The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-12


the adjudication Of difficulties between the propretors Of
the lands and the freedmen. y Is very anxious %
IS adjusted he was satisfied General Howard would make
arrangements for the transfer and the withdrawal Of tbs
bureau.
CoLUMmA, s. O., Nov 8, 1885,
GENERAL STEPHEN ELLIOTT,
Of Fort Sumter fame appeared In the House this mora
ing, took the oath to support the constitution Of the
State and the United States and took his seat He
representative from Beaufort district, and has been the
last member to report making the number now present
hundred and twenty -four as required by the cons
tuition. Colonel stephen Elliott old member uncle
Of the above also appeared and was warmly received
He has retired from public life for the present
THE BASIS STATE REPRESENTATION.
Mr. j. B. Campbell this morning gave notice Of bill -
alter and amend the constitution OF this State by strk
ing out the word white in the second sentence of the
fifth section Of article first so that the basis Of popuss
representation will be the in the State constitution
the constitution Of the uUnted States; and also By
striking the proviso in the ninth section Of the same
article.
The purpose Of this proposed alteration OF the State
constitution Is manifest The late Convention seem TO
had in view rather the acquisition Of power for
part Of the State he upper the other than I'd
herence to sound principle AS they have made the coz
sution colored persons not to be enumerated -
population, and, therefore, in Inowise represented Here
tofore while slaves they were represented; now, being
longer property they cannot be represented such,
the goat and the hog They not to be enume
rated as population and have place in the body polite
The basis OF representation, the constitution now
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ducing his bill he would explain his views II Is mat
ter Of great interest the demonstration coming from
experienced In debate and lately so prominently
before tho Legislature, attracted much attention.
ADMISSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Major T. g. Barker OF the Charleston delegation,
offered the following, which has been made the special
order for to morrow at one O'CLOCK
pssys 81 e srsna Ct i esnps
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entire iS s results Including
o. their slaves the people have fairly snsss
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limits Of the STATE are inconsistent with ths restoration q
he power re- 1sqprsd By The constitution
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the United sstss and sheerf1 accord him the rbus
me IF % sas
CONQUERED people yet having the term: yhch wss
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Colonel simonton Of Charleston, made motion, which
agreed TO- that tho Committee Public Buildings
report practicable some plan whereby the pub
lie records districts OF tho State removed
| their proper Offices
the Committee the Judiciary have been instructed %
Inquire and report TO what Legislation Is necessary fos
supplying the records OF the various district Offices OF
this State which have boon lost destroyed by the &c
tion Of the federal army during the ato war, ana
whether any changes in the law Of evidence may bs
necessary order to enable parties 10 establish the for
existence and loss destruction Of private deeds
bonds notes other evidences Of title or debt whers
such Deeds bonds notes have been lost or dessroye4
| by the nvages Of the late war.
BUILDINGS
The following resolution by Mr. winsmith, was agreed
Whereas State House Of this State ha: been desroysA
6; ss Sn''sS "a.
Columbia for holding the sessions Of the General Assembyl
eIsn the United state. troops &c therefore,
requested forthwith s.sp. may most me
% o. the Limited s's c y
buildings 70 the General Assembly
passed by the General Assembly at It's present see
TO lave the signature Of the Governor elect before
they become law.
COLUMBIA, g. C., Nov. 4, 1885.
THE WEATHER
this morning Indictment 70 prevent the attend
Of the Clergy and the proceedings Of the House
were opened without prayer bare quorum Of NOM
bers was present
General Stephen Elliott Of Beaufort district, presented
the petition Of snndy citizens Of that district praying
an inquiry to their lands in st. Helena parish, nov
advertised for sale by the United States Commissioners
On motion Of General Elliott the petition referred v
special committee Of five members Of the House froa
that section OF country. NrsaaM
Mr. Migane bill for the abolition OF the whipping OF
white persons In the State punishment for crime
received It's first reading also bill b. the same for the
establishment Charleston Of one or more night schools
for the education OF white mechanics and white appreo
tees
Mr. Wagner OF Charleston gave notice OF bill for the
establishment OF district schools for agricultural COM
mercial and mechanical education and fos technical
evening school apprentices and those in business In
Charleston, and for other purposes
Mr. Darlington, from the Committee on the Military,
''"'e nsrorY ON rHs REORGANIZATION ~ TEE MILITIA.
The Committee the Military, TO whom was referred
resolution TO inquire and report as 10 the pes %
Immediately recognizing and equippns me militia Oh
the State, report
That they have considered the subject and are Of opin
ion that the condition OF the country nperatyey cais
for the REORGANIZATION Of the militia al the earliest pac
cable period They moreover impressed with the me-
cessiy OF having organized armed military force ready
10 npress any oubr, ak that may take place and 70
serve law and order throughout the state before u
| practicable TO reorganize tue militia and render
elective Il will not only require time TO perfect any
scheme Of organization, but also to put that schems
critical time may arrive when military force will DO
needed The committee, therefore, recommend that tne'
,,s.a,,on Of volunteer companies in accordance with
no reclamation Of his Excelency the Provisional Gov
ernor heretofore issued be encouraged by tue sanction
OF this General Assemoy ~ ,ne uppv ~, rean, dnr
and disturbed condition, will be sufficient pro-
To- top until the latter could be put on better footing
HIT In the seaboard districts OF the State, where tho
negro reputation largely prsdeminates ard has be-
theroughy contaminated with false notions 40
10 their rights and with feelings Of hostility towards the
| whites il Is believed that the condition d things
quires that the United states White forces 10th army and
navy should be put and kept duty. Tho committee
therefore recommend the adoption OF the following
resolutions
Received That In tho present emergency his Gencra Az
erby earnestly calls upon the people OF tie state g organ
ire themselves into yonnl.e lnitaay ssnanies 10 each
hs Escecncy Provisional Governor, heretofore issued.
1 and Tor othsr purposes therein indicated
Resolved That his Esceency the Provisional Governor be
requested communicate the foregoing resolution 20 the
people OF the state by proclamation and 20 apply the
President Of the United States 70 hase such companies
have already formed furnished with suitable