The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-02
Legislature South Carolina.
Tuesday, October 81, 1865.
SENATE

The President laid before the Senate
communication from Col. Sloan, Clerk Of the
Convention, enclosing copy Of resolutions,
adopted by the Convention, requesting
the General Assembly to have the Consti-
tuition Of the State, adopted by the Conven-
ton, together with the several ordinances
and resolutions passed, published with the
acts and resolutions Of the General Assem-
bly,, at its next session; which was referred
to the Committee on Accounts and Vacant
Offices.
The Special Joint Committee, to which
was referred the disagreement Of the House
Of Representatives to the proposition OF
the Senate to change the place Of meeting
OF the Senate to College Library, beg leave
to report: That they have considered the
matter, and recommend that the Senate
hold it's session il the College Library.
Mr. Arthur was appointed to the Com
mittee on the Judiciary, and the Committee
on College. Education and Legislative
Library.
MIR. Reid to the Committee on Roads and
Buildings, and the Committee on Accounts,
Vacant Offices and Printing.
Mr. Charles to the Committee on Finance
and Ranks: and to the Committee CT Coc.-
merce, Manufacture, and Mechanic Arts.
Mr.. Arthur offered q resolution, which
was agreed to, that it be referred to the
Judiciary Committee to inquire and report
whether the offices Of Treasurer Of the
Upper and Lower Divisions have been
abolished by the provisions of the new
Constitution providing for single Tres
surer for the entire State.
The Senate joined the House in ballot
for United States Senator.
Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Clerk called the roll, the Speaker
took the Chair, and the proceedings were
opened with prayer by the Rev. DR.. Rey-
nolds.
The Speaker laid before the House q
communication from John T. Sloan, Clerk
OF the Convention, enclosing resolutions
adopted by that body, requesting the pub
Ecation Of its proceedings with the acts
and resolutions of the General Assembly;
which was referred to the Committee on
Public Printing.
MIR: Il. 5. Dulyea, a member from
Charleston appeared, produced his creden-
tlals, was sworn, and took his seat.
Mr.. Leitner presented the petition OF the
Camden Bridge Company, praying for time
to rebuild then bridge over the Waterec
River.
Mr.. Todd presented the petition of John
S. Puchett and John Cunningham, praying
the renewal Of charter for ferry across Sa-
luda River.
Mr.. Browning introduced a resolution,
! which was agreed 10, that it be referred to
| the Committee Oh the Judiciary to inquire
! and report if some legislation is not neccs-
sary 2nd eXpedcnt TO prevent owners Of
plantations from allowing their former
slaves and other free negroes from settling
upon thelr premises and planting lands
paying onlv \ nominal rent.
Mr.. WaSel.er introduced bill tor the en-
couraScment Of European immigration, and
tor the appointment OF q Commissioner,
and for otner purposes therein cXpresscd
which was read the first time, and vas re-
1erred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Mr.. S!cSlInS introduced Il resolution,
which was agreed 10, that the Committee
on Privileges and Elections be instructed to
prepare and report Il bill providing for the
election or Electors of President and Vice
President of the United States in the State
OF South Carolina by the people.
1r. Lord introduced 4 resolution which
was agreed to, that it be referred to tho
Committee OH the Judiciary to inquire and
report as to tire cxpedency Of 80 altering
the law Of evidence, in this State, as to
make the parties to suits, either in the
Courts OF Equity OF Law, competent wit
nesses; and i'll cases Of misdemeanor, to
enable the defendant to testify, when the
prosecutor Is produced as = witness on the
part of the State.
| Nh. Mulva2ey introduced I resolution,
! which was agrec;; TO, that ii be referred to
the Judiciary Committee to inquire and
report whether any, and if so, what addi-
tlonal legislation is necessary for the pur-
| pose OF more etcctualy carrying out tho
| law, called the lien t0r, and with a view to
an extension of its provisions.
| Mr.. Moore introduced resolution, which
was agreed to, that it be referred to the
judiciary Committee to inquire and report
what changes, if any, i'll the law OF cvi-
dence. is rendered necessary by the de-
structlon Of the public records by the
enemy, i'll their passage through this State
i'll the early part of The present year.
Nh. Presley introduced resolution,
which was agreed 10, that it be referred to
the Committee on Roads, Bridges and
Ferries. TO inquire into the cXpedicncy Of
changing the law, in this State, in regard
to working the public reads, so a, to have
the work done 10y contract.
Nh. Talicy introduced IL bill to amend an
Act, entitled An Act to alter the las in
relation to last Wills and tc.tancnts, anL
! for other purposes, ratified 2lst December,