Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-12-12
Digest Of The Negro Lac.

prepared bv The Hon. J. B. O'Neall, |
herewith submit, with lhe suggestion that
it be printed for public use, unaccompa-
MED by The comments Of its author. II IS
document of great value, and worthy oi
the reputation of The distinguished jurisl 10
whose labors South Carolina is indebted
for it. TIE laws affecting the colored
population. bond and free, require revsIun.
Whether The whole subject should be re-
ferred to commission, for examination
and report at the next session, is a ques-
ton we'll entitled to consideration by the
Legislature.
| recommend that the law concerning
slaves hiring out their own time be made
so stringent. as promptly TO crush an evil
of great and increasing magnitude; also,
that such a modification of the act in refe.
renee 10 The trading and trafficking with
slaves take place, as TO substitute, for the
second offence, corporal punishment for
the pecuniary fine now inflicted on the
party convicted of selling spurious liquors
to that class Of our population. or trading
with them in the articles Of corn, rice and
cotton.
Nuremberg Claim.
lay before you a communication from
J. DeChoiseuI, consul of France, in rela-
ton TO debt alleged to be due the Legi-
ouaree of Luxemberg by South Carolina.
By the acl OF 1907, "ihe renuinder" of
the amount owing by this State was re-
lerred for settlement to the Attorney Gene.
raj, who was directed 10 pay TO such per-
son as shall, at The time Of payment, he The
lawful aud regular administrator of the es.
tate of The Prince of Lnxemberg. according
to the laws oil this State" Practically,
this statutory requirement put it beyond
the power Of individuals to sabstanliate
their claims. In 1909, the Legislature re.
pealed that portion Of the act which au-
thorised the payment Of the balance OF
the lquidated debt;" and directed that it
should remain in the public treasury.
Resolutions Of Ne,0 Hampshire.
| herewith transmit certain resolutions
of the Stale of New Hampshire in reference
TO fugitive slaves; and resolutions con-
cerning appointments 10, and removals
from Office, by Zachary Taylor, President
of The United States.
International Erchanees.---
The accompanying letter from AIexan-
der Vaiemare, on the matter Of internn-
tional exchanges. furnishes strong evidence
Oft The deep interest which he and the sovS
ernrnent of France feel in all that relates
to tho moral aud intellectual prosperity OF
South CarUiia aud her sister States. The
books to which he alludes, presented as
they have been by the minister Of agricul'
,ure and commerce, and the ministers ol
the Interior. of war; and OF marine and the
col0nies, have reference to the most i'm.
portaut subjects connected with their res.
peciive departments.
| Entertaining high opinion of the salu'
tary results which the prosecution Of the
new scheme Of promoting good will among
nations and enlarging the boundafy o.
knowledge is destined 10 accomplish.
recommend in order to render the "agency
pert,anenl and effeclual. The Governor be
authorized TO pay annually $500 to !he
aeeui of South Carolina in Paris:
Reports.
The annual report of the Adjutant Gene
raj; and his report concerning cheap ant
suitable uniform for all officers Of The iue
of and under the rank OF Captain; also The
reports Of the Commissioners Of the Dea
and Dumb Of the Upper Division; and o
the Arsenal Keepers at Charleston ant
Columbia, are herewith forwarded.
Standard Weights and Measures.
These instruments, received from th'
General Governments. arc deposited in ;
suitable building, contiguous 10 the Cour
flouse, at this place. II the districts wer'
furnished with duplicates, Tho public good
in all important, respect, would thereby b.
promoted.
Nc,u Fences for The Slate House and Ar
scndt Grounds.
These are much needed. A neat an,
durable one for the former, might be erect
ed for about $500; for The latter. an ap
preparation OF $500 would bo sufficient.
Statutes at Large.
As the 10Th volume Of the Statutes a
Largo, which contains au index of tn
whole, has been destroyed by fire, ro
commend that provision he made for il
publication.
Bank Of The State.
The letter from Barring, Brothers Il Co
and The other papers in relation to lhe bank
copies of which have been requested b.
the House of Representatives to furnish
were placed several days ago in the hand
of the Stale printer. IN an examination c
IA statement in The Bank Compilation.
since my first message. find that S2OO,0O
Of tho amount received from the fedora
government were paid fo: the subscriptio
by the State TO the railroad. anu that lh
remainder was carried 10 the credit Of III
sinking fund. The whole amount, there
fore, viz: about 81 .05l 900, is to be de
ducled from my previous statement of IN
resources of the Slate.
| have been requested by The board {
trustees 10 invite the Legislature TO atlen
, tho annual commencement of the Sout
, Carolina college, in the College Chape
; on Monday next. A copy of The report {
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