The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-12
Legislature of South Carolina.
Monday, December 10, 1866.
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The Senate met at II M
The following bills received the third rood
ing, and their titles changed TO Acts.
10 extend the time in which to racorG
lost instruments in writing; to alter and
amend the charter of the town of Camden
10 eACeho the charter OF the Charleston
ERE Company of AXemen; to alter the law
IN reiatiou to the publication of LEGAL no.
tlces IN newspapers; and to Incorporate the
Charleston Independent Turner's Associa
ton.
a message was received from His Excel
iency, the Governor transmitting q report
or tho Chairman OF the Board of Visitors of
the State Military Academies, reports of
certain lax Collectors, relative to disabled
Confederate soldiers, and resolutions of
the Board OF Trustees of the University.
recommending payment of Professors sal,
aries.
adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at II a. m, and the pro-
ceedlnSs were opened with PRAYER by the
Rev. Mr.. Martin.
bill to authorize the City Council of
Charleston to issue and put III circulation
notes receivable i'll dues or taxes to tho
city, was read the third time, and it's
title changed to an Act
Mr. "aSener presented the petition of
citizens OF Charleston, for the establish
inent of river police.
Mr.. Galllard presented the report OF the
commissioners of Free Schools for ST
Johns Berkeley, for 1866.
Mr.. Barker presented the memorial of
ASnus Smith and David Broadfoot for an
appropriation to remove the wrecks from
Matfit Channel.
Mr.. Hutson, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, made favorable report, with amend
ments, on bill to provide for the resump-
ton OF specie payments by the banks of
this state their 1jsSpr tipp
Nh Russell introduced L bill to alter
official fees III certain cases.
Mr.. Flowers introduced bill to incorpo-
rate the Allentlale High School Company.
Mr.. Duryea introduced a bill to regulate
tho agencies Of Insurance Companies not
incorporated in the State OF South Caro-
DINA.
Mr.. Russell introduced n bill TO extend
the jurisdiction ot the Ordinary in the sale
or division Of real estate.
Mr.. Wagencr introduced bill to author
ize and empower the Commissioners of
Free Schools, for the Parishes of St Phil
hp and st. Michael, to organize an free
evening school for apprentices and Youths
i'll business, and TO collect tax for the
support of the same.
Mr.. Hutson introduced bill to estab-
lish the Bank of the State of South Caro-
| lima.
| Mr.. Bonham introduced a resolution
which was made the special order of the
day for tomorrow at 10 O'clock; that it is
ine1pcdient to make any approp priations at
this session OF the Legislature, that are
not indispensably necessary for the sup
port of the State government.
| Mr.. Wagenar introduced resolution
that the Committee on State House and
Grounds consider the expedicncy of sup
| plying a temporary State House, and on
what terms the Methodist Female College
can be secured, either by lease for term
OF years, or purchase; and the adaptability
! OF said building for said purpose.
A communication was received from His
Excellcrcy the Governor, stating that he
had approved and signed Acts Of the fol-
| lowing titles:
To alter and amend an Act entitled can
Act to alter and amend the law in relation
to the method of counting votes in all
elections by the people" to repeal the usury
| laws of this State; to alter and amend an
Act entitled AN Act to amend the charter
OF the Calhoun Insurance Company OF
| Charleston;" to incorporate the young
America Fire Engine Company of Charles
TOM to provide for the admission in evi-
dence of Wills made in the execution of a
power; to authorize the issue of bonds or
stock to pay amount due the contractors
| Tor marble work OF new State House.
A communication was also received from
the Governor in relation to the sale of the
Columbia Canal.
| Mr.. hcitt introduced 4 resolution, which
was agreed to, that message be sent to
the Senate, inviting that body to so into
an election N Tuesday, the 18th instant,
! at 2 o'clock, 2. NJ, for United States SEN
ator, to I'LL the unexpircd term OF the Hon
j. l.. Manning, resigned.
Mr.. Stackhouse introduced bill to
amend the charter of the Wilmington and
Manchester Railroad Company, so as to
authorize them to build " branch of their
| road from Sumter to Columbia.
Adjourned.