nil I ill r-a inn rv-vr.4.. . the ratification of the 'aSnSZta ttk fo1 that they shall, if ratified Ske Teffect LClahd from and after the 1st of January 18fi force ' ;i xi i ., . J ' A he last, before the indolent 3Tk W ?Cl'Inl)er I while each House was the only auth" t ' ' and write of eWtinni ' ' sorter The Agent, authorized to settle the eiaims of a State against the United. States, for o,Zl durine the last war with T,w; l ! ported that .the claims could not be . i an act of Coneress I Kepr Representatives to brinrr tho mK w . and vutairu uur oenatorg dv Tt ba, W o.,km;.fi .J .?re m bo- It has beerv eiiVimWttwl U ;i er.ininTi hna no not i . . uUl . " 1.U 1 1 riiiiuinaiMii. . ' ucuu uuuunea. T 1 a uviuii ui me urenerai Asi semblv "-I" " uuccieu oy me rtesolution! ai T have f, -mu .i ,uuons and .wiu iiaaaiiust;iis UlrC&( copies of tucKy copies oi juana's Keports m two volumes " Ritte's Digest of that State, two volumes. ' The Dredging Machine has been sold under th authority of the resolution passed at the last Session and the nett amount, eighty-seven dollars and 8ixh five cents, after payment of claims, presented to mV was placed in the Treasury. The accounts of sale and claims and expenses, are herewith submitted' marked D. i .- . ' 4l"iu Ron. I herewith send the States communications receive! f of South Carolina. Georma v: :. New-York, Alabama, Maine, Massachusetts, Ken tucky, Connecticut, Mississippi and Ohio, on the subject of Incendiary publications, Abolition, Slave ry, &c. m file marked E. I also send Resolutions of the Legislatures of the following States, viz Maine and Ohio, relative to the election of President and Vice-President of the United States (marked F ) New-Jersey approving the President's course to-' wards France, (marked' G.) PerinsyrVania relative to the Public lands' (marked H.) Georgia and India na, relative to the Cincinnati Rafl Road, (marked I.") Since the close of the last Session of the General Assembly, I have received the resignation of Wm. J. Alexander, Esq. as Solicitor of the sixth Judicial Circuit, and Louis D. Henry, Esq. as a member of the Council, of State. The resignations accompany this communication. File marked ,K. contains the resignations of J tices of the Peace, and Militia Officers. Jus. From the State of Vermont, I have received a Map of that Staje, which", though sent some time since, only reached the Executive Office during thn last Summer. I have received from the Secretary yjM. unc ui me tjimcu. oiaies, one set oi rutiiic do cuments, tor the Lxecutave Office, one set for the University, and two sets for the Legislature, on whom rests the disposaTof them. The proceedings had under the act authorizing the loan, and the resolution authorizing the sale of the Cherokee lands, surveyed and unsold, will be hereafter made in separate communications: an such other matter, as it may be required to place be- iore me uenerai Assembly, shall be communicated; Respectfully, your obedient servant, ; RICHARD D. SPAIGHT. Executive Department, Nov. 23d, 1S36-. "5 Mr. Fisher, from the Committee raised for that purpose, reported Rules of Older for the Government ol the House. The House then proceeded to tlie ap pointment of the .Standing Committees, as follows : . - . Committee on Claims. Messrs. Rayner, Move, Henry, Thomas, Braswell, Ward, J. F". Lee, Coor Maclin, Stoard, Cotten, Jefferson, Campbell. . Proposit&ns and Grievances. Massrs. Stallings, Smallwood, Kenan, D. Jordan, C. H. Matthews, 'Dunn, J. Matthews, Marshall, Howerton, N. J. King, Brummell, Erwin, Courts. Education. Messrs. Hoskins, George, Gillespie, Tutor L. A. Gwyn, W. S. Harris, Faison, Neale, Gilliam, Graham, Crawford, Patton, Hortoin Agriculture. Messrs. A Perkins, Spiers, Sloan, W. Harris, W. A. Lea, Holland, Gee, Davis, Flem ing, Rand, Guthrie, Byrd, Nye. Internal Improvement. Messrs.. Granbcrrv, Far. row, Hill, McRae, Lindsay, Cansler, Gary, Howard iBlunt, Gales, Fisher, J. W. Guinn, Petty. i rivutges ana Elections, Messrs. rritciiard, Satterthaite, Averitt, McNeill, Simpson, Caldwell, Roebuck,' Hartley, Hawkins, Williamson, W. B. Lane, Smith; Loodermilk. On motion of Mr. L. :A. Gwyn, Resolved, that a message be sent to the Senate proposing to raise a joint select Committee, of five from each House,' on., so much of the Governor's message aA-lates tothe passage of laws regulating the appoinlrient ofvfilitia Officers, and that thev re- - & . 7 Port by bUl or otherwise. motionof Mr. Hoke, aicouiytu, uiai a messace pe seni io uie oeiiine, . that proposmg to Ae a joint select Committee of lour, on Ae part of each House, to whom shall be refer rep o much of the Governor's message as relates to the achninistration of iustice and particularly in the sixth Judicial District, with a proposition to print the Memorial and papers referred to by the Govern or in relation' to the said Judicial District. . On motiSn of Mr. D. Jordan, Resolved, that a message be sent to the Senate, proposing mat a joint select Committee, of five on the part of each House, be raised, to whom so much of the Governor's message as relates to the propor tion of the public revenue' accruing to North Caroli na under the late act of Congress entitled the " De posit Bil" shall be referred with instructions to re port a bill accepting the same and providing in whft mtumer the same can be most nrofitablv invested. (;Qn .motion viamson' Vu .conftr the Senate, . T?fi - ' " "-""fa" w . proposing1 to reier so- mucn oi me .vjoveruui sagfag relates to the" subject of Abolition and incen 'oiaiiblications. to a joint select Committee of fiv mfembers on the part of each House. On motion of Mr. J. A. GuintT, ' Resolved, that a-message be sent to the Senate proposing to raise a joint select Committee of five, on the part oi each House, on so much of the Govern or's message at relates to the lands lately acquired by Treaty from the Cherokee Indians. . On motion of Mr; Fisher, ,- Resolved, that a select Committee 1 appointed to examine the arrangements in this Hall for the ac commodation of this House and ascertain if the same cannot be altered, so as to make the Hall more con venient for the purposes of legislation. The Speaker laid before the House a communica tion from Samuel F. Pattewon, Public Treasurer, transmitting the annual report on the State of the Treasury. On motion of Mr. Clayton, ordered that Mt be sent to the Senate, with a proposition to prin the same. This Report shall appear in our nexuj SENATE. Thursday, Nov. 24.- on the subject, reported Rules of Order for the government of the Senate, whic Were read and concurred in. sage was sent to the House of Common proposing to raise a Joint SeJect Commit tee on Military Affairs. , ' Mr. Edwards nresented tin following Resolutions: 'Resolved, by the General Assembly of North- rolina, that the power to tax, is a trust crc the benefit of the people, and limited by "J" in siUes of Government, and tovcall from the peot ths shaps of taxes or duties, more money than
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