The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-10

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mittee on the account of DR.. "A. w.
Kennedy for services rendered priso-
ners ip Jail. Decided in the afisrma-
tive, and the report ordered to, be
sent to the House of representatives.
Report of Committee on Claims,
on account of DR.. Henry f. Heriot,
of Georgetown, s. o., was read,
agreed to, and ordered to be sent to
the House of Representatives.
The Senate adjourned at $50
P. M.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at 12 NJ. The
Speaker took the Chair. Prayer by
Rev. B. James.
Mr.. Sasportas. from the Committee
on Engrossed Acts, reported Us duly
and correctly eugrossed for third
reading, bill to regulate the dis,illa-
tion of spirttuous liquors in this
State. Laid over for third reading.
Mr.. Whipper, from the Committee
on the Judiary, reported (nufavora-
bly, on the petition of John w.
Staggers for change of name. Re-
ceived rs information, and committee
discharged.
Also, (favorably,) on bill to pun
ish shcriffs and other officers for vio-
lation of the homestead law. The
report was laid on the table to take
up the bill, which was laid over for
a second reading. Also, on IL resolu-
tion of instruction to report a bill
prohibiting the licensing Of cock pits
in this State, and recommended the
indefinite postponement of the reso.
luton, which was adopted.
Mr.. jerks introduced resolution,
that the late official reporter of the
House of Representatives be hereby
authorized to prepare the proceedings
of the late special session for publicu-
ton, i'll his own way. and to illiili-
nate from the record all the pub
lishcd portions of the journal which
have not been subjects of discussion.
Agreed to.
Mr.. S. j. Lee introduced a resolu-
tion, that special committee be ap-
pointed to inquire what members
have not reported at this session, and
the reason for not so doing. Adopt
ed.
Mr.. Hyde introduced a bill to
amend an Act entitled "An Act to
lease the State Road, running from
the County of Greenvillc, in the State
of South Carolina. across the Saludl
Mountain, to the County of Hendcr
son, in North Carolina" Read the
first time, and referred to the Com
mittce on the Judiciary.
Mr.. w. H. Jones introduced bill
to amend an Act to license certain
persons herein named to act as pilots,
and to provide the terms upon which
they shall hereafter be licensed.
Read the first time, and referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Waller introduced Il bill to re-
new the charter of Hemingway
Ferry, over the Waccamaw River
Read the first time, and referred to
the Committee on Interpretations.
Mr. Feriter introduced resolu-
ton, that when this General Assem-
bly, adjourns, it will adjourn on Sa-
turday, the 10Th instant, at 3 o'clock
Z. NJ, to meet again on Wednesday,
the 4th day of January, 1869. at 12
NJ: Provided, That no per diem or
mileage be allowel to any member or
other attache of this General AS
sembly during the period Of such
adjournment. Laid on the table bv
vote of As yeas to % ycas-abscnt
and not voting Is.
The Senate sent several messages
relative o the appointment of special
committees; also, with concurrence.
n resolution to appoint Committee
to inquire if any other building can
be obtained sufficient for the accom-
modation Of the General Assembly.
Also, with concurrence, resolution
that the several military orders spe-
ciiied in an Act entitled "An Act to
quiet rights vested under military
orders" be printed. to the extent OF
fifteen hundred copies Also, with
concurrence. resolution appointing
IL committee to report the number Of
attaches necessary for the General
Assembly.
Mr.. Turner presented the petition
of George w. H. Legg, of Spartan
burg County, praying removal of
political disabilities. Referred to the
Committee on Disabilities.
Mr.. O'Connell introduced a resolu
ton, which was agreed to, that it be
referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means to inquire what legislation