Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-12-08


lows: James II. Adams, 42; c. G. Mcinmingt
2G; l.. NJ. Kcitt. %; J. l.. Manning, 81; Jol
Mcqueen, %; James Chcsnut, Z; K. b. Rhct
: 4; j. p. Carroll, 5. No clcction.
In TIE HOUSE the usual business was don
MessrS. PreSSly. Whiting, Lucas, Seymon
Richardson, and others presented sundry pei
tions, accounts, memorials, &C., which wei
properly referred.
Special reports were then called for, and Sc
cral Committees reported on the various prt
sentiments referred to them.
Mr.. Wilkes, from the Military COMMITTEE
asked leave to present without reading the n
port on the petition and bill OF sundry citizer
of Lancaster, Lexington and Edgefeld, prayin
the abolition or modification of the militia sys
tenn. Ordered for second reading tomorrow
Mr. Dcaring, from the Committee on Agricu
ture, made report on bill to enable farmer
to prove their accounts by producing thci
books in evidence. Also, bill for the bette
protection of sheep husbandry.
Reports were made on the petition of Com
missioners OF Edgclield, Greenville and Lexing
ton Districts, praying for compensation for pub
lie services rendered.
At twenty minutes past ., the balloting 70
Surveyor General commenced The numbe
of votes cast were: Senators, 81; Representa-
tives, ia. Necessary to choice, TG. Mr.
Hunt was elected, be having received 95 votes
A ballot was held for Secretary Of State, bu
there was no election, in consequence of no ono
receiving majority of the votes cast
Mr.. Quattlcbum gave notice Of bill to in
crease the official bond of the Tax Collector OF
EIgclield District, to the sum of $4,000.
Mr.. W. w. Adams gave notice of bill to
authorize Clerks in tho Court of Common Pleas
to take the testimony of witnesses in writing
and for other purposes.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. l.
In TILE SENATE.-Mr Carroll presented the
petition Of the citizens Of Hamburg, praying an
amendment Of charter. Ordered for considcra-
ton tomorrow. Also, the report Of committee
on the appointment of Clerk of Commissioners
Of Free School.
Mr.. Carroll presented the report of the Com
sundry citizens of All Saints Parish, praying
sideration tomorrow.
The Senate then joined the House in second
ballot for Secretary Of State, which resulted in
10 election.
The seventh and eighth ballots for u S. Scna-
tor were held but without an election.
Mr.. Darlington introduced q bill to amend
the Acts Of this State for the distribution Of
intestatc estates.
The Committee on Roads and Buildings made
an nEaHaR4aha!E9f nEsia4a haEfcsd Naf4es t6 t5 REPORT. A.
1.-The committee appointed on the part of the
Senate to count the ballots for Solicitor Of the
Western Circuit, report that Mr. j. j. Reid
had received l32 votes. lie was declared
elected.
The Committee appointed on the part of the
Senate to count the votes cast for Solicitor ol
the Middle Circuit, report that Simeon Fair had
received l0l votes That being . majority Of
the votes cast, he was declared elected.
Mr.. Marshall, from the committee appointed
on the part of the Senate to count the votes
cast for State Reporter, reported that Mr.. J. 5.
G. Richardson had received Il majority OF the
votes cast, and he was declared elected.
The Senate then proceeded to join the House
in a third ballot for Secretary Of State, Which
II suited in the election Of j. II. Means, lie
having received 81 votes.
At $50 o'clock, P. H., the Senate adjourned,
TIE House assembled at l2 IN. The roll
was called The Speaker took the chair, and
the journal of Tuesday was read.
The Senate joined the House in seventh
ballot for L. S. Senator, with the following re-
suit James Adams, II J. L. Manning II /;
L. NJ. kett, so; John Mcqueen, 20; c. G.
Menminger G; ]. p. Carroll, Q; Jas. Chestnut,
,; r. B. Rhe,t, Il NJ. L. Bonhanl, ], blank l.
81 being majority, there was no election.
Mr.. W. W. Adams presented the petition Of
the Town Council of Hamburg, for an amend
mcnt to their charter. Referred to the Com
mittcc on interpretations. Also, the petition
of i. F. Lanlrum, praying to bc cedcd certain
lands in Elgcfield District.
Mr.. J. II. Williams presented the petition Of
sundry citizens OF Newbcrry District, praying
for new election precint at Frog Level Re
lcred to the Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tonS.
Mr.. J. G. Whalcy, from the Committee on
interpretations, made q favorable report on the
petition Of the Charleston Chess Club, praying
for an act of Incorporation.
The Senate united with the House in the
eighth ballot for U. S. Senator, which resulted
a; follows: J. L. Manning, 50; j. II: Adams,
II; i. NJ. Kcitt, %: ]. Mc(lnoen, 81 J. z.
Carroll, S; e. e. Mcmminger, =; Judge Withers
/; r. B. Rhctt, l; Judge O'Neall, i; Blank,
2. Total 1G2. Necessary to choice 81. NJ
election.