The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-09-11

.sSe.saI "utcu ut ~ss sR.seu 70, t,oe
sridgss and FeyTies to inquire end report,
by bill or otherwise, upon the EroprieSy and
expectancy OF suthoriEinE the BoaTds of
Gommlsstoners OF ROad6 Of the several
DlssE1cts ,sHd Pasishes levs.a tassnrcs
the inhabitants, Of their respective Dis
tricts and Psrishss, % is now done by the
Boards Of Commissioners OF Public Build
ings and OF the Poor, for the purpose of
Seepa1g up the roads and bridges Of the
state BY contract, instead OF working them
as now provided by law.
Mr.. Martin introduced q resolution.
which was agreed to, that it be referred to
the Judiciary Committee to INQUIRE and
report npon the expediencylof SO amending
the laws in relation to trespasses on lands
as 70 make it AN indictable offence for any
person to enter adversely upon the real
estate OF another. whether enclosed or rot.
Mr. Talley introduced o resolution, which
was agreed to, that it be referred to the
committee OF Ways and Means to consider
ana report some more convenient and ex-
rodihous mode for Che transfer Of State
stocks than that now in use.
M. hayes introduced the following pre-
amble and resolutions; which were ordered
Tor consideration on Monday next:
whereas many persons liable to taxation
under the provisions Of can Act to raise
supplies for the year commencing in Octn.
Der, 1865, and ratified on the 2lst day of
december last, have failed to comply with
the conditions Of said Act; and whereas il
is the conviction OF this General Assembly
shae such delinquency has resulted no
from any wilful intention to eyade the nayt
ment OF just and equita BILE portion Of tie
expenses OF the State, but is due to the
embarrassed and impoverished condition of
the country consequent upon the late dis
astrous war; and whereas it is the policy
OF the Government to render the burden Of
ta1ation as little oppressive rs possible;
be it, therefore,
Resotued, That all persons who have
failed to pay their taxes are hereby allow
ed until the 18th day Of November to do
80; and all executions issued for taxes and
iooged IN the hands OF any officer in this
State for collection, are hereby SUSPENDED
until after tho day and date above recitcd;
and no double tax shall be imposed or col
lccted until after said date
Resotced, That the time allowed Tax Col
lectors to complete their returns, is hereby
extended until the 18th day of December
next.
Mr.. Shaw introduced resolution.
which was agreed to, that it be referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary, to INQUIRE
and report at this, Or the next regular ses-
sion OF the General Assembly, as to the
cApeo!ency and necessity Of requiring the
re-reSistry, within limited period. Of all
mortgages, deeds and other papers now
required by law to be recorded, the records
OF which were destroyed or lost during the
late war; with leave to report by bill or
otherwise.
Mr.. Easley introduced n bill to alter and
amend the laws of this State in relation to
insolvent debtors.
MI. Slegllng introduced bill to incorpo-
rate the Peoples Mail Steamship Company.
On motion Of Mr.. Marley, the House
proceeded to the consideration of rcsolu-
tons (by Mr.. Garlington) in relation to the
condition CT the people, growing out of
Their Indebtedness as effected by the re-
suits OF the war, and the necessity of re-
medal legislation; which were discussed
and finally made the special order of the
DAY Tor Monday next, at 1 O'Clock p. M
MIR. Stokes introduced resolution,
which was agreed to, that it be referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire
into and report by what authority the
rates for the measurement OF timber, fixed
by the General Assembly of this State, has
been increased by the City Council of
Charleston
MIR. Barker introduced a resolution.
which was unanimously agreed to- that
one thousand copies of tho resolutions and
addresses in honor Of the memory Of Gen.
Stephen Elliott and Of the Hon j. Harles-
ton Read, be printe in pamphlet form, and
that committee Of three be appointed to
wait upon W. F. Hutson, VIM. Henry Tres
cot, ]. r. Sparkman and J. B. Campbell,
for copies Of their addresses for publica
ton.
House adjourned.