The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-07-09

United States had right 10 prescribe to South
Carolina that she should exclude any portion
of her citizens from the elective franchise. He
considered it the prerogative OF the State to
say who should and who should not vote. Bnt,
as there is no other mode by which the State
can re-enter the Union, he should vote Tor the
adoption of the resolution.
BE. Randolph, OF Orangeburg, said it should
be recolected That the disqualification was not
because the subjects Of it were white, but be-
cause they had az sisted in the rebellion against
the government. But, if it we're not that the
rejection of this amendment would be bar to
our admission into the Union, he would
certainly, with all his heart, cast his vote
an amendment should be added to the Con.
stituton of the United States. 1t allows
majority of voters to debar from voting
any class of citizens that they deemed proper.
IF the present majority saw fit to debar the
minority they could do it, but he was opposed
to any policy that prescribed any portion OF
his fellow-citizens. He would vote for tine re-
again take her place in the great constellation
Of the American commonwealths, trusting to
future legislation to put all our felloW-cltlzens
on footing Of equality.
MIR. Whittemore expressed his surprise that
the resolution had excited 80 much debate.
When the senators took tho oath of quahtica-
ton, if they had studied the Constitution which
they had sworn to support and stand by, 1t
became their imperative Duty each and all, 10
vote for the adoption Of the Constitutional
Amendment.
MIR. Hayes said that, when member OF the
Legislature in 1866, he had voted against the
adoption OF the amendment, and he might be
accused OF inconsistency in voting for it now.
But when it was then presented there was no
guarantee that, il even it was adopted, the
State would be admitted. But this was RENE.
died by the Omnibus bill, and, as it is part Of
the programme of recons ruction, he should
vote for it. It is both matter Of duty and po-
Icy to vote for it.
The question was then taken, and the reso-
luton was adopted-only FIVE voting IN the
negatlve-viz: Messrs. Buck, Beman, Reid, Ro-
gers and Sims.
A communication was received from Hon.
James L. Orr, late Provisional Governor, rela-
tive to the financial affairs and public 1nstltu-
tions ofthe State, which was read by his pri-
vate secretary.
On motion Of J. J. Wright, it was ordered
that the thanks Of the Senate be rendered to
e1-Goy. James L. Orr, for his communication
and the valuable information therein con-
tanned.
b. E. Haype offered motion to appoint
Julian A. Selby temporary printer OF the Sen,
ate, with pro rata compensation for the WORK
executed.
r. II. Cain moved to substitute the name Of
j. W. Denny, which was carried.
R.H. Cain moved to refer the resolution 10 O
committee Of three, which, after long debate,
participated in by Messrs. Leslie, Hayes. Cain,
Randolph and Wright, Was agreed to, and
Messrs. Cain, Leslie and Hayne were appoint
ed the committee.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES = SECOND DAY
MORNING SESSION, JULY Z, 1868.
The House assembled at 10 o'clock. Prayer
approved. Several newly arrived members
were sworn in.
A communication was presented from Coy
Wingo, z. NJ. Mulligan, E. Cannon and Elithus
Ramply, Of Spartanburg, protesting against
the admission Of William Smith, Jayant Bry.
ant, C. Turner and Samuel Littleiohn, claiming
to be representatives elect OF that district. Con-
sideration was postponed until the. orgarlza-
ton Of the House.
mi,tee of three to notify Gov. Scott that me
House is ready to receive any communication
that he may desire to make.
The chairman of the committee to whom was
referred the selection of officers reported pro-
gress, and asked more time. Granted.
A motion was made TO appoint a temporary
Committee on Printing. Disagreed 70.
On motion, the char appointed committee
OF three on Privileges and Elections, CONSIST
ing of A. j. Ransler, James Martin, Wilsor
Cook, R. B. Elliott, Zadock Bullock and Johu
A. Chestnut.
On motion of R. C. DeLarge, it was resolved
that State officers, members Of Congress elect
and other distinguished citizens be invited te
seats on the floor.
Mr.. Julian A. Selby, proprietor OF the Phe.
nix, sent Q communication to the House pro
pent printer should be chosen. On motion, ii
was indefinitely postponed.
The committee appointed to wait on Gov.
ernor Orr reported that he had prepared and
would furnish. information touching the condl-
tion of the State whenever the House was ready
to receive it.
The House then took a recess until 1 o'clock:
On reassembling the message was recelyeo
from Governor Orr, which has been given tC
the public through your columns. As soon as
its reading was completed, the following reso
luton was adopted:
Resoired, That the message Of his Excellan.
CIV the late Governor Orr be received, and that
it's subject matter be referred to the approprl.
ate committees Of the House when they shall
be formed, and that the thanks of the body be
returned for the information therein contained
The Speaker laid before the House pream-
BILE and Joint resolution which had been adopt.
ed by the Senate ratifying the constitutions
amendment.
A shortrunning debate ensued as to the pro-
priety of adopting the resolution at this time
as the Governor elect was expected to send II
his message, and desired to do SO before actor
upon the amendment. 1t was suggested, too
that the State was not fully organized until
the Governor was sworn in, and, consequently
that message from him at this time would oe
MIR. Neagle inquired whether the Constitu
tional Amendment to be acted upon was e cor
rect and certified copy Of the original. Ii not 10
action upon it had better be postponed. Ee
however, had in his possession certified copy.
which, when the House was ready, ne woulo
submit for its action.
On motion Of Mr.. J. 81. Jencks, the subject
was made the special order for half-past twelve
o'clock tomorrow.
The House then adjourned.