Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-22

member of this Court of Appeals, one Of the
Circuit Judges or Chancellors is to be designated
to sit in his stead and in case of the illness Of
Circuit Judge or Chancellor, one of the Appeal
Judges is to fll his place The manner of taking
up Appeals is 10 remain the same as at present.
Salary of Chief Justice, $500.
We have not space to indicate all the important
and praise-worthy effects of this great measure.
Suffice it to soy, that hencsforth South Carolina,
at home and abroad, takes new, prouder, and
more commanding position, where equal and
prompt justice is to be administered.
On Tuesday, an election was held for Justices
to constitute this Court, which resulted thus:
Chief Justice: Hon. ]. BzIroN o'NEArI ASCOT
ate Justices: Hon. JOB JOHNSTON and Hon. B. r.
DUsK1N. Admirablel By this promotion Of two
of the Chancelors, q; Circuit Chancellor must be
elected from amongst the Law Judges. .,....
5. An act to apportion the representation Of
this State -.
This Act changes the representation in the State
Legislature, in accordance with the recent census
only in these particulars the Parishes Of Prince
Williams, st. Peters and 81. Johns (ColLston)
each lose one Representative Charze,ton gains
two; and Piekens gains one 80. 7'
6. An Act to amend the law in relation to
Sheriff's. -.,.s. ~. :. 81. ,.-- - aa. ".'#
Requires retiring Sheriff to pay over to his
successor all monies remaiaRg in his hands, with
in one month afterhis term expires, retaining one
half Of the commissions. The Administrators or
Executors of deceased Sheriff required to pay
over within months aftor assuming administra-
tion: or failing, the estate to be liable for per
cent. per month. .a.,.s'! -av .z"r} '..~
BILLS THAT HAyB PASSED TWO READINGS IN EACH
...-. HOUSE,: -.....f..
In addition to the foregoing list, which embra-
ces all the Acts which have actually passed both
houses, w present the suboined list of the Bills
which hare had two readings 10 each House, the
passage of which, perhaps without exception, is
made certain:
l. 4 Bill TO establish the Boundary-line be-
tweenthe Districts Of Marion and Darlington.
2. 4 Bill to alter and amend the 9th Section
Of az Act entitled can Act to authorize the for
maton Of limited partnerships" p. g.,. ac7 -,
.Iequires the publication of the terms Of limit
edpartnerships to be made once week for six
weeks Immediately after registry. .. a,t.
8. a Bill to provide for the organization of q
proper Fire Guard in the city Of Charleston.
: 4. 4 Bill to regulate the amounts Of penalty
of the Bonds Of Tax Collectors Double the a.
mount of the State tax paid the previous year:
5. A Bill to alter the law in relation to the
commissions of Guardians, Executors and Ad-
ministrators. -.r.. 20 r,.:,~
Allows to the estates Of deceased Guardians,
Executors and Administrators, the commissions
npaying out the balance in hand, provided it
be paid to the ward, legstee or distributee If
paid to another Guardian or Administrator, it is
not to be allowed. .a ... .:a.....s ..&i
6. n Bill to attach the German Hussars of
Charleston to the Upper Squadron Of the 4th
Regiment of the 2nd Brigade Of Cavalry. /
7. A Bill to make owners Of dogs liable for
sheep killed by them. "..' , A. .sa ,di !
Makes the person. having dog, (his own,
his slaves, in his caro-, or on his premises) liable
to the owner of sheep for double the value of
every sheep killed or injured by such dog I'm
poses tax Of one dollar on each dog kept by
slave, to be paid by the owner and makes it OBJ.
ligatory upon owners TO make return to the Tax |
Collector of all dogs kept by his or hss -s,A.ss.
Imposes a tax of two dollars on every dog kept |
by free negro .Bow-yowl es.. a,t: z.
8. A Bill to incorporate the Forrest Cemetery
Company. :.
9. A Bill to incorporate the Elmore Mutual |
Insurance Company, in Charleston. " .@';,
10. 4 Bill to authorize the several Boards Of |
Commissioners Of this State to fix the rate Of Com
missions to be charged by their respective Trea-
surers for receiving and paying out the public
funds, and for other purposes. - .'li -.
Refers to Commissioners Of the Poor Of Free
Schools, of Roads and of Public Buildings. Not I
to exceed four. per cent. Requires Treasurers to
give Bond. -.'
II. d Bill to require and regulate the granting
Of licenses to intinerant salesmen and travelling
agents. /
This bill declares it unlawful for any petty chap
man, itinerant salesman, travelling agent or other
person not having in the State an established
place Of business, to carry on trado and make
contracts for sales by samples or patterns or 9TH
,rwise, without first procuring q license from one
If the Treasurers of the State-the license to be
granted on his entering into bond for good beba-
,ior and for making returns of his sales, and pay
ng license fee Of $25.
12. 4 Bill to incorporate the Home Loan and
Building Association. ...-..
13. 4 Bill to confer the rights of legitimacy
N certain children Of John Monts.
IA. 4 Bill to amend the Charter of the Bank I
# Chester. Authorizes lthe Bank to increase the
apital stock to $4,000. {
Is. 4 Bill to vest oil the right and title of the
State in and to certain property subject to es- ]
heat, in certain persons therein mentioned. '
16. A Bill to incorporate the Savings Building {
md Loan Association. ... ]
II. 4 Bill to raise supplies for the year COM {
nencng 1st October 1859. - 5''. !
18. A Bill to charter certain companies, soci- 9
ties and associations, and to renew and amend
harters heretofore granted 6
10. A Bill to make appropriations for the year I
eginning 1st October 1859.
". 4 Bill to afford aid to the Blue Ridge !
EaN0ad Company. q
i'm hydra-hesded concern "a yeritable cat
with nN lives, it is) looms up; throws off all
the snack with which an indignant people are
seeking 10 it, and will ego" nolens vOlsns.-
Inc 'neas ~ to be imposed upon the State
grants Solo'oot 10 complete the concern to Wal J
halla. Oh how Aek! 1t beats US 'sau-Aollow!"
Of course our ent delegation fought against it.
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