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tive to plan for funding bonds and coupons

tive to plan for funding bonds and coupons
of the State that have matured.
Mr.. Darlington introduced resolution re-
lative TO a m,,re snitablc place oil meeting;
which vas sent to the Senate forconcurrence.
On motion OF Mr. Darlington, certain por-
tions of the Governors Message, relative 10
persons ofcolor, penitentiary, food and finances
of the State, were made the special ordcr ior
tomorrow, at o'clock p. m.
After four ballots, Mr.. |. w. Hayne was
elected Reading Clerk, in place OF ii. l.. Far
ley, resigned.
Mr.. A. P. Nicholson was elected Messen-
ser. in place OF j. L. Boatwright, resigned.
Mr.. Sparkman paid a tribute TO the memo
rv of the Hon. j. Harleston Read, and also
introduced preamble and series of resolu-
rions, Which were unanimously adopted, when
the House adjourned to meet to morrow, al
10 O'Clock.
THURSDAY, Sept. 6.
SENATE Tie Senate net at II m.
Sundry papers were received from the
Louise of Representatives.
Mr. Buist introduced bill to alter aud
amend an Act, entitled San Act to amend
the charter of the Calhoun Insurance Com
pany of Charleston; also, bill to incorpo-
rate the Stonewal! Fire Engine Company OF
Charleston.
Mr.. Towues introduced bill to alter and
tix the times for holding the Courts OF Cen
eral Sessions and Common Pleas i'll this State.
Mr.. Winslnith introduced bill TO secure
o;,,;l r;obts IN nerSonS of color.
Mr.. Buist presented the memorial OF the
several bank, of this State, praying leglsla-
,ion and relief frcrn the imposition Of penal,
ties prescribed by law also the memorial OF
the Peoples Mail Steamship Company, pray
ing Incorporation.
Mr.. Charles presented the petition of +. j.
Harley and E. Keith Dargan, praying for the
nc c.rporati - OF the Phoenix Fire Engine
Company Of Darlington also, the memorial
If the Commissioners of Public Buildings,
oraving an appropriation to build Court
Hone and Jail in said District.
Mr. Buist offered resolution, instructing
the Committee on Finance and Banks to IN
onirc and report relative to refnnding princi'
pal and interest on State bonds; "hlch was
agreed to.
Mr.. Tillman presented the petition of Benz
F. Evans, President cf the kalmia Mills
PRAYING an Act to declare Horse Creek, in
Edgefeld District, not navigable stream
above the waste water OF Bath Mills.
Housr.-The house met at 10 O'Clock.
Mr.. Warley present. the memorial of the
Commissioners of Public Buildings for Dar
ington, praying for an appropriation to build
| q Gonr. House and Jail.
Mr.. Hammett presented the memorial o.
the Commissioners of the Poor for Greenyllle
District.
Mr. w. A. Moore presented the memorial
of sundry citizens Of Lancaster District
praying the aid Of the State to secure against
| the want of bread.
Mr.. siagrath introduced o resolution, which
was agreed to, as to the propriety and expe
diency of legislation in reference to settling
depreciation table similar to that established
by Ordinance of March l6, 1888.
Messrs. Barker, Seigling, Marley, Bonham
Wagener, Green and j. S. Richardson, Jr.
pave notice of the introduction Of bills.
Mr.. sp4rkman introduced resolution
which was agreed to, that writ OF election
be issued forthwith for one Representative
to fill the vacancy caused by the death o
Mr.. ]. lIarleston Read, Of Georgetown.
Mr.. DePass introduced aresolution-whict
was referred to Special Committee, consist
ing of the Chairmen of the Standing Com
mittees of the HouSe-that the General As
sembly, during its present special session.
confne itself to such matters as are recon-
mcnded in the message of lis Excellency the
Governor of this State, and all matters per
tanning thereto.
Mr.. Graham introduced aresolution, which
was agreed to, that the Committee Of Ways
and Means inq tire as to the deficiency in the
appropriations made at the last session o
this Legislature, to pay the contingent ac &c;
counts allowed, and that they report bill
making appropriations to supply such deh
cheney.
Mr.. Bachnan introduced resolution
which vas agreed to, that it be referred te
the Committee of Ways and Means to pro-
vide for the redemption Of the bills receiVa
| BILE.
Adjourned.