Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-12-14
Legislative Proceedings.
COLUMBIA, Monday, De

clarY, reported unlPOraUiy on OIL 10 alteT anu
amend the tenth section Of the first article Of the
Constituton of South Carolina. The bill pro-
=Vides for the meeting Of the Legislature on the
fourth Monday in November, annually, except
that in 1856, and every fourth year thereafter it
shall meet on the first Monday in the same
month to meet the requisition of the Act of Con-
gress, prescribing n uniform day for election OF
Electors of President and Vice President.
Mr.. Townsend moved that the Senate take 4
recess for the purpose of attending the CON-
mencement exercises Of tho College, and also
tie GsninQuennal Address before the Class
graduated in lSles by w. R. Taber, Jr.-car-
ried.
At half-pasr p. NJ. the Senate was again
called to order and proceeded to business.
Pursuant to notice, the following Bills were
introduced, received first reading and were re-
ferred to appropriate Committees.
BY Mr.. DeTrcville, "a Bill to alter the law in
relation to the peremptory challenge Of Jurors
reducing the number to eight.
Also Is a Bill to repeal the Proviso to the first
section of an net euttled an act relating TO the
survey of the coast of South Carolina, under
the authority of the United States"
g. P M., the Senate adjourned to meet to-
morrow ut - NJ.
IS THE HoUsE.-At o'clock, the House was
called to order, the Speaker in the Chair, and af-
ter some delay, caused by the absence of Il quo
= rCm
Several Bills from the Senate were read.
A Bill to reduce the salary of Adjutaut and
Inspector General to Sl,50O.
A Bill to amend the law in relation to ShcriffS,
recurring the Sheritfs to make L return at each
Court of the arrests and leYes he has made du-
ring the term.
The Senate and House then Joined in process.
( sion to the College Chapel, and at 4 quarter of
o'clock, returned.
A few petitions were offered and returned.
On the call for reports of Committees, Mr.
Charles made several reports from the Commit
tee on Public Buildings;
A favorable report on petition concerning
the Jail of Abbcvillc;
A favorable report in relation to the Jail Of
Lexington.
Mr.. Mitchell from the Judiciary Committee
made report on the question of the boundary
between Georgia and South Carolina, and re-
commended that the right be tested in the Su-
preme Court ut Washington.
Mr.. Middleton from the Committee of Wavs
and Means made unf;lvorable reports on the bills
seeking new charters for the State Bank Bank
of South Carolina, Bank of Charleston, and
Merchants Bank of Cheraw, the Committee hav-
inc provided for these Banks in the Bill defining
the principles on which Joint Stock Banks may
be incorporated.
On the call for Bills, Motions, or Resolutions
Mr.. Cash pursuant to notice, introduced Bill
20 authorize the union of the Cheraw and Anson
Plankroad Companies.
And Mr. Hearst Bill to render indirtable,
malicious treSpasscs on real or personal proper
~.
Mr.. Owens introduced the following Resolu-
tions, which were made the special order for
Thursday next, at o'clock.
Whereas, it is Il custom sanctioned in its ob.
servance by the practice of ages, and command
ed by the wiscst considerations Of State and in
diyidual gratitude, to perpetuate in the most en-
during manner, the memory OF distinguished
patriots aud great public bcnefactors: And
whereas, the State Of South Carolina, while re-
joicing as the mother of many sons whose men,
ories she will not willingly let die, was pre-em-
nentIy honorcd by the illustrious services and
self-denying patriotism of John C. Calhoun, and
is called upon not only by the strongest appeals
Of 9stsee aud duty Il g RtaseEliy annEa
fore
Resolred, That the sum of $4,000 be placed
at the disposal of his Excellener the Governor,
for the erection of a monument in the Town OF
Columbia, opposite to the Capitol to the memo
ry of John e. Calhoun.
Resolsed, That his Excellency the Governor
be requested to issue his proclamation, calling
upon the people of this State to meet in the sew
eral districts, aud contribute and forward TO HIM
him, by lst May next, such voluntary controu-
tions as they NAV feel disposed TO make, in fur
thcrance of The object herein contemplated.
The House on motion of Mr.. Clarke. was ad-
NJ t.n ,r,iuutpS mast 3 O. clock.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1853.
liz SEYATE--The Senate met. Petitions were
presented by Messrs. Adams Moorman Zim-
norman, Marshall, DeTrevie, Porter, Evns,
Carew.
Mr.. ]. J. Wilson introduced 4 bill to declare
certain descriptions OF streams navlgahlc. he-
fcrred
Mr.. Porter introduced bill to amend the
charter of the Florida Steam Packet Company.
Refereed
And gave notice of intention to report bill
authorizing aid TO the Blue Ridge Railroad.
A number of reports were made from Com
mittces and laid over.
The following bills were passed:
For extending the Spartanburg Railroad.
TO Amend the law relating to deeds, wills, DC.
To amend the charter of the Lancaster Kali
road Company.
To incorporate the South Carolina Building
and Savings Institution.
To charter the Charleston and Savannah Rail
road Company.
IS THE HOUsE.-The House met. Among
the petitions presented was one by Mr.. Hamp-
ton, from w. w. Purse, for work done in the
House of Representatives. Referred.
On motion of Mr.. Poppenhcm. the bill in rela.
ton to the election OF electors Of President and
Vice President WAS taken up; and on motion OF
Mr.. McCrady, it was made the order of the day
Tor tomorrow.
On motion of Mr.. AIulcns, the bill 10 establish
Boards of Direction for common schools. and
for other purposes was taken up. The bill un-
dcrwent some amendments.
Mr. Middleton moved to strike out all after
the enacting clause, and TO insert provisions for
the usual appropriations, TO be distributed as
heretofore, sc.
On This Bill, Mr. Tuckcr Toscr and delivered
n very forcible and prasewor,hy speech, which
we regret we are at present unable to- lay before
our readers.
Quite brisk debate then sprung up; on bill
introduced by Mr.. Tilnghast, to repeal the pro-
bibitinr the circulation of Bank Bills of small
denominations from circulating in this State.
This Bill, however passed the House.
The House then adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, December I, 1853.
II SExArE.-The Senate met. A number Of
petitions were presented.
The following bills were introduced
tl,o-,-r In Sn,rfh u rn