Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-02

| how, for the examination which sney IoreSa"
would disclose the whole matter to the public
The patched body was carried to Belleview Hos
pitnl, where the deeeased's wife identified her
former husband in spite of the medical patchwork.
Here the matter rests until further Investigations.
Two Students of the above named College fought
duel, q few days since, on nsighboring island.
They are reported as having discharged four shots
at each other, resulting in serious pistolshot
wound of hat. Assigned cause Of the difficulty
young lady. The hat was doing well at the last
account. SETH.
Extracts from the Proceedings OF the South
Carolina Legislature.
WEDNESDAY,, Nov. "a.
In the Housc.-Mr. D. Williams submitted the
presentments of the Gand Jury Of York District,
at April Term and at Fall Term 80 much thereof
as related to the slave population and to giving
tickets to slaves was referred to the Committee on
coored population; so much as related to the
Statute Laws and Penitentiary, was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary; and so much as
related to the Banking system, to the Committee
on Ways and Means and 80 much as related to
the Catawba Indians, to the York and Lancaster
DELEGATION; and 90 much as related to free negroes
to the Committee on oolored population.
A petition from the citizens Of York was pre-.
sented BY Mr. A. 8. Wallace, praying for new
election precinct.
Mr. Yeadon, of Charleston presented the peti.
ton of Robert W. Gibbes and Others praying for a
charter of railroad from Columbia to Hamburg
Mr. MCGOWAN gave notice Of q Bill to empower
the Governor to pay over all fines imposed upon
persons found guilty Of manslaughterto the family
Of the deceased.
Notice was given ofa Bill to have but one bal
lot box at the general elections Eil to appoint
an examining committee to examine the Accounts
Of the Commissioners and Masters in Equity, and
for other purposes; Bill to prevent negros from
carrying on Mechanical pursuits; Bill to prevent
negroes from hiring their own time, and from car
ryinr on mechanical pursuits in their own name !;
a Bill to extend the system Of Education in this
State; Bill to increase the pay Of Jurors Bill
to establish County Courts in this State; Bill to
change the 10th section Of the first article Of the
Constitution, so as to hold general elections but
one day, instead of two or more.
Mr.. A. 8. Wallace gave notice Of bill, the
effect Of which viii be- if passed, to compel free
neeroes to choose their masters, or panaos the
ranche. Mr.. Moore gave notice of bill to ex-
empt students Of academies, schools, &C., from
road duty.
Notice was given of q bill to provide for the
codi6cation of the Statute Laws of this State.
Mr.. Ryan offered the following resolution,
which was ordered for consideration tomorrow {:
Resolped That committee Of one member from
each Congressional District be appointed by the
House, to report necessary measures for taking
the census as directed by the second section OF
the first article of the Constitution, as amended in
December, 1908, and to nominate suitable persons
to take the census of the free white inhabitants OF
the several elective districts Of the State and to
fix the compensation for the services; and that
message be sent to the Senate, requesting that
body to appoint similar committee on their part.
Mr.. A. Jones presented bill to provide COM
pensat;on for Commissioners Of Roads, and for
other purposes.
| '.'.' FRIDAY, Nov. 90.
But little business was transacted on yesterday,
owing to-the observance Of Thanksgiving day
The Senate met this day at II o'clock, m. pursu.
aut to adjournment.
| Mr.. McCaw presented o return Of the Commits
siouers of Free Schools for York. Also, the pre-
| sentiment of the Grand Jury for York District,
Spring and Fall Term, 1868.
Mr O'Bryau gave notice that tomorrow he will
ask leave to introduce bill to provide compensa-
ticn for witnesses In State cases.
The Senate proceeded to the general orders of
the day, aId cons iered the following resolutions
introduced by the Senator from St. James, Ban
Resolved, That the Constitution Of the United
States contains no grant Of power to regulate pre-
vent or restrict commerce among foreign nations
and therefore, all acts Of Congress purporting to
prohibit or interfere with the slave trade between
foreign countries, ore unconstitutional, and have
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Resolved, That the act Of Congress declaring the
slave trade to be piracy il it be understood as af
frrning that it is piracy in the nature Of things
and in the sense Of the Constitution, afirms what
is not true and, inasnluch as it purports and in
tends to convert into piracy what is not so in the
nature of things and in the sense Of the Constitu
ton. the said act is unconstitutional, null and
void.
The resolutions were referred to the Commit
tee on Federal Relations.
A message was received from the House Of Rep
resentatives, concurring in the proposal of the
Senate to 20 into joint ballot for United States
Senator, to fill the vacancy created by the death
of the Hon. Josiah ]. Evans, at o'clock p. m,
to morrow, and Immediately thereafter for United
States Senator for the term Of six years after the
4th day of March next.
I'm LnS dOute.--hE. !SuSuo PlSoOneSe wv
ing resolution: That committee be appointed
to revise the military laws of the State, and re.
port to the next Legislature.
Mr. Buist gave notice of Bill to increase the
salaries of the Chancellors and Law Judges OF
this State.
The following resolution was submitted:
jPesolped, That it be referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary 10 inquire: lst. Whether the
prison system is not defeated for want Of a peni-
teutiary I'd. What class of crimes in the crimi-
nal code should be declared penitentiary offences
Sd. Whether the establishment of penitentlary
would likely diminish crime; and, 4th. Whether
penitentiary will sustain itself, pay officers and
ali other expenses.
Mr.. Presley gave notice Of a bill to abolish the
present Militia System, and for other purposes.
|. SATURDAY Nov. q.
In the Hou:e-Mr. Black presented the petition
of citizens of York District, praying change OF
the day for election Of members of the Legislature
for York District, praying an amendment OF the
Constitution of this State, go as to sllow but one
day for the election Of members Of the General
Assembly.
MIR. BUST offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That it be referred to The Committee
on the Judiciary to inquire and report whether
leeislation is necessary and If so what TO require
the Judges and Chancellors OF this State 10 call
and dsnose of the cases on their dockets in the