The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-12-14

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Bank Oh account Of the Indebtedness of its
Directors and also the report of tho Presi-
dent of the Bank ofrtlc State in relation
to tleFsihkinR fund, as required by tho res
olution of the Senate. And also tie pri.
vate report Of tile President Of the Bank of
the State Of indebtedness of officers and
Directors; which was ordered to lie on the
Clerks desk for the inspection of Senators
e HOUSE OF REPS.-Mr. Tillman pre-
scnted the petition of sundry citizens of
Edge6rld and Barnwell Districts, praying
that those Districts might be divided SO as
To form two new Judicial Districts.
Mr.. Noble presented the account Of F.
Robertson, for service rendered the State.
Mr.. Hammond introduced n bill to alter
and amend the, Constitution of this State,
so rs to give the election Of Governor aud
Lieut.. Governor to the people.
On motion of Mr.. Hammond, it was
Resolped, That it be referred to the
Committee Of Ways and Means, to inquire
into it, and report upon the expediency of
allowing to the owners of slaves, who may
hereafter be executed for criminal offences.
the full value Of such slaves.
TUESDAY, Dec. 4.
SENATE.-Mr. Marshall presented the
Report of the Board of Visitors of the
State Military Academy for 1855.
MIR. Aliens resolutions in reference to n
snrcophagus for tie remains of Mr.. Cal
houn, and statutes of distinguished Carroll
mans, were considered, and referred to a
Committee.
The special order, being bill to provide
for the election Of electors of President and
Vice President, was taken up, advocated by
Mr. Chestnut aud ordered for consideration
tomorrow.
A resolution requesting the Commission
ers of the new Stntc Capitol to furnish an
estimate OF the cost Of said Ca; itol, was
passed.
Mr.. Buchanan reported unfavorably on
the prescntmcnt of grand jury in relation
to the levying poll tax.
Mr.. Bull presented tho estimate of the
cost Of the new State Capitol, made by the
architects.
Mr.. Allen moved to lay the bill repeating
tine laws against usury OH the table; lost
yeas S, navs 81.
HOUSE OF REPS.-Various petitions,
memorials, accounts, claims, &c, were pre-
scnted.
Mr.. Wilkes introduced bill to alter and
amend the attachment laws.
The especial order, being resolutions for
tho establishment Of a Separate Court Of
Appeals, was taken up. Messrs. Sullivan
and Perry, argued in favor of the measure
at some length, after which the subject was
referred TO a special Cammitte.
WEDNESDAY,, Dec. 5.
SENATE.--Numerous petitions, nc
counts, DC, were presented, mainly of a
local character.
Mr.. Mordecai introduced bill to amend
the law in relation to the Just rights Of me-
chanics, handicraftsmen, &c.
The bill repeating the usury laws was
taken up, discussed and lost. Yeas 1s,
nays 22.
The bill providing for the election of
electors Of President and Vice President
was considered and laid over till tomorrow
A bill to incorporate the York and North
Carolina Railroad was passed, and sent to
tuc l1ouSC.
| HOUSE OF REPS.-Numerous peti-
t'ons, DC, were presented by various men,
bers.
Mr. DeSaussure reported bill increasing
the salary Of tho Attorney General from
81, 100 to $500.
A resolution for the appointment of a
paid agent to supcrintend the building of
the new State House was discussed at some
length by various members, passed by a
small vote, and was sent to the House.
The bill for the improvement Of the
Free School system was taken up, advoca-
ted by Mr.. Tucker, and deferred for further
consideration.
-" THURSDAY, Dec. 6.
SENATE-Mr. Mazyck moved to recon
slider the usury BILL Carried, and the bill
laid over for reconsideration.
The bill granting aid to the State Agri-
cultural Society passed its first reading.
A resolution for a Committee to revise
the criminal laws was carried.
HOUSE OF REPs.-Mr. Hearst report.
ed a bill providing for more perfect regis
tration Of births, marriages and deaths.
A resolution in relation to taxing pistols
and bowie-knives was offered by MI. Boyce.
The electoral bill was further debated